One Piece Chapter 112 was recently released, along with the latest SBS section where the author Eiichiro Oda continues to answer questions from fans. From humorous anecdotes to significant plot details, the SBS has always been an unexpected source of information. This time, Oda not only revealed a lot of intriguing information regarding Elbaf but also made a surprising announcement about a new member of the legendary Rocks pirate crew: Gill Baster, along with some details of his demise!
New Insights Integrated into the Secret Murals of the Rocks Crew
Fans of One Piece have always been eager to learn more about the Rocks pirate crew, a faction that dominated the seas long before the era of Roger. Although Oda has been somewhat “guarded” about this group, he does occasionally drop intriguing tidbits. This time, in a segment of SBS, a new member has been revealed.
Specifically, this member had briefly appeared in the manga during the God Valley incident, introduced succinctly through Kuma’s flashback (Chapter 1096). While fans did not know the name of the character with the goggles and wings back then, Oda has now officially clarified everything. Below are the details shared by Oda:
Question: Is the man with goggles appearing in Chapter 1096 actually Gill Baster?
Answer: Yes. He is a hidden character – In fact, he is the main character of a one-shot manga I drew when I was 17. How do you know this detail?
Oda further revealed that Gill Baster of the Rocks pirate crew was later resurrected by Gecko Moria and transformed into a Zombie General. Fans may have caught a fleeting glimpse of him during the Thriller Bark arc in Chapter 450, but he is more of a background character that many may have overlooked.
Gill Baster: The Notorious Criminal with a Bounty Close to 970 Million Beli?
Although not extensively featured in the main storyline of One Piece, Gill Baster actually made an appearance in Oda’s one-shot Wanted! In that, he was revealed to be a notorious criminal with formidable skills, known for killing people primarily to survive. He has a reputation for having taken many lives in his violent escapades, which is why he became a target for bounty hunters.
Gill Baster’s bounty in the one-shot is 970 million. Although this amount might not directly translate to the “Beli” currency of One Piece, if Oda were to convert it into the One Piece universe, it would definitely signify a considerable threat level and danger associated with him. Gill Baster even managed to steal the spotlight from the strongest pirate, Sino Phoenix, causing the police to have to lift the bounty due to his overwhelming strength.
As seen in One Piece, Gill Baster has wings and uses a powerful weapon, appearing even more menacing over time. Ultimately, he met his end somewhere, but his remains were found by Gecko Moria, who resurrected him as a Zombie General, continuing to exist in a haunting manner within the world of piracy. This revelation not only enriches the lore of the Rocks crew but also highlights the deep connections between various details in Oda’s work.
Source: Gamerant
