Most of us have experienced the vast world of One Piece through the main character Luffy and the Straw Hat Pirates. However, the circumstances surrounding the latest flashback regarding God Valley remain quite rare in the series. As One Piece has demonstrated over the years, there are still many aspects of the world and its history that fans are not yet aware of, and the God Valley incident is one of the most mysterious events.
Therefore, in addition to the plotline concerning the enigmatic Kuma, the latest flashback in One Piece also reveals valuable information about the history of the series, including a legendary battle between the Pirate King Gol D. Roger and Marine hero Monkey D. Garp that took place there.
After mentioning this event several times and only hinting at it for fans for many years, episode 1130 of the One Piece anime finally provides a clearer view of the infamous God Valley incident. This episode specifically centers around the battle between the Rocks Pirates, led by the infamous Rocks D. Xebec, and the Marine forces, with Roger and Garp joining forces in a crucial moment of the fight.
Along with giving fans a glimpse into the Rocks Pirates during the golden age, the latest episode also reveals the past version of Roger, Garp, and the pirate crew as they dive into the battle at God Valley, further adding layers of mystery surrounding this significant historical event.
Roger and Garp’s First Appearance at God Valley in One Piece
Until now, the only perspective fans have had regarding the God Valley incident was when Sengoku first introduced it and hinted at the events that occurred there 38 years ago.
This moment occurred in episode 958, when One Piece first revealed Garp’s flashback that fans saw in the latest episode, with Sengoku specifying that this was the time Garp earned his renowned title as Marine Hero. Episode 958 also marks the revealing of the essence of the battle at God Valley, where Garp and Roger teamed up to confront the formidable Rocks Pirates.
At this time, aside from Garp, the series has yet to reveal any further flashbacks of any other characters involved, including Roger and his crew, which explains why episode 1130 has excited fans so much.
It can be said that the anime has excellently completed the character design, especially with Roger, the first person shown without the iconic mustache that defines him in One Piece. Unfortunately, aside from a few intense exchanges between Rocks and Roger, episode 1130 has omitted details about Rocks D. Xebec or the confrontation between him, Roger, and Garp.
However, with One Piece advancing into its Final Saga at a rapid pace, there may not be much time left until the series reveals the entire backstory of this grand event, and it will definitely be magnificent as fans have long anticipated.
Source: Comicbook
