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The truth behind the God Valley Incident is slowly but surely unraveling in the latest chapters of One Piece. For decades, the event has been teased as a pivotal clash between legendary figures, shaping the future of the seas. While we already knew that Garp and Roger stood side by side to defeat Rocks D. Xebec, recent chapters have further explored this historic battle, introducing new participants and recontextualizing old legends.
Some were already legends, while others were still carving their paths, but together they defined what God Valley would mean for the future of the world. Here’s a breakdown of the 10 most important characters in God Valley and why they left the deepest impact.
List of the 10 most important One Piece characters in God Valley who left the deepest impact
Monkey D. Dragon
Before he became the World’s Worst Criminal, Dragon was a young Marine at God Valley. He was around the same age as Luffy when he first stepped into that chaotic battlefield, and he was already disillusioned with the violence around him. Instead of blindly following orders, Dragon displayed compassion, even going so far as to protect civilians and Kuma from Celestial Dragons.
This early defiance against authority planted the seeds for the Revolutionary Army. Dragon’s actions at God Valley weren’t about strength but about courage to stand against injustice, making him one of the most significant figures there, even if not the strongest.
Shakuyaku
Known later as Shakky, the bar owner who would one day advise the Straw Hats, she was once a powerful pirate present at God Valley. Unlike many others, Shakky openly defied the Celestial Dragons and resisted being treated as property, even attracting the twisted attention of Figarland Garling. Her presence at God Valley is proof that history wasn’t only written by the strongest, it was also shaped by the brave who stood their ground.
Kaido
At only 21, Kaido was still a rising monster. Having recently eaten the Uo Uo no Mi, Model: Seiryu, gifted to him by Big Mom, he was nowhere near the peak strength he would one day achieve. Still, his raw talent and brutal fighting instincts made him dangerous enough to earn Rock’s attention.
Kaido’s participation in God Valley is crucial for foreshadowing his future. The young soldier of the Vodka Kingdom who once escaped the Marines would eventually become one of the Four Emperors, and his roots in God Valley connect him to the larger fate of the world.
Ivankov
Emporio Ivankov, even as a young child, radiated a flamboyant energy that refused to be dimmed by circumstance. Growing up in a harsh environment, Ivankov’s vibrant personality and theatrical flair were never just for show; they were a shield, a declaration of independence against a world that sought to control him.
Despite the grim and oppressive situations he faced, he exhibited a remarkable sense of cunning and foresight, always planning his next move to escape and assert his freedom.
Charlotte Linlin (Big Mom)
By the time of God Valley, Big Mom in One Piece was already in her physical prime. We’ve seen her strength in Whole Cake Island and Wano, but back then, she was even more terrifying, unstoppable raw power fused with her hunger for control.
Her greatest contribution at God Valley may have been giving Kaido the Uo Uo no Mi, an act that permanently altered the balance of power for decades to come. Her selfishness, cunning, and brutal dominance in battle marked her as one of the most dangerous presences in the Rocks Pirates.
Figarland Garling
Perhaps the most shocking reveal about God Valley has been the role of Figarland Garling, the father of Shanks and one of the most ruthless figures in Celestial history. He orchestrated the Native Hunting Competition, going so far as to kill the King of God Valley before the games even began.
His obsession with Shakuyaku, his cruelty, and his willingness to slaughter innocents and the mother of his children made him the face of Celestial Dragon tyranny. Garling in One Piece embodies why the God Valley Incident wasn’t just another pirate battle; it was a moral catastrophe, and his actions added fuel to the rebellion that followed.
Edward Newgate (Whitebeard)
Already wielding the Gura Gura no Mi, Whitebeard was a monster at God Valley. His quake powers were unmatched, and his ambition rivaled Rocks himself. Oda has shown that even while terminally ill, Whitebeard in One Piece could devastate Marineford; imagine his strength in his prime at God Valley.
Whitebeard’s presence deepens the tragedy of Rocks’ fall. While he fought under Rocks, he later became a symbol of family and protection, the polar opposite of his old captain’s worldview. His actions in God Valley reinforced his legacy as one of the greatest pirates in history.
Monkey D. Garp
The Hero of the Marines earned his title at God Valley. Fighting side by side with Roger, Garp stood as the World Government’s shield against Rocks. Known for his meteoric fists and indomitable Haki, Garp’s sheer willpower allowed him to clash with legends without relying on Devil Fruits.
What sets Garp apart in One Piece is not only his strength but his ideals. He despised the Celestial Dragons, yet still defended them because it was his duty as a Marine. God Valley marked the peak of Garp’s reputation and solidified him as the one man capable of matching Roger blow for blow.
Gol D. Roger
The Pirate King’s alleged dominance at God Valley was undeniable. With no Devil Fruit, only his mastery of Conqueror’s Haki and swordsmanship, Roger stood toe-to-toe with Rocks D. Xebec. His alleged cooperation with Garp was unprecedented and set the stage for his eventual rise as the most legendary pirate of all time.
What makes Roger’s role in One Piece so impactful is the ripple effect. Also, for the first time, we see him in a goofy state. In the second, he charges towards saving Shakky, but his crew runs him over.
Rocks D. Xebec
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At the center of it all was Rocks D. Xebec, the most dangerous man of his era. His ambition was nothing less than to become King of the World, and his charisma was powerful enough to unite conquerors like Whitebeard, Kaido, Big Mom, and Shiki under one flag.
Rocks’ downfall at God Valley in One Piece was so catastrophic that the World Government erased his name from history, a feat reserved for only the greatest threats like Joy Boy. Yet his shadow lingers, through Blackbeard, through the legacy of his crew, and through the scars left on Roger and Garp.
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