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Eiichiro Oda has recently released a full-color illustration of Rocks D. Xebec, and all of One Piece fandom is in a frenzy. One thing this anime fandom community is famous for is reading into the smallest detail given by the creator and coming up with some absurd yet interesting theories and speculations. This time, the spark came from one unexpected feature: Rocks has subtle blue streaks in his hair. And for a surprising portion of the fandom, that detail alone was enough to confidently conclude one outrageous idea: Buggy the Clown in One Piece might actually be Rocks’ son.
Yes, it did not even take a whole day since the illustration was released, and the fandom has openly been leaning towards the concept of Buggy D. Xebec, treating it as spiritually canon and delightfully plausible. When the full-color illustration of Rocks appeared online, the reaction was immediate and overwhelming. For a second, everyone forgot about his fate in God Valley or even his backstory. Instead, all the attention was fixated on just the little blue tint he has in his hair.
Buggy being a nepo-baby theory becomes the funniest One Piece speculation of the year.
Since the illustration was released, social media has been flooded with comparisons between Rocks and Buggy’s bounty posters. Users pointed to similar facial structures, identical expressions, and even the comedic angle at which Buggy’s face in One Piece can shift from fearsome to absurd with the slightest tilt.
"His son is destined to be the next king of the pirates!" said one fan.
"Buggy upscale," added another fan.
"lmfao I don’t want it to be true but if it is, it’d be sick i’ll love the reveal 😂," stated a netizen.
"It has to be a meaning. Buggy's backstory never showed up. It's like a secret. When it revealed possibly gonna break everyone so hard. We know that much at least..." added yet another fan.
Meanwhile, somewhere in the upper ranks of Mariejois, the Gorosei in the world of One Piece would undoubtedly be staring at the new Rocks image as they track every shade of blue with increasing concern. Buggy has blue hair. Buggy’s poster poses resemble Rocks’ intimidating presence, if filtered through a circus tent. He also keeps climbing the pirate hierarchy through sheer probability-defying luck.
Surely all of this insane luck might be due to the influence of Rocks D. Xebec. Still, in the midst of the humorous chaos, some fans took a more grounded approach. Rocks in One Piece is portrayed as a man who underwent significant personal growth after starting a family. So, chances for him to have a secret child seem unlikely.
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Final thoughts
Even with a more rational perspective, the coincidences behind the “Buggy D. Xebec” theory refuse to fade. While Eiichiro Oda has not given out any statement or indulged in this fan theory, the reason why it has gotten this popular is that somewhere, it ends up making sense. In the end, whether this theory ever ends up becoming canon or stays as a meme, the idea of Buddy D. Xebec is a reflection of the One Piece Fandom. This kind of theory shows how imaginative, unrestrained, and hilariously devoted fans are towards the series.
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