As 2025 draws to a close, One piece fans have been left reeling from a year full of shocking revelations. From the true identity of Shanks’ brother to the long-buried truth behind the God Valley incident, Eiichiro Oda has spent the year dismantling long-standing theories and reshaping the story’s ending. With 2026 ready to become a historic year, thanks to the seasonal format of the anime, the final stretch of the manga, the second live-action season and the initiative of WIT Studio. The unique piece now is the perfect time to look back on the moments that defined 2025.
1. The ancient codes of Elbaf: Adam’s mural and treasure tree
The Straw Hats’ arrival in Elbaf revealed that the land of the giants is a vast archive of world history. The highlight was the colossal mural carved into the Adam Treasure Tree, discovered by Franky and Ripley. The artwork depicted three eras, the First, Second and Third Worlds, suggesting cyclical global conflicts and foreshadowing a looming third great war. Although the inscriptions remain indecipherable, this mural solidified the Elbaf as the key to understanding the past and the future.
2. Clover Shock: Shanks’ lineage confirmed
One of the biggest bombshells of the year was the reveal of Shamrock, the man who once met the Five Elders and Shanks’ twin brother. Despite identical appearances, their ideologies couldn’t be more different. This revelation confirmed Shanks’ royal lineage and ties to the Figarland family, ending years of speculation and casting his role in the final saga in a whole new light.
3. The return of a legend: Scopper Gaban
After decades of mystery, Roger Pirates veteran Scopper Gaban is finally back in the spotlight. His overwhelming power was on display when he struck down Shepherd Sommers with a Haki-infused axe, revealing a crucial truth: the Conqueror’s advanced Haki can suppress the regeneration of Knights of the Gods. Gaban’s words to Luffy made one thing clear: these knights are not immortal and Imu can be defeated.
4. Imu’s Terrifying Ability: Domi Reversi
In 2025, Imu has completely stepped out of the shadows. The most terrifying display of power came through Domi Reversi, an ability that transforms its victims into fully controlled demonic puppets. Legendary figures such as Dorry, Broggy and Rocks D. Xebec were also affected. This power now represents one of the biggest obstacles that Luffy and his allies must overcome.
5. Seepage of the rocks in the Hall of Flowers
It’s nearly impossible to hack Mary Geoise, but Rocks D. Xebec did the unthinkable. During a Levely, he kidnapped five kings, clashed with Harald, and even confronted Imu directly in the Flower Room. By declaring allegiance not to the world government but to Davy Jones, Rocks transformed himself from a feared pirate into a symbol of absolute rebellion.
6. Rocks’ true identity and Blackbeard’s lineage
Chapter 1154 provided one of the most shocking revelations in the series: Rocks D. Xebec is the father of Marshall D. Teach, better known as Blackbeard. Even more surprising, Rocks’ real name was revealed as Davy D. Xebec, a direct descendant of the legendary Davy D. Jones. This revelation redefined both Rocks’ legacy and Blackbeard’s fate.
7. The God Valley Incident Finally Revealed
The God Valley incident has been around for a long time One pieceit’s the biggest mystery and 2025 has finally brought it to light. An eight-chapter flashback revealed horrific truths from Shakky’s kidnapping as a prize in the world government’s brutal human hunt, to the presence of the Davy family on the island. The chaos escalated when Kaido stole the Uo Uo no Mi, Model: Seiryu, Imu possessed Saturn’s body, and Roger and Garp were forced to join forces after Rocks fell under the control of Domi Reversi.
8. Rayleigh’s timely rescue of Shakky
In the midst of the God Valley tragedy, one warm moment stood out. When Shakky nearly fell to Sommers, Silvers Rayleigh arrived just in time, taking down the threat and saving her life. In a sea of desperation, this act of loyalty and love became one of the most emotional moments in the saga.
9. Roger and Garp against the manipulated rocks
The legendary alliance between Roger and Garp was born from tragedy. With Rocks losing himself under Imu’s manipulation, the two heroes fought not to kill him, but to stop the destruction. After their combined attack freed Rocks’ mind, Figarland Garling appeared and mercilessly executed him put an end to a legend in the cruelest way possible.
10. The tragedy of King Harald and the sacrifice of Loki
The fate of King Harald of Elbaf has finally been revealed. Controlled by Imu, he massacred his own army, forcing his son Loki to act. Using the mysterious Devil Fruit of Elbaf to kill his father, Loki chose to bear the title of traitor and villain to protect the future of his people. one of the most heartbreaking sacrifices of the year.
Sources: gamek
