Garp Finally Joins One Piece’s Pirates, & It’s Even Better Than I Expected

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The story of One Piece centers on Monkey D. Luffy’s quest to become the Pirate King. While the series largely follows Luffy and other pirate crews navigating the Grand Line, it also explores the Marines, who often oppose them. Among the Marines, Vice Admiral Monkey D. Garp is a particularly important figure in the overall plot.

It’s been a while since we’ve seen Garp in One Piece, especially after he was captured by Blackbeard’s crew. But after what happened in Chapter 1163, a huge moment for the Marines is coming up. As a major battle against the most powerful enemy on the Grand Line approaches, Garp is finally going to work with an unexpected group – pirates!

Monkey D. Garp Teams Up With One Piece’s Most Notorious Villains

Among all the figures involved in the God Valley Incident, Monkey D. Garp – Luffy’s grandfather – is particularly significant. He’s the only high-ranking Marine present who came specifically to confront Gol D. Roger. Because of this, Garp is also the only important Marine to witness Imu’s frightening appearance, which creates a challenging situation for him in One Piece Chapter 1163.

Seeing Imu’s terrifying appearance and how violently they act, it’s easy to understand why anyone – whether a Marine, a pirate, or just a regular person – would view them as a serious danger. And considering Garp has always disliked following orders, Chapter 1163 created the ideal situation for the future hero of the Marines to do something completely unexpected: team up with the pirates he normally spends his time fighting.

Witnessing Imu firsthand, Garp immediately joined forces with legendary pirates like Roger, Whitebeard, Big Mom, Kaido, and Rocks D. Xebec in a surprising alliance – a historic moment in One Piece. It’s unclear if Garp will continue to fight Imu, but he now faces the immediate threat of Rocks, who appears to be under Imu’s control using the Domi Reversi technique at the end of Chapter 1163.

It’s been known since the Wano Arc that Garp and Roger helped defeat Rocks D. Xebec, but the recent reveal that their battle followed an attack on Imu is completely new. With each new chapter, the stories of these legendary figures – the Hero of the Marines and the Pirate King – are becoming clearer. In Garp’s case, his actions during the God Valley Incident are now seen in a new light, adding even more emotional weight to a previously heartbreaking event in One Piece.

The God Valley Flashback Makes Garp’s Role in the Marineford Arc Even More Interesting

Many fans consider Garp’s inaction during Portgas D. Ace’s execution to be his most disappointing moment. Despite wanting to confront Akainu, Garp mostly remained a spectator throughout the Summit War, frustrating both Luffy and viewers who hoped to see the usually defiant Marine challenge authority.

Although this is a reasonable way to look at it, it’s important to remember that Garp didn’t hesitate during the God Valley Incident. He immediately attacked Imu, even though Imu was a leader of the World Government and part of the Five Elders. It’s extremely unusual for a Marine to disobey orders, let alone try to kill someone with such high authority. This shows that Garp, the Hero of the Marines, is willing to do anything to uphold his sense of justice.

Considering this, the events in Chapter 1163 suggest Garp wasn’t pretending to be unaffected during Ace’s execution—he was battling with his own principles. If Garp could team up with pirates to fight the World Government’s leader, it seems unlikely he would have hesitated to confront figures like Sengoku, Akainu, Kizaru, and Aokiji at Marineford. Instead, Garp saw Ace’s actions as a deliberate choice to live as a criminal, which is why he ultimately remained a bystander, despite loving his grandson deeply.

The upcoming battle between Garp and Rocks D. Xebec feels even more crucial now. Garp, having been targeted by Imu’s power, will continue to grapple with his own sense of justice, and he’s forced to keep working with pirates to fight Rocks. However, Garp has consistently shown throughout the One Piece story that he remains true to his principles, suggesting he and his allies will ultimately succeed.

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2025-10-27 04:40