The Shocking Truth: Unveiling Roger and Garp's Mysterious Alliance with the Celestial Dragons at God Valley!

Titled "Better Off Dead in This World," One Piece chapter 1095 delved into a dark and rarely explored narrative. Demonstrating his undeniable power, Saint Jaygarcia Saturn easily defeated Jewelry Bonney and Sanji, establishing himself as a true demon.

Saturn embodied the malevolence of his faction by cruelly taunting Bonney with the tragic fate of her father, Bartholomew Kuma. Through Kuma's memories, the reverberation of the World Government's wickedness echoed through the passages of time, stretching back 38 years prior to the current events of One Piece.

In Kuma's flashback, the central event portrayed is the God Valley Incident. During this incident, Gol D. Roger and Monkey D. Garp took action to safeguard the Celestial Dragons against the nefarious Rocks Pirates.

Note: This article includes significant spoilers from Chapter 1096 of the One Piece manga.

Pending One Piece 1096, the good and bad sides in Roger and Garp vs Xebec are more uncertain than ever

The inhuman Celestial Dragons

The flashback in One Piece reveals Kuma's agonizing suffering, as depicted in the image (Image via Eiichiro Oda/Shueisha, One Piece). The latest chapter unravels the World Government's alarming obsession with particular races, going to the extreme of deploying agents in hospitals to exert control over births and subsequently track their descendants. With this shocking revelation, Kuma's past becomes increasingly harrowing, unfolding with each turn of the page.

Enslaved by Celestial Dragons, he, along with his father and mother, experienced a series of devastating events that shattered their lives. Eiichiro Oda, the author of One Piece, skillfully showcases the concept of the "banality of evil" as originally proposed by philosopher Hannah Arendt.

Throughout his childhood, Kuma endured daily mistreatment, all the while feigning belief in his master's supposed kindness to himself and his father, Clapp. Tragically, Kuma's mother succumbed to the harsh conditions, leading Clapp to suggest that her departure from this world may have been a release from the dehumanizing grasp of slavery.

The Celestial Dragons reside in Pangaea Castle, located in Mary Geoise (Image via Toei Animation, One Piece). While Clapp recounted the tale of Nika to motivate his son during their immense suffering, a Celestial Dragon abruptly terminated his life. This shocking moment unfolded as Kuma, initially captivated by Nika's legend, suddenly became bathed in his father's blood.

Adding to the disturbance, the reason the Celestial Dragon killed Clapp was not solely because he mentioned Nika, but rather because he unintentionally made too much noise while trying to uplift his son's spirits by showcasing Nika's "Drums of Liberation."

With warm embraces and smiles, Kuma's parents lovingly welcomed their newborn. Tragically, their genuine and compassionate affection was crushed by the cruel destiny they endured as victims of the corrupted system upheld by the Celestial Dragons.

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To make matters worse, the flashback unraveled a disturbing connection between the events preceding the God Valley Incident and the outrageous conduct of the Celestial Dragons. Shockingly, it was divulged that every three years, these powerful figures selectively pick a nation outside the World Government's influence to conduct a sinister human hunting tournament.

The manhunt focused on the most expendable slaves and the inhabitants of the host land. Essentially, this competition amounted to a genocide carried out solely for amusement. Contestants were awarded points in a sadistic manner for each target, disregarding the fact that these individuals were human beings.

This barbaric festival has been held every three years for an unknown duration, resulting in the massacre of numerous populations and leaving countless innocent victims in its wake. Once again, this highlights the deranged, unsettling, and wicked class divide perpetuated by Celestial Dragons.

God Valley, located in the West Blue, served as the backdrop for a grave injustice perpetuated by the Celestial Dragons. Their actions are not only despicable but also carried out with a deluded sense of entitlement. When the legitimate ruler of God Valley dared to object to the plans of the celestial nobility, a man named Saint Figarland Garling callously took his life without remorse.

What made the situation even more absurd was that both Garling and his fellow Celestial Dragons treated this incident as a mere consequence for initiating the killing spree before the official commencement of the human hunting festival. They completely disregarded the fact that an innocent human life had been mercilessly taken, perceiving the act of murder as nothing more than a component of their twisted game.

Garling Figarland's appearance 38 years ago in God Valley (Image via Eiichiro Oda/Shueisha, One Piece)

Garling, along with the remaining Elders and Imu-sama, resembled Saturn in their portrayal as symbols of malicious intent, displaying complete disregard for human life. Years later, as the Supreme Commander of the Holy Knights, Garling continued to exhibit the same ruthless nature without any remorse. The actions of Donquixote Doflamingo further solidify the notion that, barring Saint Mjosgard and Saint Homing, the Celestial Dragons are the most sinister individuals in the world of One Piece.

A greater good vs lesser evil situation?

Rocks D. Xebec (Image via Toei Animation, One Piece)

The defense of Roger and Garp against Xebec during the God Valley Incident remains perplexing, considering their benevolent nature. Notably, Garp declined the offer of promotion to Admiral, motivated by his disdain for becoming a tool of the detested Celestial Dragons.

Regardless of whether this distaste predated or arose after witnessing the atrocities committed at God Valley, it adds to the enigmatic nature of his alignment with them. Moreover, these peculiar circumstances do not end here.

Garp, known as "Hero," has consistently been portrayed as a kind-hearted individual. The same can be said for other Marines like Smoker, Fujitora, Sengoku, Koby, and many more, all of whom have demonstrated a strong inclination to act with compassion and righteousness.

According to One Piece chapter 1094, all Marines ranked Rear Admiral and above are aware that Saturn is a devil incarnate. Even Vice Admirals, considered high-ranking officers, didn't seem bothered by Saturn's monstrous appearance. Therefore, the Marines are well acquainted with the wickedness of the Five Elders. The only thing they remain oblivious to is the existence of Imu-sama. It goes without saying that it seems absurd for honorable individuals like Garp, Smoker, and others to serve these corrupt individuals.

It is worth mentioning that Garp holds strong animosity towards Celestial Dragons despite maintaining his affiliation with the Navy, an institution that answers to the directives of the Five Elders. Ironically, the Five Elders themselves are Celestial Dragons, a fact that is widely known. Undeniably, this situation seems absurd.

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The God Valley Incident not only solidified the intense rivalry and unexpected friendship between Garp and Roger, but also marked the downfall of the infamous Rocks Pirates. Yet, it becomes evident that there is more to this incident than meets the eye. According to reports, Xebec, the alleged mastermind behind the chaos, had mercilessly attacked numerous locations, leaving behind a trail of devastation, all in a quest to attain the prestigious title of the "King of the World."

However, it is important to note that the World Government has a notorious reputation for disseminating misleading propaganda and false information when it suits their agenda. In this particular case, if it weren't for the involvement of Roger and Garp, the whole narrative would seem inexplicable, raising suspicions about the true nature of the incident.

It is possible that Xebec is the ruthless terrorist portrayed in official records. If he did indeed launch an attack on God Valley and made threats to end the lives of all, including the inhabitants and enslaved individuals, Roger and Garp took action to thwart his plans and protect the innocent.

Roger and Garp during their youth (Image via Toei Animation, One Piece)

Xebec considered destroying the Celestial Dragons, but his actions put the innocent at risk. Despite potentially understanding his motives, the Marines and the Roger Pirates united against him to protect the innocent.

Another possibility is that the events of the God Valley Incident can be better understood by introducing additional characters and circumstances that have not yet been revealed to readers. It must be acknowledged that this is indeed a possibility.

According to the information revealed by Sengoku in One Piece chapter 957, it is evident that Xebec had knowledge of the World Government's forbidden secrets. Considering that individuals like Roger and Garp, who would typically never defend repulsive beings such as the Celestial Dragons, it can be inferred that Xebec posed a threat even more significant than the malevolence of the nobles.

Imu and the Five Elders (Image via Eiichiro Oda/Shueisha, One Piece)

Roger and Garp, possessing the Will of D. and being innate users of Conqueror's Haki, had the capacity to challenge the corrupt system of the World Government. Nevertheless, despite their immense strength, the ability to solely rely on combat prowess to revolutionize the world is limited. It is not solely power that consumes Imu-sama and the Five Elders, but also the concealment of the true history. Dominating the world cannot be achieved through sheer force, as individuals need to find themselves within a cause. For various reasons, neither Roger nor Garp believed they could provide a viable alternative during that time.

Instead of a simple battle between good and evil, Eiichiro Oda, the author of One Piece, appears to be crafting the God Valley Incident with a complex blend of moral ambiguity. Stay updated on the manga, anime, and live-action adaptation of One Piece as the year 2023 unfolds.