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One Piece Hints at the Answer to Blackbeard’s Biggest Mystery

One Piece Drops Clue on Blackbeard, Hinting at a New Race and Solving a Longstanding Mystery

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Warning: Contains spoilers for chapter #1107 of One Piece

  •  Blackbeard’s lineage hints at the existence of another secret race other than the Buccaneers.
  •  Blackbeard’s abilities, including using more than one Devil Fruit, may be explained by his unique ancestry.
  •  Big Mom’s mention of a long-forgotten race implies Blackbeard belongs to an almost extinct, unheard-of race.

The latest chapter of One Piece has just given fans a tantalizing clue about Blackbeard that could unlock many of the series’ biggest mysteries. In Chapter #1107, we see the arrival of the Blackbeard Pirates, with Titanic Captains Catarina Devon and Van Augur making their presence known at Egghead. However, it’s a peculiar conversation between Saint Saturn and Catarina that really catches the eye, hinting at Blackbeard’s membership in a special bloodline. This revelation, while not elaborated upon further in the chapter, opens up the possibility of Blackbeard belonging to a previously unseen race, much like the Buccaneers or Lunarians. This nugget of information has fans buzzing with speculation about what this could mean for Blackbeard’s past, his powers, and how it might tie into the larger narrative of One Piece.

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In fact, Blackbeard’s ancestry might explain many of his peculiar characteristics, including his sleeping habits and his unique ability to use more than one devil fruit. This new race might also be one of the three races Big Mom mentioned that were missing in Totto Land.

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Blackbeard May Belong to the Final Race Big Mom Was Looking for

In Chapter #951 of One Piece, Big Mom drops a bombshell by mentioning three elusive races within her territory: the Giants, with whom she has a fraught history, the nearly extinct Lunarians, represented by King as the last survivor, and a third enigmatic race lost to the annals of time. Many speculate that Blackbeard could hail from this mysterious third race.

While some initially pondered if this lost race might be the Buccaneers, further analysis suggests otherwise. Considering Kuma’s backstory, it seems Buccaneers were prevalent until relatively recently and were widely recognized among both nobles and commoners. Kuma, being 47 years old in the present storyline, indicates that the Buccaneer race was still extant and identifiable just half a decade ago. It’s plausible that Big Mom lumped the Buccaneers with the Giants, possibly viewing them as a related sub-species due to their shared Giant bloodline. This leaves the identity of the third race shrouded in even more intrigue, fueling speculation and anticipation among One Piece enthusiasts.

While some fans have speculated that Blackbeard might belong to the Buccaneer race, closer examination reveals inconsistencies with this theory. Despite sharing certain physical characteristics with the Buccaneers, Blackbeard lacks the demonstrated strength, durability, and other abilities associated with them. Furthermore, if Blackbeard truly belonged to the Buccaneer race, it stands to reason that Saint Saturn would have simply identified him as such.

The language used by Big Mom to describe the third missing race suggests that it has been extinct for a considerable length of time and has largely faded from memory. This implies that Blackbeard likely belongs to a completely new and yet-to-be-revealed race within the One Piece universe. This narrative tactic of teasing characters’ lineage before unveiling their unique abilities has been employed previously in the series, as seen with characters like Kuma and King. As such, it seems probable that Blackbeard’s mysterious origins will eventually be explored, shedding light on his true nature and potential powers.

Blackbeard's Ancestry Explains His Abilities

Blackbeard’s enigmatic bloodline offers a potential solution to one of the most puzzling mysteries in One Piece: how he managed to acquire and utilize Whitebeard’s devil fruit powers alongside his own without facing any apparent repercussions. This unprecedented feat sets him apart as the sole character in the series capable of such a feat, hinting at a unique genetic makeup that could provide an explanation. Much like King and Kuma, whose distinct genetic traits grant them special abilities, Blackbeard’s lineage might hold the key to understanding his unusual characteristics, including his childhood insomnia and the peculiarities noted by Marco during the Marineford battle.

Since his introduction in One Piece, Blackbeard has been the subject of countless speculative theories, and the revelation of his mysterious bloodline is sure to fuel even more fervent debates among fans. With luck, as the series progresses, these lingering doubts will be addressed, potentially setting the stage for an epic showdown between Luffy and Blackbeard, where all secrets may finally be laid bare.

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