One Piece Reveals Laffitte’s Mission: Unexpected Plot Twist for Fans

Laffitte, known as the “Demon Sheriff,”is a steadfast ally of Marshall D. Teach in the popular manga series One Piece. With a history as a brutal law enforcer, he serves as the navigator and chief of staff for the Blackbeard Pirates. Though Laffitte presents himself as courteous and charming, he is a brutal pirate, which contributes to his complex persona.

During the Egghead Arc, the Blackbeard Pirates divided into three factions: one group attacked the Heart Pirates on Winner Island, another remained on Hachinosu, and the last proceeded to Egghead. Laffitte’s absence among these groups has led to speculation among fans regarding his undisclosed activities.

Reputed for his stealth skills, Laffitte may be engaged in a significant mission. Recently, One Piece creator Eiichiro Oda unveiled Laffitte’s current location and task. This revelation appears in One Piece chapter 1126, releasing on Shueisha’s MANGA Plus on Monday, September 16, 2024.

Disclaimer: This article contains major spoilers from the One Piece manga up to chapter 1126.

One Piece chapter 1126 confirms that Laffitte is scheming on behalf of Blackbeard

The confirmed spoilers of One Piece chapter 1126

Previously in the manga, Marshall D. Teach “Blackbeard,”with several officers, launched an attack on the Heart Pirates, led by Trafalgar D. Water Law, resulting in their devastating defeat.

Meanwhile, key members of the Blackbeard Pirates, including Shiryu and former Marine Admiral “Kuzan” Aokiji, were engaged at their base on Hachinosu. “Marine Hero” Monkey D. Garp assaulted the island in a bid to rescue his captured subordinate Koby.

This confrontation concluded with Garp facing Kuzan, Shiryu, and others, allowing Koby’s escape along with other Marine officers. Leaks reveal that One Piece chapter 1126 illustrates Blackbeard’s return to Hachinosu.

Laffitte as seen in the series after the timeskip (Image via Toei Animation)

Upon confronting his subordinates regarding Koby’s escape but praising them for capturing Garp, Teach contacts Laffitte. Fans finally discover that the elusive “Demon Sheriff”is hiding within the headquarters of the ocean shipping company “Umit Shipping,” observing ships ablaze.

When Blackbeard inquires about the actions of the Revolutionary Army, Laffitte reports their sabotage of food shipments aimed at starving the Celestial Dragons of Mary Geoise. This aligns with the Revolutionary Army’s recent strategies initiated during the Levely.

Marshall D. Teach "Blackbeard" (Image via Toei Animation) — Marshall D. Teach “Blackbeard” (Image via Toei Animation)

By eliminating food supplies to Mary Geoise, the Revolutionaries aim to prevent any food from reaching the Holy Land, posing a significant issue for the World Government. Previous chapters of One Piece have already indicated growing discontent among Celestial Dragons due to food shortages.

Finding humor in the potential plight of the nobles, Laffitte laughs, joined by Blackbeard. Nonetheless, Blackbeard cautions Laffitte not to let amusement distract him from other essential “preparations,”concluding their conversation.

Currently, Laffitte is monitoring the Revolutionary Army’s actions

Laffitte and Shiryu (Image via Toei Animation)

In chapter 1126, it is revealed that Laffitte’s mission involves tracking the Revolutionary Army’s movements, though the chapter does not clarify what the “preparations”Blackbeard referenced entail. It is crucial to recognize the adversarial relationship between the Revolutionary Army and the Blackbeard Pirates.

During the Dressrosa Arc, the Blackbeard Pirates assaulted the Revolutionary Army’s hidden base, Baltigo. Although Dragon and his allies escaped, their base was destroyed, and the Navy and CP0 soon arrived, clashing with Teach and his crew before their retreat.

Monkey D. Dragon and the Revolutionary Army have consistently sought to disrupt the World Government’s supply chains. Given this dynamic and the fraught relations between the two groups, Blackbeard’s interest in this situation raises questions about his future intentions.

As the leader of the shipping company Umit Shipping, Umit plays a significant role in these networks, earning the title of one of the “Emperors of the Underworld.”The Revolutionary Army’s current efforts to undermine Umit’s operations could severely impact his business.

Teach may have directed Laffitte to offer the Blackbeard Pirates’ support to Umit in thwarting the Revolutionary Army’s activities but will likely demand something in exchange. Previous chapters noted Dr. Vegapunk utilized Umit’s shipping services for the construction of Egghead.

Umit might possess blueprints of Egghead, which Blackbeard could covet for his version of the laboratory. Alternatively, Laffitte might simply be dispatched to steal those blueprints and falsely attribute the crime to the Revolutionary Army.

Regardless of Laffitte’s specific role, his character remains captivating as his mystique deepens. He possesses an unnamed, likely Zoan-type Devil Fruit that grants him the ability to sprout wings and fly, in addition to hypnotizing others similarly to Brook of the Straw Hat Pirates.

Laffitte infiltrating Mary Geoise's meeting (Image via Shueisha) — Laffitte infiltrating Mary Geoise’s meeting (Image via Shueisha)

Despite being a relatively new pirate, Laffitte successfully bypassed Marineford and Pangaea Castle’s exceptional security to infiltrate two of the most fortified locations in the One Piece universe. He managed to remain undetected while in the presence of high-ranking figures like Sengoku, “Hawk Eyes”Dracule Mihawk, and several other Warlords.

These individuals, especially Mihawk, are experts in Observation Haki, yet they failed to notice Laffitte until he chose to reveal himself. It’s worth noting that Observation Haki requires concentration; if the user isn’t focused, they may not perceive threats regardless of their skill level.

This phenomenon has been illustrated throughout One Piece, with notable characters missing obvious dangers when lacking concentration. For instance, Kaido did not sense the Red Scabbards stealthily approaching him, despite his advanced observation techniques.

The environment during Laffitte’s infiltration was likely too relaxed for any notice to occur. Hence, fans are eager for further revelations about Laffitte’s enigmatic abilities. Named after the historical pirate Jean Laffitte, the “Demon Sheriff”is currently the only Blackbeard Pirates member whose Devil Fruit’s name and powers remain undisclosed.

His relationship with Teach suggests profound trust, as he is consistently entrusted with vital tasks, including delivering a Warlord joining request to the World Government and managing the operation at Umit’s headquarters.

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