One Piece’s Latest Mysterious Man: Uncovering the Identity of Scopper Gaban and His Ties to the Roger Pirates

Despite its official release date of August 26, 2024, raw scans for One Piece chapter 1124 have already been leaked. The latest chapter takes place on Egghead Island, where the Straw Hat Pirates have managed to escape from the clutches of the Five Elders. The chapter’s climax leaves readers questioning the crew’s future destination as they venture outside of the island.

The peak of the chapter revealed an enigmatic figure perched at the bay of Elbaf Island. Although the character’s identity was not explicitly stated, it is possible that they are a member of the Roger Pirates, given the protagonist’s previous encounters with them on his journey. Based on the clues presented, it is likely that the mysterious figure is Scopper Gaban.

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One Piece: Investigating the Identity of the Unseen Figure in Chapter 1124

Scopper Gaban as seen in the anime (Image via Toei Animation)

In One Piece chapter 1124, it was revealed that Vegapunk Lilith was the true Vegapunk and this revelation brought relief to Luffy as he was no longer burdened by his inability to save Vegapunk Stella.

As a result, the entire group joyously commemorated their voyage towards the fabled Elbaf Island. The chapter concluded with a panel featuring a cryptic figure seated at the shore of Elbaf, beckoning the Straw Hat Pirates to approach.

After the chapter, the question remained: who could this enigmatic figure be and what kind of power did he possess that would prompt him to boldly challenge the Straw Hat Pirates? It was clear that he could not be a member of the Red-Hair Pirates, as they had already left the island after dealing with the Kid Pirates.

Based on the current progression of the series, it is possible that this silhouette belongs to Scopper Gaban, a former member of the Roger Pirates. There could be multiple reasons for this theory.

Gol D Roger as seen in the anime (Image via Toei Animation)

Elbaf Island draws inspiration from the legendary Vikings of literature. In battle, the Vikings were known for wielding axes as their primary weapon. This connection is seen in Scopper Gaban, whose primary weapon is a pair of axes, further solidifying his link to the figure on Elbaf Island.

Additionally, there are several factors that link Monkey D Luffy to the Roger Pirates, the most significant being its members. During his youth, Luffy formed a bond with Gol D Roger, the captain of the Roger Pirates, after declaring his ambition to become the next Pirate King.

Rayleigh as seen in the anime (Image via Toei Animation)

While Luffy underwent a time skip, he was trained by Silvers Rayleigh, the Right Hand of the Roger Pirates, and mastered the use of Haki. Therefore, it would be reasonable for the Straw Hat captain to seek training from another member of the Roger Pirates, such as Scopper Gaban.

“Lastly, the connection between Luffy and the Roger Pirates can be traced back from Gol D. Roger to Silver Rayleigh. Therefore, it would be logical for S Copper Gaban to also establish a relationship with the future pirate king after Silver.”

The Similarities Between Egghead and Saboady Arc

As many fans have likely noticed, the Egghead arc serves as a form of redemption for the Saboady arc.

During the Saboady arc, the Straw Hat Pirates were defeated by Kizaru and other Marines, but in the Egghead arc, they managed to evade capture by the Marines.

After Luffy’s encounter with Rayleigh on Saboady, it is possible that Scopper Gaban could be the person sitting at the bay of Elbaf Island. However, it is important to approach this theory with caution.