In the ever-evolving world of One Piece, few characters have had a more disruptive and terrifying impact than Marshall D. Teach, better known as Blackbeard. Far from being a conventional pirate, Blackbeard has committed a series of calculated, ruthless crimes that have forever altered the balance of power and plunged the seas into an age of unprecedented instability.
Here are eight of the most consequential and devastating crimes committed by the Blackbeard Pirates—atrocities that have not only rewritten history but also marked the rise of one of the most formidable forces in the pirate world.
1. Murdering Thatch and Stealing the Yami Yami no Mi
The genesis of Blackbeard’s terror began with betrayal. While still a member of the Whitebeard Pirates, he murdered Thatch, the 4th division commander, to steal the Yami Yami no Mi, the Dark-Dark Fruit. This act wasn’t just fratricide—it was a declaration of war on the pirate world’s moral code.
2. Capturing Ace and Becoming a Shichibukai
After his escape, Blackbeard defeated Portgas D. Ace on Banaro Island, turning him over to the Marines in exchange for a seat among the Seven Warlords (Shichibukai). This betrayal directly triggered the Marineford War, leading to the deaths of Ace and Whitebeard, and plunging the world into chaos.
3. Recruiting Monsters from Impel Down
During the chaos at Impel Down, Blackbeard used the opportunity to recruit some of the prison’s most dangerous inmates, drastically increasing his crew’s power. This strategic move catapulted the Blackbeard Pirates into the top tier of pirate crews.
4. Killing Whitebeard and Stealing the Gura Gura no Mi
In an act that stunned the world, Blackbeard and his crew ambushed a dying Whitebeard during the Marineford War and somehow stole his Gura Gura no Mi powers, becoming the first known person to wield two Devil Fruits—a feat thought impossible.
5. Seizing Whitebeard’s Territories
Following Whitebeard’s death, Blackbeard swiftly conquered most of his territories, transforming his crew into an imperial force. He established Hachinosu (Pirate Island) as his base and aimed to legitimize it as a kingdom recognized by the World Government.
6. Attacking Amazon Lily and Targeting Boa Hancock
After the dissolution of the Warlord system, Blackbeard launched a full-scale attack on Amazon Lily, seeking the Mero Mero no Mi from Boa Hancock. He clashed with both the Kuja tribe and the Marines, showcasing his unrelenting aggression and ambition.
7. Kidnapping Koby and Capturing Garp
During the same raid, Blackbeard kidnapped Koby to bargain with the World Government. Later, he lured Monkey D. Garp into a trap during a rescue mission, resulting in the capture of one of the Marines’ greatest heroes—a blow to the Navy’s morale and legacy.
8. Abducting Charlotte Pudding to Access Poneglyphs
Proving he craves knowledge as much as power, Blackbeard abducted Charlotte Pudding, the daughter of Big Mom, likely because of her Third Eye, which grants her the ability to read Poneglyphs. This indicates Blackbeard’s ambition to uncover the secrets of the Void Century and claim the One Piece.
Each of these acts was not only criminal but strategic, forming a complex web of betrayal, warfare, and manipulation that has redefined the One Piece world.
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