The Roger Pirates are always instrumental in the growth of the Straw Hat Pirates, especially Luffy. Roger’s right-hand man, Silvers Rayleigh, helped the crew and Luffy grow stronger before the time skip. Since then, the fandom has been waiting for the arrival of another strong pirate from Roger’s crew, Scopper Gaban, his left-hand man. After decades, Oda has finally reintroduced Gaban in the ongoing Elbaf arc of the One Piece manga. So, if you want to know more about the new legendary character, keep reading.
Spoilers Warning: This article contains spoilers about Gaban’s character from One Piece. So, make sure to catch up to the latest manga arc before to avoid ruining your experience.
Who Is Scopper Gaban in One Piece?
Scopper Gaban is a legendary character who used to be an important crew member and the cook of the Roger Pirates. He is so much of a formidable figure that he rivaled his captain and Rayleigh in terms of strength. That’s why he is regarded as the left-hand man of the Pirate King. In a nutshell, Gaban is similar to Sanji who is the cook and the left-hand of Luffy, the future pirate king.
After the Roger Pirates parted ways, Scopper Gaban sailed to Elbaf and fell in love with Ripley, the Giant teacher on Elbaf island. He had a child named Colon and eventually settled in the homeland of the Giants. He is well-known by the Giants as Ya-san, which must have been derived from his romanized name Gyaban.
Did you know that Gaban made his debut back in Buggy’s Flashback the Orange Town arc (see One Piece arcs list), precisely in chapter 19? But for some reason, Toei Animation never adapted his part in the anime and later debuted in One Piece Film: Strong World. We once again met Gaban during Oden’s flashback in the Wano Country arc. And now, he’s finally back in the picture in the Elbaf arc in One Piece chapter 1139.
How Strong Is Scopper Gaban?
Scobber Gaban’s axemanship is unprecedented, and he may as well be the strongest Axeman we have ever met in One Piece. Yes, we haven’t seen Gaban in action yet, unlike Roger and Rayleigh, but his epithets reveal everything about how strong the character was in his prime, wielding dual axes.
Similar to how Luffy, Zoro, and Sanji are regarded as the monster trio, Roger, Rayleigh, and Gaban used to be the OG monster trio in the world of One Piece.
Gaban rivals the strength of his fellow crewmate, Rayleigh, which is more than enough proof of his exemplary powers. He also has another popular nickname — the Mountain Eater, and there is a backstory to this title. It is stated that Gaban slayed hundreds of enemies with his axes to protect his injured captain. The aftermath of this long battle saw all the trees on that mountain wiped off clean, which rightfully earned him the Mountain Eater moniker.
He is currently challenging Luffy to a friendly battle so he can test the new Yonko‘s might. So, gear up to see more of his powers and abilities in the upcoming chapters of the One Piece manga.
Scopper Gaban’s Role in the Elbaf Arc
With the arrival of the God’s Knights, including Shamrock and Gunko, serious threats are looming over Elbaf. So, it is time for Gaban to showcase his abilities and assist the Straw Hat Pirates in the upcoming fight. As Gaban can be seen possessing a scar on the right side of his face, he is rumored to be The Man with the Burn Scar that many fans might be familiar with.
So, Gaban may or may not have the final road poneglyph but fans believe it must be in Elbaf. Now, as Gaban has been introduced by Oda at the right time in the final saga, he will play a vital role in the Elbaf arc and may be in the arcs alongside Rayleigh.
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