The ongoing Egghead arc has been a whirlwind for One Piece enthusiasts, marking the beginning of the final narrative stretch. With the anime going deeper into this arc, the chasm between the anime and manga narrows, bringing fans closer to the possible culmination of this iconic series.
Yet, even as the climax approaches, avid followers ponder whether every enigma woven into the series will be unraveled. Among these lingering mysteries lies the question of Edward Weevil’s lineage. Miss Buckin, Weevil’s mother, asserts that her son is the direct descendant of the famed pirate, Whitebeard.
However, this claim has sparked skepticism among fans, who find it challenging to reconcile Whitebeard’s longing for familial bonds with the notion of him already having offspring. It begs the question: how much credence should be lent to Miss Buckin’s assertion?
Mystery of Whitebeard’s Alleged Son In One Piece
Edward Weevil burst onto the One Piece scene in Episode 751, accompanied by his mother, Miss Buckin. Their mission? To track down Marco and lay claim to the riches of the late Whitebeard. Miss Buckin boldly asserted that Weevil was the biological offspring of the legendary pirate, demanding his rightful share of Whitebeard’s fortune.
However, the Whitebeard Pirates swiftly rebuffed Miss Buckin’s claims, spurring Weevil to turn against them with a vengeance. He decimated a staggering 15 pirate crews affiliated with the Whitebeard Pirates, cementing his reputation as a force to be reckoned with. Following the timeskip, Weevil ascended to the status of Warlord of the Sea.
As events unfolded during the Wano arc and the seven-warlord system was dismantled, Weevil found himself in the crosshairs of the Marines.
With Marco absent and unable to defend Sphinx, the hometown of the self-proclaimed father figure Whitebeard, Weevil took it upon himself to safeguard the legacy of his purported father.
Yet, his efforts were met with resistance, and he was subdued by the formidable Admiral Aramaki. Does this confrontation confirm Weevil’s lineage as the son of Edward Newgate?
Edward Newgate, known as Whitebeard, commanded the formidable Whitebeard Pirates and stood as a rival to none other than Gol D. Roger himself.
His demise during the Paramount War at the hands of Marshall D. Teach marked the end of an era, with the Blackbeard Pirates swiftly dismantling his once-mighty crew.
Flashbacks to Whitebeard’s youth revealed his profound desire for family above all else.
Given Whitebeard’s fervent yearning for familial bonds, the notion of Weevil being his offspring seems incongruous. If indeed Weevil were Whitebeard’s son, it would imply that Whitebeard abandoned his family to pursue a life of piracy—an idea that strains credulity. Moreover, it seems unlikely that the crew of the Whitebeard Pirates would readily accept someone claiming such a lineage as their captain and patriarch.
While Weevil and Whitebeard share a strikingly similar mustache, suggesting a potential connection, the absence of a direct blood tie raises questions about their relationship. Could their association be rooted in something other than blood?
Enter the concept of lineage factors—fundamental blueprints of life present in all beings traversing the Grand Line.
The clandestine experiments of the MADS scientists delved into these lineage factors, culminating in the creation of the first human clone: Miss Buckin’s clone, Stussy. Emerging as a CP0 agent during the Egghead Island saga, Stussy later defected from her comrades to aid Luffy and Vegapunk.
It’s plausible that Weevil himself is a product of these lineage factor experiments, conceived before the World Government intervened to halt MADS’ illicit activities.
Miss Buckin may have seized upon Whitebeard’s death to proclaim Weevil as his son, shielding herself from scrutiny. Such a scenario would explain the absence of a true blood tie between Weevil and Whitebeard while adding a layer of intrigue to their relationship.