SBS 112 of One Piece: The Role of Gol D. Roger’s Crew Revealed!

The big news? Scopper Gaban has finally been confirmed as the navigator of Gol D. Roger’s crew. Yep, the axe-wielding guy we saw in flashbacks without really knowing his job—turns out he had a crucial role alongside Rayleigh (first mate), Crocus (doctor), and Moon Isaac Jr. (strategist). Fans of the Roger era are absolutely thrilled.

Another gem straight out of nowhere: Gil Bastar, a pirate we briefly saw in Chapter 1096, is actually a character Oda created when he was just 17. This guy was a member of the Rocks Pirates, and apparently, his body was later retrieved by Gecko Moria. Once again, Oda shows his knack for recycling old ideas to enrich the One Piece universe.

In the realm of strange and wonderful races (which we love), this SBS introduces the Dosundada tribe—a mix of humans and dwarves—and the Zushindodo race, essentially giant dwarves. At this point, it seems like in One Piece, every few inches of height come with their own unique race.

Back to Roger’s crew: Oda finally laid out clear roles for each member, bringing some order to the legendary lineup. It’s satisfying to know each pirate had a specific job—even if we haven’t seen them all in action yet.

Quick detour to Elbaf, where Oda confirms what many had suspected: the island is heavily inspired by medieval Scandinavia and Norse mythology. From architecture to customs and creatures, it all fits the giant Viking vibe we’ve come to love.

And since no SBS is complete without a joke, Oda introduces Vegapants, the wacky cousin of Vegapunk. He lives on an island where everyone wears underwear on their heads, appropriately named Pantsu Hazard. Yes, it’s canon. No, we’re not over it.

We also get character sheets for the New Giant Warrior Pirates—ages, favorite foods, even what they looked like as kids. It’s these kinds of little details that keep the world of One Piece feeling so rich, even for side characters.

On the tech side, Oda reveals that Loki’s Den Den Mushi uses high-tech voice recognition, kind of like a real-life smart assistant. He also responds to a worried fan asking about Gunko’s outfit: no, it’s not underwear—it’s a stylish suit inspired by Nami and Bonney’s looks from Egghead. Oda really does think of everything… even his readers’ modesty.