One early fan theory suggests that Colon Father could be none other than Scopper Gaban, one of Gol D. Roger’s top crew members.
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Note: Spoilers From One Piece Chapter 1135
In the spoilers for One Piece chapter 1135, fans were reintroduced to the Giant boy Colon. Ripley is Colon’s mother and leaves a mystery about his human father. From Chapter 1135 Colon, a half-giant and half-human, is the child of a famous pirate and a giant mother named Ripley. This revelation has sparked speculation about the identity of his pirate father.
As One Piece reaches its climax, the story is unraveling long-standing mysteries. Shanks has reappeared, though it remains unclear whether he is real or fake. With Colon’s introduction, it’s evident that he will play a major role in the story. Hated by the other giant kids for his aggressive pirate nature, Colon stands out as an important character. Meanwhile, his mother Ripley has already been established in canon, possessing valuable knowledge of Elbaf’s ancient history.
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Now, with a theory proposed by Twitter handler @Buggy, let’s explore the question: Could Scopper Gaban be Colon’s father?
Who is Scopper Gaban?
Scopper Gaban was a key member of the Roger Pirates and was known as Gol D. Roger’s “left hand.” While Rayleigh, the “right hand,” has had his story explored, Scopper’s life after the crew disbanded is still a mystery. Could he have gone to Elbaf, the land of giants, and started a family with a giant named Ripley?
Why Could Scopper Gaban be Colon Father?
Colon’s Looks and Scopper’s Connection to Elbaf
Colon is a character introduced in Elbaf who is half-giant and half-human. His mother is Ripley, a giant, and his father is described as a strong human pirate who is as powerful as a giant. Here’s why fans think Colon might be Scopper’s son.
Colon is hot-headed and loves action, just like how Scopper seemed to be bold and full of energy. Colon’s salmon pink hair stands out. Fun fact: salmon pink is the same color as copper, which matches Scopper’s name.
On the other hand, we know that Scopper Gaban’s main weapons were axes, which are also the most common weapons used by the giants of Elbaf. This could mean Scopper spent time in Elbaf and became part of their culture.
The Timeline Fits
Colon’s age is estimated to be 15 to 25 years, which fits perfectly with the timeline since the Roger Pirates ended their journey.
Scopper’s Love Story: A Parallel to Roger and Rayleigh?
In the One Piece world, we’ve seen members of the Roger Pirates settle down:Rayleigh married Shakky, who was once a leader at Amazon Lily. Gol D. Roger had Ace with Portgas D. Rouge.
Fans think Scopper might have had a similar story. Rayleigh’s wife was linked to a mythical group of strong women, while Scopper might have fallen in love with Ripley, a giant from Elbaf. This idea fits nicely with the theme of legendary pirates finding love.
However, Ripley mentioned that Colon’s father did not marry her as he was younger than her and did not want the only one to be aging ( because giants live long). So in this case Scopper’s Love story was not a happy ending like Rayleigh and Roger.
Clues From Chapter 1132
In Chapter 1132, the bartender also mentions Ripley and Colon’s father. At the end of the chapter, a mysterious man is seen in Elbaf. Could this be Scopper Gaban, keeping an eye on his son? It is already being speculated that the mysterious man could be Scopper Gaban and also the “Man Marked by Flame.”
What If the Colon Father Theory Is True?
If this theory is true, we might see Scopper Gaban come back into the story as Colon’s father. This could also reveal more about Elbaf’s connection to the Roger Pirates and how Scopper fits into the bigger story.
Another possibility is that Scopper Gaban could also be the Man Marked by Flame, the person rumoured to have the last Road Poneglyph. If this happens, Scopper would become one of the most important allies in the Straw Hat Pirates’ journey to find the One Piece.
On the other hand, Elbaf might be divided into two groups: one following Elbaf’s old culture of pride in fighting, and the other supporting King Harald’s path of nonviolence. Ripley could align with one side, while Scopper and Colon take the other. This could lead to a difficult situation for the Straw Hats, forcing them to make a tough decision.
Final Thoughts
As we all know, Oda is a master storyteller, so it’s rare for fan theories to be completely accurate. But Oda loves to surprise fans, and fans love to speculate. Whether this theory turns out to be true or not, the mystery of Colon’s father will be an exciting reveal. And since the spoilers suggest that the next chapter isn’t on break, we might find out the truth very soon!
Theory Source: https://x.com/Buggy/status/1872322154823561628
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