As was mentioned long ago in the story, Blackbeard's ship is called the Saber of Xebec. Clearly, this is a reference to Rocks D. Xebec, who few people know about in the world of One Piece.

Oda hints at a connection between Blackbeard and Rocks D. Xebec through their ambitions and ship names. While it's unclear if Blackbeard is related to Rocks, there's excitement about the potential ...