South Blue, an ordinary Marine base, the stationed guards stood in combat readiness in front of the man, for he was none other than the legendary Pirate King, a notorious criminal according to the World Government’s report.
Despite wearing shackles, even the slightest movement of his hand would make the guards nervous.
Little did they know that this ordinary prison couldn’t hold him at all. If he wanted to, he could leave anytime.
“Don’t be so tense, young ones. How about having a chat?”
Though held at gunpoint, Roger remained calm and even started joking with the guards.
The days have been passing like this for quite some time, but today, with the arrival of a certain dog-headed warship, the people at South Blue’s base finally breathed a sigh of relief.
“Vice Admiral Garp.”
“Vice Admiral Garp.”
“Oh, Garp, so you finally came?”
Garp’s arrival seemed expected by Roger, considering he had been chased by this Marine for decades.
“Roger, you…”
Though Garp had always wanted to capture Roger, his surrender exceeded his expectations.
And so, a year after Roger became the Pirate King, another event that shook the seas occurred. The Pirate King Gol D. Roger was arrested. Of course, the newspapers still used his alias Roger, and they changed his surrender to an arrest.
After the World Government’s meeting, to deter the increasing number of pirates in the seas, they decided to execute him in Loguetown, Roger’s hometown, in East Blue.
News Coo spread the news of Roger’s impending execution worldwide, and countless young people set sail for Loguetown, eager to witness what the Pirate King looks like.
Most of Roger’s crew members also saw the news, and they understood that their captain had ultimately chosen that path.
There were many pirates who lamented or even laughed heartily at the news. Roger had made plenty of enemies on the seas.
However, there were exceptions among his enemies. Golden Lion’s headquarters, Golden Lion furiously swept aside whatever lay before him.
“It’s impossible! That’s the man who defeated me. How could the Marines capture him?”
Ignoring his subordinates who were trying to stop him, he headed alone towards Marine Headquarters.
Marine Headquarters – Marineford
Rain poured down from the sky as Golden Lion floated outside Marineford. The massive warships in his hands seemed like toys, and a pile of Marine corpses formed a small mountain at his feet.
“Hand Roger over! What right do you useless bunch have to capture Roger?”
“Roger has already been captured. He will be executed in East Blue, the symbol of peace,” Sengoku said, loosening his tie. His body gradually turned golden, his voice filled with restrained anger.
“The weakest East Blue? You’re insulting him! If you want to kill him, then hand him over. Only I have the qualification to kill him!”
The battle between Sengoku, Garp, and Golden Lion continued for a long time. More than half of the towns near Marineford were destroyed before the two finally defeated the enraged Golden Lion and imprisoned him in the underwater prison, Impel Down.
On Onigashima, Acier was directing a group of pirates.
“A bit higher! A bit to the left! No, it’s too high, lower it a little! Alright, this is it, don’t move!” Several pirates fixed the antenna to a suitable position.
This was a signal amplifier designed to receive the signal from Loguetown. It was a worldwide live broadcast meant to intimidate other pirates. However, the signal in Wano Country wasn’t great, so they needed additional antennas.
Roger’s execution was a major event that rocked the seas. However, there were many things happening in Wano Country recently, making it unrealistic to travel to East Blue. Moreover, no major pirate intended to rush to Loguetown.
Though not explicitly stated, Loguetown’s defense would undoubtedly be strict to prevent any unexpected factors. Watching the broadcast was the best way to witness the event.
October arrived, and on the first day of October, the day of Roger’s execution had come.
Roger’s steps became somewhat heavy, not because of the shackles or any torture he endured, but because illness had gradually pushed him to his limits.
As he ascended the execution platform, the weather turned gloomy, and rain began to fall.
Among the crowd gathered below the platform, future notable figures were mixed in.
Dracule Mihawk
Donquixote Doflamingo
Crocodile
Gecko Moria
Monkey D. Dragon
Shanks, Buggy, Smoker, and countless others who had been swept away by the tides of time were all gathered here. Meanwhile, on Onigashima, Arceus was also watching the live broadcast.
“Why, are you interested in that Roger?”
“No, not really interested. Just here to witness the start of an era.”
“An era? Why are you talking like those fortune-telling folks, all mystical and mysterious?”
Kaido realized that he could no longer understand what Arceus was saying. After all, he had been waiting here for quite some time, even bringing along Yamato and the other children.
The executioner had already raised his sword, but the iconic greeting was transmitted through the Visual Den Den Mushi.
“Hey, Pirate King, where did you put all your treasures?”
“My wealth and treasures? If you want it, you can have it! Search for it! I left it all in that place! The end of the Grand Line, Laugh Tale!”
World Government intended to suppress the turbulent seas, but they never expected Roger’s final words to be this.
The sword fell, and Gol D. Roger’s life came to an end. The rain poured down, and there were people loudly crying and laughing in the square.
On the same day, pirate ships set sail from all over the world as countless people rushed into the Grand Line, aiming for the great treasure mentioned by Roger, beginning their own journeys.
The Great Pirate Era has arrived!
“Worororo, is this what you wanted to see? It’s a good last statement and a delightful death. The seas will be in chaos now.”
“Queen! Get the people on the other islands ready. Reckless Fools are coming again.”
Not only Kaido but also the pirates who had territories in the New World understood what the future would be like.
Totto Land, Perospero tripled the personnel escorting the fruits. He couldn’t bear to deal with another reckless rookie.
On Moby Dick, Whitebeard sent out his captains to protect their territories.
Meanwhile, the World Government didn’t stay idle and began hunting down individuals connected to Roger. However, their priorities seemed a bit skewed. Instead of pursuing the fighters, they launched extensive investigations into pregnant women.
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