Chapter 204 Pirate King
"Roger Pirates did it!"
"Pirate Roger finally achieved the unprecedented feat of going Around the World!"
"The overlord of this Sea has finally been born!"
"The title of Pirate King Roger is well-deserved!"
"Roger."
Accompanied by the undulating Sea Surface, Nicholas sat cross-legged on the Ship's Bow of the Moby Dick, looking at the latest Newspaper in his hand.
The Newspaper devoted an entire page to reporting News about Roger, and in addition to the report about Roger becoming the Pirate King, there was also Roger's Wanted Poster: 'Gol D. Roger, Bounty of 5,564,800,000 Beli, dead or alive!'
In a certain Port Village, a Large Ship with red as its main color was currently quietly docked. If someone were here, they would recognize at a glance that this was the Vehicle of the newly crowned Pirate King Gol D. Roger.
"Rayleigh, you guys go get Supplies first. I have something to say to Shanks."
Looking at Shanks, who was wearing the Straw Hat he had given him and had determined Eyes, Roger said with a smile to Rayleigh and the others.
When Roger and Shanks reappeared, although no one knew what they had said, it was clear that Shanks had cried heavily.
"Fame, Wealth, Power - the Man who obtained all of this, [Pirate King] Gol D. Roger!"
Rayleigh looked at the News on the Newspaper and read aloud to Roger with a smile.
Roger couldn't help but laugh and curse, "My name is Gol D. Roger! It seems those guys' Apprehension towards the D clan is not ordinary. Are they afraid that leaking my name will cause all the remaining members of the D clan on the Sea to gather around me?"
Then Roger couldn't help but pinch his Beard with his hand and said with a smile, "But the name [Pirate King] is not bad either, wahahahaha~"
Jabba on the side also said with a smile, "It's really unexpected that even though Captain has become the Pirate King, those World Government guys are unwilling to even announce his name. But we also know the Reason now. It's really unexpected that Captain has such an amazing origin."
"Wahahaha, they don't understand anything."
"But thanks to this name, everyone on the Sea will be coming for us, Roger."
"Kuhahahaha, if they're not afraid of being beaten to a pulp, then let them come!"
"That's right!"
"Kill Roger, seize the Treasure!"
"Find Roger!"
"If we find Roger, we can obtain the greatest Treasure in this World!"
"The Head of the Pirate King, I'll take it!"
Almost as soon as the Newspaper spread the News of Roger becoming the Pirate King throughout the World, Pirates from all over the World who thought they were capable also began to take Action. Even some countries secretly funded and formed Pirates to start searching for Roger's whereabouts.
"Roger, that guy really did it."
Coming to Nicholas's Side and looking at the Newspaper in his hand, Whitebeard couldn't help but sigh with emotion.
However, he was not at all jealous of Roger becoming the Pirate King, because he knew that completing the great Navigation Around the World was Roger's Dream. Now, Roger had merely fulfilled his own Dream.
Whitebeard looked at Marco, Jozu, Bista, and the others on the Deck who were enthusiastically discussing Roger becoming the Pirate King, and a smile appeared on his face. In a sense, he had also fulfilled his own Dream.
"Yes, next Roger should disband his own Pirate Crew."
Nicholas said without looking up.
Hearing Nicholas say that Roger was going to disband his own Pirate Crew, Whitebeard was immediately stunned. After all, he knew that for people like them, the members of the Pirate Crew, after a long journey, were no longer just Companions, but Friends and Family.
The act of disbanding the Pirate Crew was undoubtedly a kind of 'Betrayal'.
"Roger Pirates! Disbanded from this moment on!"
Accompanied by Roger's Words, wailing sounds immediately rang out on the Ship.
The moon was high in the Sky, in the Captain's Room of the Oro Jackson, Roger and Rayleigh were silently gazing at each other.
In the end, Rayleigh couldn't hold back and spoke first, because he knew that if he didn't speak, given Roger's usual way of doing things, they would probably stare at each other until dawn.
"Why suddenly disband the Pirate Crew, Roger!?"
"Wahahaha, I thought you would ask me during the day?"
Roger said with a laugh.
"Answer me first."
"It's very simple. We who have reached the Final Island and learned everything are destined to become the World Government's number one Target to eliminate. And according to the Things left behind by Joy Boy, you should also know that we are simply no match for the World Government right now.
So, temporary dormancy is the best choice."
Roger said with a serious expression.
"Yeah, we came too early. I just wonder who will find the unique One Piece in the end?"
"Of course it's my Son. After all, I'm the Pirate King. My Son shouldn't be unable to surpass even me, right?"
Roger touched his chin and said matter-of-factly.
"Where did you get a Son from?"
"Just go have one, yahahahaha!"
"What exactly did you say to Shanks? Why do I feel like he's a little different?"
"Rayleigh, you're like a woman. This is a Secret between men, don't ask about it."
"Where do you plan to go after the Pirate Crew disbands?"
"Probably go see Nicholas that guy first. I have a feeling that what that guy knows might not be less than what we know. And most importantly, judging from that guy's Actions, he seems to be already preparing."
"Are you kidding me? That guy hasn't even been to the Final Island, how would he know those Things?"
Rayleigh looked surprised. You have to know that they also went to the Final Island and saw all kinds of Things left there before they learned everything. But Roger actually said that Nicholas also knew many Things, even no less than them. How could this not surprise him?
"Then tell me, why did Nicholas ask Whitebeard for Amatsuki Toki back then? And why did Amatsuki Toki have to go to Wano Country?
You should know that on the Final Island, although there are few Records about Wano Country, there is no doubt that Amatsuki and Kozuki were Joy Boy's closest Partners eight hundred or even more years ago."
Seeing Rayleigh fall into thought, Roger also patted him on the shoulder and said with a smile, "Why think so much? Let's notify everyone to start the Banquet later. After all, we have completed the feat of going Around the World. In terms of time, we are the first Pirates to complete this feat in eight hundred years since Joy Boy!"
"Roger, will your choice change?"
Lying on a hammock on the Deck of the Moby Dick, looking at the starry river in the Sky, Nicholas murmured to himself.
Pure Gold was just a test for him. After all, with Pure Gold, although it couldn't completely cure Roger's Incurable Disease, it could undoubtedly slow down the deterioration of his condition. With enough Time, given the wonders of this Sea, it might not be impossible to find a Method to completely cure the Incurable Disease.
Nicholas's understanding of Roger mostly came from his memories.
That Man was sitting cross-legged on the execution platform, facing two executioner's Swords, but with a smile on his face.
Looking down at the dense crowd below, filled with Dreams and desires, he shouted the Words that sparked an Era.
"Want my Treasure? If you want it, you can have it all! Go find it! I've left it all there!"
Simple Words, but shouted with a carefree smile.
He started the Great Pirate Era, causing more People to choose to venture out to the Sea.
"Everything you're doing, is it all in preparation for starting the next Era, Roger?"
Nicholas murmured to himself, because he went too early and couldn't obtain the One Piece, so he chose to pave the way for later generations with his Life?
(End of Chapter)