Hello, One Piece fans! To all One Piece fans! I am KENTA, a Japanese who loves manga. Today, let’s take a deep dive into one of the biggest mysteries of the globally loved manga “One Piece,” the Roger Pirates. The Roger Pirates are a legendary crew led by the pirate king, Gor D. Roger. What exactly did they find in Raftel and what truth did they learn? And why did they keep the truth hidden? Come, let’s dive into the sea of adventure!
The Blank 100 Years and Roger’s Pirates
The Blank 100 years are still shrouded in mystery, but there are those who know the whole story. That is the Roger Pirates, a group of pirate kings. In episode 116, Vegapunk named Roger’s Pirates as the ones who know all the truth about the world. Crocus is silent upon hearing the announcement, and Silvers Reilly blurts it out over a drink. From this situation, it is easy to imagine that the world’s attention has turned to Roger’s pirates and that they are once again in a position to be targeted by the government.
Aside from Reilly, I am concerned about Crocus being in a position where the whole world is after him, but what I am more concerned about is the position of the former Roger Pirates. Why do they continue to thoroughly hide themselves from the public eye, knowing about the 100 years of blank space?
Secrets of the Roger Pirates and Raftel
Reilly and Crocus do not appear to be in contact with each other from the description in the work. In other words, it seems that they forbid Roger’s pirates to hang out with each other. Reilly says to Vega Punk, “You talk too much, don’t take all the fun out of it. This statement suggests that the former crew members of Roger’s Pirates have made some kind of strict promise to each other under the direction of Captain Roger. It is easy to imagine that the promise includes not telling anyone that they have seen Raftel and that the future is left to the new generation.
Trends in the Crew
There are two crew members of Roger’s Pirates who have now clearly appeared. Crocus, the ship’s doctor, and Silvers Reilly, the vice captain. Crocus is living with Rabun at Cape Twins, but he too has many secrets. Why does he stay at Cape Twins, how strong is Crocus now that he can also use the color of sight and sound, and what is the incurable disease that Roger has contracted? With these mysteries, Crocus, who reappeared after hearing Vegapunk’s announcement, will undoubtedly be involved in the story in the future.
Meanwhile, Reilly, who is extremely skilled in combat, was hiding with Shucky in the Shabondi Islands. It is believed that Reilly was overheard saying something to Roger as he was leaving the ship, and that he is acting on those words. Their reappearance is expected to bring a new twist to the story.
Objectives of Roger’s Pirates
When Vega Punk’s statement that “the world will sink into the sea” and “Roger’s pirates knew everything” are combined, we arrive at one answer. That is why Roger’s pirates continue to hide the truth about the world. Crocus is taking care of Raboon at Cape Twin, and Raboon is an island whale, the largest whale in the world. The fact that Crocus has the technology to create a resort-like space in Raboon’s belly suggests that he is taking some measures against the world sinking into the sea.
Reilly is also hiding out in the Shabondi Islands as a soap coating artisan and has the technology to protect his ships from the sea water. These technologies are thought to contain elements that will protect people when the world sinks into the sea.
Reasons for Hiding the Truth
The reason why Roger’s pirates knew the truth about the world sinking into the sea but did not tell people about it is because they did not want to “take away the fun” of the young people. Roger said, “We were too early,” and this is thought to be because they did not yet have all the ancient weapons such as Joy Boy (Luffy) and White Star (Poseidon).
Hope for the Next Generation
Roger intentionally created the pirate age, the purpose of which was to entrust the future of the world to a new generation. Former Roger’s pirate crew members such as Reilly, Crocus, and Shanks decided to identify with Luffy and support him as the pirate king of the new generation.
Conclusion
The former crew members of Roger’s Pirates are free to do their own thing, but they are watching over the new generation of pirates as they prepare for a future in which the world sinks into the sea. Crocus is keeping an eye on the pirates in the Grand Line, while Reilly is supporting the new generation of pirates in the Shabondi Islands. Their purpose may be to stand as the final test for Luffy and his crew to reach Raftel. How was it? Did you get a better understanding of the truth of what Roger’s pirates saw in Raftel and the hope they have for the future? One Piece” is not just an adventure story, but an epic tale filled with deep history and mystery.
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