One Piece: Lord of Disaster.

Chapter 217 The Storm Gathers in Loguetown!
The whole world was deeply shocked.

Both the arrest of the Pirate King Gold Roger and his public execution in his hometown of Loguetown a month later caused a sensation around the world.

In an instant, some were overjoyed, while others were devastated.

But there is no doubt that the real impact of this event has not yet spread to the ordinary people on the high seas.

Except for one place.

This is Rogge Town.

This pivotal city, which was originally little known in the world and was almost only known to people in the East China Sea, and which guards the entrance to the Diandaoshan Canal, has now become famous all over the world.

Now everyone knows that this city is the hometown of the Pirate King, the place where his legend began, and that in a month, all the stories will come to an end here.

In this town, some people were angry because of Roger, and ashamed that such a villain had come from their town.

But some people are proud that this ordinary little town produced an extraordinary figure, regardless of whether he was good or bad, just how great was he!

However, for the children living in this town, the title of Pirate King is still too far away, and they cannot yet understand what it means.

The children continue to roam the streets and alleys every day, spreading laughter and joy throughout the town that nurtured them, just like the boy named Roger many years ago.

While playing, the children discovered that workers had brought in a lot of steel and were building a tall platform in the square in the center of Rogge.

A six- or seven-year-old boy with white hair couldn't resist his curiosity and went over to ask, "What are you doing?"

The sweating workers glanced at the kids and casually remarked, "This is the execution platform prepared for the Pirate King."

"Execution platform?"

The white-haired imp blinked its eyes.

A worker wiped his sweat and chuckled, "That's right! The legend will end here!"

legend?

The little boy's eyes gradually widened.

Egghead Island.

In an office somewhere on the island.

Roya leaned back comfortably on the soft sofa, holding a Den Den Mushi in his hand.

"Cough cough,"

He cleared his throat. "Is everyone here now?"

"It's really rare, Roya, you actually took the initiative to initiate communication."

Charlotte Linlin's voice came through the Den Den Mushi.

"There's nothing we can do, right?"

Roya sighed, "Roger has been captured. Doesn't that mean our plan to hunt down the Roger Pirates and seize the One Piece has completely failed?"

"Yes! That wretched Roger!"

Silver Axe's voice was full of anger, "They'd rather the World Government benefit than us!"

"Our power is ultimately concentrated in the new world,"

Wang Zhi sighed in response, "The Roger Pirates have left the New World, and it will be difficult for us to find them again, but the World Government is a different story."

"Actually, there's something fishy about this incident."

Captain John's voice was as intoxicated as ever.

"A trick? What do you mean?"

Roya's dearest Kaido brother pressed on, "That's right, John. Your territory is right next to Marine Headquarters, so of course you can hear everything that's happening there!"

"The newspapers say that Hero Garp arrested Roger,"

Captain John said slowly, "But the intelligence I received is that Karp has been staying in New Marin for the entire time and has not left at all. Where did he capture Roger?"

"I thought you were going to say something,"

Kaido snorted, "Isn't it just like back in God Valley? The World Government gave all the credit to that old mad dog Garp!"

"Mommy, Mommy! This time, it seems it's not like that at all!"

"Hmm? Lingling? What do you mean by that?"

"What I mean is, I also received intelligence that Roger seems to have attacked Marine Headquarters."

"what?"

Several exclamations came from the Den Den Mushi at the same time, all spoken in unison by Kaido, Wang Zhi, and Silver Axe.

Even Roya couldn't help but raise an eyebrow slightly.

Aunt Lingling's intelligence-gathering abilities are indeed quite impressive; no wonder she was called the best in the industry in the original work.

As he was thinking this, Luo Ya glanced at Uncle Shiki, who was sitting on the windowsill.

He originally had the opportunity to share Charlotte Family's intelligence network, but unfortunately, he was defeated by Roger Pirates, which ultimately led to the failure of the incident a year ago.

What a pity, Uncle Shiki. If he had worked a little harder, he might have won.

"Roya! What exactly happened?"

Kaido asked anxiously, "Linlin knows that Roger attacked Marine Headquarters, so you must know even more!"

"Brother Kaido, you really trust me, don't you?"

Luo Ya found it somewhat amusing, "Normal people wouldn't know about such private matters."

"You're not a normal person! So you know that?"

“I know that very well.”

Royal said, "Roger went to Naval Headquarters alone, and then he chose to surrender."

"what?"

It's another unanimous remix, and this time Aunt Lingling is also there.

"Roya, are you serious? Roger turned himself in?"

Kaido was the first to question.

"That's the situation. I don't know the specifics, but Roger must have had his reasons."

Roya laughed and said, "That's why I made this call. Uncle Shiki and I are planning to go watch the public execution in a month. Anyone want to join us? This might be our only chance to get the One Piece."

"Of course I'm going!"

Kaido, as expected of Roja's good brother, immediately showed his support, saying, "I want to find out what Roger is up to!"

"Shiki is with you? No wonder he hasn't said anything."

Charlotte Linlin snorted, "Are you serious? Doesn't the World Government have any precautions? I'm not interested in playing your nonsense!"

"That's right,"

Wang Zhi also said, "Our pursuit of Roger over the past year has definitely not escaped the notice of the World Government. They may have already set up an ambush, just waiting for us to arrive."

"I won't go either!"

Silver Axe also spoke up, "Although we want the great treasure, this is far too dangerous."

"same."

Captain John also said.

"Humph,"

Sitting on the windowsill, the Golden Lion couldn't help but snort coldly when he heard these guys say that. "They fear the World Government like a tiger, yet they talk about ambition."

"Whatever you say,"

Wang Zhi said nonchalantly, "Our agreement only applies when we are defending against an attack from the World Government. This situation is not within the scope of the agreement."

"In the final analysis,"

Aunt Lingling's laughter carried a hint of mockery. "Even if Kaido, that hothead, wants to go and mess around with you guys, the current vote count is four to three. It's obvious which side is the popular choice, isn't it?"

"I'll go as well."

But at that moment, another voice rang out.

"Ok?"

Charlotte Linlin was completely stunned.

This voice does not belong to any of the people who spoke just now.

"Ryder? You're here too?"

Wang Zhi couldn't help but exclaim in astonishment, "This is truly rare! You've completely disappeared for over a year. I thought I'd never hear your voice again in my lifetime!"

The one who suddenly interrupted was none other than Baron Redfield, who, more than a year ago, had joined them in destroying the numerous Lone Reds of Marin.

After taking control of the New World, this guy took a large sum of money and disappeared without a trace; nobody knows where he went.

Roya smiled and said, "I thought Ryder might also be interested in this, so I brought him in as well."

"Even I cannot turn a blind eye to this incident."

Ryder said calmly.

"So, Ryder, are you going to join the fun, you reclusive guy?"

Charlotte Linlin asked with great interest.

Ryder said, "I'm also very interested in what Roger wanted to do. Even if I can't figure it out, wouldn't it be interesting to witness the end of the Pirate King's reign?"

"Great! Now it's four against four!"

Roya laughed heartily, "With Ryder added to the mix, there's absolutely nothing to be afraid of!"

We absolutely have to make that trip; we need to ensure Roger can deliver his final words smoothly.

Otherwise, if he were killed before he could even speak due to some butterfly effect, wouldn't all his efforts over the years have been in vain?

To ensure safety, we need to involve everyone. Our current fighting strength should be more than enough, right?

Even if the World Government has indeed amassed a large number of troops in Loguetown, can't they just run away if they can't win?
"Brother Kaido, and Ryder, get ready. We're departing in three weeks. Uncle Shiki and I will come to pick you up then."

Rogge Town isn't far away; you can just cross over from the other side of Upside Down Mountain.

A week is more than enough time for travel.

In the meantime, take a good rest.

Barring any unforeseen circumstances, a major battle is likely to take place.

The call ended.

Roya and the Golden Lion each returned to their respective lairs for a final rest.

And at the same time.

In the Sabaody Archipelago.

"Uncle Rayleigh!!"

The little red-nosed brat was yelling and waving his arms, "What do you mean this is the captain's own idea! I don't care! Just hurry up and save him!"

Roger,

Rayleigh, whose cheeks were flushed from drinking a bottle of wine, shook his head. "He turned himself in."

"what?"

Bucky was struck dumb. "You...you surrendered?"

Beside him, Shanks, who also looked anxious, was completely frozen in place.

"What do you mean by 'surrendering'?!"

Bucky exclaimed incredulously, "Uncle Rayleigh, what's going on? I have absolutely no idea!"

"This is the kind of public execution Roger was waiting for."

"He had one last thing he wanted to do, so he risked his life for it," Riley said.

"Bucky, isn't it incredibly cool for a man to make up his mind and see it through to the end?"

"To get in his way now would be an insult to his resolve."

"..."

Bucky's body shuddered, and he lost his balance, collapsing to the ground.

"So, so..."

His breathing became extremely rapid, as if he were suffocating. "So we can only watch the captain die and do nothing?"

Rayleigh nodded silently.

"..."

Bucky was deathly pale and looked utterly dejected.

"Mr. Raleigh!"

At this moment, Shanks, who had been silent all along, placed his hand on his straw hat and said, "I want to go, to see the captain off on his final journey!"

"That's right! That's right!"

Bucky paused for a moment, then instantly perked up, tilting his head back with excitement. "Uncle Rayleigh! Even if we can't do anything, at least we can see the captain off one last time!"

"I don't want him to leave this world so lonely!"

Looking at the two boys in front of him, their eyes red and tears streaming down their faces, Rayleigh finally sighed helplessly.

"Let's make this clear first: we absolutely cannot reveal our identities, we can't do anything, we just need to quietly send Roger off on his final journey."

"Yes!"

In the North Sea.

"Drag, are you really going to Rogue Town?"

The big-headed man was very worried: "The World Government will definitely set up a large ambush there!"

"As long as we don't expose ourselves to them, that's fine. The final island is definitely not just about treasure; the legendary One Piece must also hide something even more amazing!"

Dragon's green cloak billowed in the wind. "Mr. Zephyr said Roger surrendered to save his companions, but I have a feeling things aren't that simple!"

"Even if a reconciliation is reached on the surface, does the World Government really condone the Roger Pirates behind the scenes?"

"The World Government is only pretending because they can't find their whereabouts, and Roger couldn't possibly be unaware of that!"

"He might have another purpose!"

"Alright! I'll go with you!"

The man with the large face nodded heavily.

"Ivan?"

Dorrag was taken aback.

"After going to the East China Sea, I'll take a detour to the South China Sea to see my family whom I haven't seen for many years!"

Ivankov laughed and said, "I wonder how Ginny and Bear have been all these years!"

A certain sea area on the Grand Route.

Huge warships sailed through the waves.

In a luxurious room on the central, enormous warship that resembled a small island.

“Saint Maz, I didn’t expect even you to come in person.”

Zefa put one arm in his pocket, his eyes fixed on the figure standing with his back to him in front of the porthole with an unreadable expression.

The elderly man, dressed in a dark blue suit and overcoat, with long white hair, a long goatee, and a mustache, one of the Five Elders, the Environmental War God Markus Mazsan, did not turn around but calmly spoke.
"The monsters of the New World have been tracking the Roger Pirates for the past year; perhaps this time we can lure them here."

"clear."

Zefa nodded slightly.

This is indeed an opportunity.

The fact that one of the Five Elders has personally arrived means that he can summon the other Five Elders or the Knights of God at any time.

In addition to himself, Garp, who was guarding Roger, and Borsalino and Sakazuki who were with him.

If those pirates dare to come, hell awaits them!

In the prison at the bottom of the ship's hold.

Roger was still tightly bound by thick seastone chains.

Outside the prison, the naval hero sat cross-legged on the ground, arms crossed, his eyes never leaving Roger.

"Can't you loosen it a little?"

In the dimly lit cell, Roger complained, "I've already been fed a Devil Fruit, and now I can't escape and I'm tied up so tightly that I can't even turn over."

"Stop talking nonsense,"

Hero Garp didn't even lift an eyelid. "What kind of benefits do criminals ask for?"

"We've known each other for a long time, so don't be so harsh with your words, Garp."

Roger chuckled and said, "To be honest, I've even considered entrusting my wife and daughter to you."

"what?"

Garp's indifferent expression was instantly replaced by astonishment. "What nonsense are you spouting!"

"Hahaha! Even though we're enemies, I admire your character!"

Roger laughed heartily, "But then I thought about it and decided against it. Olvia is already quite famous, and it won't be easy to hide her away, so I'd better not cause you any trouble."

"If you're so worried about your family, you shouldn't have become a pirate in the first place."

Garp snorted coldly, "At this point, there's no point in saying anything."

"There's nothing I can do about that,"

Roger laughed heartily, "After all, the World Government cannot tolerate my freedom!"

"free?"

Karp shook his head. "Freedom never means disorder, much less does it mean being able to do whatever you want."

Then, to Garp's complete surprise,

"That's right!"

Roger nodded repeatedly, "You're absolutely right, Garp! Freedom is always within certain frameworks! Completely unregulated freedom will only turn into chaos!"

"what?"

Karp was stunned.

Is this something Roger should have said?
"so,"

Roger's smile vanished instantly, replaced by an unusually serious expression.

"Karp, be very careful of Roya! That guy is extremely dangerous!"

"what?"

Garp was taken aback, and subconsciously asked, "Roger, what happened between you and that guy?"

"nothing,"

Roger shook his head slightly, just smiling as he said, "Isn't the sea area under his control quite famous? That kind of madness even makes me shudder. If we let him continue to expand, I really don't know what the world would become."

Garp frowned.

Is that all?
(End of this chapter)