Chapter 124: The Pirate King—Roger
After finishing his call with Tsuru, Jon immediately ordered the captain to increase speed and sail toward Marineford as quickly as possible.
From Tsuru's tone, it was clear that something major had happened. Otherwise, she wouldn't have called him back so urgently—especially since he wasn't holding an important position in the Marines yet.
"A major event? Could it be that Roger has conquered the Grand Line?"
When considering what could have happened, the first thing that came to mind was Gol D. Roger completing his journey and becoming the Pirate King.
If that were the case, then yes—this was definitely a world-shaking event, something that would send the World Government and Marine Headquarters into a frenzy.
As Jon raced back to Marineford, the entire world was thrown into chaos.
Gol D. Roger had become the first man to sail the entire Grand Line, reaching the final island and discovering the legendary One Piece.
For this monumental achievement, he was revered by countless pirates and was soon recognized worldwide as the Pirate King.
The title of Pirate King spread at unbelievable speed, echoing across the seas—the first ever in history.
Roger.
The Pirate King.
One Piece.
These names and terms became the hottest topics across the world.
This was the biggest event in years, and no matter how hard the World Government tried, it was impossible to suppress.
The Celestial Dragons, the secret rulers of the world, were greatly disturbed.
They weren't afraid of Roger himself—what terrified them was what Roger may have discovered at the end of the Grand Line.
The Celestial Dragons knew the true history of the world, and they feared that Roger had unearthed secrets that could destabilize their rule.
Immediately, the World Government launched a massive manhunt for Roger and his crew.
While the World Government feared what Roger knew, the Marines saw things differently.
To the Marines, pirates were the enemy—the reason for their existence was to eradicate piracy.
And now, the most wanted pirate in the world had achieved the greatest status possible.
For Fleet Admiral Kong, this was beyond infuriating.
The man he was supposed to eliminate had become the Pirate King.
Thus, no one wanted to capture and kill Roger more than the Marines themselves.
Reactions Across the Pirate World
While the Marines and World Government were in a state of panic, the pirate world was in celebration.
Even those who disliked Roger had to acknowledge his accomplishment.
Whitebeard Pirates
"Gurararara! That Roger... he really did it, huh?"
In the New World, aboard his mighty ship, Edward "Whitebeard" Newgate laughed heartily.
Unlike most other pirates, Whitebeard felt no jealousy or resentment toward Roger.
Instead, he was genuinely happy—because Roger was his friend.
For him, becoming Pirate King held no meaning.
What he cherished most was the family he had built within his crew.
The Whitebeard Pirates were abuzz with discussion.
"Roger's strong, but if Pops wanted the title, he could've taken it instead!"
"Damn right! Roger's powerful, but he's got nothing on Pops!"
"Now that he's Pirate King, it's like he's looking down on us! Next time we see him, we'll knock him back to reality!"
"Roger may have become Pirate King, but now he's the number one target for the Marines and the World Government. He's got trouble coming his way."
"Oden helped Roger reach the final island… do you think he'll come back?"
Whitebeard listened to his crew's banter with a chuckle.
This was the life he loved.
If becoming Pirate King meant losing the freedom to enjoy his life, then he wanted no part of it.
"I don't know why Roger is so obsessed with this journey... but now that he's the Pirate King, I bet he's got something big planned."
Big Mom Pirates
In her territory, Charlotte Linlin—Big Mom—was furious.
"DAMN THAT ROGER! THAT THIEF! HE STOLE FROM ME AND BECAME THE PIRATE KING?! I'LL KILL HIM!!"
One of the four Road Poneglyphs, essential for reaching the final island, had been stolen from her.
That was why she was livid.
Outside her raging presence, her crew remained silent, too afraid to provoke her further.
Shiki the Golden Lion
Among all the major pirates, Shiki the Golden Lion had the most complicated feelings.
A year ago, a great storm had ruined his fleet, sending him spiraling into obscurity.
Even so, he still controlled a vast domain, and few dared challenge him.
His history with Roger was complicated.
They had known each other for years.
Roger had even helped defeat his former captain, Rocks D. Xebec.
Shiki had always believed that if Roger allied with him, they could rule the world together.
And now, as he struggled in decline, Roger had risen to the top.
Still, one thing reassured him—his judgment was right.
Roger was special.
If he could bring Roger under his command, then ruling the world would still be within his grasp.
"Roger… even as the Pirate King, you're still just one man. I'll find you. You will serve me. Together, we will conquer this world."
Other Major Pirates Reacting:
Kaido – Watching silently, already planning his next move.
Captain John – Intrigued but uninterested.
Silver Axe – Keeping his distance but wary of what comes next.
The World's Reaction
For ordinary people, the name of the Pirate King was terrifying.
To the common folk, pirates were evil—and the king of pirates must be the most evil of them all.
For them, Roger's rise was a nightmare.
All across the world, civilians prayed for Roger's death.
Jon Arrives at Marineford
After sailing at full speed, Jon finally reached Marineford.
But the moment he stepped into the harbor, he could tell that something was wrong.
The atmosphere was tense, filled with a murderous air unlike ever before.
"Something huge definitely happened."
"It must be because Roger became the Pirate King."
Jon hadn't had time to gather information along the way, and Tsuru hadn't explicitly told him anything.
But deep down, he was certain—
His guess was right.
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