One Piece: The True Codex

In the original work "ONE PIECE," almost all significant characters have real-life inspirations. For instance, the notorious historical pirate "Blackbeard" Edward Teach inspired the names of two major characters in the series: "Whitebeard" Edward Newgate and "Blackbeard" Marshall D. Teach. This clever use of Easter eggs and distinctive features is something I hope to emulate in my book, where important characters also have archetypes.

On the other hand, since these are Easter eggs, they should offer surprises. The archetypes of significant characters in this book are not randomly chosen; they often have intricate connections with the characters' experiences, backgrounds, or personalities. Astute and attentive readers might be able to deduce many things by combining details and foreshadowing from the book with the character archetypes, thus enjoying the fun of Easter eggs.

The initial trio—Gin, Vallon, and Aramis—are essentially the protagonist William's "Three Musketeers." Besides Gin being an original character from "ONE PIECE," the other two are inspired by characters from the novel "The Three Musketeers," which a fellow "Blackbeard" enthusiast had already guessed.

Vallon: Inspired by the protagonist D'Artagnan (Bordeaux) from "The Three Musketeers." In the novel, Vallon is loyal and brave, yet he is the first to die, crushed by a boulder while assisting his companions.

Aramis: Inspired by the titular character from "The Three Musketeers," known for his cunning and ruthlessness compared to his companions.

Edmond: Inspired by the protagonist Edmond Dantès from "The Count of Monte Cristo," also known as "The Revenge of Monte Cristo." The entire story revolves around the theme of "revenge." In the previous version, this character was killed off, leading old readers to speculate about his fate this time. The Easter egg here is that this character, liked by some old readers, does not die but continues to represent the theme of "revenge," which extends into the second volume. Just like the archetype character, he grows through setbacks and hardships.

Tony: Named after the protagonist of Al Pacino's classic gangster film "Scarface." In this book, Tony's archetype is from the film, while Manny and Angie are the names of Tony's two subordinates in the movie.

Gazette: In the 10th century, the Venetian copper coin was called "Gazette." As a trading center of the world at the time, Venice was a wealthy commercial area with many artisans, providing fertile ground for small newspapers and similar institutions. Initially, these newspapers were sold sporadically and hawked along the streets for the price of one copper coin. Later, such newspapers spread throughout Europe, becoming known as the Venetian Gazette.

Oliver: Inspired by the protagonist of "Oliver Twist." In the old version, Edmond saved him, but in the new version, he saves Edmond.

Arcadio and Aureliano: The Buendía family's archetype background is from the characters in "One Hundred Years of Solitude." In short, this family is chaotic.

The Red-Beard Brothers—Barbarossa, Hayreddin, and Reis: Their names are inspired by the renowned Arab pirate "Redbeard" Barbarossa Hayreddin. Reis is one of the Turkish aliases. Historically, Redbeard was not only a sailor and pirate but also an admiral of the Ottoman Turkish Empire. In the book, it was mentioned that pirates wrapped supplies in pirate flags and threw them onto the docks for civilians, referring to Redbeard's legendary story.

Norton I: Inspired by Joshua Norton, the real-life Emperor of the United States. Born in England, he came to San Francisco in the American West during the Gold Rush but went bankrupt overnight, eventually losing his mind and declaring himself Emperor of the United States. He became a mascot for local newspapers and the government to boost their popularity. However, it is said that apart from declaring himself emperor, his behavior was relatively normal, and he had a desire to improve, though it was ultimately futile.

Morgan William: The protagonist's archetype is based on two historically famous figures.

"Henry Morgan" was one of the most notorious pirates of the 17th century, known for raiding Spanish Caribbean colonies. He became a pirate leader at a young age, holding both official and pirate status. Through intelligence and courage, he rose from a novice sailor to a feared pirate, leader, and governor, establishing the "Pirate Code" to maintain pirate order.

"William I," also known as "William the Conqueror," was originally the Duke of Normandy, referred to as "William the Bastard." When his cousin, King Edward the Confessor, died childless, the great noble Harold was crowned. William claimed that Edward had promised him the throne, invaded England, defeated his rival, and declared himself king, known as "William the Conqueror."

William I heavily favored and granted land to the Normans, suppressing Anglo-Saxon nobility, forcing lords to pledge allegiance, and compiling the "Domesday Book." He was one of the most influential monarchs of medieval Europe, impacting rulers, the English language, and the upper echelons of society and the church.

Additionally, it must be noted that the Normans were originally a branch left by the Viking pirates.

The Vikings and their descendants once entered inland along the river, besieging Paris after capturing Rouen. Although they failed to conquer Paris, they plundered the eastern agricultural areas of France thoroughly, eventually leaving with compensation without returning to Scandinavia, instead settling in Normandy. Later, the French king acknowledged the status of these robbers in Normandy, granting them the title of duke, and the Vikings reciprocated by acknowledging the king's status.

So strictly speaking, "William the Conqueror" can also be considered a pirate king.

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