One Piece Seat Void - Chapter 232

New World, an unnamed island.

At this moment, while the Roger Pirates were causing a huge commotion throughout the world, they found themselves on this unnamed island. All members of the Roger Pirates stood on the deck of the Oro Jackson, their faces filled with sadness.

“Waaah, Captain Roger, can’t we continue our journey and our adventures? I can’t bear to say goodbye to everyone like this!” Buggy cried, tears streaming down his face as he clung to Roger’s pants.

“Damn it, Buggy, don’t say such sentimental things!” Shanks said, tears welling up in his eyes under his straw hat.

“Darn it, you guys, smile and be happy for me! We’ve conquered the Grand Line and gone around it! This should be a time for celebration!” Jozu said, though his eyes were also moist.

The rest of the Roger Pirates felt the same mixture of sadness and reluctance. Some wept openly, while others forced a smile.

“Hahaha, just as Jozu said, let’s not show such ugly crying faces; we are the pirates who conquered the Grand Line! We should be happy,” Roger said, trying to reassure his crew, although his own eyes were filled with tears.

Unfortunately, the crew members couldn’t muster the joy they wanted to show. “Roger, you scoundrel! Our adventure isn’t over, and you’ve just become the Pirate King! Waaah…”

“Alright, everyone, we’re men. We shouldn’t be showing these cowardly faces. Since it’s our last moment, we should follow Captain Roger’s words and part with a smile!” Rayleigh said, his smile forced and unconvincing.

“Waaah, right! Men should part with a smile!” answered Colonel Mozu, wiping away tears and forcing a grin. Gradually, all the members of the Roger Pirates managed to show awkward smiles, although they still felt the weight of parting.

“Haha, just as it should be! Men should part with a smile,” Roger said with a radiant smile.

“Alright, everyone, I hereby declare that the Roger Pirates will disband today! Thank you for accompanying me on this adventure!” Roger then bowed deeply to all his crew members and said, “I, Roger, Captain of the Roger Pirates, am the first to leave the ship.”

“Farewell, Captain Roger!”

“Exactly! I will forever treasure this journey, Roger! Thank you for taking me on all these adventures!”

“Captain Roger! I will cherish the straw hat you gave me!”

“Goodbye, Captain Roger!” As Roger heard his crew members’ words, tears flowed uncontrollably while his back was turned to them.

“Waaah, you scoundrels! I will remember you all forever!” In the year 1497 of the Sea Era, the Roger Pirates had successfully conquered the Grand Line, and Roger was known as the Pirate King. In that same year, the Roger Pirates disappeared from the view of the entire world.

Without anyone’s knowledge, the Roger Pirates disbanded in secret. Each member returned to their hometown and lived in obscurity.

In the same year, Gol D. Roger arrived in the South Sea, where he met a young, beautiful, and lively girl.

Two months after the dissolution of the Roger Pirates, Shanks and Buggy were bickering in a restaurant over the last chicken leg.

“Damn it, Shanks! You always eat the most! This chicken leg was clearly meant for me!”

“Don’t talk nonsense, Buggy! This chicken leg was saved for me to eat last!”

“Damn it! Do you want to fight?”

“Let’s fight!” The two of them started a fight, and the restaurant was soon in chaos. Other customers had already fled at the first sign of a brawl.

“Ugh, you two, as affectionate as ever.”

“Who’s affectionate with him?” Both Shanks and Buggy were ready to fight, but their expressions turned to surprise and joy when they noticed the man who had spoken.

“Lorax! Long time no see!”

“Scoundrel! Don’t imitate me!”

“Alright, you two, stop your lovey-dovey bickering.” Lorax intervened to halt their argument.

“You two are here, so it seems the Roger Pirates have disbanded?” Shanks suddenly looked solemn, and Buggy’s expression darkened.

“Yeah, the Roger Pirates have disbanded.” Shanks hesitated, and Buggy joined in.

“Well, I have to start my own crew and find my treasures!” After declaring their intentions, Shanks and Buggy turned and left the restaurant.

Once the three of them, Lorax, Shanks, and Buggy left, a pirate handed a substantial amount of beli to the restaurant owner.

“This is compensation from Captain Lorax.” The pirate said this and left, leaving the shocked restaurant owner behind.

“Is the new era about to begin?”

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