Why Are the Roger Pirates Ignoring the World’s Crises?

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This article contains spoilers for One Piece’s Elbaf Arc.

Summary

  • Many strong Roger Pirates are still alive in One Piece, like Rayleigh and Scopper Gaban.
  • Roger Pirates choose not to help save the world, preferring retirement on Elbaf and Sabaody.
  • The Roger Pirates believe their era has passed, making room for the next generation like the Straw Hats.

Through the course of the One Piece tale, it has become apparent that while certain members of the crew have perished, a significant number of the Roger Pirates continue to play significant roles in the series. For instance, Rayleigh, who mentored Luffy during his time skip, and Scopper Gaban, who revealed himself to Luffy on Elbaf island, are both key figures among Roger’s exceptionally powerful crew. It appears that a larger proportion of these crucial members from One Piece are still alive rather than deceased.

Despite the Roger Pirates continuing to live, fans often ponder: Why don’t these mighty seafarers employ their prodigious strength to address global problems? Characters such as Scopper Gaban and Rayleigh, known for their immense power in the world of One Piece, could have effortlessly tackled challenges that Luffy faced with great difficulty. However, there are several plausible reasons and straightforward explanations behind these powerful pirates’ reluctance to intervene in global salvation within the One Piece universe.

There Are Plenty Of Strong Roger Pirates Left In One Piece

Rayleigh And Scopper Gaban Are Incredibly Strong

In the world of “One Piece”, the Roger Pirates have long been hailed as the universe’s greatest heroes, sparking dreams in countless pirates to emulate their path. Furthermore, by reaching the Laugh Tale island, they have solidified themselves as one of the most legendary pirate crews within “One Piece”. However, while many see them as inherently noble, actions such as the execution of Squardo’s crew or their casual response to retaliating against those who mock them suggest that the Roger Pirates might lean more towards neutrality than goodness.

I am hereby disbanding the Roger Pirates! – Roger

Despite their legendary standing, figures such as Roger, Rayleigh, and Scopper Gaban, who were the strongest members of the Roger Pirates, have grown unbelievably powerful, surpassing even the might of any Emperor’s crew. For instance, Rayleigh was capable of holding his ground against an Admiral, which is quite remarkable considering his advanced age. Notably, Scopper Gaban, a character from One Piece, is similar in strength to Rayleigh, suggesting they could engage in battles on a comparable level. With the crew reassembling and new additions like Shanks, the entire group seems capable of handling numerous threats to the world of One Piece with relative ease.

The Roger Pirates Are Retired

They Don’t Want To Help Save The World

  • The Roger Pirates Want To Relax
  • There’s No Guarentee They’d Win Either

Although it might seem that the Roger Pirates could effortlessly resolve numerous issues within the world of One Piece, there are several factors contributing to their inactivity. Primarily, figures such as Scopper and Rayleigh have chosen to lead tranquil lives on Elbaf Island and Sabaody, respectively. Consequently, they seldom intervene unless motivated by a truly inspiring pirate like Luffy.

Regardless of the original crew being reformed and all living members returning, there’s no certainty they could overcome any of the Emperor’s crew in One Piece. A confrontation between characters like Rayleigh and Kaido remains challenging to predict a winner. The small number of remaining Roger Pirates makes it highly difficult for them to tackle a formidable force such as the Beast Pirates, even with Shanks on board. Without his full crew, managing an entire Beast Pirate fleet may still prove challenging for him alone.

The Roger Pirates Know Their Era Is In The Past

They’re Making Room For The Next Generation

Ultimately, if the surviving Roger Pirates were to reveal themselves by attacking an Emperor’s domain or participating in a battle such as Marineford, they could attract unwanted notice, potentially risking their entire crew. The Roger Pirates acknowledge that their time has passed, and in many respects, they wish to hand over the world to future generations. They have faith that crews like the Straw Hats are capable of addressing numerous challenges that their own group faced.

I’ve heard rumors about you, Straw Hat Luffy! – Scopper Gaban

Ultimately, it’s due to a lack of desire for action that the Roger Pirates in “One Piece” have been idle. They’ve chosen to savor their well-deserved retirement after years of strenuous endeavors. Moreover, these characters were never particularly selfless or morally upright, which means they had no compelling reason to strive to save the world.

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2025-03-01 04:24