One Piece: How the Roger Pirates Prepared For the World Sinking

Key Takeaways

Roger’s crew found Joyboy’s hidden treasure after 800 years, unveiling the truth behind the Void Century.
Shanks’ crew’s strength comes from mastery of Haki, like Roger’s crew, preparing for world sinking.
Crocus, who met the Straw Hats first, knows history & existence of One Piece, prepared to face world sinking by living inside Laboon.

As a seasoned gamer and long-time fanatic of One Piece, I can confidently say that Oda has been dropping hints since day one! From the very first encounter with Crocus, it was clear he knew more than he let on. And now, as we delve deeper into the story, it’s becoming increasingly apparent how each character is subtly preparing for the impending doom: the world sinking beneath the waves.

During or after the Void Century, I believe, a legendary figure named Joyboy successfully hid his legendary treasure, which remained untouched for an astounding 800 years. But then, everything changed when the renowned hero, Gol D. Roger, and his fearless pirate crew finally solved the centuries-old enigma, becoming the first individuals in all of One Piece to ever uncover Joyboy’s long-lost treasure.

In his quest to claim the title of Pirate King and uncover its secret, Roger encountered numerous Poneglyphs distributed globally. Ultimately, these revealed the truth about the Void Century. Dr. Vegapunk then disclosed one of “One Piece’s” major secrets: the world is gradually sinking. Given this revelation, every character connected to Roger’s crew took precautions for this impending catastrophe, so let’s delve into how they did it.

Shanks and the Red-Hair Pirates

The Protégé of the Pirate King

One Piece: How the Roger Pirates Prepared For the World Sinking

First Appearance	One Piece, Chapter 1, “Romance Dawn – The Dawn of the Adventure”
Notable Members	Shanks, Benn Beckmann, Yasopp, Lucky Roux

To many people around the globe, Shanks is perceived as a reincarnation of Roger himself, and Buggy even thought him to be an excellent contender to assume the position of the Pirate King for the upcoming generation. In the same vein as Roger, every member of Shanks’ crew is a formidable fighter who commands respect worldwide for their immense power. Yet, not one individual from this crew has consumed a Devil Fruit!

You could train for another 10 years and still lose to me.

The extraordinary power possessed by the Red-Hair Pirates is entirely attributable to their proficiency in Haki, much like the Roger Pirates who boasted no Devil Fruit users except for Buggy. This absence of Devil Fruits may hint at a foreshadowing of the world’s demise, as those with such powers would plummet into the ocean depths upon its sinking! Yet, even though Shanks never visited Laugh Tale, this similarity in their journeys can be interpreted as a thematic link between these two pirate crews.

Silvers Rayleigh

The First Mate of the Roger Pirates

First Appearance	One Piece, Chapter 19, “Devil Fruit”
Ship Designation	First Mate

Rayleigh stands among the most revered characters in the annals of One Piece, serving as first mate and confidant to Captain Roger. Known in his days as the ‘Dark King’, he earned this title through his unfathomable strength and command over various Haki techniques. Yet, in the present narrative, Rayleigh dwells on the Sabaody Archipelago, working as a Ship Coater, using this occupation to secretly prepare for the impending apocalypse!

Haki is a power that lies dormant in all the world’s creatures.

As a gamer, I can imagine myself as Rayleigh, who specializes in enveloping vessels with an underwater bubble for navigation. This skill allows us to traverse the depths and reach Fishman Island, hidden beneath the Red Line. With my expertise as a Ship Coater, I’ve equipped myself with the knowledge to survive underwater during catastrophic floods or, should the unthinkable happen, when the world submerges!

Crocus

The Doctor of the Roger Pirates

First Appearance	One Piece, Chapter 102, “Now, The Grand Line”
Ship Designation	Doctor

1000 chapters back, Crocus was the first individual encountered by the Straw Hat crew on their journey across the Grand Line. This character, whose relationship with Laboon highlights the genius of Oda’s foreshadowing, initially came off as a comical and irascible old man caring for Laboon at the lighthouse. However, unbeknownst to fans then was that this very first encounter on the Grand Line involved one of the rare individuals who had glimpsed the One Piece and held knowledge about the world’s entire history!

You look pretty strong and I don’t want to die.

One of the most captivating aspects of his character is his bond with Laboon. This connection not only highlights his personality but also underscores his readiness for the impending doom of the world. This is due to the fact that Crocus resides within Laboon, creating a self-contained island and underwater system to do so. Thus, should the world eventually succumb to the ocean’s depths, he will remain secure within a creature capable of enduring such environments!

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2024-09-22 22:07