Chapter 228

Everyone knows about the execution of Roger, but this time, it is shown from Roger's own perspective.

Below the execution platform, there is a dense sea of people.

However, this time, everyone finally discovers something different.

Shanks, gritting his teeth, filled with unwillingness.

Buggy, wailing in tears.

Mihawk, staring ahead with a solemn expression.

Crocodile, holding a cigar and crossing his arms.

Moria, laughing wildly, filled with ambition.

Dragon, the leader of the Revolutionary Army, wearing a conical hat, lost in thought.

Doflamingo, looking at the laughing Roger with an expression of disbelief.

In the corner, there is also a man leaning against a wall with a thievish grin.

Although he only appeared briefly, everyone recognizes him—it is indeed one of the Seven Warlords, Doflamingo.

【Holy crap, only now do I realize that this place is practically a gathering spot for future powerhouses!】

【Would anyone dare to hang around here without some real skill?】

【So it was foreshadowed from the very beginning; none of the people at the scene are simple characters.】

【It's getting heated, brothers, it's getting heated!】

【What's there to see? They're either related to Luffy or have been beaten to a pulp by Luffy!】

【Damn, now that you mention it, I realize that's actually true.】

【Thinking back on it now, it's terrifying. That guy in the crowd shouting about Roger's treasure must have been a plant!】

【Now that you say that, it really seems to be the case!】

【So that passerby was the real culprit who kicked off the Great Pirate Era!】

Everyone turns their gaze toward the man who shouted.

But alas, he really is just a generic-looking passerby.

The Straw Hat crew listens with their blood boiling.

After all, most of them are just teenagers.

They feel as if they have just met their idols.

"Sigh, I really miss those days!"

"Shanks, who is now one of the Four Emperors renowned throughout the martial world, was just a kid in the Martial Arts Alliance back then!"

"Oh, and that Buggy you guys ran into was the same!"

Hearing these familiar names.

Luffy immediately becomes excited again.

It truly feels like meeting an old friend in a foreign land.

At this moment, Rayleigh's gaze shifts to Luffy, or more specifically, to the straw hat on his head.

His eyes are filled with nostalgia, as if he is seeing that man once again.

"Luffy, is it? Actually, I've known about you for a long time!"

"Ten years ago, Shanks came to find me!"

"The most talented youth in the Martial Arts Alliance, the youngest of the Four Emperors in history."

"When I saw that high-spirited man again, he had already lost one of his arms and his prized straw hat."

Luffy listens very intently.

"But there was no disappointment on his face; he said he had found something even more worth being proud of."

Rayleigh looks at Luffy.

"I am truly curious about you; I've wanted to meet you for a long time."

"Now it seems, Shanks' judgment is still quite good!"

Recalling the moment Luffy beat the Celestial Dragon, Rayleigh nods with satisfaction.

The audience, however, is speechless.

Fine, fine, another one with a powerful background, right?

If this keeps up, the whole world really will belong to the Wang family.

Seeing Rayleigh express goodwill toward his crew.

Robin, in the corner, finally gathers the courage to take a step forward.

There are questions piled up in her heart that she has actually wanted to ask for a long time.

"What exactly is recorded in the historical records!"

"Why do some fragments of the historical records mention Roger's name!"

"What exactly happened during the Void Century!"

Another bombshell.

In this small inn, it almost clears up the two main plot lines of the entire story.

And the key point lies in the old man before them.

As for Robin, Rayleigh naturally knows who she is.

In the eyes of the big shots, this young girl is very important.

He smiles slightly and says softly to Robin:

"Don't be in such a hurry, young lady!"

"I know everything you're talking about!"

"But are you sure you want me to say it out loud?"

"Why not consider using your own feet to approach that answer step by step!"

As soon as these words are spoken, Robin is stunned on the spot.

And at this moment, Rayleigh adds:

"Perhaps when you truly get close to that answer!"

"The answer you obtain will not be the same as ours!"

This profound and mysterious answer leaves everyone lost in thought.

The audience is also scratching their heads, completely failing to understand what it means.

"Of course, if you insist on knowing all of this, I will tell you right now!"

This is Robin's lifelong pursuit.

If it were before, she would have chosen to uncover this mystery without hesitation.

But now, she finds herself hesitating.

Looking at the companions beside her to whom she can entrust her life.

She suddenly smiles, a very happy smile.

"No, there's no need!"

"I will continue to travel with everyone."

"I don't need to know the answer, because we can explore it ourselves."

"Most importantly, I have already found the people to travel with!"

Hearing this, the audience all show motherly smiles.

【I've realized now that this isn't a comedy or a shonen action show; it's actually a story of redemption...】

【You're right, Robin has now found her new goal.】

【I think I sort of understand the meaning, but I can't put it into words.】

【It's so good to see her like this; the path to redemption lies within.】

One can only say that Robin's realization is very profound.

But clearly, not everyone has such realization; ordinary people still make up the majority of this world.

Usopp represents the most realistic mindset of an ordinary person.

He doesn't understand; if the answer is right in front of them, why go to the trouble of searching for it?

"Old man, old man, tell us!"

"The truth about what happened back then..."