After putting away all the training equipment and tidying up, Lucifer used seawater to wash away the sweat covering his body.
Barefoot, he draped his shirt over his shoulders and walked toward his home.
As he walked back, Lucifer pondered the transition period—from Roger becoming King to Roger's surrender and capture.
In fact, the actual time might have been even shorter than a year.
During this time, Pirate King Roger met many people and did many things.
For example, he confided in Whitebeard, had a child with a woman, then met with Garp, among other events.
After Roger's surrender, the Marines made a big fuss before deciding on the public execution date.
Lucifer definitely intended to go to Log Town.
Since coming to this world, no matter what the plot was, missing major events without attending would be a disgrace to the title of a "sea rice" (newbie pirate fan).
"Lucifer, up so early today?"
Upon Lucifer's return, Chris D. Mage, idle at home, was surprised to see him.
"Uh... Father, didn't you read today's newspaper?
The most 'ferocious' pirate crew, Roger's crew, completed the 'impossible' Grand Line journey, reaching the final island—Raftel.
They achieved the impossible, a feat destined to be recorded in history.
Gol D. Roger is finally called the 'Pirate King,' and his name once again echoes across the seas!"
Lucifer sighed emotionally.
"Oh? That Gol D., actually reached such heights? Really... incredible!"
Mage's eyes widened in shock upon hearing Lucifer's words.
Mage also paid close attention to Gol D. Roger.
After all, the "D" in the names was obvious.
It was clear the Chris family had secrets—possibly related to the family or the "D."
"I didn't expect such a huge feat just in a few days without reading the news!" Mage marveled.
The Roger crew was peaceful and chivalrous.
They didn't pillage or kill like normal pirates.
Though sometimes they did seize things, they didn't indiscriminately kill or bully civilians.
Their style was more like "adventurers" than "pirates."
These "excellent" traditions were passed down.
First, future Yonko Red-Haired Shanks—where their pirate crew went, almost no negative news followed.
They always helped the weak and protected civilians.
Another, though slightly weaker, mainly sought treasure rather than typical piratical acts.
Compared to the dark World Government, civilians knowing the truth tended to side with Roger's crew.
But with the government too strong, most civilians dared not speak out openly.
"Oh, by the way, Father, have you heard of Shanks D Rocks?"
Lucifer suddenly asked this question oddly.
"Hm? Shanks? I remember the Shanks family, but that name doesn't ring particular bells..." Mage was first surprised and then answered.
"Uh... Are you sure, Dad?"
Lucifer was also taken aback by the response and sought confirmation.
"Nonsense, why would I lie to you? I remember the Shanks surname, but not that full name you gave."
Mage glared at Lucifer.
"Can you tell me more?"
Lucifer asked again.
"...It was a long time ago.
Let me think..."
Mage looked oddly at his son but began to recall,
"...Well, it traces back to my childhood.
Your grandfather seemed to have taken me to visit the Shanks family, who were also nobility in the West Sea.
But later, that family probably declined..."
"Hmm, something like that..."
Mage nodded as if confirming.
"I see?"
Lucifer doubted.
This conflicted somewhat with what he knew but many details about Shanks were guesses from his previous life.
Because after the world's revival of spiritual energy, the One Piece manga stopped and resumed intermittently—perhaps the author went to become stronger himself.
---To be continued---
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