The Sun passes by, Sequence 6 "Notary".
Sig had never specifically played this Sequence before. The only time he did it was when he was sailing and, while reading books and various materials, he would check the authenticity of the materials while encountering the "Polymath" on the way to the White Tower.
As a pirate crew specializing in "treasure hunting," when the Red-Hair Pirates find treasure, Sig not only identifies the origin of the treasure but also essentially "certifies" its value.
However, these are not very big role-playing projects; they are just very ordinary role-playing activities...
The reason why "Notary" became the third Sequence that Sig completed was mainly because of Sig's ability to distort the truth... no, to distinguish right from wrong!
Sig now vaguely understands why there is a Sequence of "Notary" in the Sun Path...
The first meaning is "Under the sunlight, truth and falsehood can be discerned," as the "Sun" itself carries the image of distinguishing truth from falsehood;
Now we understand the second meaning even more clearly, which is to play the role from the perspective of "I am the Sun," which means "I choose what I want to shine on!"
It can not only "verify the truth" and "examine the falsehood," but also "confirm the truth as falsehood" and "take the falsehood for the truth."
Just as the Sun rises and sets, illuminating everything from different angles, it also allows people to see different aspects of things, which can be misleading. Not to mention, there is also the time when it gets dark.
"Discernment" is only a part of Notary's competence, and the most basic part at that. The core of a true "Notary's" authority lies in "definition" and "shaping cognition."
When Sig transforms a fictional event into a reality in the minds of many, or denies a real event in the minds of many, he has accomplished the "highest level" of notarization!
Of course, it's not just about reversing truth and falsehood; there's another situation where things that don't exist in people's minds are revealed to the public...
Similar to the Knowledge Keeper " from Sequence 7 before the White Tower, Sieg did not spread the "historical information" widely after obtaining Sig, thus only informing specific people, which is not the best way to play the role.
However, as a result of the accumulation of small numbers, the role of "Notary" actually starts very early and is played out to the greatest extent in advance.
Although he was later surpassed in progress by the "Rose Bishop" and "Hypnotist" roles, he still managed to complete the role as the third person to do so, as Sig began to correct his understanding of the Tontatta people...
At the same time, a promotion "ceremony" has also emerged—"notarizing" a perception that could change the world.
There are two key points: "World" and "change." The former refers to scale and influence, which must be large enough, while the latter means that change must occur...
Everyone knows that the Sun rises in the east, so no matter how much Sig tries to justify it, it's useless. He has to reverse the definition of something that is generally considered "true" or "false," or create a certain understanding from scratch and force it into the public's perception!
Upon Sig this ceremony, two things immediately came to mind: the "Void Century" and "One Piece."
If Sig makes the world understand what happened Void Century, it will undoubtedly have a "world-class" impact, more than enough to serve as a ritual.
Thirteen years have passed since Roger left behind the legend of "One Piece." Compared to eight years later in the original story, there are now even more people who genuinely believe in "One Piece."
However, there have indeed been many doubts. More and more "new pirates" are simply taking advantage of the Great Pirate Era, going to sea for freedom, for adventure, or even simply for plunder and pillage.
However, it is undeniable that this laid the foundation for the Great Pirate Era!
Whether Sig proves or disproves his success, as long as it gains widespread recognition, its influence will be global!
If, eight years from now, fewer and fewer people believe in "One Piece," then only by shouting, like Whitebeard did, "One Piece really exists," can we change people's perceptions.
In a way, Whitebeard's final speech during the Paramount War in the original work was the best demonstration he could give to Sig!
Before his death, he re-certified the authenticity of One Piece, directly propelling the Great Pirate Era to new heights and catching the World Government off guard—a true example of "certification changing the world."
Unlike the "White Tower Path," the Promotion Ceremony of the "Sun Path" requires Sig to "change perceptions." In other words, even if Sig doesn't know what happened Void Century, it doesn't matter. As long as Sig gets the public to accept his version of events, he has completed the "notarization."
Same...
If we start with OnePiece, whether it actually exists in reality is not important. What matters is that Sig can shape public perception. Whether the "notarization" is successful or not is not based on reality!
Of course, the Tontatta people standing in front of Sig now are also a reminder to Sig that there is a third option...
While directly notarizing the "Void Century" is more than sufficient as Promotion Ceremony in terms of its significance, the difficulty is simply too great, especially with a true archaeologist like Robin present. There's a possibility that they might be proven wrong, causing the ceremony to fail.
Although Sig's Paths of the Divine is currently much safer than it was in the original Mystery series—otherwise, Sig would have died countless times— Sig has to consider the possibility that a failed ritual could cause a backlash against his Paths of the Divine.
The authenticity of One Piece is still a possibility, since Red-Hair is already searching for One Piece. If Sig arrives at Laugh Tale with him, there will be a lot of room for maneuver afterwards.
However, at the same time, playing on the edge of the "Void Century" is also a way to prepare for both possibilities!
For example, what Sig is doing to the Tontatta Tribe now...
The "Alliance Hypothesis," or "Alliance Hypothesis," is proposed and widely accepted. If the Fish-Man, Tontatta people, Sky Island person, Wano Country... and even the Giant Race, Kuja Tribe, Longarm Tribe, Longleg Tribe, Long- Long-necked tribe... and numerous non- Affiliated Nation... a series of races or countries oppressed by the World Government, all endorse Sig's "Alliance Hypothesis," its influence would be enough to change the world!
More importantly, for the sake of the legitimacy of the alliance at this moment, everyone can also reasonably acknowledge the existence of the Great Kingdom faction at that time, that is, nine hundred years ago.
This will be a form of recognition driven by self-interest, and it is also a way of shaping perception—a kind of "notarization"!
As a qualified Hypnotist, Sig understands one thing very well—the world is both material and idealistic; sometimes, simply changing one's perspective can drastically alter the world...
The World Government erased a hundred years of history. The "Void Century" may seem to have erased the opposing forces, but if you think about it another way, it gives Sig a "hundred years that can be fabricated".
Even if it's just a fabrication, Sig believed that this "notarization" would be enough to complete the ceremony...