Pirate King Gol D. Roger was to be executed in Rogue Town. This was news the World Government had released not long ago.
Golden Lion had been flying alone over the sea during this period, so he had not received the information.
There had never been a shortage of pirates on the seas. Since the God Valley Incident ended and Rocks's suppression was gone, the pirates of Hachinosu Island had formed one troublesome violent group after another.
From then on, the number of pirates had surged, with the number of new pirates setting sail rising every year.
After Roger completed his unprecedented voyage, the title of Pirate King further spurred countless pirates and people who had yet to go to sea, causing another sharp increase in new pirates.
Both the Marines and the World Government hoped to use Roger's death to curb this trend, so they had announced the time and place of the execution well in advance.
"Brother Oran, are you going to watch the execution?"
"Of course. It is a turning point for an era. It would be regrettable not to witness it in person."
In this world, Roger's death was undoubtedly an extremely critical turning point.
Rogue Town, the town of beginnings in the East Blue, had gathered many people who would become somewhat famous in the future. However, Oran's departure had instead caused some particularly unusual circumstances.
A few hours later, Brand came here as usual, only to find a "slime."
The fact that Brand could see Zack in this form within Oran's royal palace was also proof that Oran trusted him more and more.
"Where is His Majesty Oran?"
"Isn't it obvious? Master went out and asked me to handle matters here for the time being. Perhaps you could also go find Blitz."
"You mean