Roger's Life
Gol D. Roger, captain of the Roger Pirates.
Roger's pirate crew completed their voyage across the Grand Line, conquering it and earning him the title of "One Piece." His last words before his execution ushered in the "Great Pirate Era."
Revered worldwide as the "One Piece," he is a pirate with wealth, fame, and power. He is the captain of the Roger Pirates, the first and only crew in history to complete the "Grand Line," and also the owner of the One Piece "ONE PIECE."
Born in Loguetown, East Blue, he is the father of Portgas D. Ace, the second division commander of the Whitebeard Pirates. In the past, he was as famous as Edward Newgate, the captain of the Whitebeard Pirates, and Shiki, the admiral of the pirate fleet, and they often fought each other. His weapons are a sword and a pistol.
The World Government considers him to possess "the most dangerous power in the world" because he knows the whereabouts of "all the Ancient Weapons that will destroy the world." He is a destined rival of Marine Vice Admiral "Iron Fist" Monkey D. Garp, and has been driven to the brink of death by him on several occasions.
Personality traits
In Dadan's recollection, Garp describes Roger as someone who becomes extremely impatient and willful when provoked, yet whose behavior is as innocent and simple as a child's. He deeply values his comrades, earning their trust; because he doesn't want enemies to harm his comrades, he never runs away even when facing powerful foe; furthermore, he absolutely forbids anyone from speaking ill of his comrades, having once destroyed a nation's army for this reason. Garp also states that despite being a Marine, he cannot hate Roger, which is why he promised Roger to take good care of Ace.
Roger in his youth
Before Roger made his debut, he met Silvers Rayleigh by chance. Reilly was wandering around in a stolen fishing boat after his house burned down. After introducing himself to Rayleigh, Roger asked Rayleigh, "Want to turn the world upside down with me?" Although Rayleigh thought the idea was ridiculous at the time, he eventually became Roger's first partner.
In addition, Roger was also wearing Straw Hat at the time, and it seems that the straw Straw Hat Roger wore later passed to Red-Haired Shanks and was then held by Luffy.[9]
God Valley Incident
39 years ago, the Roger Pirates reached Lodestar Island using the Log Pose.
38 years ago, when Roger was 39, he passed through God Valley. Led by Captain Rocks, his crew included a young Whitebeard, Big Mom, Kaido, Shiki, Shiki Silver Axe, Captain John, and Ochoku. Rocks, aspiring to become the King of the World, intended to eliminate the Celestial Dragons at God Valley. This evil army, which should have been unstoppable, was repelled by Vice Admiral Garp. However, it was actually a combined effort by Roger 'Roger Pirates and Garp's forces that destroyed the entire Rocks Pirates.
Maritime History
Thirty years ago, Roger was 47 years old. Roger learned about Kozuki Oden from the newspaper and expressed his desire to meet this samurai from Wano Country. Wrath Bullet (15 years old) joined Roger Pirates. Bullet wanted to surpass Roger and become the World's Strongest.
Twenty-eight years ago, Roger was 49 years old. Roger learned that he had contracted an incurable disease and decided to embark on his final voyage on the "Grand Line" with his crew. When passing the lighthouse at Reverse Mountain, he invited Crocus to serve as the ship's doctor to ensure that his body could complete the journey smoothly.[10]
Roger refused Golden Lion Shiki's request to join forces to rule the world. Enraged by the rejection, Shiki was furious, and the two pirate crews clashed in a fierce battle known as the Battle of Edd War. Roger Pirates, who were originally on the verge of defeat, were saved by a sudden storm, while most of Shiki's pirate fleet was sunk to the bottom of the sea, making it a great victory.
Twenty-six years ago, Roger, at the age of 51, encountered the Roger Pirates Whitebeard Pirates, and the two fought fiercely for three days without a clear victor. To understand the Poneglyphs, Roger poached Whitebeard Pirates, even kneeling to beg them. Kozuki Oden subsequently joined the Roger Pirates. Roger resumed his voyage, and upon arriving at Sky Island, he used his ability to hear the "Voice of All Things" to sense and find the Golden Bell. Roger remarked on the powerful "voice" within the stone and asked Kozuki Oden if it contained a powerful "force." Kozuki Oden replied that Roger recorded a weapon called Poseidon. Roger then instructed Kozuki Oden to carve a Poneglyph on the steps of the Golden Bell, directing the Poneglyphs of Sky Island to Laugh Tale.
After returning to the Blue Sea, the Roger Pirates headed to Fish-Man Island to seek the truth about Poseidon. Upon arriving at the Fish-Man Island, they found Neptune guarding the Fish-Man Island with his soldiers. Neptune explained that the mermaid fortune teller Shyarly had recently prophesied that the gates of Fish-Man Island would be destroyed, hence his presence. However, shortly after Roger and Neptune entered the Fish-Man Island, the gates were breached by the Sea Kings. Roger met Shyarly told everyone that the Sea Kings were causing such a ruckus because they were awaiting the birth of a mermaid princess. Roger then asked Neptune, "Is your daughter the weapon that will destroy the world?" Neptune replied, "The outcome depends on how 'power' is used." Roger asked Shyarly when the mermaid princess would likely be born, Shyarly answered in ten years.
After learning the truth, the Roger Pirates left Fish-Man Island. During their ascent, Roger overheard a conversation between the Sea Kings. They said, "Our king is about to be born. There is another one in the distant sea. The two kings will one day meet again. We have been waiting for that day, and it is coming soon. This time, everything will go smoothly."
25 years ago, Roger was 52 years old. Roger arrived at Laugh Tale, Roger Pirates dominated the Grand Line, earning him the title of One Piece.
During the return voyage, Roger recalled the prophecy he had asked Shyarly about: the mermaid princess would be born in 10 years. He exclaimed, "That 'voice' must be the 'truth'—someone who hasn't been born yet will surpass us in the future. We've come too early."
After becoming the One Piece, Roger Pirates secretly disbanded, with Roger being the first to leave the ship, and the whereabouts of his members unknown.
He once drank alone with Whitebeard Newgate, the captain of the Edward Elric Whitebeard Pirates, whom he frequently clashed with, in a place with many cherry blossom trees. He told Whitebeard that the world called him "Gold Roger," but his real name was "Gol D. Roger," and explained the meaning of the "D." He also wanted to tell Whitebeard the way to Laugh Tale, but Whitebeard refused.
Roger married Portgas D. Rouge on the Baterilla Island of Baterilla Island and spent nearly a year with Rouge. The locals described him as behaving like an ordinary person, an ordinary husband, despite being the One Piece.