Roy walked through the ancient corridor, following the sound of voices, and soon arrived at the deepest part of the ruins.
Roger, Rayleigh, Gaban were standing with two interns beneath a massive Poneglyph.
Roger stood with his hands on his hips, pleased to have found the Poneglyph, but his brow was slightly furrowed.
"Finally found it! Unfortunately... I can't understand it at all."
Rayleigh sighed softly, "The methods for deciphering Ancient Script have almost been lost."
"Perhaps I know someone who can decipher it."
Roy walked behind them,
Roger and the others turned around at the sound of the voice and looked at Roy approaching.
Roger stepped forward and put his arm around Roy's neck, his face beaming with joy.
" Roy, do you really know anyone who can read Ancient Script?"
Roy pushed Roger's arm away, walked to the base of the Poneglyph, and reached out to touch the text.
"These stone tablets are said to record information about the Great Kingdom that was destroyed 800 years ago, Joy Boy foresaw their defeat,"
"Therefore, the Kozuki Clan of Wano Country was ordered to create these stone tablets and record the truth of the kingdom's destruction on them."
Roger, Rayleigh, and the others instantly became serious. Even Buggy and Shanks, who were playing around nearby, sensed the tense atmosphere and held their breath.
" Great Kingdom... Joy Boy... the Kozuki Clan..."
"It seems Roy knows far more than I thought!"
Rayleigh repeated these keywords, his gaze sharp behind his glasses.
When I first met Roy, I just assumed he was the descendant of some 'big shot' and knew a few secrets.
Who would have thought he knew so much about information that the World Government had blocked for 800 years?
Roger didn't care about the secrets Roy mentioned; he only wanted to know how to get to the Laugh Tale, circle the sea, and fulfill his dream of becoming the Pirate King.
"Who cares about some Great Kingdom or Joy Boy!"
"We can talk about those old things later!"
" Roy, tell me quickly, who can decipher this stone? I just want to know what's written on it so we can continue our voyage!"
"As long as I can find the Laugh Tale and fulfill my dream of circumnavigating the world, nothing else matters!"
Roy felt the large hand patting his shoulder forcefully and was also puzzled.
Judging from Roger's words, he didn't seem to care about the history recorded on the stone.
So why did he disband his pirate crew after reaching the Laugh Tale, and even use his death to usher in the Great Pirate Era?
Is it simply that they don't want to die from illness?
What great secret lies on that island that made him make such a decision? I should go and see for myself if I have the chance.
"What are you daydreaming about, kid? Come on, tell me!"
Seeing Roger's impatient look, Roy couldn't help but smile. At this moment, Brother D. Roger was still a man purely for his dreams and freedom of navigation.
"Um!"
Roy held up two fingers,
"As far as I know, the first clue lies with the Whitebeard Pirates."
"I heard that a samurai from Wano Country recently joined the Whitebeard Pirates, named Kozuki Oden,"
" Wano Country has been closed off from the world for hundreds of years, so it's very likely that they still retain the tradition of deciphering the Poneglyph."
"Where is Whitebeard?"
Roger stroked the stubble on his chin, looking troubled.
"That guy really values his family; if you try to take them back from his ship, he'll go crazy."
"Then it's up to you."
Roy paused, then continued:
"Another clue lies in Ohara in the West Blue, where the world's top archaeologists gather."
"They are dedicated to uncovering the truth behind the Void Century. If anyone can decipher these secrets, it is none other than the scholars of Ohara."
After Roy finished speaking, Roger and Rayleigh exchanged a glance, both seeing the seriousness and excitement in each other's eyes.
"Hahaha, thanks, Roy kid." Roger laughed and patted Roy on the shoulder.
"That old man with the Whitebeard, it seems we have no choice but to find him this time."
Rayleigh also cast a grateful glance at Roy.
" Ohara... it's certainly possible, but the scholars there won't follow a bunch of pirates."
Roy knew in his heart that the two clues he had given would ultimately point to one person— Kozuki Oden.
Given the Roger Pirates ' style, they certainly wouldn't implicate a group of innocent scholars.
After all, that's something the World Government strictly forbids.
Having given them guidance, Roy breathed a sigh of relief. That was all he could do; the rest of the journey was theirs to walk. He hoped they could find Oden soon and fulfill their dream.
"Alright! It's decided, let's go to the New World and talk to Whitebeard!"
Roger waved his hand and made his decision. When he said the word "discuss," his eyes flashed with a warlike light, clearly indicating that he was ready for a big battle.
Rayleigh nodded to Roy: " Roy, this information is very important to us. It seems our next stop is the New World to find Whitebeard."
" Whitebeard? He's an old rival, just thinking about it gets me excited!" Gaban was itching for a fight.
Roger suddenly thought of something, turned to look at Roy, and grinned:
" Roy, what are your plans next?"
"Want to come with us to find Whitebeard? That guy has plenty of good fighters on his ship, you'll have a good fight!"
Good heavens!
Luckily, Roy came alone; if Bullet had heard him, he would have urged him to come along.
Roy quickly shook his head.
We still have our own journey ahead.
Moreover, once we enter the New World, we will naturally go to 'visit' Whitebeard.
Maybe I can catch up with your fun then.
Roger was taken aback for a moment, then burst into deafening laughter. "Hahahaha! You've got guts, buddy. It's a deal then. See you in the New World!"
"Once I find the Laugh Tale and fulfill my dream of circumnavigating the world, I must tell you this news!"
These sincere words touched Roy's heart.
He suddenly understood Roger's later choice—this man's heart was far broader than the ocean.
"Okay, I look forward to that day."
The group returned to their camp and learned their next destination. The Roger Pirates hurriedly packed their supplies and prepared to set off.
"Well then, farewell! Roy, and everyone else!"
Roger stood at the bow of the Oro Jack and waved vigorously to Roy and the others on the shore.
"Take care!" Roy waved to his friends.
Amidst the melodious Golden Bell, the Oro Jack slowly set sail, following the Knock Up Stream, heading into the depths of the clouds, continuing their voyage around the world in search of the Laugh Tale.
Roy, along with his companions, stood on the shore of Upper Yard, watching the legend depart into the distance.