According to rumors, the Great Treasure is the world's greatest treasure obtained by Roger on the final island, Raftel. Whoever acquires it can become the wealthiest person in the world.
It is even said to contain a secret powerful enough to overturn the world.
It is the dream of countless pirates and sailors to obtain it and it is also their ultimate goal.
"Giggle, giggle!!"
Hearing someone mention One Piece below, Roger lips curled slightly and he chuckled softly, his shoulders trembling slightly. But then, he burst into loud laughter.
"HAHAHAHA!"
The expression on his face swept away the previous despondency, becoming somewhat excited, even frenzied, as his aura slowly began to rise.
The crowd below, seeing Roger reaction, each wore expressions of disbelief.
Roger behavior before his death was far too unusual. Coupled with the aura he was emitting, the tens of thousands of people present felt an invisible pressure, their foreheads beaded with fine sweat.
A new question arose in everyone's mind.
'Does One Piece truly exist? This legendary treasure rumored to be powerful enough to turn the world upside down?'
On the execution platform, Roger looked at the reactions of the people below, his expression growing even more maniacal, not feeling the least bit surprised. Because this was exactly the result he wanted.
The reason he turned himself in to the Marines wasn't just because he was terminally ill. More importantly, he wanted to ignite the Great Age of Pirates and the reason for this was simple.
On the final island, Laugh Tale, he had seen the complete Poneglyphs, understood all the secrets of the world, and grasped the true meaning of the D. clan. He also realized that everything he had done couldn't change the world.
Even if Rocks hadn't died in the God Valley, he still couldn't have changed it.
'Perhaps... Bob can change it!'
'But I won't live to see that day!'
Thinking this, he suddenly raised his head, glaring with eyes full of vigor and roared at the crowd below.
"Do you want my treasure?! If you want it, I can give it all to you!"
"Shut up!"
The two executioners' expressions changed drastically, raising their sharp swords to reprimand him.
The slender blades gleamed coldly in the sunlight, appearing even more menacing.
But Roger showed no intention of stopping. Instead, his expression became even more frenzied as he bellowed.
"Go and find it!"
"I've left all my treasure on that place!"
The two executioners' faces turned pale, knowing they couldn't let Roger continue. They raised their swords high and swung them down with all their might.
But Roger, as if he didn't see them, roared out his final words.
"Bob!"
"You were right!!"
Thud!
With the sound of a blade piercing flesh, a stream of crimson liquid flowed from beneath Roger.
The legendary figure known as Gol D. Roger had lived a life full of slight regrets but still grand and magnificent.
At this moment, the entire square was as silent as death.
Everyone stood frozen, staring at the execution platform, immersed in the words that had just been spoken.
Doflamingo, the young swordsman Hawkeye, Gecko Moria, Crocodile, Buggy the Clown, Shanks, and the young Smoker all widened their eyes in shock.
It wasn't just because Roger had declared that ONE PIECE truly existed, but also because of the name Bob!
What kind of person could make the Pirate King Gol D. Roger shout his name with his dying breath?! Could he be even more important than ONE PIECE?! Everyone was left in a daze.
Only Dragon, the world most wanted criminal, lowered his gray-brown hat and pulled out a Den Den Mushi from his coat.
From that moment on.
Countless powerful figures set sail on the Grand Line, embarking on the quest for the world greatest treasure, "ONE PIECE."
The "Great Pirate Era" had begun!
***
In the blink of an eye, another twenty years had passed.
Deep within the palace of Amazon Lily (the Kingdom of Women).
A strikingly tall woman sat on the throne.
Her jet-black hair was styled in a traditional hime cut, her forehead smooth and flawless, and her eyes a rare deep blue.
Her already tall figure was perfectly accentuated by her qipao-style attire.
It was none other than the Empress Boa Hancock.
Unlike her usual aloof demeanor, a hint of nervousness flickered across her face.
After a moment, she picked up a red-and-white Den Den Mushi beside her.
***
At Baltigo, the Revolutionary Army's headquarters, a red-and-black striped Den Den Mushi rang.
In a modestly furnished room, a bald man reached out to answer the call.
The next moment.
An ethereal voice came from the other end.
"Leader!"
The bald man raised an eyebrow and spoke calmly.
"What is it, Hancock?"
Hearing Bob voice, Hancock face flushed and her body nearly went limp.
'The leader called me by my name again!'
But she knew there was important business to discuss, so she quickly composed herself and spoke in a clear voice.
"Leader!"
"As you predicted, Ace, the commander of Whitebeard's Second Division, was defeated by Blackbeard in their duel and has now been handed over to the Marines!"
On the other end of the line, Bob didn't respond immediately.
Instead, he fell into deep thought, his fingers tapping rhythmically on the table.
"So, he still failed…"
Almost Forty years had passed since the Battle of God Valley.
During that time.
Bob had rarely made public appearances.
This was because he didn't want to draw the attention of the World Government, though it wasn't out of fear of their strength.
After all, given Bob current power, he could storm Mariejois single-handedly without breaking a sweat.
But Bob found such actions uninteresting, as they would strip the world of much of its uniqueness.
So, over the years, Bob had been quietly laying the groundwork, carefully avoiding any major disruptions to the original timeline.
The Rocks Pirates had disbanded.
Roger had reached the final island, obtained the Poneglyphs, learned the secrets of the world, and was publicly executed the following year.
With his dying breath, he had ushered in the Great Pirate Era.
Whitebeard, Kaido, Big Mom, and Shanks had become the Four Emperors.
Monkey D. Luffy had set sail to sea.
During these years, the Marines had also undergone changes.
Kong had become the Commander-in-Chief of the World Goverment, Sengoku had become the Fleet Admiral, and the three Admirals—Akainu, Aokiji, and Kizaru—had taken their positions.
The Marine hero Garp and Tsuru retained their positions as Vice Admirals.
Zephyr defected from the Navy due to the collapse of his beliefs.
The fates of several women were drastically altered because of Bob appearance.
First, Toki of Kuri did not encounter Kozuki Oden but was instead saved by Bob and became his second wife.
His first wife is Talia, one of the masterminds behind the Revolutionary Army.
She is also a Devil Fruit user.
Bob searched the world for a long time and eventually found the Age-Age Fruit.
Next is Boa Hancock.
Bob took her under his wing during her childhood, so naturally, there was no incident of her being captured by the Celestial Dragons and branded with the "Celestial Dragon's Hoof."
However, through various means, he still managed to obtain the Paramecia-type Mero Mero no Mi, allowing her to gain her original petrification ability.
After she came of age, he sent her back to the Amazon Lily, where she became the Pirate Empress as in the original timeline.
As for Bob himself, over these forty years, while his hair had completely fallen out, his appearance remained unchanged.
It was as if time could leave no trace on his face.
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