Winter of 1495, Sea Era!
The Battle of Aethelwald concluded with Roger's escape and Shiki the Golden Lion, severely injured after being struck on the head by a ship's helm. Although the Navy dispatched their top forces afterward, including Garp, Sengoku, and the future three Admirals, Roger still managed to escape.
According to CP's investigation, Roger had completely mastered the secrets of the World Government. This caused the Five Elders and the World Government immense worry, leading them to divert more forces towards the Roger Pirates and neglect the pursuit of other pirates.
In a short span of one month, Kaido the Hundred Beasts and Charlotte Linlin, the last two "Below Legend" individuals, rose to prominence at an unimaginable speed.
Meanwhile, Grimm, the final "Below Legend" figure, intervened in wars between nations during this month. He widely promoted "Holy Light" and forcefully demanded that some kingdoms establish "Great Cathedrals of Holy Light" locally!
Furthermore, he committed countless murders. Any kingdom's army that dared to resist was almost entirely slaughtered, labeled as "heretics," all under the guise of "purification"! He was hailed as an exceptionally ruthless and brutal figure in pirate history.
Grimm once gave a speech in a newly established cathedral in a certain kingdom: "War brings chaos to this world. Those who dare to take up arms and create chaos must be prepared for purification. Holy Light praises peace, Holy Light punishes war. The best way to deal with war is to purify them! Believe in the great Holy Light, and peace will endure forever! Justice will endure forever!"
Grimm's actions established a profoundly great image in the hearts of the people in those kingdoms, who revered him as the "Great Pope of Holy Light."
However, the nobles of those kingdoms harbored deep hatred for him, daring not to speak out, as the Navy had no time to concern themselves with their affairs.
Soon, another three months passed. Grimm had successfully invaded thirteen island nations, establishing fifteen cathedrals, with a follower count exceeding one hundred thousand, and this number continued to grow at a terrifying rate. This was because Holy Light genuinely provided benefits.
Ordinary "priests" could cast spells like "Heal Minor Wounds" and "Purify" in the cathedrals, removing diseases. This led everyone to believe that Holy Light truly existed, and that God was real.
And their "Pope," Grimm, was the spokesperson for God.
Year 1496, Sea Era.
In the Kingdom of Ornith, located in the New World, the tyrannical king's rapacious rule ignited the people's suppressed rage. Over thirty thousand citizens took up arms, sparking an uprising.
The kingdom mobilized its forces to suppress the rebellion, but the resource-starved rebel army was no match for the royal army.
However, after Grimm intervened in the war, the kingdom's army quickly collapsed, and the people completely overthrew the royal family, hanging the king in the imperial palace.
Grimm truly became the hero of this nation. The imperial palace was converted into a cathedral, and Grimm thoroughly established his base of operations here.
He renamed it: Sanctuary!
On this day, Roger landed in this country and found Grimm in the cathedral.
The cathedral, converted from the imperial palace, was naturally opulent. Grimm sat in the main seat, looking displeased. "Roger, the Navy is hunting you all over the world. You've come to my place. Do you want to ruin my base?"
Upon hearing Grimm's words, Roger smiled. "The Navy won't come here. Because I've already grasped the secret to reaching the Final Island! I'm sure they'll intercept us halfway!"
Grimm remained silent for a moment before replying:
"Is that so? Do you need help? Shall I have Jaina accompany you?"
"Hahaha, Grimm, you're truly loyal! That would be wonderful!" Roger laughed heartily.
In fact, Grimm had his own ulterior motives. He didn't want to miss out on the secret of the Final Island.
"Then, I'll await your good news!" Grimm waved his hand grandly. Immediately, five priests in white robes emerged from below the palace.
They knelt on the ground. "Your Holiness!"
"Prepare a feast. We have distinguished guests today. It's a joyous occasion!"
Seeing the sudden appearance of the priests preparing a feast, Roger couldn't help but laugh. "Grimm, how many countries have you taken control of now?"
During this period, due to Grimm's intervention, many wars were forcibly halted. The kings of those nations had to abandon their wars, and this even intimidated many other countries, causing them to abandon their plans for war.
In an instant, Grimm's fame soared, rivaling that of Kaido and Charlotte Linlin.
"Holy Light pities all beings, Holy Light judges evil!" This phrase was deeply ingrained in everyone's hearts.
However, in terms of controlling countries, Grimm had only truly taken over this one. For the other nations, he merely established churches and developed followers!
"Roger, Holy Light redeems the world. Can saving people be considered controlling a country?" Grimm chuckled.
"Hahaha, I don't understand your Holy Light, but I must say, well done! You live up to the D!"
Two days later, the Roger Pirates set sail again after resting in Grimm's Sanctuary.
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Winter of 1496, Sea Era.
Several months after their disappearance, the Roger Pirates reappeared at the starting point of the Grand Line, unnoticed by the world. This shocked everyone.
Of course, Grimm had known about all of this all along, as Jaina had been "rented" to them for use.
Roger's feat represented the "circumnavigation of the Grand Line," a monumental achievement unmatched since the Great Pirate Era!
The Roger Pirates named the Final Island "Laugh Tale," meaning an island that makes people laugh, and named the legendary treasure "One Piece," earning Roger the title of Pirate King!
Meanwhile, Grimm also learned from Jaina that the Final Island held a great secret related to the destruction of the "descendants of God," the Celestial Dragons, and was also known as the "Treasure of the D Clan!"
Roger's life was nearing its end, and he was unable to fulfill the task of destroying the Celestial Dragons' tyrannical rule. Roger wished to pass on this mission. Regarding this matter, Roger contacted Grimm via Den Den Mushi for a secret discussion, the content of which remains unknown.
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Several months later, the Roger Pirates secretly disbanded, and all members vanished mysteriously, their whereabouts unknown.
In the Sanctuary, Grimm destroyed the Den Den Mushi left by Roger, murmuring to himself, "D…"
Another year passed, autumn of 1498.
During this time, Grimm had engaged in battles with monsters like Kaido and Whitebeard, never suffering a defeat.
Plank and Jaina left Grimm's side unnoticed, forming a secret agreement with another D—Monkey D. Dragon—under the guise of mysterious individuals, and then returned to the Sanctuary!
However, the Marines were unaware of these developments. In their eyes, Plank and Jaina had never left the Sanctuary.
Of course, the Marines paid them little attention, and the world was also distracted, as two major events had occurred during this period.
The Pirate King Gol D. Roger was captured.
Shiki the Golden Lion, was captured!
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