One Piece: The World's Strongest in Roger's Era

In the early morning, at dawn, the orange-red morning glow began to bloom in the distant sky. After a while, it had dyed half of the sky. The colorful clouds and waves reflected the charming brilliance.

On the deck of the Moby Dick, everyone gathered to bid farewell to Lex.

"Well, dad and everyone else, I'm going to go to Master first, and I'll come back to visit you in three months."

Lex was in mid-air, suspended in the air, his blue cloak fluttering in the wind, and he waved goodbye to Whitebeard and the people behind him.

"Kulalala, hurry up and go. If you encounter any trouble that you can't solve, remember to use Den Den Mushi to contact me."

Whitebeard looked at Rex and laughed loudly. Den Den Mushi are now quite popular in the ocean. Of course, most civilians are not among them.

"Brother Lex, I will definitely practice hard, and I will defeat the rear admiral next time I come here." Marco's usually calm face showed rare excitement.

"Brother Lex, remember to give me the sword-fighting instruction you promised me." Vista shouted.

"Next time I go home, I'll let you try the new cuisine I'm developing, Brother Lex," said Sachi.

"Brother Lex, next time you come back, remember to bring me back the new DKP skirt from the West Sea."

Whitey Bay was still on Whitebeard's main ship, the Moby Dick. She was very much looking forward to the dark blue dress that big brother Lex had told her about. This was something Lex's wife usually paid attention to, so Lex knew a lot about it. At this banquet, he promised Whitey Bay that he would bring her the latest model as a gift.

"I remember everything you said. Everyone please take care of yourselves."

Lex's figure gradually faded away, emitting a light blue glow.

"Brother Lex, please take care of yourself too. When you have time, remember to bring your sister-in-law over to visit us. We haven't met her yet." Everyone shouted with a smile.

"Hahahaha, I'll definitely do it next time. Everyone, take care..."

Lex's figure had completely disappeared, leaving only his voice echoing over the Moby Dick.

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This is the Sabaody Archipelago, located in the middle of the Grand Line, backed by the Red Earth Continent, and close to the Navy Headquarters 'Marinford'.

The island is composed of 79 huge 'Archiman mangroves', and is therefore divided into 79 islands with different numbers. It is the largest mangrove group in the world. Because the roots of the trees are exposed on the water for many years, the Chabaoti Archipelago is formed.

The biggest feature of the Chagos Archipelago is the special natural resin secreted by the roots of the Alchiman mangroves due to respiration, which is bubbles.

When the resin comes into contact with the air, it expands, forms bubbles and flies into the sky. As long as the bubbles are in a climate range suitable for the growth of the Yarqiman mangrove, they will remain extremely tough and stable.

Therefore, the Shabaodi Archipelago has formed the largest bubble culture circle in Qinghai, with bubble cars, bubble Ferris wheels, houses built on bubbles, and using bubbles to move things. In short, bubble culture permeates every corner of Shabaodi!

Since the Sabaody Archipelago is backed by the Red Earth Continent and close to Marinford, it is very safe, so the 'world nobles' of Marijoa, the celestial dragons, often come down to earth to play.

Where there is demand, there will be a market.

In the Celestial Dragon group where slave culture is prevalent, a new batch of slaves must be replaced every time they come to the earth. Therefore, the Sabaody Archipelago is also a famous "talent trading market" in the Grand Line.

Commonly known as a human trafficking distribution center!

This is the Sabaody Archipelago - a paradise for the rich, the birthplace of slave traders, a paradise for pirates and gangsters, and a hell for the poor.

Under the colorful sunlight reflected by the gorgeous bubbles, countless human tragedies were being played out.

This is the real world of pirates, and it is extremely dark. It is not the happy adventure story of the second generation of pirates, nor is it the Nika legend of the liberation fighters arranged by the so-called "fate".

Most of what has happened in the past 800 years has been dark and cruel like this.

At this time, Island 66 is the location of the Navy Branch.

Lex was sitting at the reception desk, being checked in by a female marine.

"So, Mr. Lex, you're a Navy dependent, correct?"

"Yes, Ms. Roche." Lex smiled.

"Okay, your wife, Gion, a lieutenant colonel at the Navy Headquarters and the head of the third duty unit in Shampoodi, is on her way. Please wait for a moment. If you don't mind, please have a cup of tea and rest."

Roxie answered while pouring tea for Lex.

Inwardly, she was extremely obsessed with him, [Ahhh, Lieutenant Colonel Gion's husband is so handsome? He's so tall, and he speaks so gently. He is indeed Lieutenant Colonel Gion's man. They are a perfect match, made in heaven. I'm sure they are a perfect match!]

Lex heard the thoughts of the navy girl in front of him (for people he was not very familiar with, Lex was accustomed to listening to what they were thinking, but for people Lex approved of, he rarely used this kind of observation Haki, wouldn't life be too boring like that), and he just continued to smile faintly, sipped the tea in the cup, and quietly waited for Gion to arrive.

Speaking of Lex and Gion, we have to go back to the years when Lex was training in the West Sea.

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"Lex, fighting against stronger swordsmen is the most effective way to comprehend the way of the sword. You won't be able to comprehend the myriad ways of the sword in this world by fighting only me, and you won't be able to find your own path. In the next year, you will start from the West Sea, travel all over the four seas and the Grand Line, constantly challenge stronger swordsmen, constantly hone your swordsmanship and domineering, and find the path that suits you best."

The Red Earl rarely spoke so many words at once, and when he talked with Lex, it was mostly Lex who spoke and the Red Earl who listened.

He said so much today for the first time ever, just to determine Lex's training path for the next year - to embark on a journey to challenge the world!

.......

More than half a year passed, and Lex was now 16 years old.

Beihai, the famous kendo dojo - Tingyu Dojo.

"Lex, you have already integrated your will and domineering aura into your slashing attacks, and have reached the realm of a great swordsman. There is nothing more I can teach you here, but I have one last request." said Toriki, the director of Tingyu Dojo.

"Mr. Torreya, please speak. I will do my best."

Mr. Torii in front of him is both a teacher and a friend to him, and is a noble person in Lex's life.

"I'm going to die soon. You should be able to sense it with your observation Haki. You also know that I'm from Wano Country. In the past, a group of people from Wano Country went out to sea and wandered around, and I was one of them. According to you, that guy Kozaburo has now settled in the East China Sea. As you can see, I have also settled in the North Sea. However, time can never defeat me. Even the war god of Wano Country, the dragon-slaying swordsman Shimotsuki Ryoma, was eventually defeated by time. Well, what about me? However, there is one thing I can't let go of before I die, and that is my daughter, Gion. Her mother died early, and she has accompanied me to the sea since she was a child. But now she is only 14 years old. Although she has entered the realm of a swordsman, she is still a woman and it is difficult for her to gain a foothold on the sea. I want to entrust her to you and let her sail with you on this sea. You are a trustworthy man. Please, Lex, just consider it as a reward for my swordsmanship training with you for the past few months." Toriki said seriously.

Gion, who looked like a young girl, was kneeling next to the Torreya grandis, sobbing.

"Father, I don't want to leave you. I can do it. I can continue to stay at the Tingyu Dojo. I will practice hard and become stronger. I will become a great swordsman like Lex. Father, I don't want to leave you. I don't want to go out to sea with Lex."

Gion burst into tears and choked up while hugging Torreya grandis, saying that the separation of life and death of relatives and the journey of wandering far away from home were still too far and too heavy for a 14-year-old girl, even if she was a talented kendo girl who had already entered the realm of a swordsman.

Shiragi hugged his daughter, stroked the back of her head, and said softly, "Father knows, but, Gion, father really can't continue to accompany you. This may be cruel to you, but you must grow up as soon as possible, Gion, grow up as soon as possible, and stay with Lex. He will continue to protect you on my behalf."

"Woo woo, but, but..."

Gion sobbed, barely able to breathe.

"Lex, promise me that you will take good care of her. Although it may be a little difficult, you are the best choice."

Hibiki lifted up Gion's hand and handed it to Lex.

Torreya grandis has been wandering on the sea for many years and knows clearly what is the most important thing in this sea.

strength!

No matter how much wealth and power one has, without corresponding strength, it is nothing but a castle in the air and a mirage, which will not last long. Only powerful strength can gain a foothold in this ocean.

As for Lex, he is only 16 years old, with a calm personality and gentle manner.

Most importantly, he possessed unparalleled power. He was only 16 years old, but he was close to the top of the ocean. What about when he was 20? 25? What about the more distant future? It was unimaginable!

Only a man like this can protect Gion.

Lex heard this and remained silent.

He looked at Gion's hand that was handed to him by Toragi with a complicated look in his eyes.

He knew clearly who the beautiful young girl in front of him was, Gion, the future candidate for admiral of the navy - Momosa, the navy's number one female swordsman and the ceiling of the navy's female combat power after the navy's chief of staff, Vice Admiral Tsuru!

He is more aware of his current identity. Although he is not a pirate, is there any difference?

Even if he stood in front of the Five Elders, Cyborg Sora, and said that he wanted to join the navy, would it be possible?

His life experience is too complicated, and he even has close ties with the World Government.

But fundamentally, they are enemies.

Even if Golden Lion hides Lex's identity well, what if it is revealed one day? What if everyone knows about it? Golden Lion's nephew, Red Earl's disciple?

Don't be ridiculous. For the world, as long as they know Rex's identity, his existence itself is the greatest sin! Even if he has never done anything evil that a pirate should do!

And letting Gion follow such a dangerous man is like a sheep walking into a tiger's mouth.

But Lex also knew that he didn't do meaningless evil simply because he didn't want to do it and there was no need to do it.

But in essence, Lex is also a man who does what he wants. He does what he likes. What if one day this matter touches the interests of the world government?

Lex hesitated for a moment and said, "Mr. Torreya, I'm sorry, there's something I haven't told you."

Torii looked puzzled.

Lex paused and continued, "My uncle is the Golden Lion, Leon Shiki, the great pirate of the New World, the admiral of the Flying Pirates. My master is the Red Earl, Baroric Redfield, also a great pirate. Moreover, my life experience is a bit complicated, and I have some Celestial Dragon blood."

After saying this, Lexton felt a lot more relieved.

Torii was silent.

He had been wandering on the sea for many years, so he naturally knew who the two men Lex was talking about were, what they represented, and what the Celestial Dragons represented.

"Lex, let me ask you, are you a pirate? Or, have you ever done anything like a pirate?"

Torii looked up again and asked Lex.

"Mr. Toki, I know what you mean, but I cannot obey you regarding Gion. Pirates are the scum of the sea after all. No matter how powerful they are, they cannot change this fact."

Lex shook his head slightly.

"Lex, do you know why I left Wano Country?"

Without waiting for Lex to answer, Torii continued to speak on his own.

"Back then, a huge conflict broke out in Wano Country over the issue of founding a country. Due to the intervention of the World Government, a large number of people died in the end, and the matter was left unresolved. I therefore followed the ship out to sea and left Wano Country. Many years later, I accidentally learned that the World Government's intervention seemed to be because Wano Country had something that was enough to destroy the world. In order to maintain their rule, they did everything they could. Many years later, as the ship wandered on the sea, I slowly realized that it doesn't matter whether it is justice or evil, it's just a matter of different positions."

"Lex, it would be fine if you were the descendant of some little pirate, but you are the heir of the Golden Lion and the Red Earl. I know exactly what kind of power this is, but I hope you can not let Gion get involved. Please, Lex."

Torii stood up and bowed to Lex.

Lex was torn between his conscience and his desires. He was a very responsible man and would do his best to complete what he promised, even if it would shake his position.

And at this moment, Lex made up his mind to do this thing - to protect Gion.

Anyway, I couldn't refuse it. However, by pulling Gion to my side, wasn't it also proving that the fate of the world was changing?

Lex stood up, took Gion's hand, looked at Torreya, and said seriously, "I, Leon Lex, swear in my name as a swordsman that as long as I am still alive, Gion will be safe."

"Here, strike the knife as an oath!"

Lex picked up one of his two swords, Wanqing Yukong, and pulled out a palm-sized blade. Seeing this, Tobiki also picked up his own sword, Kinpila, and pulled out a palm-sized blade. The two looked at each other for a long time.

The next moment, the two swords fell out of their sheaths!

Clang!

With tears in her eyes, Zhiyuan held Lex's hand tightly, staring at the scene in front of her in a daze. It became a very important memory in her life.