One Piece: The user of the Nen-Nen Fruit, who overturned the sea.

After a moment of contemplation,

Roy proposed a compromise.

"I understand your choice, Lady Rouge."

"However, although this place is remote, it is not absolutely safe."

The CP agencies of the world government are ubiquitous.

The news that Roger had stayed here couldn't be kept secret for long.

"If you'd like, I can take you to a safer place, one that's also more suitable for hiding and giving birth—East Blue, Goa Kingdom, Windmill Village."

"Windmill Village?" Rouge asked, puzzled.

"That's Garp's hometown."

Roy explained,

"Placing you there is a good reason. First, it's the hometown of a naval hero, so the World Government won't easily search it, and might even be keeping it a secret."

Secondly, if something really happens, Garp can react the fastest;

Thirdly, the local people are simple and honest, and the environment is peaceful, making it suitable for your recuperation and your child's growth.

You can use a reason like "a distant relative is staying with me" to stay temporarily.

Rouge was intrigued by the suggestion.

It avoids the main search areas of the World Government, brings us closer to Garp's promise, and the environment is indeed better.

Bucky nodded eagerly to the side.

"Mrs. Rouge, I think this is a good idea!"

I've heard of Windmill Village; it's a very peaceful place!

Ultimately, after Roy's persuasion and assurances, Rouge agreed.

She packed a few essentials and followed Roy and Bucky away from Baterila Island, boarding the Ark of Proverbs hidden in the distance.

The Ark Proverb flew at full speed, crossed the Calm Belt, entered the East Sea, and soon arrived at the island where the Goa Kingdom was located.

They did not disturb the royal city, but landed directly in the forest near the remote windmill village.

Roy and Bucky accompany Rouge into Windmill Village.

This peaceful seaside village is filled with villagers who look at the beautiful newcomer (Rouju) and two strangers with curiosity but kindness.

Roy used Tesoro's "money to pave the way" (secretly giving the village chief some financial assistance).

They easily arranged an identity for Rouge—a woman from the South China Sea who lost her husband in a shipwreck.

A poor pregnant woman comes to seek refuge with a distant (fictional) cousin. The cousin is deceased, but left behind a small house.

The villagers sympathized with Rouge's plight and warmly helped her settle down.

The village doctor (a kind old lady) also offered to come and take care of her health regularly.

After everything was arranged, Rouge bowed deeply to Roy at the edge of the forest outside the village.

"Captain Roy, I am deeply grateful. My child and I will always remember your help."

Roy helped her up.

"Don't mention it, this is what I promised Roger. Live well and give birth to your child safely."

Roy left behind a special, encrypted miniature Den Den Mushi.

"Contact me via this if there's an emergency. Try not to use it otherwise."

Rouge carefully put it away.

Bucky looked at Rouge, then at Windmill Village, and suddenly made a decision.

He stepped forward and said to Rouge and Roy,

"Lady Rouge, Captain Roy, I...I want to stay!"

"Buggy?" Rouge and Roy both looked at him.

Bucky's face was slightly flushed, but his eyes were very serious.

"Captain... Captain Roger's bloodline is here, I... I want to do my part."

I can pretend to be Mrs. Rouge's distant cousin and stay to protect her until the child is safely born!

Besides, it looks pretty peaceful here, and I can also take advantage of the surrounding area... um.

Let's explore and see if there's any treasure...

The voice trailed off towards the end, but the meaning was clear.

Roy looked at Bucky, never expecting him to make this decision.

But on second thought, keeping Buggy, this "lucky charm," by Rouge's side might actually bring some unexpected good fortune.

And with him watching over things, I feel more at ease.

"Alright."

Roy nodded.

"Then I'll leave Mrs. Rouge and the child in your care for the time being, Bucky."

"Don't worry! These are the captain's bloodlines. I will definitely protect them!"

Bucky straightened his back, feeling that he had found a new and important goal.

After saying goodbye, Roy and his group returned to Ark Maxim.

The ship slowly rose into the air, leaving the windmill village and flying towards the New World.

(What Roy didn't know was that shortly after he left, Garp, after dealing with the aftermath of Roger's execution and the great prison break at Marine Headquarters, finally found the time to quietly rush to Baterila Island, filled with guilt and anxiety.)

However, what awaited him was an empty house.

Garp was struck dumb, thinking Rouge had met with some misfortune. He was filled with guilt towards Roger and anger at his own dereliction of duty, and he regretted it alone on the island for a long time.

Some time later, he happened to return to his old home in Windmill Village to relax, only to be shocked to find Lu Jiu living there peacefully.

And that red-nosed, blue-haired kid Buggy who claims to be Rouge's cousin and looks strangely familiar (like that kid on Roger's ship).

With Rouge's explanation (omitting most of Roy's information, only saying that a "friend" entrusted by Roger helped with the arrangements) and Buggy's witty remarks, Garp, though full of questions, finally breathed a sigh of relief seeing Rouge and her child safe and sound.

They were also grateful to that mysterious "friend" and worked even harder to protect him in secret.

These are all stories for later.

The Ark's Proverbs soared above the blue sky and sea of ​​clouds, heading towards the Red Earth.

Prepare to once again traverse the airspace above Mary Geoise and return to the New World.

On the deck, Roy stood against the wind, his black clothes fluttering in the wind.

Although the trip to the East China Sea (and South China Sea) was short, it was very fruitful.

They successfully recruited Crocodile and Kuma, unexpectedly "picked up" the CP9 five (though they are still being trained), and established an alliance with Dragon, the leader of the Revolutionary Army.

They planted the seeds for a future world-shaking event; and obtained valuable resources such as the Momo Fruit.

He fulfilled his promise to Roger, settled Rouge, and unexpectedly left Buggy, his "lucky star," by her side.

I witnessed Roger's execution and the beginning of the Great Pirate Era, as well as the prison breaks of Shiki and Shanks...

The world was moving along the trajectory he knew, but with his intervention, it was subtly deflected, heading in a more chaotic and interesting direction.

"Captain, shall we head straight back to Wano Country?" Stella asked as she approached.

Roy gazed at the gradually emerging outline of the red line continent ahead and shook his head.

"Let's go back first. The Great Pirate Era has just begun, and the New World is probably in complete chaos right now."

When the Golden Lion was arrested, a vacuum appeared in his territory;

With the disbandment of the Roger Pirates, the areas and influence they once controlled were vacated.

Whitebeard, Big Mom, Kaido, and those ambitious Supernovas... the New World now...

This is the best time for numerous powerful forces to rise up and seize territory.

A sharp glint flashed in Roy's eyes.

"Our base in Wano Country needs to be developed steadily, but that doesn't mean we have to stay there."

It's time to take the initiative and make a name for our Roy Pirates in the New World.

We've seized territory that truly matches our strength!