One Piece: I only realized murder was illegal after leaving the Holy Land.

According to the research conducted by the scholar team in Wano Country, it is because of the extremely limited production that they seem to have disappeared. Therefore, Joy Boy and others were only able to create thirty Poneglyphs, which were insufficient to fully record the blank century, and could only provide a general description.

Now it seems that the scholars' conclusion was wrong. It wasn't that it was impossible to record, but that son of a bitch Joy Boy used the vast majority of the stone to build this underground palace, and used the scraps for the main historical text!

"Is it really that the timing is wrong, and we can't open this underground palace? Does Nika have to play the taiko music in the rhythm of the liberation drums before we can open this underground palace?" Rayleigh said, looking at the taiko drum not far away.

Roger, refusing to believe it, climbed out of the pit, ran to the taiko drum, took two hammers from the drum stand, and slammed them down on the drum!

Boom! ! !

A deafening roar erupted, instantly spreading across the entire island. The sheer volume of the sound caught the Roger Pirates completely off guard, and the shockwave even created a ring-shaped shockwave that sent everyone flying.

Roger, who was closest, was in an even worse state, tumbling several times in the air before crashing to the ground.

Meanwhile, as he tumbled through the air, a card he had hidden in the pocket of his vest slipped off and flew out.

As for what that thing is?

It's Roger's security card at the World Bank. By simply swiping this card at the World Bank, you can withdraw the more than 60 billion Berries in cash he had stored there!

The card fell right in the middle of the gate to the campfire, and slid through the gap between the two stone doors into the impregnable underground palace.

"Damn it!!! My bank security card!!!" Roger cried out in anguish after landing.

He reached out to pry it open, but he couldn't manage it, and he was completely dumbfounded.

Vikingham? ???

Damn it, you're really putting all your wealth into Laugh Tale, huh?

I thought you were joking on the execution platform!

Chapter 168 The Great and Selfless Captain Roger Sponsors Future Liberation Warriors 60 Billion Berries!

"Gods, beware!!!"

"Yu Huanghun!!!"

"Fire-type Kagutsuchi - Eishi!!!"

"Joey Boy, I curse your ancestors! You're not even human! You left a crack in the door when you were building it! Isn't this a shoddy construction project?"

It was already dark, and Roger was still frantically attacking the gate of the underground palace with Ace, but it was all in vain. Even when he unleashed his full Conqueror's Haki, he couldn't budge the gate in the slightest.

Not far away, Vikingham, Jabba, Rayleigh, and the rest of the crew were already sitting on the stone steps, drinking by a campfire.

"You see, it proves that even if the people of the World Government find this final island, they can't open it without the right 'key'," Jabba said sarcastically, taking a swig of his drink.

"Six hundred billion, six hundred billion, enough to last a lifetime~" Rayleigh, that guy, was even more bizarre, he started singing.

Vikingham glanced at Roger, who was still going crazy, shook his head, and held a rubbing paper in his hand.

The taiko drum stand was also made of special stone that could not be damaged, and an article was written on it in ancient script.

"With the power of Nika, carrying the radiance of the sun, gathering companions at a banquet, igniting the bonfire of hope, beating the drumbeats of laughter, playing the triumphant song of liberation, the underground palace opens by itself, I leave my gift to fate there, liberation warriors of the new era, destroy this world, and then rebuild a beautiful world!"

Let this world be filled with laughter and joy!

Joy Boyle.

"Still looking?" Rayleigh glanced at Vikingum, then said, "The final island... we're a bit early. Looking at this thing, I don't even know what to say..."

"Destroying the world and then rebuilding a better one sounds like a joke," Jabba chimed in with a sarcastic remark.

Vikingham put the paper away and said, "It does sound a bit like a joke, so why aren't you laughing?"

In the original story, weren't you all laughing happily?

Roger, in particular, was laughing so hard he was crying. And now?

Why are you kneeling in front of someone's gate, almost crying?

"You bastards, do you have any humanity left? My fortune of 64.778272342 Berries has all fallen into this underground palace, and instead of helping me, you're just drinking and laughing at me, huh?" Roger cried out in grief and anger, "Come and help me, Rayleigh! If we join forces and unleash the power of the Other Shore Flower, we can definitely break through this underground palace!"

"Hey, damn, you even remember the exact numbers, you really do remember that clearly," Rayleigh teased.

Jabba grinned mischievously and said, "You have to remember that clearly, after all, it's your entire fortune."

"Everyone on this ship is rich, but there's one guy who's accidentally become a pauper. I won't say who it is," Vikingham laughed.

"Quickly, Barrett, go and throw Roger away. Don't you see our Viking lord is kind-hearted and can't stand seeing poor people?" Spencer teased with a smile.

Barrett laughed heartily and looked at Roger, saying, "Captain, shall we disband?"

"Back then, this guy took advantage of being the captain and got the most money, a full two hundred million more than us. I still remember his ugly face. Now look what happened, he has nothing left..." Sambel said with a big laugh.

"Alright, that's enough. Stop wailing and howling. Just think of this as your dream of liberating the world. This money is for the future liberation fighters as seed money. They'll remember your kindness. At worst, I'll find a reporter to hold a press conference for you. You can say you found Laugh Tale and left all your treasure there. Let whoever wants it go find it," Viking Gum said slyly.

Roger walked dejectedly to the group, then grabbed Vikingham's leg and said in a sorrowful voice, "Master, Master Viking, please help me out for the sake of the Oro Jackson! It's not a billion or two, it's over six hundred billion Berries! I'm counting on it to live the life of an ordinary rich man. I've already bragged about it to that bastard Shiki, you can't just stand by and watch it die, can you? If he laughs at me, it'll be a slap in the face for me, not for you, Master!"

I was originally in a great mood today, having arrived at Laugh Tale, a place I had always dreamed of, and fulfilling my ultimate dream of sailing around the Grand Line.

Before he could even celebrate, all his money was gone, and Roger couldn't laugh at all now.

"I was wrong, I was really wrong. I shouldn't have gone to sea back then. If I hadn't gone to sea, I wouldn't have had to look for this damn Laugh Tale. If I hadn't looked for Laugh Tale, I wouldn't have lost more than 60 billion Berries here. I..." the madman Roger muttered to himself.

“If you don’t go to sea, you don’t have over 60 billion Berries to lose, Roger,” Rayleigh couldn’t help but remind him.

"Wow, you're still bringing up those 60 billion? Are you even human? Didn't you see Roger's about to cry his eyes out?" Jabba shouted.

Vikingham looked at Roger, who was clinging to his leg, and said with some disdain, "How can I help you?"

"Report it lost, please report this bank security card lost for me. You're a Celestial Dragon, you can definitely do it, right?!" Roger looked at Viking Gum with hopeful eyes.

"The World Bank is an authoritative transoceanic financial institution jointly established by the world's ruling governments, twenty royal families, and nobles of all classes in 176 member countries. Back then, I gave them face and let them open accounts for you, which was already a violation of regulations. I told you to open a VIP account and make normal deposits and withdrawals, but you didn't listen and insisted on some kind of encrypted direct-swipe account. Anyone who gets this card can spend the money in it. Now you want me to help you report it lost? That's asking too much of you," Vikingham said, shaking his head in a pretentious manner.

"I was thinking that when the group disbands, we won't be on the same boat anymore, and without your support, I'll be worried that the World Bank will cause me trouble. This encrypted direct payment method is convenient for me to use..." Roger said with a regretful expression.

In fact, this was not a problem for Vikingham at all.

The World Bank? It sounds impressive, but how strong can its regulatory power be in this era? Not to mention the Celestial Dragons speaking up.

Let alone reporting Roger's card lost and getting a new one, even if we falsified his accounts and gave him an extra 60 billion Berries out of thin air, it would be just a matter of a word.

Who would dare to investigate Vikingham's accounts?

Even if they investigate, it won't matter. Celestial Dragons possess all exemptions from the laws of the world's ruling government. Apart from the divine laws within their own race and the Divine Knights responsible for enforcing them, no one is qualified to judge them.

Originally, Vikingham also wanted to help Roger deal with this matter.

But Rayleigh and Jabba were very malicious. They strongly urged Vikingum not to get involved in this matter and to let Roger, who had become somewhat arrogant recently, sober up for a while. They would help him resolve the issue later when he was more mature.

At the same time, Roger is the most unreliable person on the ship, especially since he has the reputation of being a 'gambling monster'. Rayleigh once said that it would be best to let Roger receive a portion of the money every year, instead of giving him all 60 billion directly. Otherwise, in two or three years, this bastard might spend it all on cappuccinos for his aunt and lose it all.

Vikingham thought about it and found it made a lot of sense. He could use this as an excuse to have Roger hold a press conference to announce that the Roger Pirates had found the final island, and then casually bring up the painful topic of "Do you want my treasure?"

So he reluctantly agreed.

Perhaps it was because the sudden wave of sadness had passed, or perhaps it was because everyone's mocking attitude made Roger feel a little embarrassed.

Roger glanced around, then stood up, tossed his hand, and said, "Forget it, it's just over 60 billion Berries. If I, Roger, can earn the first 60 billion, I can earn the second!"

But after he finished speaking, Roger turned away and secretly wiped away his tears.

Without further delay, Roger quickly took the Roger Pirates flag that Sambell always carried with him, climbed to the top of the stone pillar, and tied the flag there.

"Whoever comes again in the future, for hundreds of years, the first crew to set foot on Laugh Tale, raise their flag here, and fulfill their dream of circumnavigating the Grand Line has always been our Roger Pirates!!!" Roger raised the flag and shouted, "Let's have a feast, brothers!!!"

The next moment, Vikingham and the rest of the crew raised their arms in response to Roger's cheer and shouted!

On February 5, 1490 of the Sea Calendar, the Roger Pirates accomplished a feat that shocked the entire sea, reaching the final island, Laugh Tale, and fulfilling their dream of circumnavigating the Grand Line!

At the same time, the great Captain Roger, disregarding personal gain or loss, responded to the selfless spirit of the sage Joy Boy by investing all his savings from the past years into the future!

The Roger Pirates praised his generosity and commended his spirit, but when Roger suggested that everyone contribute funds to invest in the future, they chose not to give a single penny.

Chapter 169 Saint Satan: For the Glory of Our Ancestors!!! (Bonus Chapter for Monthly Tickets!)

That night, on the Oro Jackson, off the coast of Loughdru.

In the Great Library, Vikingham was lounging on the sofa, swirling a glass of red wine in his hand, enjoying the tranquil island night.

Laugh Tale, the final island, is a spiritual symbol for the Roger Pirates, representing their conquest of the sea and their arrival there.

As for what exactly is on the island, nobody really cares.

Of course, things are different now. Roger must be very concerned about his 60 billion+ Berry now.

Aside from Joy Boy's treasure, there was nothing else on the island, so the group decided to rest for two days before leaving Laugh Tale.

According to the original plan, after leaving Laugh Tale, Roger would find an island along the way and be the first to disembark. His departure as captain would then signify the official disbandment of the Roger Pirates.

When that time comes, everyone will go back to their own homes and find their own mothers.

Those who weren't planning to go their separate ways would all join Vikingham in rebuilding the pirate crew and continuing to wreak havoc on the seas.

Although Roger's generosity today briefly swayed his decision to disband the pirate crew, he ultimately did not change his mind.

Of course, the plan has changed slightly. Once they reach the next island, Roger will hold a press conference on behalf of his pirate crew, emphasizing that they have completed the feat of circumnavigating the Grand Line and revealing the existence of the final island, Laugh Tale. He will also announce to the world that he has left his 'fame, wealth, power, and status' there, with the emphasis on wealth.

After all, everything else is just fluff, but those 60 billion pegories are real!

All members of the Roger Pirates can vouch for this with their personal integrity!

It's just an extra step in the process. After it's over, Roger will still be the first to disembark, and then go to find his true love and live the life of an ordinary rich man... no, I mean, an ordinary poor man.

“Greatness needs no further explanation.” Vikingum couldn’t help but laugh whenever he thought about it.

After taking another sip of red wine, he took out his Den Den Mushi, hesitated for a moment, and then dialed the number.

After a long while, the Den Den Mushi was connected, and his grandfather, Satan Saint's, familiar voice came from the other end: "Viking?"

“It’s me, Grandpa,” Vikingham said softly. “It’s been a long time since I last spoke to you. How have you been?”

"Everything remains the same." Saint Satan didn't say whether it was good or bad, he only said "remain the same."

Then his "as before" means it couldn't be better.

Without rambling, Vikingham immediately said, "We have arrived at the legendary final island, Laugh Tale, today."

On the other end of the Den Den Mushi, Satan's breathing quickened slightly. After a moment of silence, he asked, "What's on the island?"

"It's deserted, with only one ruin left by Joy Boy. It should be an underground palace, but it's all made of the same indestructible stone used to build the Poneglyphs. We can't explore it, and we don't know what's inside..." Vikingum didn't hide anything and told us this quite frankly.

"That was their last desperate struggle back then. After that great war, the World Government wanted to go there and destroy all traces, but a massive shipwreck swept across the world, causing drastic environmental changes and a crazy rise in sea levels. In a very short time, it overturned the continent's structure, and the final place changed its original location, becoming the final island, which no one can set foot on anymore," said Saint Satan.

Clearly, when Joy Boy created this place, the world was a different place, but it soon underwent a dramatic change. Or perhaps he deliberately created this 'final place' during this period, and then waited for it to become the final island before leaving, recording the coordinates, and starting to construct the Poneglyphs, leaving behind the spark of a hundred-year void.

However, even Satan Saint cannot guarantee its authenticity, and Vikingham has not investigated it further. What's the point of considering these things now?

Although he explored the past with the Roger Pirates, Vikingum was always certain about the future. From the beginning, he never placed his hopes on the past. His search for the past was merely to satisfy his curiosity and to better understand the world.

In his view, people can only rely on themselves!

What Joy Boy, what Liberation Warrior, what Sun God Nika, what David Clan.

You'd be better off trusting yourself than trusting them!

"What are you going to do next?" Satan asked again.

“Roger has decided to disband the pirate crew…” Vikingham said softly.

However, he did not mention his intention to reorganize the pirate crew at this time. Before that, he wanted to see if he could find out Satan's attitude.

Then let's see what his plans are. Can we glean any insights into the old man's strategy for playing chess from these plans?

"Disbanded!?" Saint Satan was clearly hearing this for the first time, and asked in surprise, "Why disband?"

"Roger and his crew were originally formed to circumnavigate the Grand Line. They had already decided to disband when they were on Watery Star Island, but they discovered that it wasn't the true final island, so they embarked on their second journey. Now, they have fulfilled their dream and have no intention of conquering the seas, nor do they intend to use the information, news, and power they have gained along the way to fight against our world's government," Vikingham explained.

Here, he referred to himself as "our world's government," which can be seen as a subtle statement to Saint Satan, proving that his original intentions have not changed and he remains loyal.

“Is that so?” Satan said with a slightly complicated tone, “Before we heard this news, we thought Roger’s group… well, let’s not talk about it.”

Without delving too deeply into the topic, Vikingham seized the opportunity to speak up, "My journey here is now over. So, do I need to return to Mary Geoise? Or, Grandpa, is there anything you would like me to do?"

Upon hearing this, Saint Satan became interested and said, "I already informed the other four about your situation earlier. Not long ago, the five of us discussed this matter and decided that you don't need to return to Mary Geoise for the time being. You should take advantage of the time when the Roger Pirates disband to try to gather as many strong people as possible on board and form a new pirate crew. Then try to see if you can compete for influence in the New World as pirates."

Vikingham had thought that after this matter was over, the old man would summon him to the capital to "report for duty," and might even arrange for him to join the Knights of God.

In that case, Vikingham would need to come up with a suitable reason and excuse to change the old man's mind and try to maintain his status as a Celestial Dragon.

Of course, if all else fails, he's prepared to turn on me and say, "I'm not going back to the new world, what can you do to me?"

After all, if they really went back, wouldn't they be back in the same dead end as before, forced to sign a contract with Im and become his lackey?