章節 65: The Dawn of a New Era
The air was still as the Straw Hat Pirates stood deep within the heart of Raftel, the legendary island that had long been hidden from the world's reach. The monumental battle with Blackbeard had left the island in ruins, massive fissures snaking through the ground as if the island itself had nearly been split in two. The air crackled with the residual energy of Conqueror's Haki, while the faint glow of Luffy's Gear 5 powers still radiated from his body. He stood, exhausted but triumphant, his feet planted firmly in front of the ultimate treasure: the One Piece.
For a moment, everything was silent. The weight of what lay before them, the treasure that had driven centuries of wars, dreams, and destruction, was enough to make even the Straw Hats pause.
Robin stepped forward first, her sharp eyes scanning the ancient inscriptions carved into the stone Poneglyphs surrounding the treasure. Her fingers traced the symbols as she quickly began to decipher their meaning. She could feel the history contained within these stones—the weight of the Void Century itself was held in these words, ready to be revealed after centuries of secrecy.
"It's all here..." Robin whispered, her voice trembling slightly with awe. "The truth of the world. The Void Century, the real history of the world government's rise to power... Gol D. Roger was right. This treasure isn't just gold or jewels... it's knowledge. It's the truth."
The rest of the crew gathered around her, their eyes wide with anticipation. They knew that this was more than just treasure—it was the key to understanding the world they lived in. Franky scratched his head, looking at the massive stone structure before them.
"So this is the One Piece, huh?" Franky muttered, his voice filled with awe. "I thought it'd be bigger... but this is something else."
"It's not the size that matters, Franky," Nami said softly, her eyes scanning the inscriptions along with Robin. "This is something bigger than we could've imagined."
Usopp nodded nervously, still trying to process everything they had fought for. "You mean... this is it? The thing Roger found? The treasure everyone's been chasing for centuries?"
Robin's fingers glided over the ancient text as she continued to read. Her expression became more intense, the weight of the knowledge sinking in. "This tells the story of the ancient kingdom... the one that existed before the World Government was formed. They were destroyed by those who feared their power... and this treasure is what remains of their legacy."
Luffy, standing at the front, took a deep breath, his eyes still fixed on the treasure before them. He wasn't focused on the ancient history or the world's politics. His mind was racing with simpler thoughts—the same ones that had driven him from the start: adventure, freedom, and friendship.
"So... this is what Roger found?" Luffy finally asked, a hint of curiosity in his voice.
Robin nodded, her gaze serious. "Yes, this is what Gol D. Roger discovered when he became the Pirate King. The truth of the world, the history that was erased by the World Government, and the legacy of the One Piece."
For a moment, Luffy said nothing. Then, a familiar grin spread across his face, bright and carefree despite the seriousness of the moment. He turned to his crew, his usual enthusiasm bubbling to the surface.
"Well, I guess we found it then! The One Piece!" Luffy declared, his voice filled with joy. "But... you know what? I don't care about all this stuff. It's cool and all, but I just want to keep sailing! There are still so many places to see, things to do, and food to eat!"
The crew stared at him in shock for a moment before breaking into laughter. Even at the end of the greatest adventure, Luffy remained the same—the boy who dreamed of freedom and endless adventure.
"That's our captain," Zoro said with a smirk, leaning against a nearby stone as if the weight of their journey hadn't just culminated in this monumental discovery. "We just finished finding the greatest treasure in the world, and all you want to do is keep going."
"Well, of course!" Luffy replied, his eyes gleaming with excitement. "We're not done yet! We still have adventures waiting for us! There's more out there than just this."
Sanji laughed, lighting a cigarette. "I guess the captain's right. What good is all this treasure if we don't keep going? There's still a world out there."
Nami sighed, shaking her head but smiling. "Leave it to Luffy to find the One Piece and still want more."
As the crew shared their moment of celebration, Robin continued studying the inscriptions, her expression growing more serious. "There's more," she said quietly, drawing their attention back to the Poneglyphs. "This truth... it will shake the world. If this information gets out, the entire structure of the World Government will crumble. People will rise up. Everything we know will change."
Luffy, still grinning, glanced back at her. "Good! That's what we've been fighting for, right? Freedom for everyone!"
Robin smiled softly. "Yes, I suppose you're right."
Meanwhile, across the world, the news of Blackbeard's defeat and the Straw Hats' discovery of the One Piece was spreading like wildfire. Pirates, revolutionaries, and world governments alike were scrambling to comprehend the full weight of what had just transpired.
In Marineford, the Marines were in a frenzy. High-ranking officials and admirals rushed to their posts, their faces pale with shock and concern. The defeat of Blackbeard had been a blow they never expected, and now the reality of Luffy and his crew standing victorious on Raftel was causing panic throughout their ranks.
Akainu, the Fleet Admiral, slammed his fist onto his desk, his face twisted with fury. "Those damn pirates... if they release the truth, the world as we know it will fall apart! We can't let them expose the secrets of the Void Century! We need to act now!"
Kizaru and Fujitora stood nearby, their expressions unreadable, though the tension in the air was palpable. The World Government had kept the truth of the Void Century hidden for so long, and now that truth was in the hands of a pirate crew known for defying every rule.
"Do we have a plan, Fleet Admiral?" Fujitora asked, his voice calm but laced with urgency.
Akainu gritted his teeth. "Send every available Marine. We can't let them leave Raftel with that knowledge. We have to stop them at any cost."
Elsewhere, the Revolutionary Army was celebrating the news of Blackbeard's defeat, but they too understood the gravity of the situation. Dragon, Luffy's father and the leader of the revolutionaries, stood on the deck of their ship, staring out at the sea with a solemn expression.
"The world is about to change," Dragon muttered. "Luffy... you've done it. You've reached the truth. Now it's up to us to make sure that truth sets the world free."
Standing beside him, Sabo nodded, his eyes filled with determination. "We'll stand by him. Whatever happens next, we'll fight for that new era."
Back on Raftel, the sun was beginning to rise fully over the horizon, casting a warm golden light over the ruins of the island. The battle was over, but the future remained uncertain. The world was teetering on the edge of revolution, and the power dynamics of the seas were shifting in ways that no one could fully predict.
Luffy, still standing before the One Piece, looked out at the horizon, his mind already on the next adventure. The wind rustled his straw hat, reminding him of the promise he had made to Shanks all those years ago.
"So, Captain, what now?" Zoro asked, his voice calm but curious.
Luffy grinned, placing his hat firmly on his head. "Now? We keep going. There's still so much to see. We've got to make sure the whole world is free, right?"
The crew nodded in agreement, their spirits high despite the long journey they had just completed. They knew that even though they had found the One Piece, their adventure was far from over.
"To the next island then!" Nami said, already plotting their course.
As the Thousand Sunny set sail once more, the world stood on the brink of a new era—an era shaped by the Straw Hat Pirates and their captain, Monkey D. Luffy, the Pirate King. The truth of the Void Century was now in their hands, and what they chose to do with that knowledge would shape the course of history.
The final panel shows Luffy standing at the helm of the Sunny, his eyes fixed on the horizon, the sun rising behind him. His crew stands beside him, ready for whatever comes next.
The Dawn of a New Era had arrived, and with it, the world would never be the same again.
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