For the first time, but certainly not the last during this historical moment that will send shockwaves through the world.
All of Society…Was Silent.
"What…Gold Rogers son?! Roger has a son?!" A reporter was the first to break the silence on the island of Desmare, where on one of the Swales, an enormous screen with electronics plugged directly into it.
The Signal was being taken directly from Ingens and bounced off Radio Towers and then being transmitted to all the islands that were connected 'WETS' or 'The Wireless Electromagnetic Telegraphy System'. Some called it 'The Mag Wire' or simply 'The Wire' but it was a system that was connected by vast interconnected cables through the sea floor, the technology was first introduced by Tehertz 40 years ago, it was then adopted by many islands, but has yet to become world wide.
The Wireless Transmission system was in only select spots of the Grand Line, with the range only able to travel 50 km before it needed 'reupped' by another tower. There was just over half a dozen dowers between a Transmission tower, Ignens and Desmare.
"Quick! Write that down! This is the news of the Century" The Reporter slammed into his writer next to him! "Write write!"
"What?!" Sinclair, the owner of the world newspaper that was not only contracted with the World Government to print the bounty's in his economic journal, but was also the lead competitor with the World Governments own News Paper.
He wore a white button up with an open vest that was a dark green color, his slacks were a complimenting dark brown slacks. The fedora was jostled and of kilter from his sudden ejection from the chair where he sat watching the Broadcast
Pushing open the doors, sweat beaded down his face as he saw all the people on the printing press floor huddled around their own viewings of the war. All looking to Sinclair on what to do next
"Quick! Everyone of you man those presses! We better get these papers out in the next 10 minutes! I don't care if it's even a singular fuckin' page! We are presenting every single happening that happens over the next 12 hours! Double time!" He slammed the buttons and turned on the Machines
"W-Wha?!" A Marine in the crowd all stared up, and muttering began. "Roger?"
"Roger had a son?"
"Redbeards Second in command is the son of the Pirate King?"
"He Carries the sin and blood of the worst Terrorist to Ever live!"
"What about Tigre the Revolutionary?"
"I…I don't…I guess they're both bad! Roger…He was the…"
"The Devil! And Tigres a Monster!"
"Tigre…" Coma whispered to himself "Roger. I thought Leroy was Azars brother? And Tigre was both of their Dads? And Jack their grandad!" Coma looked to Mari, who had a very worried look "Apparently…Not. I guess, Azar was adopted? You know him…He probably wanted to raise a Marine…"
The Murmurs continued
"But Roger…"
"Roger!"
"Azar!"
"Redbeard!"
"The King…"
De Leon smiled wide as he looked over his shoulder, hearing the words of the Fleet Admiral. "Ohoho? Is that true…Then this all got far more interesting that I had anticipated."
"There'd rumors that Roger and his bloodline was still out there. That there an heir to the fortune and that great treasure." Barbary spoke in that deep gruff voice
"I'd be surprised that the World Government let anyone continue if they were connected to Roger…" Eliza murmured
"Everyone connected that didn't go underground was eventually found and Executed in the years following his execution. Crew, family tied to that crew, Territories supposedly associated were bombarded with Military Presence…"
The murmurs from the Marines went through the entire croud. The Fleet Admiral himself could sense the change in emotion within each and every one of his soldiers. His words then erupted again
"This man! Even if he were let go, there is always the attempt that he alone could surpass Roger, and the sin of his father would fester within him!" Azar didn't speak…He tried be he couldn't…
"Thats not true! My Life is to serve my real father! Redbeard! It is him who I dedicate my life to! Roger means nothing to me! I may carry his blood, my life is my own-" Muromachi suddenly interrupted Azars plea, the Marines were too far away to make out Azar, but the Fleet Admirals voice was more than loud enough!
"It is our Jobs! Our Duty! Your Duty! As Marines and the Protectors of Justice to ensure that this man does not leave here alive! There is 2 hours that remain! And we as Marines will see it through! No matter what happens!"
"Even if it means absolute and total war with Redbeard!" That flushed over the Marines, like a wave of pressure! It was as if all doubts in their minds were washed away, and their true feelings were brought to the surface!
"In two hours! The Sins of the Supposed King of The Pirates will meet its end! And thus it will show Pirates every where, that it does not matter where they go! Who they are! Their sins will pass on to everything they touch!"
"Today! No matter what! Will be out victory!" With those words, the marines erupt in cheers! All of them shoving their fists into the air! Repeating the moto engrained into them since training
"For Justice! For Justice! For Justice!"
"Everyone! Stand ready!" There were many Giants in the crowd, Some of them held the rank of Commander and Captain, so they were reassuring their squads, giving their own motivations to many faces.
As the crowd became energized. Jack stood at the bottom of the scaffolding…He remembered how he came to become Azars Grandfather. How he came to adopt him. He had known the entire time that Azar was Rogers son.
It was within the dungeon cells after his Arrest where he met the man behind bars. His hair was ragged, black and matted, his teeth were grimey due to lack of hygiene within the cell. He looked healthy. But there was this air to that said one way or another. It was the end for him.
"Jack! I'm havin son. Can you believe it?! Hahaha! But because of you and those marines…I won't be able to make sure he becomes the Next Me!" He laughed. Clearly it was joke…But it made Jack grimace
"I want you…To take my son…And protect him from the world…Don't let those Marines get a hold of an innocent because my supposed sins!"
"You should've thought about that before you went and spread your seed…Roger…" Jack grumbled.
"Come now! Be honest with me! Enough with the Marine Facade! You may be a Marine…The Marine! But you ain't nothin like them! You know as well as I…That my son has no Sin! It is the world around us that makes us victims! And blames us!"
"Even if my Son becomes the worst pirate…Then he'd no better than a Marine…But he be judged by who he is! Not how he was born!" Roger was up against the bars, eyes wide and that mustache curled, scruff beginning to grow on his neck.
"You're wrong…But you also have a point…No matter how bad Marines can be…We have a duty to protect. Protect something. Even if it ends up just being a rich guy. But sometimes its also a victim of Piracy…"
"But what drives pirates to exi-"
"Enough! Even if you were right…And…By god you aren't…" He grit his teeth. "I know that your child should be given at least…A chance…Different than those the marines are currently hunting who willingly aligned themselves with you…"
"Even if a bit…Durastic…"
"Hahah…No matter how many times we've nearly killed each other…I think you understand me best…Take care of my son Jack. As if he were your own!"
"Better yet. You have a son don't you? How bout you be a grandad with em…You're about the right age to be one…"
"We're both in our 50's roger. Father or Grandfather. Both are acceptable…"
Jacks concentration was broken. An announcement from a Solider running up to the Scaffold began to report "Fleet Admiral! The Gates! The Gates are opening! We can't reach control on either side!"
In the far distance…The enormous gates began to open. Splitting slightly. And those at the watch towers within the monumental mountain spires could see…Dozens and dozens and dozens of ships! Each the size of multiple buildings followed by smaller ships!
"That gate! Let's hurry through!" Leroy said leaning over the edge. Pointing, but he could not see just what was entering the gate
"It must Redbeard…" Diva said
"Is Redbeard related to you too, Leroy? You said that Azar was your brother right…?" Mar-Syl asked.
"No…Redbeard is his captain. Azars…Not my Blood brother…" Leroy knew the turth…
"Because. Eudora D. Azar, is the son of Gol D. Roger." Diva said. The Milita had also known. But that was a secret kept close. It had the potential to do so much damage to the Revolution if not done carefully. For many reasons
"WHAT?! Why the fuck is everyone connected to you a Monster?!" Bonney said, as an argument began to brew…
"Its gotta be at least a hundred ships!" One of them screamed
"But where is Redbeard…" Jack whispered to himself. The Grand Strategist stood near by, knowing exactly where he must be. It was the smartest decision for a pirate like him…
"There…" She rose her hand, and within the crescent shaped bay…A silhouette began to emerge! And from the water! Rose the massive Man O War!
"The Fancy! It the Fancy!" Redbeards ship exploded from the water! The glass membrane known as 'Ship Coating' popped from the sudden change in pressure! But it mattered not!
Every single individual recognized the face of the man that stood at the front. The scars and Massive 777 cm tall stature. Chest Bare, cape coat flapping, as the stark white washed red old beard that was once a vibrant red waving in the wind…
"Rahaha! Haaha! All of this for little ol me?" He stepped forward. Slamming his Pole axe into the bow. "My Favorite Son best not be harmed…" He chuckled.