Hey everyone, I've got an important question for you all—one that's going to shape the direction of this fanfic, so buckle up.
⚖️ The Choice:
Do you want to keep going in the current timeline—60 years before canon—or should we skip ahead to the God Valley era?
That means closer to Prime Roger, Prime Whitebeard, the rise of the Emperors, Shiki, maybe even a young Mihawk.
There are pros and cons to both options;
💡 Option 1: Stay in the Past (60 Years Before Canon)
Pros:
I can create entirely original lore for the pre-God Valley world.
We get to build Alex's legend organically, step by step.
You'll see every detail of his journey, making his growth and choices more meaningful.
The cons:
(would be more on myself as the author,)
I have to build everything from scratch, which is mentally draining at times.
I might start wondering, "Does this even matter in the long run?"
If I'm not inspired by the era, it could lead to burnout.
⏩ Option 2: Timeskip to the God Valley Era
Pros:
We jump right into the golden age of legends: Garp, Roger, Rocks, Whitebeard, Kaido, Big Mom, Shiki, and more.
No filler or stalling—straight to the action and major players.
I can write with clearer momentum and less dead space.
Cons:
We'd be skipping a big part of Alex's early journey.
You might feel a bit disoriented without a recap (though I can easily include one).
I'll have to clearly explain where Alex stands now. Is he still a Marine? Did he go rogue? Blow up Marijoa? Who knows?
Pros:
We jump right into the golden age of legends: Garp, Roger, Rocks, Whitebeard, Kaido, Big Mom, Shiki, and more.
No filler or stalling—straight to the action and major players.
I can write with clearer momentum and less dead space.
Cons:
We'd be skipping a big part of Alex's early journey.
You might feel a bit disoriented without a recap (though I can easily include one).
I'll have to clearly explain where Alex stands now. Is he still a Marine? Did he go rogue? Blow up Marijoa? Who knows?
🔥 My Take:
I personally lean toward Option 2, but this is your story as much as it is mine. I want you to be on board.
So let's do this the old-fashioned way:
Vote "1" to keep going in the current timeline.Vote "2" to skip ahead to the God Valley Era.
Comment your vote below—and let's decide the future of this story together.