Summary
- Garp, Sengoku, and Smoker witnessed Roger’s execution, shaping their perspectives on piracy and justice.
- Shanks, Buggy, Mihawk, Crocodile, Doflamingo, and Gecko Moria attended, gaining inspiration or resolve from the Pirate King’s demise.
- Monkey D. Dragon and possibly Kaido were present, hinting at their later revolutionary and pirate ambitions in the new era.
During his execution in Loguetown Gol D. Roger created the Great Pirate Era after establishing a legendary status as the Pirate King. At the end of his execution Roger left behind words which led thousands to sail their boats in pursuit of One Piece treasure. Significant One Piece figures gathered at his death scene to see the historical milestone that transformed everything. The following significant characters were present when Roger faced execution.
1. Monkey D. Garp
The execution of Pirate King Roger was witnessed by one of the storied Marine legend Vice Admiral Monkey D. Garp held a strong admiration for Roger even though they had competed against each other for years. The bond between Roger and Garp remained multifaceted because Roger chose Garp to take care of his son Portgas D. Ace.
2. Sengoku
The second commander present at the execution site was Sengoku who served as the Marine Admiral at that time. During the Pirate King’s execution Sengoku took leadership responsibilities to make certain Roger’s passing would be the final act that brought down his Pirate Empire yet became the beginning of a fresh pirate age.
3. Dracule Mihawk
The world’s future top swordsman Dracule Mihawk served among the audience who watched Roger get executed. His powerful and ambitious nature as a swordsman up to that point is visible based on his appearance at that moment even though his past remains mostly unknown.
4. Donquixote Doflamingo
Later in his life Doflamingo would achieve the position of Warlord of the Sea but at this time he was merely an observer. The meaningful occasion where he witnessed the execution marks an early moment in which he encountered piracy and the future ambitions which would make him great.
5. Crocodile
The pirate leader Crocodile appeared to witness the execution of Roger which marked his transformation into a future Warlord. The sight probably motivated his desire to become Pirate King before he decided to pursue ruling over Alabasta and searching for ancient artifacts.
6. Shanks
Red-Haired Shanks served as an apprentice under the Roger Pirates which led to profound emotion when he witnessed Roger’s passing. His emotional state was evident as he wept during Roger’s execution because he held his captain in highest esteem. His presence during this event possibly defined what he would seek to accomplish within his pirate career.
7. Buggy
Among those who learned from the Roger Pirates Buggy also witnessed the execution scene. Buggy expressed teary eyed reaction at Roger’s death yet his distress for the captain was evident through the manner of his display. His time at the execution and his subsequent adventures led him to take his position as one of the most noteworthy figures within the pirate society.
8. Monkey D. Dragon
Evidence indicates that One Piece author Eiichiro Oda confirmed Monkey D. Dragon’s attendance at Roger’s execution in Loguetown under the Revolutionary Army’s leadership. Perhaps his attendance during Roger’s execution served as one of the factors that led him to initiate the revolution against the World Government.
9. Smoker
10. Kaido (Speculated)
There are rumors Kaido attended the execution of Roger but the claim has not been officially validated. Because he would eventually become one of the Four Emperors it seems possible that Kaido drew his inspiration from Loguetown events.
11. Gecko Moria
The pirate captain and future Warlord of the Sea named Gecko Moria was one of many individuals who attended Roger’s execution. The Pirate King’s dying spectacle potentially shaped his understanding of existence thus guiding towards utilizing undead forces for building his power.
The execution of Roger played a decisive role in One Piece history while establishing the Great Pirate Era. Every legendary figure present there drew different motivations from what the Pirate King spoke before his passing. The historical event continues to affect the main story of today through the paths taken by those who attended the Pirate King’s execution.
