The den den mushi crackled with static, delivering the somber news of Gol D. Roger's execution to his loyal crew, who stood on the deck of their ship, hearts heavy with sorrow. Among them, Shanks turned to Rayleigh, seeking answers amidst the turmoil that had gripped them since Roger's final moments.
"Rayleigh-san, do you know what happened?" Shanks' voice trembled with emotion, his eyes searching for understanding in the depths of Rayleigh's gaze.
Rayleigh's response was solemn, his features drawn with the weight of their shared loss. "It was his decision, Shanks. Roger had been planning for this moment, for the sake of his beloved and for our future."
"Beloved?" Shanks' curiosity was piqued by Rayleigh's revelation.
"Yes, he had a family," Rayleigh confirmed, his voice tinged with sorrow. "A wife, and a child on the way."
The realization struck Shanks like a thunderbolt, his mind reeling with the implications of Roger's sacrifice.
Meanwhile, amidst the crew's grief, Buggy found himself grappling with a newfound sense of purpose. The memories of his past life as Arthur, the scholar, intertwined with his present reality as a pirate, pushing him to seek his own path in this tumultuous world.
"As Roger's crew disperses, each member embarks on their own journey," Rayleigh's voice boomed with authority, drawing the attention of the grieving crew.
"Today marks the end and the beginning," Rayleigh declared, his words carrying the weight of solemnity. "The end of our crew, and the beginning of your own adventures."
"Let your grief flow today," he continued, "but tomorrow, embrace the glory that Roger has bestowed upon us as a blessing for your next journey."
With renewed determination, the crew echoed their resolve, their sorrow mingled with a newfound sense of purpose.
"Uwaaaa, Captain!!!" Their cries echoed into the night, a tribute to their fallen leader and a pledge to carry on his legacy.
As the crew dispersed, each member grappling with their own emotions, Shanks approached Buggy with a proposition.
"Yo, Buggy. What are your plans now? Care to join my crew?"
But Buggy shook his head, his gaze fixed on the horizon. "No, thank you. I have my own path to follow."
A husky voice, filled with wisdom and understanding, intervened. "Something has changed in you, Buggy. Whether it's because of Roger or something else, follow your heart. Good luck on your journey."
With a nod of gratitude, Buggy accepted the words of wisdom, his resolve unshaken.
And so, as Roger's crew disbanded, each member setting sail on their own path, the stage was set for a new chapter in the annals of piracy—one where Buggy, armed with memories of his past life and a determination to forge his own destiny, would play a pivotal role in shaping the future of the seas.