“A man only dies when he is forgotten”: Gol D Roger’s Final Words to Rayleigh Before His Execution Debunked

When it comes to iconic characters in One Piece, Gol D Roger stands undefeated. From his journey to Laugh Tale to his battles, the legendary Pirate King lives up to his name. His legacy is carried on in the series through his Will of D and his powerful crew member Rayleigh.

The Dark King’s relationship with the Pirate King is one of the most endearing connections in the storyline. This is evident during the Pirate King’s execution. Although, the Pirate King’s final words to his first mate remain a mystery several fans debunked them on Reddit.

Reddit users debunk Gol D Roger’s final words to Rayleigh

Gol D Roger is the iconic Pirate King who owned the legendary treasure One Piece. Besides leading his crew, Roger was also one of the most powerful pirates in the series. Be it speed, endurance, or agility, he excelled in all aspects especially when it comes to physical combat. Furthermore, his mastery of all forms of Haki makes him formidable.

Besides that, he was also feared by the World Government because of his strength and prowess. His ability to reach Laugh Tale without consuming any Devil Fruit makes him an exceptional Pirate. Moreover, he was one of the very few Pirates who possessed the “voice of all things”. This also enabled him to locate poneglyphs. However, there’s more to his legendary nature.

His iconic words to his first mate Rayleigh before his execution were so mysterious, that fans took to Reddit to debunk them. The Pirate King might be referring to his undying fame before his death as this Reddit user pointed out.

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Another Reddit user noted how the Pirate King’s dream lives on years after his death.

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Roger’s last words could point to the golden age of piracy as this Reddit user speculated.

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Being the legendary Pirate King he truly was his name would be immortalized in history, as this user aptly points out.

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While Roger’s execution carved his name in the history of Pirates, his legacy lived on. To say the least, the legendary Pirate King’s will and dreams lived on through other legendary Pirates.

Rayleigh’s pivotal role in Gol D. Roger’s legacy

Silvers Rayleigh is a former first mate of Gol D Roger and one of the strongest Vice-Captains in the series. Apart from being a former member of Roger Pirates, he is a skilled swordsman whose abilities can rival Blackbeard and Kizaru. Furthermore, he plays a pivotal role in the series as Shanks and Luffy’s mentor.

Apart from being a skilled swordsman, Dark King Rayleigh has mastery over all three forms of Haki. His formidable nature as a swordsman was clear when he was able to intimidate Blackbeard through his mere presence. Moreover, he plays a pivotal role in the Will of D through his mentorship of Luffy. Since Luffy carries Roger’s dreams, it all makes sense.

While Roger may not live to see his dreams, his final words reflect several things. This includes the Will of D. since Luffy belongs to the clan and the Pirate King’s dream of acquiring One Piece. Luffy resonates with his dream through his resolve. Last, the golden era of piracy that Roger mentions is the ever-looming theme of the series. 

One Piece is available for streaming on Crunchyroll. The manga is available for reading on Viz Media.