Gol D. Roger’s death in One Piece left many unanswered questions that puzzle fans even after the latest release of One Piece 1085. The manga creator, Eiichiro Oda, gave a few clues that point towards the possibility of Roger still being alive. If this is true, then where is Roger and how did he survive? In this article, we will explore some of the clues from One Piece 1085 and delve into the mystery of Gol D. Roger’s possible survival.
Before becoming the Pirate King, Roger and his crew wanted to explore the end of the world. However, on the last island, Lodestar, Roger discovered something that made him retrace his journey in a hurry. At that time, Roger was suffering from an incurable disease, and after reaching Laugh Tale, he disbanded his crew, impregnated a woman named Rouge and intended for his offspring to carry out his will to find One Piece. Later he surrendered to the World Government and was executed in his hometown, Loguetown.
Many fans have accepted Roger’s death as a fact, but there are some clues that point to his possible survival. For instance, before his execution, Roger told Rayleigh that he would not die. While some fans interpret this as a heartfelt message to his longtime friend, others think it’s a hidden message.
Furthermore, in the battle of Marineford, Shirohige implied that Kurohige was not the person Roger was waiting for. Shirohige’s statement made sense if we consider that Roger revealed the secrets of Clan D and One Piece to him, indicating that Roger may still be alive.
Thus, Shirohige’s statement could mean that Roger is waiting for someone destined to find One Piece on Laugh Tale. However, it may not be in physical form, since Roger’s spirit might be on Laugh Tale.
To sum up, while many fans believe that Gol D. Roger is dead, Eiichiro Oda’s subtle clues in One Piece 1085 hint that Roger may still be alive. Roger was suffering from an incurable disease when he disbanded his crew. Still, he revealed some secrets of the Clan D and One Piece to Shirohige in Marineford before his execution. Whether Roger is physically alive or not, he remains a significant influence on One Piece’s story.
