Chapters 219–229, Jaya Part 1: What if Gol D. Roger stole Noland the Liar's story and the One Piece doesn't exist? A 400-year-old legend inspires Keyser's boldest theory yet: the Pirate King might be a fraud. Afo is absolutely not having it. This week, we begin the Jaya Arc with Volumes 24 and 25 (chapters 219–229). Afo and Keyser follow the Straw Hats from a sunken ship to Mock Town, where pirates laugh at dreams. In this episode, we react to: • Roger, the Biggest Fraud? Keyser connects Roger's execution to Noland's story and wonders whether the world's greatest treasure hunt is built on a lie. • Salvage Kings & Giant Shadows: Usopp's homemade diving suits, Mashira's incredible salvage operation, a monstrous turtle, and shadows that could be giants, angels, or guardians. • Mock Town, Where Dreams Go to Die: We discuss bullies, comfortable lives, and why these pirates respect the locals but torment newcomers. • Luffy vs. Bellamy: Luffy and Zoro take a beating without fighting back. Why does a cherry-pie-loving stranger say they won, declare that dreams never end, and leave Zoro questioning who he really is? • Noland the Liar & Mont Blanc Cricket: A wrongful reputation lasting 400 years, and a descendant desperate to settle the score. Afo finds Noland's fate heartbreaking, while the Knock Up Stream threatens the Going Merry. • Predictions & Theories: Are Sanji and Bellamy connected through the North Blue? Did Sanji give Bellamy his scar? Will the Going Merry survive a trip to the sky? Could the giant shadows be projections? Plus, Usopp earning Keyser's respect, Nami terrorizing the crew, Robin vs. Usopp, our first in-person meetup at New York Comic Con, and Afo's upcoming first anime movie, Akira! 📺 Episodes/Clips Watched This Week: • Episode 144 & Episodes 146–147 🏴☠️ About More Than One Piece: More Than One Piece is a YouTube-first podcast following two genuine first-timers, Afo and Keyser, as they read the One Piece manga for the very first time. They are guided by Senkei, a lifelong fan who has followed the series since its North American debut. 🧭 Sail With Us: TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@morethanonepiece Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/morethanop/ Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/more-than-one-piece/id1877411508 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/02uuJcT8Ye1VtgJZ8dQvAC?si=e3eef11c4d1e43af 🎙️ Proudly Sponsored by GTG Energy & Warm Audio: GTG Energy makes 100% veteran-owned, American-made energy pouches with zero nicotine, featuring nootropics and adaptogens for enhanced mental clarity and sustained energy. Check out flavors including Berry, Lime, Spearmint, and Espresso at: https://gtg.energy/ We record More Than One Piece using Warm Audio’s WA-87jr SE microphones and HeadRoom headphones, so we can stay focused on the important stuff: reactions, arguments, theories, laughs, and the emotional roller coaster of experiencing One Piece for the first time. Check out Warm Audio: https://warmaudio.com/ ⏱️ Timestamps: 00:00 Cold Open: Is the Pirate King a Fraud? 00:36 Welcome to Jaya & Robin's Birthday 06:22 Salvage Kings & Giant Shadows 20:42 Mock Town: Where Dreams Go to Die 34:06 Bellamy, Dreams & the Mysterious Stranger 46:37 Roger vs. Noland: The Same Story? 1:00:41 Cricket, Noland & the Knock Up Stream 1:08:58 Predictions: Sanji, Bellamy & the Merry 1:15:58 Keyser's Wildest Roger Theory 1:19:25 New York Comic Con & Akira 1:23:29 Bonus: Episode 144, Robin & the Sunken Ship 1:25:08 Bonus: Episodes 146–147, Mock Town Bar
