"???"
Austin had only left his old home in the Sabaody Archipelago less than half a day ago, yet several black question marks appeared over his head.
What the...
Why had that old bastard Garp gone to Sammy's place?
Wasn't Rayleigh going to do anything about it?
Was he really just freeloading, eating and drinking, and slacking off there?!
Perhaps seeing the astonishment on Austin's face, a blond, stubbled face appeared on the Den Den Mushi, wearing a helpless expression.
"Because of Roger, my bounty was revoked, but that also meant I couldn't cause any more trouble... Besides, Garp didn't make a move when he came this time."
After all, Garp had been both friend and foe to Roger. Since the other party had not acted, Rayleigh could not very well take the initiative and destroy the hard-won understanding between the Roger Pirates and the Marines.
Austin had a headache. Why did it have to be this old bastard who feared nothing?
"So... after all this time, why did you come here now, Garp?"
"This was Roger's last wish. He handed Ace over to this old man, so he must have wanted him to become an outstanding Marine like this old man in the future...
"A child who inherited Roger's talent will definitely become a Marine Admiral alongside this old man's grandson someday. Then they'll send you, Austin, you evil little brat, into Impel Down, just like how this old man and Roger fought Rocks back then..."
As he spoke, Garp seemed to suddenly realize something was wrong.
"Seems like I let something slip..."
Seeing everyone beside him freeze up, as well as Austin staring blankly from the other side of the Den Den Mushi, Garp picked his nose.
"Ah... it was nothing..."
"This old man didn't say anything just