It wasn't just the Rocks Pirates.
On the western coast of God Valley, a pirate ship dominated by red slowly docked.
"It's the Roger Pirates!!!"
The Marines reported in shock as they watched a figure leap down from the bow.
"It's been a year! Do you know what kind of feelings I've been living with this whole time?!"
"Austin was never some brother of mine!!!"
"Roger, wait for us!!!"
The Roger Pirates had joined the battle of God Valley.
"You're really full of energy, Captain Roger~"
Inside God Valley, the pirates of the Rocks Pirates had already begun clashing with the Knights of God and the Marines.
Standing on a hillside, Austin sensed the approaching Oro Jackson with his Observation Haki and could not help but smile knowingly.
Austin had originally been targeted. As the most threatening among the captains, and as a member of the Knights of God who had never existed before, Saint Garling wanted to test himself against Austin.
But Newgate's appearance forced Garling to split his attention and fight him through gritted teeth.
Watching Austin stroll away with such ease, Garling was furious, inwardly cursing Whitebeard, a mere pirate, for ruining his plans.
Several slashes later, he had carved several bloody wounds across Newgate's chest.
"So... where exactly are those treasure chests?"
One large and one small figure walked unhurriedly through the inner region of God Valley. Austin turned his head and looked around.
Although his Observation Haki covered a wide range, there were too many places to search. On top of that, Austin's memories of the plot were rather vague, so he had yet to find anything.
But he knew that as long as he found Kuma and the other kids, he would definitely gain something.
Austin strolled along leisurely, while Gick stood beside