"What a lovely day it was~"
Marineford Era 1509,
After spending quite some time on it, Austin had already handled most of the matters from his time as [Emperor].
During that period, the impression of [Black Emperor]'s domineering rule gradually faded from the world's eyes. What people remembered more was the powerful legendary pirate, [Black Spear].
Morgans had also played a role in this, as Austin had him shift the focus of the news. After setting down the burden known as [fame and fortune], Austin felt as though his bearing showed faint signs of breaking past its limits.
That delighted him greatly.
"Yo~ Austin, are you getting ready to head out to sea?"
Sabaody Archipelago, by the beach,
Mihawk, Crocodile, and the others had long since departed one after another, continuing to pursue their own ambitions and careers. Austin alone was left by himself, able only to spend his days hanging around the Red-Light District.
Today, Austin had come to the beach, looking as though he was preparing to set sail.
Just before he left, the half-gray-haired Rayleigh came over. He apparently had already guessed Austin's intentions.
"Yeah... I suppose it's a spontaneous trip."
Austin had not told anyone. He did not know where he was going, nor did he know when he would return. He was simply being that carefree.
"Come to think of it, Uncle Rayleigh, I gave you a piece of Pure Gold. Why don't you use it?"
Austin had not used his yet because he had not reached his peak years. He could still be considered half-young.
But Rayleigh was not young anymore. In a few more years, he could be called an old man. Why was he still not using it?
"No need..."
Rayleigh casually sat atop a rock, pouring a little liquor into his