A beast that knew how to bide its time was more feared than a hunter.
That was Sammy's firsthand impression.
But that saying only applied to her. If it were Austin, it would be—
A biting dog did not bark.
If it dared bark, he would knock its teeth out. (Somehow, that rhymed rather well.)
Besides, it was not really a dog. With Conqueror's Haki, it could at most be considered a rebellious flamingo.
Of course, before releasing that flamingo, Austin had put a chain around his neck:
He kept a piece of his Vivre Card. As long as Austin wanted to, it would be useless even if he hid at the ends of the earth.
"Don't worry."
Austin slowly leaned his head back, resting it directly against something soft and snow-white. He looked up at Sammy's exquisite little face with a smile.
"As long as you point a gun at its head, even a wolf will become a dog."
What was more,
It was a gun that ignored both space and speed!
In return, as an angel investor, Austin naturally gave the guy a little something sweet.
For example,
The techniques for using Ryou.
After all, he had guaranteed it to the World Government. Though breaking his word as a pirate would not amount to much, he still needed to save some face.
If that kid got himself killed right after setting sail, Austin would feel rather awkward.
Would he not lose all his cool?
Three days after releasing the flamingo,
A Big News, propelled by some mysterious force, quickly spread throughout the entire world!
"Extra! Extra!!"
"A Rising Pirate Star!! Heavenly Yaksha!!!"
"Not long ago at the Sabaody Archipelago, he fought the legendary Great Pirate, former Pirate King crew member, The 'King' of the Next Generation [Black Spear],