That Curly-Haired Marine, Step Forward!

Marine Headquarters, Marineford.

This island, which would later be reduced to ruins, was still flourishing at this time.

The older generation of powerhouses was still around, while the new generation was beginning to emerge.

Arriving in a place like this, every recruit was immensely excited.

"A Marine training camp?"

Among the group, a tall, thin figure stood out like a crane among chickens, not only because of his height, but also because of his unusual aura.

He had the air of a hot-blooded young man.

"This is so cool!!!"

Kuzan, who had only recently joined the Marines, had been exceptionally permitted to study at Marine Headquarters due to his incredible talent and powerful Logia Type Devil Fruit ability.

Here, he would also be recognized for his talent and gradually grow into a future Vice Admiral, Admiral...

"Hey, you lot."

At that moment, a voice suddenly interrupted everyone's fantasies.

"Hurry up and gather."

"Nani?!!!"

"Who said that?!!!"

Everyone looked around until someone noticed Young Austin—a kid who looked eight or nine years old, though he was actually only six or seven.

"Did some family's kid wander out?"

"No idea... but as Marines, we should help him find his parents."

The trainees chatted casually, seeming quite relaxed.

Until a slash swept past their ears and cut off a lock of hair.

The people who had been laughing and talking instantly broke out in cold sweat.

Because that slash had been sent out by the "kid" standing before them.

Austin wore a faintly amused expression, his gaze dark and distant.

"You should call me Teacher Austin, recruits."

With his current training and growth, Bad Wind could not yet casually cleave through mountains and earth like Kaido in his fully developed adult form, but it was more than capable of being used for ordinary