Austin the General, Bound for Wano Country

(The previous chapter has been expanded. If you missed it, you can go back and take a look.)

"Though I imagined you lawless bastards would cause trouble,"

"I really didn't expect the first one to call me would be you, huh~"

Austin stared darkly at the Den Den Mushi. Its bloodshot eyes were glaring furiously.

"Moria~"

Over in Wano Country, Moria and his group had already been driven into a corner. They could only rely on the power of the [Shadow-Shadow Fruit] to disguise themselves and hide, looking every bit like a crew that had been utterly crushed.

And after hearing the other side's plea for mercy, Austin did not hesitate for long before making his decision.

"Then... remember to keep your word, Bat~"

"Let's go, Kuzan. To Wano Country!!!"

Kuzan had only just returned to rest. He had wanted to sleep in a few more times and take his bicycle out for a ride on the sea.

Veins bulged on his forehead.

"Why!!!"

"I'm not your subordinate, Austin. I'm enjoying my vacation..."

Kuzan pulled down the sleep mask over his forehead, covering his eyes. He looked ready to settle in for a good nap.

"But you insulted the Celestial Drago—"

Austin was clearly very displeased with Kuzan's attitude. Narrowing his eyes, he spoke slowly.

"I got it already!!!"

This time, Austin did not choose to act alone. Instead, he boarded a warship.

Everyone aboard was either one of his most loyal soldiers or a future high-ranking Marine officer who currently held a low rank.

Like Momonga and the like.

Sea Ice was also lying asleep on the deck.

Among that group of bizarre future Vice Admirals, Momonga was one of the few relatively normal ones. Naturally, Austin had selected him as the accompanying Rear Admiral.

Though still young,