One Piece: Mandala Swordsman

Chapter 538 They've Just Changed the Type of Misfortune

Wano Country, a country with a long history.

Because of its long history of isolation, the culture here is unique compared to most other countries.

Apart from their ally, Zou, they do not establish diplomatic relations with any other country.

At the same time, they are also a microcosm of the land of cherry blossoms.

The architecture, history, and local customs all bear the imprint of the land of cherry blossoms.

In the world of One Piece, they also have unique specialties.

Take sea stone, for example.

Basically, all the Earth-Sea Stones in the world come from Wano Country.

Only the artisans here can freely craft sea stone.

These artisans could even control the purity of sea stone.

Kaido used this as leverage to make multiple deals with the World Government.

Otherwise, there wouldn't be so many Seastone handcuffs in the navy.

Therefore, the world government tacitly approves of their evil deeds.

Of course, Wano Country is special in more ways than just that.

This proves that the Kozuki clan possesses an ancient script passed down through generations.

It possesses unique technology.

They admired samurai culture.

In order to protect the secrets of ancient writing, they closed their country to the outside world.

In the context of the One Piece world, isolationism is not actually a major problem.

With a wise ruler, they should have lived a good life.

Unfortunately, Kaido's arrival cast a shadow over the place.

Back then, I brought Caesar's cooperation with G5 Fortress into the open.

They also removed Doflamingo from his position as a Shichibukai.

Therefore, Smlie's gas never actually appeared in the world.

Therefore, Kaido never obtained artificially created Devil Fruit powers to increase his crew's strength.

This also prevented the pollution that occurred in Wano Country.

The people here are not subject to the "curse of smiles".

However... this doesn't mean they are all doing well.

The great serpent is not a person who cares about the people's plight.

He did it for his own selfish reasons.

The fact that the government of Wano Country fell into his hands also led to the country's tragic fate.

To put it bluntly, the biggest impact on the people here is hunger.

Even though the land here is fertile and unpolluted, the people here still suffer from hunger.

Because of plunder.

Because of tyranny.

Apart from the Flower Capital, the capital of Wano Country, almost all other cities were affected by food shortages.

After all, pirates don't engage in productive labor.

Since Orochi relied on Kaido to complete the power transfer, he naturally had to make some sacrifices.

It's no exaggeration to say that the Beasts Pirates are practically supported by Orochi.

This is different from Totland.

Kaido doesn't like to spend time and effort on ruling.

All he wants is war.

Therefore, the official ruler of Wano Country is still Orochi.

Kaido never participates in specific governance.

He also rarely interfered in matters concerning Wano Country.

He was indifferent to power.

What he needs, the giant serpent can provide, and that's enough.

However, what the giant serpent provides is also taken from the people.

Moreover, it was never used for the benefit of the people.

The Zoan-type Devil Fruit users of the Beasts Pirates are all big eaters.

Although they can't catch up with Luffy, they have a lot of people.

In addition, the giant snake has a fondness for luxury.

This led to the Flower Capital becoming a huge money pit.

All the prosperity and beauty can only be found in this one city.

In contrast, other regions are impoverished.

Today, Huadu is like a giant vampire.

It continuously absorbs blood from other regions to promote its own prosperity.

Meanwhile, people in other regions could only continue to submit in their misery.

Even if Caesar isn't there.

Even if Kaido's goal is not achieved.

Wano Country did not become better as a result.

The people of this country remain miserable.

They are still suffering terribly.

This is indeed unfortunate.

Their actions only slightly distanced them from the abyss of suffering.

If the root cause is not addressed, then the oppression will not disappear.

It's just that the reason for the misfortune has changed.

The world has not changed in the end.

The people here will never live the life they want.

But I can't care about that now.

Most importantly, I really don't know where to look for them!

Beyond the waterfall in Wano Country are Inner Island and Onigashima.

Onigashima is the territory that the Beasts Pirates have long occupied.

The rest of the territory falls under the control of the giant snake.

The island is divided into six areas: Kuri, Nozomi, Udon, Suzugo, Hakumai, and Hana no To.

Finding that person won't be easy.

do not know either……

Ok?

Speaking of that place...

Suddenly, Roman in the air seemed to see something.

She changed direction and headed towards that place.