"Understood."
Shakky said that ever since she obtained the Mirror-Mirror Fruit, the intelligence network she was responsible for had stabilized significantly, as a fruit like the Mirror-Mirror Fruit, which possesses teleportation abilities, is too suitable for intelligence work.
"Nox, I've already researched a medicinal bath that can be used by child. When should we bring Esdeath and the others over?"
Lesley said.
As mothers, having been away from their child for so long, Lesley and Shakky both missed their child very much.
"Shakky, if I take your mirror to Amazon Lily, can you connect Amazon Lily and Venus Island through the mirror?"
Nox looked at Shakky and asked.
"No, it's too far. I haven't developed the Mirror-Mirror Fruit enough yet."
"To connect to Amazon Lily from here, it will take at least another year."
Shakky shook her head and said.
"Alright then, let's make it a year from now. We'll let those little ones come and live with us after a year."
"That way, I can take advantage of this year to conquer Wano Country."
Nox said.
"You're going to make a move on Wano Country?"
Shakky asked. Over the years, she also knew that deep within this sea area, there was a closed-off country, which was Wano Country, and it was also Nox's target.
"That's right. Wano Country is rich in resources, making it perfect to serve as our base camp."
"However, that country was once very strong and is still not weak now. The reason I didn't attack it before was mainly because Rocks was still around."
"Now that Rocks is dead, no one can suppress me. Naturally, I will conquer Wano Country."
Nox said.
If Nox were to conquer Wano Country, Kurozumi Higurashi and Kurozumi Mumaru definitely wouldn't let it go. Although they are weak, they were useful to Rocks.
At that time, Rocks might have intervened in Wano Country's affairs, which is why Nox didn't think about conquering Wano Country then.
Now that Rocks is dead, he fears no one. If Kurozumi Higurashi and Kurozumi Mumaru dare to stop him, he will kill those two guys!
"To conquer Wano Country, you can't just rely on force; you also need to win the hearts of the people."
"To win the hearts of the people, you need someone to play the 'white face' and also a large amount of food."
Shakky said.
"I know. So, Shakky, during this time, please help me purchase a large amount of food. Lesley, send people to plant food on our island."
"Also, Lesley, I plan to have you play the 'red face,' specifically doing good deeds for the people of Wano Country, working with me, the 'white face,' to win their hearts."
Nox said.
"No problem. Over these past two years, I haven't just taken in medicinal apprentices."
"I've also taken in many management and political talents. They are all the talents we will need for our future territories."
Lesley said proudly.
She knew Nox's ambition, so besides researching medicine and medical skills, she also specifically studied politics and management.
She even taught the female subordinates she took in how to manage islands and handle political affairs.
After two years of studying management on Venus Island, these people are ready to take charge and can be put to good use.
"Okay, Lesley, continue to recruit more of these management talents. In the future, we will have more islands and territories, so the more talents like these, the better."
Hearing Lesley's words, Nox said with satisfaction.
It's easy to conquer a territory, but difficult to defend it; managing it is even more difficult.
Conquering and defending are absolutely no problem for Nox, but when it comes to management, he's no good. At most, he can offer ideas, but asking him to actually manage is completely beyond him.
This aspect can only be entrusted to his women.
"Limitless Great Swordsman Nox has indeed occupied the sea area near Wano Country. His target must be Wano Country!"
Kurozumi Mumaru and Kurozumi Higurashi also returned to Wano Country after the Rocks Pirates disbanded.
However, upon returning, they saw the flags of Nox's Pirate Crew flying on nearby islands.
This couldn't help but remind Kurozumi Higurashi of the scene where Nox threatened him and forced him to hand over the Ryuo Training method.
Wano Country has been targeted by Nox!
"We must tell this news to Kurozumi Uesugi daimyo, otherwise, if the daimyo encounters Nox, he might be killed!"
Kurozumi Higurashi said.
"Alright then, let's quickly go and tell the daimyo."
Kurozumi Mumaru said.
Both of them are members of the Kurozumi, and the head of the Kurozumi is Kurozumi Uesugi.
"What do you think? If that Nox comes to Wano Country, will he be able to cooperate with our Kurozumi?"
"After all, Pirates want to conquer Wano Country, but what happens after they conquer it? They will still need people to manage it, right? So, can our Kurozumi form an alliance with them?"
After Kurozumi Uesugi received this news, following his initial shock, he immediately thought of using Nox to achieve his goal of ruling Wano Country.
He wanted to become the General of Wano Country, but his own strength and influence were insufficient, so he could only resort to external aid. Only by overthrowing the Kozuki Family would he have a chance to become the General of Wano Country.
"Patriarch, we are not sure about that, but even if we form an alliance with Nox, we are still very dangerous because our strength is too far behind Nox's."
Kurozumi Higurashi said.
They had been out to Sea and stayed on the Rocks Pirates, so they knew the cruelty of the Sea and understood that in the face of absolute strength, everything is futile.
The reason Kurozumi Uesugi thought this way was mainly because Wano Country limited his thinking, preventing him from seeing further.
"Hehe, to obtain the position of General, taking risks is a must. Only by paying the price can there be rewards!"
"It's settled then. Send someone to contact Limitless Great Swordsman Nox and tell him that we are willing to help him conquer Wano Country. In exchange, Wano Country will be managed by our Kurozumi."
Kurozumi Uesugi laughed maniacally.
"Yes, daimyo, we will go contact Limitless Great Swordsman Nox right away."
Kurozumi Mumaru said.
"Kurozumi Mumaru, I don't have any relationship with you. What do you want?"
Nox said after connecting the den den mushi.
Every Executive Officer of the Rocks Pirates had their own contact method, but generally, this method wouldn't be used unless there was something particularly important.
Just like between Kurozumi Higurashi and him, this was the first time they contacted each other using a den den mushi in three years.
"Nox, you must be plotting against Wano Country and want to conquer Wano Country, right!"
Kurozumi Mumaru said.
"Oh? It seems you've returned to Wano Country!"
"That's right, I want to conquer Wano Country. As far as I know, Wano Country's resources are very abundant."
Nox wasn't surprised by this. After all, his intentions were very obvious; anyone could see them as long as Kurozumi Mumaru wasn't blind.
"If that's the case, then perhaps we can cooperate."
"Or rather, the power behind me, which is the Kurozumi, one of the five great daimyo families of Wano Country, can cooperate with you to conspire for Wano Country!"
Kurozumi Mumaru directly stated his purpose.
"Oh? Is the Kurozumi behind you very strong? What qualifications do they have to cooperate with me?"
"If I wanted to, I could completely conquer Wano Country directly. I don't believe a closed-off country can withstand my sword!"
Nox said arrogantly and confidently.
"Hehe, Nox, I know you have strength, but even if you conquer Wano Country, you will need population and labor to develop Wano Country's resources."
"You will also need people to manage Wano Country, maintain its stability, and help you develop its resources, right?"
"Our Kurozumi can help you with this."
Kurozumi Mumaru relayed Kurozumi Uesugi's set of arguments.
"Oh? So that's how it is!"
Hearing Kurozumi Mumaru say this, Nox understood. The scheme that Kurozumi Uesugi, who was behind him, was planning was the same as the one he used against Kaido in the original work.
They both hoped to use external enemies to suppress Wano Country and then become the General themselves.
"What you said does make sense."
"Then first, tell me about the current situation in Wano Country."
Nox smiled slightly at the corner of his mouth.
Since this was the goal Kurozumi Uesugi was aiming for, Nox naturally went along with him.
Wano Country needs a villain, a villain who can provide Nox with reputation.
In the future, after he conquers Wano Country by force, there will definitely be many people who are dissatisfied.
But at this time, if a villain appears who causes the entire Wano Country to complain and resent, then people's degree of aversion towards this villain will be even higher than towards Nox.
At that time, if Nox kills this villain, then Wano Country will have no resentment towards Nox to speak of, and they might even be grateful to Nox because of it.
"Wano Country has a total of seven regions: Oni Island, Kuri, Kibi, Udon, Ringo, Shirauo, and Flower Capital."
"Among them, Oni Island is the most ferocious island, with many terrifying beasts on it."
"Kuri is the land of sin in Wano Country; sin is everywhere there..."
"Flower Capital is the capital of Wano Country and also the area ruled by the General of Wano Country, Kozuki Sukiyaki. It is the most prosperous place in Wano Country."
"Udon is located to the east of Kuri. There are rich Sea Stone ore veins here..."
"Kibi is located in the northernmost part of Wano Country. It is covered in wilderness and is the most desolate place in Wano Country..."
"Ringo is located to the east of Flower Capital. It is called the 'Snow Country' and has large burial grounds..."
"Wano Country has six major families. Among them, the Kozuki Family is the legitimate one. The other five families support the Kozuki Family and jointly rule Wano Country."
"The six major families are Kozuki, Amatsuki, Shimotsuki, Kazuki, Uzuki, and Kurozumi."...
Following that, Kurozumi Mumaru provided some basic information about Wano Country.
"Hearing you say that, Kuri should not have a daimyo now; it's a place of chaos, right?"
Nox asked.
"Uh, previously, Kozuki Oden of the Kozuki Family was heading to Kuri to eliminate those dark forces."
"They haven't been completely eliminated yet, but I heard that Kozuki Oden is very strong, so he should be able to restore peace to Kuri soon."
Kurozumi Mumaru said.