Jin An stood on the deck, his gaze as sharp as a sword as he looked toward the treacherous Wano Country in the distance.
He knew that his own strength had stabilized the situation, but if there was an opportunity to gain support, he would never let it pass.
He said quietly:
"Wano Country can open its borders."
Kurozumi Orochi stood at his side, his face full of confusion. With his brows tightly furrowed, he asked in a low voice:
"Open its borders?
What does that mean?"
Jin An turned around, his gaze sweeping over the rolling waves and the steep rocky cliffs. His voice was calm and resolute:
"At present, Wano Country relies on this extraordinarily dangerous terrain to maintain its independence.
But if we can make use of this strategic location, free it from isolation, and consolidate our strength once more, it will become another pillar of our counterattack.
Opening the Country does not literally mean founding a nation. It means breaking the status quo and turning this place into our own rear base."
After hearing this, the wrinkles on Kurozumi Orochi's face deepened, and a trace of worry and hesitation flashed through his eyes.
He had always relied on Wano Country's perilous terrain as a natural barrier, guarding his comfortable territory.
If he lost that protection, would the good life he had worked so hard to preserve not come to an end?
There was obvious unease in his voice:
"But, Jin An, if we use these methods and drag Wano Country into the whirlpool of the world, not only will we expose ourselves, but we may also invite an even greater counterattack from the World Government.
If that happens, my peaceful days may truly be over..."
A cold smile flashed through Jin An's eyes. He slowly walked