Werther had expected Wano Country to be behind in technology.
He also knew more of the story than most. Although his master rarely spoke to him about Wano Country, Werther knew certain secrets better than anyone else.
Wano Country had survived this long for one reason: its military strength.
Ohara had merely deciphered Poneglyphs, yet it had been reduced to ruins under the bombardment of a Buster Call.
The World Government's message had been simple: this was what happened to anyone who touched the Poneglyphs.
What Wano Country had done was far more serious. Its people had made and carved the Poneglyphs.
The World Government knew that, of course. It tolerated Wano Country only because a direct war against it would come at a terrible cost.
Besides, the Poneglyphs had already spread across the world. Destroying Wano Country now would accomplish nothing.
Wano Country kept its borders closed mainly to avoid drawing the World Government's attention.
"I understand the broad outline of your plan. But there's one more thing I need you to make for me."
Werther took out a sheet of paper bearing a rather rough sketch.
Tillman accepted it and studied it for a long time.
"Is this... a flag?"
Frowning, Tillman turned the drawing several ways before deciding it was a flag with a black pattern.
Werther's brow twitched. Through gritted teeth, he said to Tillman, "It's an outfit. An outfit with an unusual design."
Tillman looked startled. He studied the drawing Werther had given him again.
But no matter how hard he tried, Tillman still couldn't see an outfit in it.
"Lila! Lila, come over here!"
At Tillman's call, a young woman dressed as a maid hurried over.
"Lord Tillman, I'm here. What do you need?"
Lila was the Beasts Pirates' cook and seamstress. She made