Wano Country lay in the southern part of the middle stretch of the New World.
The route began at Black Snake Island, on the outskirts of Wano Country's waters, and led out of Wano Country through a special passage.
From there, it headed north, passing through the Pluton Pirates' territory to reach the Kronos Kingdom.
A round trip took roughly three months.
These transactions had continued ever since.
Black Snake Island was only two days' travel from Wano Country's main island, and it was also what had kept the Kurozumi Clan from being wiped out entirely.
As for why Wano Country had never discovered this island belonging to the Kurozumi Clan?
Wano Country had kept its borders closed for several hundred years.
Wano Country truly was a treasure trove. Seastone was hardly valued there at all. Its hardness made mining difficult, and refining it was extremely challenging for a country without industrial machinery.
But Hades did not need to refine it there. He could ship the seastone ore back to the Kronos Kingdom and refine it himself.
Barring any unforeseen developments, Hades truly hoped this trade route could remain open indefinitely, but that was impossible.
There was no telling how much longer the Rocks Pirates would last. If events followed their expected course, that final battle would break out within a few years.
Once the Rocks Pirates were no longer there to keep everyone in check, the entire New World would descend into chaos.
Under those circumstances, the Navy would begin to rise.
Hades also felt a sense of urgency. He needed to accomplish as much as possible in the little time he had.
"It looks like we need to expand our trade."
Hades pondered the matter.
In the future, the Kurozumi Clan would still need the help of a