The carp unique to these waters kept climbing the waterfall, pulling the Oro Jackson up into the waters of Wano Country.
Then, under Kozuki Oden's guidance, the Roger Pirates took a roundabout route through the river between Ringo and White Mist, reaching the Flower Capital.
News of Kozuki Oden's return had already stirred all of Wano Country. His retainers rushed from northern Kuri to the Flower Capital.
Even the former daimyo gathered in the Flower Capital to hold a welcoming celebration.
After all, besides Kozuki Oden, they also had the Roger Pirates as guests.
Since they were Kozuki Oden's friends, they were their friends too. Besides, Kozuki Oden had now joined the Roger Pirates.
The Overlord Dragon Pirates' occupation of Wano Country had brought some benefits: the country had begun connecting with the wider world.
Although its people could not interact with the outside world, they could learn more about what was happening out at sea.
News Coos delivered newspapers to Wano Country every day, and people were also sent out to sea to buy things such as Den Den Mushi.
Although Wano Country had similar devices of its own, their functions were limited. They lacked the range of features offered by the Visual Den Den Mushi popular out at sea.
With more exposure to the outside world, the people became less opposed to opening the country.
Strictly speaking, Wano Country had already opened its borders. It had simply been forced to do so, and its main routes remained under the Overlord Dragon Pirates' control.
The Roger Pirates' arrival unsettled the Kurozumi Clan.
They had done nothing and had not clashed with the Overlord Dragon Pirates.
Kozuki Oden's presence alone was enough to deeply irritate the Kurozumi Clan.
Kozuki Oden would always be a major threat to the Kurozumi Clan.