"Ruler Kozuki, what did you want to see me about?"
Although his game with Hancock had been interrupted, Kozuki Hiyori's arrival also reminded Karn of his purpose in coming to Wano Country. He had almost let Hancock's long legs get in the way of business.
"Chairman Karn, please just call me Hiyori. I heard that you had returned to Wano Country, and I was deeply grateful for your help, so I wanted to come and thank you."
Kozuki Hiyori solemnly delivered her official pleasantries, but she was still young. Besides, Karn had just come from Hancock's side, and he exuded an air that was highly attractive to women. Halfway through her speech, Kozuki Hiyori began sneaking glances at him.
His open collar, in particular, drew Kozuki Hiyori's gaze.
"Ruler Kozuki... never mind, I'll call you Hiyori. I have other things to do, so I won't beat around the bush. What did you come to see me about? You should know that I came to Wano Country in secret."
Karn smiled at Kozuki Hiyori. "Get straight to the point. You're not suited to lying. Don't learn these things from your grandfather."
Shinobu and Kozuki Hiyori were startled by Karn's words. The latter, in particular, could not hide the shock on her face. In all of Wano Country, only the Kozuki Clan and the Nine Red Scabbards knew that her grandfather had returned. No one else knew who that masked old man was.
Kozuki Hiyori hesitated for a while, but under Karn's gaze, she stated her purpose plainly. "...Well, Mr. Karn, I wanted to ask about the agreement between Wano Country and the Karn Chamber of Commerce... Wano Country won't be opening its borders for the time being."
"Of course. I wasn't planning to get involved in Wano Country's affairs... oh, you