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Hehehehe!

Hades, what do you need from this old fellow?

Do you want to increase trade?

A strange, sharp laugh came from the Den Den Mushi.

Kurozumi Semimaru, having spent years pretending to be a ghost and deceiving people, seemed more and more like an old hag.

"No, I just have two things to tell you."

"Regarding human trafficking, I temporarily don't need it right now."

He hadn't even finished speaking.

"Eh!"

"Hades, what's wrong?

Why don't you need it anymore?"

The Den Den Mushi's face became flustered.

It wasn't surprising why Kurozumi Semimaru reacted this way; human trafficking was the Kurozumi Family's main source of revenue.

Could it be?

Was Hades going to give up on them?

The Kurozumi Clan's strength had finally developed to this point.

Without sufficient funds, the Kurozumi Clan would certainly be unable to remain hidden behind the scenes and would have to step forward publicly to wage war on Wano Country.

This was something Kurozumi Semimaru, who was accustomed to developing in the shadows, did not want to see.

"Calm down.

It's just that I don't need it.

Human trafficking will still continue, but the ones trading with you will be others."

Hades said calmly.

In essence, the Kronos Kingdom was still the one conducting the human trafficking with Kurozumi Semimaru; it was just a matter of switching hands.

However, the Kurozumi Clan didn't know this and thought a different Faction was taking over.

As for the people he valued, a batch would definitely be screened before these Wano Country Residents were sent away.

Later on, whether they become Slaves, have their organs sold, or are used for human experimentation, it will all be according to the Underworld Market.

It will have nothing to do with Hades or the Kronos Kingdom.

Such unlawful acts are rampant on The Great Sea, and this is merely a corner of the darkness, impossible to prohibit entirely.

"Phew!

That's good."

Clearly, upon hearing this, Kurozumi Semimaru breathed a sigh of relief.

She had thought her income source would decrease.

As long as the business continued, it didn't matter who she traded with.

"Additionally, regarding seastone and various ore, the more the better.

Two Factions will also be joining in.

The amount we need is enormous."

Kurozumi Semimaru initially wanted to refuse the unknown Factions, but the next moment her face was full of smiles.

"If they make any demands, like helping you deal with Wano Country, they shouldn't refuse."

With this point, all resistance in her heart vanished.

The Kurozumi Clan particularly needed external strength.

Their lack of high-end combat power had always been a persistent worry for them.

"Of course, this is just providing some assistance in secret.

If you truly need to wage war against Wano Country, you'll still need to find foreign aid yourself."

"Next, you need to find a way to increase the output of these ore, no matter what method you use."

Hades instructed.

"As for what foreign aid to find, have you thought about it?"

He was also urging her.

The situation in Wano Country was worsening.

The war could break out at any moment.

Since he didn't plan to personally step in, the Kurozumi Clan needed powerful foreign aid to deal with Wano Country.

He had this idea before, but ultimately it depended on the Kurozumi Clan's own decision.

He didn't want the Kurozumi Clan to be wiped out by Wano Country.

"I already have an idea.

What do you think of Morant?

That young fellow has also become quite a Monster now."

Kurozumi Semimaru gave a strange laugh, wanting to hear Hades's opinion.

The first tier was too terrifying; the second tier was just right.

The Tyrant Bear Pirate Crew's Faction wasn't particularly strong.

If they were to rule Wano Country, they would ultimately still have to rely on the Kurozumi Clan.

"Oh?"

Hades pondered the name.

"Are you talking about Tyrant Bear?"

He still had some impression of that name.

"Tyrant Bear" Morant, an Ancient Zoan Bear-Bear Fruit Ability User with the Smilodon Form.

Before he joined the Rocks Pirates, he was imprisoned in Impel Down by the Marines, but was later rescued.

Now in his forties, Morant's own strength was approaching its peak.

He was a Monster with the potential to become a Core Cadre.

Although he couldn't compare to the first tier like Shiki, he was still a well-known Strongman among the second tier on The Great Sea.

Kurozumi Semimaru was also an old member of the Rocks Pirates.

They had some contact when Morant first joined the Rocks Pirates.

"If it's him, it should be fine."

Morant's strength was, at most, that of an ordinary Top Tier Combatant.

He was sufficient to deal with the twenty-four-year-old Kozuki Oden for now, but as Kozuki Oden continued to grow, this strength would no longer be enough.

However, Hades didn't say this.

At worst, they could find new foreign aid later.

With Wano Country's resources, they could attract a large number of ambitious Pirates.

By using Pirates as the apparent enemy, the Kurozumi Clan could remain hidden behind the scenes, weaken Wano Country, and cause it to become increasingly chaotic and weak.

"Alright then, I'll go invite him to Wano Country."

Having received Hades's affirmation, Kurozumi Semimaru was somewhat impatient to begin the operation.

They urgently needed external enemies to attract the attention of the Shogunate and the Daimyo's Office.