Weezing and Koffing were dispersed throughout the sky, their feeding times irregular, but that was their unique pattern. Moreover, they held a special status in Wano Country.
People often drown while swimming in the wild during the summer, and cases of carbon monoxide poisoning are also common in winter. Despite repeated warnings, problems persist, as some people would test their luck with a careless attitude.
For example, to feel warmer, someone might decide to close the exhaust vent, thinking nothing would happen. However, by the time trouble struck, it was already too late.
However, Galarian Weezings, which feed on harmful gases, can detect these incidents surprisingly well. For them, it’s like an unexpected closure of a kitchen. Therefore, their foraging behavior has also indirectly discovered some cases of carbon monoxide poisoning.
This has led to a unique situation. Due to the national circumstances in Wano Country, the number of deities here was extremely high. Not to mention the Mountain God and River God, even a stool could become a deity.
The objects worshiped by households varied. Families saved from danger by Weezing and Koffing would place them on altars, considering them as local deities to be worshiped.
They appeared in the eyes of Wano Country residents almost at the same time as coal for heating, so they obtained a good status at their first appearance. Similar situations occur frequently.
Outside the fireworks workshop, there were even statues of Squirtle used for protection and safety. People believed this could reduce the frequency of fires, but it was just psychological comfort. If not careful, explosions could still occur.
From this, it can be seen that pragmatism is also prevalent in Wano Country, ultimately leading to the gradual deification of Pokémon with magical powers. This trend also facilitated some of Misu’s actions.
After Tesoro’s press conference, Misu had returned to Onigashima by ship and opened an orphanage in Hakumai. As the entrance to Mogura Port was in Hakumai, it became a region closely watched by the Beasts Pirates, with various facilities rapidly spreading.
Apart from taking care of Lami, Misu’s most frequent activity was preaching. While she couldn’t reach distant places, Wano Country had a large population.
So Misu’s short-term goal was to spread the blessings of the god at the feet of the people, turning them into followers of Arceus. As for the pirates within the Beasts Pirates, there is no need to exert effort in preaching.
Although there were few members like her who became fervent believers in such a short time, they already had a sense of worship for Arceus.
Misu prioritized preaching to those households that had a fondness for Pokémon. In her understanding, Pokémon were the creations of the god. Since they were willing to worship these creations, they should naturally accept the creator behind them.
This year’s Wano Country was colder than usual, with even the Flower Capital experiencing snowfall. Overnight, the streets were covered in snow, but only the paths opened by Carkol still showed the pavement.
Following these traces, nearby residents also began to clear away the accumulated snow. Currently, it’s the agricultural off-season, so they either go to the factory for work or come to bustling areas like Flower Capital to find something to do.
Hyogoro silently dealt with the accumulated snow at the entrance with a broom. However, there was an extra envelope in his mailbox.
“Who would go through the trouble of doing this?”
His identity had already turned into the former yakuza boss of the Flower Capital. It wasn’t that he retired voluntarily; it was just that the current Beasts Pirates do not allow the existence of things like yakuza under their jurisdiction.
Either they legalized, engaged in some small business, or joined other Beasts Pirates organizations, or they remained unrepentant, then they would be sent to work in the mines.
In such a situation, Hyogoro naturally wouldn’t insist on causing trouble. Under his leadership, his subordinates had already transformed into a civilian rescue organization in Flower Capital. Now, many of them were out on the streets clearing snow.
The fact that these people are willing to settle down is undoubtedly a good thing. Therefore, a portion of the internal tax revenue of Wano Country was allocated to Hyogoro, treating it as if he had been hired as property management company.
Many people knew his home address, so those who sought him out usually knocked directly on his door. Since he didn’t have any distant relatives, no one bothered sending him letters.
“What happened, Hyo? What are you looking at?”
“Someone sent a letter…it’s from Kojiro?”
His wife, seeing him standing at the door with the broom, asked in confusion. At this time, Hyogoro noticed that the signature on the envelope was actually from Kojiro.
“It’s been almost half a year since this child last visited, hasn’t it? I thought you two had a falling out.”
“What are you saying? He came before he left, remember? He personally told you he had things to take care of.”
“What kind of things take so long? Open it and see what he wrote.”
Her understanding of the world is limited to Wano Country because, from the moment she was born, she has never seen what lies beyond the barriers of Wano Country. Kozuki Oden could use his identity to solve the problem of the guards at Mogura Port and try to set sail on his own.
But ordinary people didn’t have that capability. For her, Wano Country was everything, and any affairs within Wano Country could be completed in a month or two. She didn’t understand how vast the world truly was.
“Don’t worry, it seems he’s doing quite well. You don’t need to be concerned; the kid is leading a pretty good life.”
Upon opening the envelope, he found something like a postcard inside. The top photo was of him with a group of Merfolk store employees.
“Huh? So many mermaids. Did he go to the Dragon King’s Palace? Are those strange people the guards?”
Mermaids were what Wano Country called Merfolk. Before this, she had always considered them to be creatures from legend.
“The letter says it’s Fishman Island. I guess it’s fine to call it the Dragon King’s Palace. After all, the name of that country is Ryugu Kingdom. He says he’ll be back in a few months and will come to see us then.” [* Ryugu means dragon king’s palace.]
Not only here, but the old servants in Kojiro’s household also received letters from Kojiro. Although he has other matters to attend to, sending letters back with someone else’s ship was not a problem.
It contained photos taken during his time at Fishman Island. It was a chance for these people who had never been outside to see a bit of the world.
Nowadays, Wano Country was no longer in a complete state of isolation. Members who joined the Beasts Pirates had the opportunity to travel abroad. However, centuries of seclusion had made many people accustomed to the closed environment and reluctant to easily venture into the open sea.
As Hyogoro and his wife continued to browse through what Kojiro had sent back, a group of people dressed as samurai suddenly ran through the streets outside. They are the current Shinsengumi, the internal security force of Wano Country.
Leading the group was an old man, who used to be a pirate of the Beasts Pirates. However, due to poor health, he had transferred to the internal security force. At this moment, a black wolfhound was leading the way in front of him, searching for something.
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