One Piece's epic Wano Country Saga also ended in the anime; the manga had evolved some time ago, and now the anime has also reached the point where Luffy and his crew members are embarking on a new adventure. But before we continue, we wanted to conclude here and explain some things that happened in the final moments of the saga. Before Luffy left Wano, there was talk of Yamato joining his crew. Yamato had initially decided to do so, but at some point, he decided to stay in Wano. Did something happen? Why did Yamato refuse Luffy's offer? Read on to find out!

Yamato still has a place on Luffy's crew, but he decided to explore Wano first.

As everyone knows, Wano endured terrible hardships under the two emperors, Kaidou and Big Mom, and Orochi, their vassal. Ultimately, the Alliance overthrew the despotic dictatorship of Kaidou and Big Mom, leading to the liberation of the country of Wano.

A grand celebration was held in the Flower Capital to commemorate the victory of the Liberators, or the Alliance. Aramaki's brief strike seemed likely to spoil the festivities, but he couldn't get close to the Flower Capital. Although the celebrations continued for a while, Luffy and his group had to continue their adventure.

Yamato enthusiastically participates in the celebrations, as it's his first time. Luffy offered Yamato a spot on his crew, and since Yamato decided he wanted to live like Kozuki Oden, he initially accepted the offer. But Aramaki's attack, though unsuccessful, changed everything.

Realizing that he cannot leave the country without protection, he joins Luffy and some of his crew members to inform them of his decision not to leave with them because the nation was only saved from Aramaki thanks to someone with powerful Haki and now that Kaido was gone, someone else might target Wano, which is why he cannot leave.

Yamato would go through the adventure anxious that something might happen in Wano, asking Luffy for confirmation that he feels the same way. However, he adds that he still wishes to be their companion later.

The pirate agrees with him, so he entrusts Momonosuke and the others to him. A few days later, the pirates prepare to leave and say goodbye to him. Later, Momonosuke calls out his name to see if he has left the country with them, but Yamato is still there, on the roof of the castle, despite having decided to join them. Momonosuke then transforms into a dragon and, taking Kin'emon and Yamato with him, runs towards Udon towards Tokage Port.

Suddenly, Yamato declares that he wants to stay in Wano, which surprises them, while he continues by saying that he has already communicated this to Luffy. The samurai asks him not to make fun of them, so Yamato asks if he is bothering them. Momonosuke denies it since he gives them strength, so he explains that Oden's journey began by exploring the nation, which he also wants to do, since he knows nothing about the world. The shogun realizes that Luffy took the time to discuss these things with Yamato but not to say goodbye to him and Kinemon, which is why he will not forgive him.

Momonosuke wonders how the pirate can have no feelings for them. Yamato then declares that his judgment is hasty, leading him to mistake his immorality for freedom, asking Kin'emon for confirmation. Kin'emon agrees and asks why he doesn't steal, but Momonosuke tells him to shut up. The servant declares that he is now the shogun of Wano and that they will have to get rid of Luffy if necessary, to which Momonosuke agrees since that is what a warrior would do.

Yamato argues that there is no reason to be so angry, so the shogun replies that the pirate is making a fool of them, which is why he must be punished, stating that she will trample and bite him. The three reach Tokage Harbor, where the pirates are ready to board; Yamato claims that they went there to say goodbye and jumps on Luffy with Momonosuke, while Kin'emon asks him why he decided to leave without saying goodbye, pointing out that the shogun is angry and demands the pirate explain himself. Momonosuke, however, bursts into tears and begs him not to leave and to stay with him, explaining the reasons.

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He then sees Luffy getting a large flag with the Jolly Roger from Usopp's crew and gives it to Momonosuke, stating that he considers him a younger brother and advising him to show this flag if anyone ever threatens Wano because he raises a hand against a friend. For them, this means facing the Straw Hat Pirates; he then adds that if Momonosuke, Kin'emon, and Yamato want to become pirates, there will be a place for them on board, leaving them the task of protecting the nation.

Watching the Thousand Sunny depart, the shogun tells Kin'emon that one day, he will surpass Oden. The three then return to the castle, and Momonosuke asks where best to raise the flag.

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