"Sorry, but I still have no interest in Dressrosa's throne." Hiko refused King Riku's offer to abdicate the throne. Looking calmly at Fujitora, he said, "This country has only just gained its freedom and is struggling toward peace on the brink of destruction. If I were to take this country's throne, how many forces in the New World do you think would immediately move against Dressrosa?"
Everyone fell silent. Uchiha Hiko had indeed offended quite a few major powers in the New World. Just overthrowing Doflamingo here today had cut off the weapons supply of countless forces, invisibly angering many of them.
Fujitora stopped Uchiha Hiko and asked in a deep voice, "Is it because you see that this country has absolutely no benefits for you to collect, so you are unwilling to take it over?"
Everyone looked at Hiko with doubt in their eyes. If he were someone who put profit above all else, then Fujitora's words made sense. However, based on Uchiha Hiko's actions in defeating Doflamingo without compensation and saving the people of Dressrosa, they also felt that he did not seem like someone who wanted to demand benefits from them.
"Hmph! Reverse psychology won't work on me." Hiko sneered. "Do you think I'd get carried away and let you talk me into taking Dressrosa's throne with just a few words?"
"But..." King Riku staggered over, his hands still trembling with emotion. With tears in his eyes, he looked at Hiko pleadingly. "This country is already on the verge of destruction. I do not have the ability to lead everyone out of this predicament, and the people of this nation cannot possibly rely on a useless king like me to survive! We need someone who can truly guide us out of this desperate situation. You are the