Inside the Qiangang Tunnel, the two ships were about two miles apart, but due to the dim lighting, they could barely see each other.
But at that moment, the waves began to surge right between the two ships...
Neither Sig nor Dragon stood idly by and watched their encounter unfold. Instead, they simultaneously unleashed their Conqueror's Haki, attempting to overwhelm each other with their combined aura!
If they were to fight directly, Sig might not be a match for him. The Revolutionary Army's impressive momentum isn't necessarily due to their superior combat strength, but it would be unreasonable if Dragon's combat power wasn't even at the level of Four Emperors.
However, if we're talking about the sheer application of Conqueror's Haki in terms of sheer presence, Sig, with his "Visionary" ability and powerful mental strength, is certainly not to be underestimated.
Perhaps Conqueror's Haki is no match for a dragon's, and Sig can't even Conqueror's Haki coating, but Sig also has soul abilities mixed in, so his momentum is not weak.
The collision of the two Conqueror's Haki created huge waves on the sea, turning the once calm and windless underground tunnel into a turbulent sea!
This was just a test of each other. Sig was already prepared; as soon as he realized the other party was from the Beasts, he would immediately punch the leader in the face.
But once they got closer, they both discovered that the other was not a beastman...
The dragon, draped in a green cloak, was rather inconspicuous, but the Okama King's 1.5-meter-tall face was quite conspicuous!
On Sig's side, although Jack and Whitey Bay were certainly "stealing the show," Haku recognized Sig at a glance.
"Is that Lord Siegfried?" Haku immediately called out.
"Hmm? Who are you people?" Sig, putting on a slightly pretentious act.
After all, Okama King and Bartholomew Kuma are "people of status," and their membership in the Revolutionary Army has not been revealed at sea!
When the Okama King "Ambrio Ivankov" was later Impel Down, it was because of fabricated charges, not because his identity as Revolutionary Army was exposed.
The Tyrant "Bartholomew Kuma," though nominally deposed from his throne as king of the Kingdom of Sorb and turned into a pirate, still plans to become one of the Shichibukai...
The dragon's appearance had already been marked on the bounty poster, with the battle markings on his face being particularly conspicuous. It was unclear where this custom originated, as his hometown, Foosha Village, did not have this practice.
"So you are the Sea King Your Excellency the Fish-Man Race, my apologies." The dragon made no attempt to hide himself at the bow of the ship, and even removed his hood as he spoke.
After all, he knew that the other party had definitely seen him, and hiding him would not only fail to conceal him but would also make him look down on.
"The Revolutionary Army?" Sig asked, recognizing the other party.
Inuarashi and Nekomamushi relaxed slightly upon hearing that it was the Revolutionary Army. Although they didn't know Dragon or the current situation on the sea, they at least knew that the Revolutionary Army was an enemy of the World Government, so they shouldn't be enemies.
My only slight concern is whether Dragon has left Wano Country.
So...
Is he cooperating with Kaido or with Yamato?
Although they were not entirely at ease with Yamato, they still hoped that the Revolutionary Army was in contact with this new general.
As for Jack and Whitey Bay, they completely ignored the atmosphere. The two big goofballs seemed to be trying to prove something, competing to raise their morale higher...
Well, putting everything else aside, Sig's "left and right guardians" completely overwhelmed the dragon's "left and right guardians" in terms of imposing presence.
The Okama King and the Bartholomew Kuma were not only overshadowed by their height, but also by their imposing presence.
If it were a 5v5 match right now, Sig would probably win 4-1 on his side, but who would be the loser is another story...
"Alright, you two... I think we should be companions who haven't met yet, right?" Sig stopped Whitey Bay and Jack from their actions, then said meaningfully.
Clearly, this statement wasn't made from the perspective of the "Navigator of the Red-Hair Pirates," otherwise, while both the Revolutionary Army and the pirates have the Navy as an enemy, they wouldn't be considered "comrades."
After all, pirates don't usually attack the Navy, let alone aim to overthrow the World Government.
Furthermore, the Revolutionary Army has a history of fighting pirates in its past operations.
At this time, the Revolutionary Army was active in various tyrannical countries around the world, assisting the local people in overthrowing tyranny.
As for the possibility of the other party joining the Revolutionary Army later, that would be best. Even if they don't join, and nominally remain affiliated with the World Government, the Revolutionary Army will still help them.
Sometimes, it is actually pirates who oppress the people—for example, what Arlong did in the East Blue in the original work. If the Revolutionary Army had taken notice of it, it would have sparked a massive "anti -Arlong alliance."
Sig disliked the Revolutionary Army's naiveté, but liked their methods...
Most of the time, the Revolutionary Army's modus operandi is not to lock onto a target and then unleash its full force. Instead, it sows its own "seeds" among the people oppressed by tyranny, cultivating the nation's own resistance forces. The Revolutionary Army only deploys its main force for some extremely important and powerful targets.
Although some criticized the Revolutionary Army's actions, arguing that they caused civilian casualties, Sig, who had experienced Mary Geoise firsthand, understood...
If someone is unwilling to resist, there is no value in saving them.
Relying solely on a few experts to divinely aid others in resisting tyranny can only provide temporary relief.
Just like Roger meticulously planned and even used his execution as an opportunity to ignite the Great Pirate Era, drawing people to One Piece...
Just like when Sig was in the Drum Kingdom, he decisively abandoned the idea of killing Wapol because he found that the people of the Drum Kingdom did not have a strong sense of resistance, and there were even blindly loyal subjects like Dalton...
Just like now... the World Government has finally realized that the Revolutionary Army, which doesn't seem to be much stronger than the pirate lords, has become a major threat to them!
When Dragon heard Sig refer to them as "unseen companions," a smile appeared on his usually cold face.
The Revolutionary Army appeared here because they learned of the changes in Wano Country. Therefore, Dragon made a last-minute decision to risk changing his strategy towards Wano Country and shifting to a more proactive approach. He even took advantage of Red-Hair leading Kaido away to personally infiltrate Wano Country Yamato.
The Revolutionary Army has been quietly keeping an eye on Wano Country all along. Even those who have fled Wano Country have connections with the Revolutionary Army. For example, the Shimotsuki branch family in the East Blue has been secretly funding the Revolutionary Army, existing as their moles.
Similarly, the Fish-Man Race are also a focus of the Revolutionary Army. Haku was once a member of the Sea King Army, serving under Jinbe, but now he has also joined the Revolutionary Army...
Dragon has noticed the clandestine changes in the Ryugu Kingdom and the dramatic shifts in Wano Country... and he's realized that behind all of this lies the same person— Siegfried!
Therefore, the dragon was pleased with the closeness that Sig was now showing.
Meanwhile, Haku's adoration was so overflowing that Sig couldn't help but notice it...
Shouldn't this guy be a fan of Jinbe?
Is it my turn to be the "hope of the Fish-Man Race" again?