"Is it really okay for me to come out?"
Uta sat in Luo Wen's lap and asked cautiously.
She felt a little uneasy showing affection in front of the victim.
"Of course, no problem. Those two aren't with the others."
Luo Wen patted Uta's hair and casually explained.
Those people were after the Artificial Devil Fruit. These two are different; they're after him personally.
Meanwhile, Monkey D. Dragon and Koala quickly adjusted their mindset and faced Luo Wen squarely.
"Then, let's get to know each other formally."
"Reporting, leader of the Revolutionary Army, commander-in-chief of the Four Blues front, who will surely liberate the world, Monkey D. Dragon."
The dragon puffed out its chest, displaying its full imposing presence.
Having just suffered a setback of 100 million Beli, they're determined to get some revenge.
"That looks amazing."
Uta looked at the man with the shoe print in front of him with some surprise, stunned by his reputation.
Koala, on the other hand, remained quite calm; clearly, she had seen this kind of pretentious act from the dragon many times before.
Showing off your titles in front of me?
Luo Wen smiled.
"Godslayer, Grand Master of the Illuminati, Commander-in-Chief of the Neo Marines, and Guardian of Dressrosa and the Seventeen Nations, Luo Wen report."
Luo Wen's voice was calm, yet it exuded authority.
His string of titles is far more prestigious than those of Monkey D. Dragon.
In fact, he could even come up with more prefixes.
He's not even comparable to Daenerys Targaryen, despite all the titles like "Savior of the East Blue," "Sun God," and "Terminator of the Shichibukai."
"Amazing!"
Uta praised without hesitation, her eyes sparkling.
As expected of Luo Wen, his title is much more Haki than that man with the shoe print.
Even Koala was moved. Compared to the leader's boasting, Luo Wen was truly impressive. All those titles were genuine.
"..."
Monkey D. Dragon didn't want to talk.
He couldn't find any advantage over Luo Wen, and spoke without any confidence.
In retrospect, his idea of getting Luo Wen to join the Revolutionary Army was utter nonsense.
The establishment of the Neo Marines and the Illuminati, and the unification of seventeen nations by Luo Wen, are achievements comparable to the efforts of their Revolutionary Army over the years.
And Luo Wen accomplished all of this in just six months. Their Revolutionary Army, on the other hand, had only achieved these results in over thirty years.
Introducing lions into a cat colony is indeed somewhat unrealistic.
But Monkey D. Dragon was determined to give it a try; perhaps a miracle would happen. "Luo Wen Lowen, what are your thoughts on the Revolutionary Army? Have you considered joining?"
"The Revolutionary Army has a promising future (but not now), I still want to develop my own power (I'm better off going it alone than you)."
Luo Wen smiled, his tone polite yet distant.
If it weren't for that 100 million signature, he would have kicked Monkey D. Dragon out.
Join the Revolutionary Army? Are you kidding me!
Do you want to watch your companions get into trouble one by one, and then be covered in sweat with them?
"I understand, Luo Wen Lowen."
Monkey D. Dragon wasn't angry; this outcome was as expected.
"Luo Wen Lowen, since you are unwilling to join the Revolutionary Army, would it be feasible to form an alliance with them?"
"Monkey D. Dragon said sincerely."
"An alliance? That's possible."
After only a moment's thought, Luo Wen agreed to the alliance.
There's no need to join in the sweat, but using the Revolutionary Army's strength is still an option.
The Revolutionary Army's high command was not particularly strong, but it had no shortage of low-ranking soldiers, which made up for the embarrassing shortage of manpower under his command.
As for whether his forces would be assimilated by the Revolutionary Army, Luo Wen said there was absolutely no need to worry.
The Revolutionary Army's ideology was either to overthrow the previous tyrant and install a new king, or to place their hopes on the king.
Compared to his strategic vision of controlling all armed forces, his idea of a multinational, law-based system is far inferior.
If the goal were truly assimilation and annexation, it should be his Illuminati and Neo Marines assimil the Revolutionary Army.
Therefore, forming an alliance would only benefit him.
"Welcome Luo Wen, to the alliance with the Revolutionary Army. From this day forward, Your Luo Wen holds a position in the Revolutionary Army equal to mine!"
Monkey D. Dragon shook hands with Luo Wen happily and made his most serious promise.
It's impossible for them to be equal to his status; that's just a superficial statement.
In reality, what Monkey D. Dragon intended to give Luo Wen was the power and status of a vice-leader.
If Luo Wen joins the Revolutionary Army, the leader will relinquish power.
But if Luo Wen doesn't join but only cooperates, he'll only get the prestige of a leader and the real power of a deputy leader—that's the limit.
"It's a pleasure working with you. I wish us an early victory."
Luo Wen shook hands warmly with Monkey D. Dragon, clearly appreciating his attitude.
"By the way, Luo Wen Lowen, there's one more thing."
"I'd like to have a friendly match with you."
Monkey D. Dragon stared intently at Luo Wen.
On one hand, he wanted to confirm whether Luo Wen's strength was as powerful as the legends suggested.
On the one hand, he also wanted to flex his muscles and demonstrate the strength of the Revolutionary Army.
Finally, he felt a pang of regret spending that 100 million Beli.
"No problem."
Luo Wen agreed without hesitation.
He just got the new template and wanted to test the power of removing the blue bar.
As for the power of removing the stamina bar, Monkey D. Dragon wasn't powerful enough to push him to that point.
"A fight's about to break out! I wonder what kind of move Luo Wen will use to win?"
Uta looked excited.
She had little interest in allying with the Revolutionary Army. But if Luo Wen and Monkey D. Dragon were going to fight, she had no choice but to watch.
Even though she had witnessed Luo Wen's battles several times, she could never get enough of them and wanted more. Even in situations where victory was certain, there was a unique kind of beauty to be found.
"Too much confidence! The leader will be the victor!"
"Koala shouted defiantly."
Although Luo Wen is very strong, universally acknowledged as strong, the leader is also a powerful figure who has dominated the world, and even the World Government cannot do anything about him.
Compared to Luo Wen, who had swindled her family out of 100 million Beli, she still hoped for and had more faith in her own leader.
"We'll see."
Uta tossed her hair, brimming with confidence in Luo Wen.
He is invincible, a man who holds victory in his hands!