On one hand, Dragon explained the Revolutionary Army's beliefs and ideals. He wanted the kings to understand that it was fighting to overthrow the Celestial Dragons' tyranny and give everyone a life of equality and stability. The poor, especially, must never again be enslaved or oppressed.
On the other hand, the Revolutionary Army's strength carried weight. In both the Battle of the Holy Land and the earlier Summit War, it had seized the initiative and dealt repeated blows to the Marines and the World Government.
After Dragon's heartfelt appeal, more than thirty kings declared on the spot that they were willing to join the Revolutionary Army's side.
Seeing Ye Chen stand with Dragon, Princess Vivi urged Cobra to support the Revolutionary Army too. Princess Shirahoshi took King Neptune's hand and persuaded him to bring Fish-Man Island into its ranks. King Riku of Dressrosa also pledged his support on the spot.
Most importantly, everyone had seen just how formidable the Revolutionary Army was.
It paid to stand beneath a mighty tree. Everyone knew a greater, fiercer clash between the Revolutionary Army and the World Government was inevitable.
There was no room for two tigers on one mountain. In the end, one side had to fall.
"Hee-haw... This is so exciting!"
With so many countries suddenly backing them, Ivankov jumped up and down with excitement. He even wrapped his arms around Ye Chen and planted a loud kiss on his cheek. Furious, Ye Chen shoved him away, goose bumps rising all over his skin.
Dragon did not linger. He immediately arranged escorts for the kings, and with no reason to remain in the Holy Land, Ye Chen left with them.
Aokiji clenched his fists as he watched Dragon, Ye Chen, and the others depart. The anger inside him was on the verge