"Sorry, but I'm still not interested in Dressrosa's throne." Hikaru refused King Riku's offer to abdicate. Looking at Fujitora, he said calmly, "This country has only just regained its freedom and is struggling forward from the brink of destruction toward peace. If I were to take the throne, how many forces in the New World do you think would immediately make a move against Dressrosa?"
Everyone fell silent. Uchiha Hikaru had indeed offended quite a few major powers in the New World. Just by bringing down Doflamingo here today, he had cut off the weapons supply of countless factions, invisibly provoking many forces.
Fujitora stopped Uchiha Hikaru and asked in a deep voice, "Is it because you saw that this country has absolutely no benefits for you to take that you're unwilling to take it over?"
Everyone looked at Hikaru with doubtful eyes. If he were someone who put profit above all else, then Fujitora's words would make perfect sense. Yet based on Uchiha Hikaru's actions in defeating Doflamingo without asking for anything in return and saving Dressrosa's people, everyone felt that he did not seem like someone who wanted to demand benefits from them.
"Hmph! A provocation won't work on me." Hikaru sneered. "Do you think I'll get carried away and let a few words from you talk me into taking Dressrosa's throne?"
"But..." King Riku staggered over, his hands still trembling with emotion. Tears filled his eyes as he looked pleadingly at Hikaru. "This country is already facing destruction. I don't have the ability to lead everyone out of this crisis, and the people of this nation cannot possibly survive by relying on a useless king like me! We need someone who can truly guide us out of this desperate situation. You are the most suitable choice!"
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