"It's good that you haven't forgotten. I know you hate all the Celestial Dragons, but your individual strength is too weak, making revenge extremely difficult! But have you ever considered how many people like you have a grudge against the Celestial Dragons, or were once enslaved by Celestial Dragons?"
Of course, some of them were afraid of the Celestial Dragons' power and dared not resist, but there were also those who held deep hatred in their hearts, and many of them became powerful. If these people were united, they would be a force to be reckoned with!
Furthermore, there are Revolutionary Army organizations whose core mission is to overthrow the Celestial Dragons' rule, as well as countless pirates wanted by the World Government and the Navy, and even countries that have been persecuted by the World Government and the Celestial Dragons, and countries that cannot pay the Heavenly Tribute and are targeted by the World Government!
These forces can all kick the Celestial Dragons when they're about to collapse, but the most difficult part is actually making the Celestial Dragons collapse; that requires a large, specialized force to do it!
After provoking Tesoro's hatred, Vic analyzed the global situation for him, as well as some people or forces that could be leveraged, gradually bringing the Revolutionary Army, a special force, to the forefront.
Let Tesoro know that the Celestial Dragons actually have many enemies. They are not always in a high position. When the Celestial Dragons and the World Government are powerful, everything is peaceful and these forces and people will lie low.
However, once this behemoth has a piece of flesh bitten off by a small beast in its eyes, it will reveal its weakness and old age to more small beasts and insects. At that time, they will surely attack it in droves. No one wants such a behemoth to lord it over and decide life and death.
"You want me to build a force specifically targeting the Celestial Dragons? I can't do that! If my benefactor Fisher Tiger were still alive, he could lead this effort because of his kindness to us slaves. But he was killed by that bastard Vic who betrayed the Navy! Without him, it would be very difficult for people like us to gather together."
Tesoro thought that Vic wanted him to create an organization to rebel against the Celestial Dragons. He himself was powerful but not outstanding, and his subordinates were not reliable or capable. It would be very difficult for him to support such a force.
So he quickly declined, and in the process, he scolded the person in front of him, which made Dragon was standing next to him, feel strange. Even Vic almost reached into his hood to touch his nose, but thankfully he restrained himself.
"No need for all that. Do you know who this person next to you is? He's none other than Monkey D. Dragon, the revolutionary who formed the Revolutionary Army!"
You've probably heard of his Revolutionary Army, right? He's almost done everything he needed to do. The framework and management team are all set up. Now all he needs to do is recruit soldiers and expand his business step by step!
Dragon! Stop hiding! Let him see your true face!
Vic felt the time was right and directly exposed Dragon's true intentions: Tesoro wanted to take revenge on the Celestial Dragons but lacked the support of a powerful force, while Dragon had people and power but lacked financial resources and his development was slow. One was rich and the other had people and power, so they could easily join forces and form a close alliance.
Dragon also guessed Vic's purpose at this time. Vic had already made it clear that there was a deep hatred between Tesoro and the Celestial Dragons. Such hatred could not go unpunished unless there was no hope of revenge!
What is the Revolutionary Army's goal? Isn't it to overthrow the Celestial Dragons? Their goals are essentially the same. In addition, Tesoro's performance at the auction showed that he was very wealthy and didn't hesitate to bid.
With Tesoro's financial support, the Revolutionary Army will inevitably grow rapidly, and then the Revolutionary Army can overthrow the Celestial Dragons ' rule, allowing Tesoro to achieve his goal of avenging his beloved even faster.
So Vic is trying to find a big financial backer for their Revolutionary Army! If Dragon still doesn't understand this by now, he might as well resign as the leader of the Revolutionary Army and replace him as soon as possible!
Having figured all this out, Dragon timely pulled down his hood, revealing his iconic face, which looked like it had been tattooed by a slipper. This face was now recognized worldwide, and its threat level even surpassed that of the World's Strongest Man, Whitebeard, earning him the reputation of being the World's Worst Criminal.
Thanks to Vic's financial support and his help in Awakening the soldiers' Haki, the Revolutionary Army grew stronger earlier than in the original story, participating in the liberation movements of many countries and demonstrating strength that even alarmed the World Government!
As a result, Dragon, the leader of the Revolutionary Army, has become the World's Worst Criminal. This is why he always wears a cloak and hood wherever he goes—he poses too great a threat to the World Government and is hated by the Five Elders!
Dragon's face was already known all over the world and was very recognizable, so Tesoro recognized him as soon as he took off his hood. This was a big shot who dared to go against the World Government! Now that such a big shot was right in front of him, Tesoro was extremely excited!
He felt that if he could truly avenge Stella and himself, then the blame would inevitably fall on this Revolutionary Army leader. Besides, wasn't all that mysterious person's talk just an attempt to get him to join the Revolutionary Army?
Both sides share the same goal, so this matter is quite feasible. It's just that the details need to be discussed in detail, and he can't possibly give up his current career.
"Mr. Dragon! I've long admired your name and it's an honor to meet you. I also deeply respect what you've done. The world has suffered under the Celestial Dragons for too long!"
I'm also willing to contribute to the great cause of overthrowing the Celestial Dragons. During the final battle, I will definitely lead all my subordinates to lend a hand. I hope Mr. Dragon will inform me then; I absolutely do not want to miss this important event!
Tesoro is a businessman. He didn't actively mention joining the Revolutionary Army. It's a businessman's nature to seek profit and avoid harm. He didn't know if the Revolutionary Army could ultimately succeed in overthrowing the Celestial Dragons, so he didn't want to put all his eggs in one basket with the Revolutionary Army, otherwise he wouldn't even have a way out.
He now has a public identity, and it's not appropriate for him to go to the front lines with the Revolutionary Army. Otherwise, it would be inevitable that his identity would be exposed over time, and he would have to hide wherever he goes, just like Dragon. His public career would also be ruined. He doesn't want to live that kind of life, nor does he want to give up his cause, so he can only say this.
"The development of the Revolutionary Army has slowed down. It is short of people, money and supplies because many people are watching from the sidelines with the same idea as you. They think that if it succeeds, they will eventually get involved, and if it fails, they will immediately sever ties!"
If everyone thinks like this, it will be extremely difficult for the Revolutionary Army to grow to a level that can rival the World Government. I doubt you'll even live to see the day of the final assault!
I understand your concerns. I simply want to unite everyone or every force that wants to overthrow the Celestial Dragons' rule, mobilizing their resources—those with manpower, those with strength, those with resources, and those with money—to allow the Revolutionary Army to develop rapidly in all aspects, enabling it to directly confront the World Government and the Celestial Dragons.
It doesn't matter if you have no people or resources here. As long as you have abundant resources, you can invest them. The Revolutionary Army already has a complete system. Even if you don't participate personally, it doesn't matter. They will maximize the use of the resources you contribute to develop and strengthen this force of resistance!
If you do this, and others do the same, with various resources working together, then the Revolutionary Army will enter a phase of rapid development and expansion.
Just like you said, the Celestial Dragons have suffered under the rule of the imperial court for too long. So it's not that there's a lack of grassroots resistance, but rather that the Revolutionary Army simply can't support so many people with its current size. Food, clothing, shelter, and equipment all cost money.
Therefore, only by utilizing all available resources can the Revolutionary Army truly grow stronger. Even if you don't personally participate, you have made a huge contribution to the development and growth of the Revolutionary Army. You have also played a significant role in overthrowing the World Government and the Celestial Dragons; you are the unsung heroes who silently supported us from behind the scenes!