In contrast, in areas controlled by the World Government, even without war, the people still bear the heavy burden of Heavenly Tribute.
A country that cannot pay its dues will be expelled from the World Government.
The navy claims to protect civilians, but it is always actually maintaining that established order.
As long as the World Government and the Celestial Dragons exist, the Navy's justice can never be complete.
Momousagi looked down.
The Navy and pirates joined forces.
The Revolutionary Army cooperates with the World Government.
These people talk about stopping Uchiha Xin, but none of them really care about how ordinary people would live.
She finally relaxed her furrowed brow.
The Konpira was slowly drawn from its sheath.
The sound of swords echoed through the clouds.
"I see."
Tashigi said nothing more, only gripped her longsword tighter.
Below, the dragon also sensed the threat posed by the Thunder Emperor Corps.
The Ten Thousand Lightning Strikes just now has proven that this legion possesses the capability to destroy fleets over a wide area.
Staying put will only make you a sitting duck.
The dragon raised its right hand.
"All experts, charge!"
"First, crush the Thunder Emperor Corps!"
Rayleigh was the first to step out of the warship.
Kizaru transformed into golden light and ascended into the sky.
Sabo, Luffy, and the four Army Commander followed closely behind.
Marine Vice Admiral, former subordinates of the Four Emperors, and a Devil Fruit user sent by the World Government all rushed out at the same time.
The dragon himself stood at the very front.
His goal was very clear.
Thunder Emperor Corps.
Once these seventy or eighty people are eliminated first, the allied fleet can continue to land on the Sky Island.
A fierce wind erupted from beneath the dragon's feet.
He bypassed the crowd and headed straight for the Thunder Emperor Corps.
The distance between the two sides rapidly decreased.
Just then, a figure appeared out of thin air in front of the dragon.
Her long pink hair was blown by the wind.
A white ghost floated behind her.
Perona blocked their way.
The dragon stopped immediately.
A strong wind swirled around the two of them.
His gaze fell on Perona.
" Perona, the Ghost Queen?"
Perona chuckled softly.
" Revolutionary Army leader, Monkey D. Dragon?"
The dragon's expression was cold and aloof.
"Good."
Perona sized him up.
"Heh, it's an honor that you recognize me."
The dragon stared at her.
"Little girl?"
"As the most terrifying woman beside the infamous Thunder Emperor Uchiha Xin, who wouldn't know you, Perona?" "Evil, wicked?"
Perona sneered, her gaze towards the dragon filled with disdain.
" Monkey D. Dragon, leader of the Revolutionary Army, is far too naive to say such a thing."
The dragon did not speak.
Perona pointed down at the fleet below.
"Justice and evil are never defined by words, but by the victors."
Eight hundred years ago, the D. Clan was defeated.
" The Celestial Dragons became the rulers of the world, and from then on called themselves gods and champions of justice."
The D. Clan is considered demons, and even their names are to be erased by the World Government.
"If the D. Clan had been victorious back then, the Celestial Dragons now labeled as evil."
Long's face darkened.
"You know about the D. Clan?"
"Your master knows more than you can imagine."
Perona continued:
"Let's talk about the Revolutionary Army again."
"You have waged wars in various kingdoms, overthrowing kings and nobles."
"Once war begins, who will die the most?"
"They're ordinary people who don't even know how to project Haki."
Their homes were burned down, their food was looted, and their families died in the war.
"You conquer a country, replace its ruler, and then you think you represent justice?"
Many members of the Revolutionary Army below showed anger.
One of the Army Commander couldn't help but speak up.
" The Revolutionary Army is here to free those countries from oppression!"
Perona glanced down at him.
What happens after we get rid of oppression?
Have you rebuilt all the towns destroyed by the war?
Have you resettled all the displaced people?
"Did you kill all those pirates who took advantage of the chaos to sneak in?"
The Army Commander opened his mouth, but couldn't answer for a moment.
The Revolutionary Army had limited manpower.
They can help a country overthrow its rulers, but they are unlikely to stay for long.
Many countries remain in chaos even after the war ends.
With the loss of the original army and aristocratic system, pirates, bandits, and underground forces will seize the opportunity to emerge.
The Revolutionary Army could only leave behind a small number of personnel.
It's simply impossible to protect every place.
Perona pointed to the pirate fleet behind them.
"You keep saying it's for the common people."
"But now you're standing with pirates."
"Have you investigated how many cities those people plundered and how many civilians they killed?"
"You even allied with the World Government to deal with your master."
"Is this kind of justice even worthy of being used to criticize the Thunder Emperor Corps?"
The pirates in the fleet looked grim.
The Revolutionary Army soldiers also fell silent.
The remaining naval personnel exchanged glances.
They knew that Perona was telling the truth.
This Emperor-Slaying Alliance never shared a common stance.
The Revolutionary Army wants to stop Uchiha Xin from unifying the world.
The remnants of the Navy sought revenge for Sengoku, Garp, and the Three Admirals.
The former retainers of the Four Emperors were unwilling to lose their former status.
The powerful figures sent by the World Government were there to eliminate an enemy who posed a threat to the Celestial Dragons.
These people are able to stand together simply because they share the same goal.
The dragon remained unmoved by the reactions of those around it.
But he couldn't deny what Perona had said.
Both Sky Island and Fish-Man Island are under the control of Uchiha Xin.
There is no Heavenly Tribute in either place.
There were no pirates openly plundering either.
Ordinary people can live normal lives.
Although the Thunder Emperor Corps ruled by force, it did not treat commoners as slaves like the Celestial Dragons.
In contrast, many of the countries conquered by the Revolutionary Army still have not yet restored order.
They are only slightly more benevolent than the World Government and the Celestial Dragons.
This does not mean that everything the Revolutionary Army does can be called just.
Justice and evil are not fixed or unchanging.
If the D. Clan had been victorious eight hundred years ago, the descendants of the Celestial Dragons might be the ones being hunted down by the entire world today.
The dragon slowly clenched its fists.
He won't give up on this war because of a few words.
Uchiha Xin killed Garp, destroyed the Marine Headquarters, and then went on to kill the Four Emperors.
If this power continues to expand, no force in the world will be able to check it.
"Further discussion is pointless."
A strong wind rose up around the dragon.
"We have come here today to annihilate the Thunder Emperor Corps."
As soon as he finished speaking, Long launched the first attack.
He raised his hand and waved it forward.
The gale instantly transformed into dozens of sharp wind blades, slashing towards Perona from different directions.
Wherever the wind blades passed, they cut slits in the clouds.
Perona stood still.
His right arm was covered with World-Breaking Level Armament Haki.
She threw a punch straight at the wind blades.
Bang!
The foremost wind blade exploded on the spot.
The force of the punch continued forward.
The remaining wind blades shattered one after another, turning into turbulent currents that rushed in all directions.
Several warships below were hit by the aftershocks.
The sails broke at the same time.
The mast was also cut with several deep marks.
"The Dragon Leader's wind blade was shattered with a single punch!"
A Revolutionary Army cadre's face tightened.
"She didn't even use the Hollow-Hollow Fruit!"