So that's what happened.
After listening to what Kazu and Ryu had to say, Tesoro finally understood.
To be honest, he was very tempted.
In the past, I was all alone and had no chance to shake the rule of the Celestial Dragons.
Now that he had the Revolutionary Army as a powerful force, he felt there was a glimmer of hope.
Furthermore, with powerful figures like the Blond Hair Pirates present, they clearly support the Revolutionary Army.
"I..."
"I understand, but I need to think about it some more."
Tesoro didn't dare to agree immediately; he was still struggling with his own feelings.
On one hand, there is anger towards the Celestial Dragons; on the other hand, there is fear towards Celestial Dragons.
He felt a bit confused; this had all happened so suddenly.
"No problem, we're the most democratic people out there, of course we'll give you time to consider."
"Oh, by the way, the outside world doesn't know about my relationship with the Revolutionary Army."
"After I leave here, I will definitely make sure this continues."
Kazu ate the food on the table by himself, looking relaxed, but what he said made Tesoro's eyelids twitch wildly.
What does that mean?
Should we maintain this stance indefinitely?
If they agree, then they are comrades-in-arms.
If you disagree, then only the dead can keep a secret, right?
What happened to the democracy we were promised?
Kazu was telling the truth. If the World Government found out that the Blond Hair Pirates were fully supporting the Revolutionary Army, they would have to send all their forces to hunt down Revolutionary Army members around the world the very next day.
There are still many places in this world that Kazu hasn't been to, and without placing Space Mark, he can't teleport.
The Revolutionary Army will likely suffer heavy losses, which will delay the process of overthrowing the World Government.
When the world becomes a little better, they feel more relaxed when they go on adventures.
Everyone has different thoughts and ways of doing things. Kazu has always followed his heart and done what he thinks.
In half an hour, this free feast was completely devoured by this group of foodies.
Even the dragon ate significantly more than usual, persisting until the very end before wiping its mouth with a tissue to indicate that it was finished.
There was no other way. Although he was the leader of the Revolutionary Army, the Revolutionary Army had suffered too much in recent years. He was not the kind of person who particularly enjoyed life, and he also had to set an example, so the food he usually ate was quite ordinary.
"Alright, let's have some fun here today and give Tesoro some time to think things over. We'll come back tomorrow."
No one else objected, and the group left under Mr. Tanaka's guidance.
"Lord Kazu, I intend to explore this town more thoroughly by myself."
As soon as Long stepped out the door, he expressed his thoughts: he wanted to see what aspects of the town were worthwhile.
Even if Tesoro ultimately rejects their Revolutionary Army, he can still learn some skills from them, so the trip won't be a complete waste.
"Okay, then let's meet here at 11 a. m. tomorrow."
Kazu specifically set a time around mealtime so they could eat and chat at the same time.
Dragon put his cloak and hat back on. There were always intelligence agents from other factions around, so it was best to be cautious.
Everyone had left, Tesoro sat down alone again, still thinking about the matter.
"Hee-lu-lu-lu-lu."
"Lord Tesoro, are you still thinking about what happened earlier?"
Tanaka returned, but he didn't feel as burdened. After all, he had chosen to follow Tesoro, and now it was up to him to make the final decision.
Judging from the attitudes of the Blond Hair Pirates and the Revolutionary Army, even if one joins them, they will continue to run their businesses and develop their careers; the nature of their work will be much the same, only their identities will have changed.
He has loyal men, but Tesoro has a lot to think about.
"Yes, life is like making choices. If you choose the wrong one, what awaits you is truly an abyss."
Tesoro touched the gold ring on his hand, thinking about his ambitious future, his humiliating past, and the woman he deeply loved.
For a moment, the conference room fell silent as Mr. Tanaka quietly watched Tesoro, awaiting his command.
" Tanaka."
"Tell me, what would my world be like if Stella were still here?"
Tesoro looked up at the window, but the hustle and bustle of the town failed to stir the slightest ripple in his heart.
"In that case, the town probably wouldn't be like this; it might be full of life."
"Hee-lu-lu-lu-lu."
Upon hearing Tanaka's words, Tesoro slowly lowered his head.
"Vitality..."
"Well."
"Yes, Stella is so kind, as pure as an angel."
"If it's her choice..."