Jinbe said in a deep voice, "Big Brother wants to cooperate with the Revolutionary Army to fight against the Celestial Dragons together!"
Hatchan was greatly surprised!
Such a radical approach of openly standing up against the Celestial Dragons was hard to imagine as Mr. Tiger's style.
Because all along, Mr. Tiger, in Hatchan's impression, had always actively avoided the World Government, even when rescuing slaves, he would try his best to avoid strong conflicts with them.
"What about Fish-Man Island's stance? Caught between us and the World Government, it must be very difficult, right?"
"I heard Princess Otohime is collecting signatures, hoping Fish-Man Island can live in peace with humans…"
Hatchan's face showed worry; the more Fishman groups resisted the Celestial Dragons, the more dangerous the nation of Fish-Man Island would become.
Him joining the Revolutionary Army alone was completely different from Tiger and his group joining the Revolutionary Army.
"As things stand, the Fish-Man Tribe has no way out. Even if we do nothing, this nation has no standing whatsoever before the World Government!"
"Our compatriots will still be trampled upon as slaves!"
Jinbe excitedly clenched his fists, indignant.
"Since Mr. Tiger has made a decision, I will support you. Come with me, and I'll take you to meet the leader of the Revolutionary Army."
Hatchan gestured to the soldiers on both sides, and they quickly dispersed, clearing a path for Chu Yang and Jinbe to enter the base.
Besides the soldiers in front of him, Chu Yang's Observation Haki also detected hidden soldiers in various corners of the base; they were still on high alert, some even aiming their guns.
He had no doubt that if he made the slightest unusual move, the other side would immediately open fire.
In the long struggle with the World Government, the Revolutionary Army soldiers' combat literacy had been cultivated to be very high.
The two followed Hatchan up to the second floor, and in a small war room, they met the leader of the Revolutionary Army, Monkey D. Dragon.
Also in the room were "Empress" Emporio Ivankov and his assistant Inazuma.
A small boy lay unconscious on a hospital bed in the corner.
Chu Yang was very curious why there would be a child in the Revolutionary Army's base?
Upon seeing Dragon, Jinbe proactively explained their purpose.
Ivankov, on the side, was scrutinizing Chu Yang, finding the young man familiar, as if he had seen him somewhere before.
Dragon listened for a while, then nodded slightly and said, "I greatly admire Mr. Tiger's deeds, and I'm very happy for your joining the revolutionary cause. It's just a bit regrettable that I couldn't meet Mr. Tiger himself this time."
The two sides hit it off immediately, and things went very smoothly. Chu Yang could tell that the Revolutionary Army greatly needed allies; they hadn't been established for long and their foundation was unstable.
Tiger's influence was extraordinary; that fire burned not only the Holy Land but also liberated many slaves, including figures like "Empress" Hancock.
Hatchan played a crucial role; without him, Dragon would not have so easily believed Jinbe's words. He might have even immediately placed him under house arrest and secretly investigated.
After reaching an oral agreement, the atmosphere in the meeting room was harmonious. Ivankov was still staring at Chu Yang, and Dragon, noticing his unusual behavior, also looked over.
Dragon gazed at Chu Yang, his eyes suddenly turning sharp. "Why is a Four Emperors crew member here? Could it be that Red Hair is also interested in an alliance?"
Upon mentioning Shanks, Ivankov finally reacted. This young man had recently shined in the Marine's encounter with the Red Hair Pirates.
He alone could contend with several veteran Marine Vice Admirals, his strength directly rivaling Captain Shanks, and he was known as Shanks's left and right arm, alongside First Mate Benn Beckman.
"Yang…"
Ivankov murmured the other's name.
Chu Yang said indifferently, "I am here representing only my personal will, and it has nothing to do with Shanks. The reason I want to cooperate with the Revolutionary Army is because of my personal grievances with the Celestial Dragons."
Dragon asked with some surprise, "Personal grievances?"
Jinbe suddenly interjected to explain, "Yang and Big Brother Tiger met because of the Holy Land fire incident."
Dragon and the others immediately understood the meaning behind Jinbe's words.
"Looking at you, you must have been very young at that time, right?" Ivankov looked at Chu Yang with pity. "To have experienced such terrifying torment at that age…"
Chu Yang chuckled, teasing, "Thanks to the Celestial Dragons, I had the motivation to grow so quickly."
Ivankov exclaimed, "What powerful willpower! Most people couldn't bear that memory, yet you can still smile."
Jinbe nodded and said, "Speaking purely of willpower, Yang is indeed the strongest person I've ever met."
After understanding Chu Yang's past, Dragon welcomed his addition, as this was an unprecedented and enormous boost to the Revolutionary Army's combat power.
The high-ranking members of the Revolutionary Army, led by Dragon, became exceptionally excited.
Chu Yang then took the opportunity to propose his own suggestion, stating frankly, "When I arrived just now, I observed this place. To be honest, Baldigo is not a very good choice for a base."
"While its naturally harsh environment provides concealment and can evade Marine searches, once noticed, the base will be difficult to defend."
"The White Dirt Island is very desolate, with no natural barriers that can be utilized for defense. This location is easy to attack and difficult to defend."
"This also means that members must act even more carefully and cautiously, trying their best to keep this place from being discovered, greatly increasing the difficulty of the Revolutionary Army's operations."
Dragon did not refute Chu Yang's viewpoint. On the contrary, he shared the same view as Chu Yang, but the reality was that aside from Baldigo, the Revolutionary Army could not find a better stronghold.
"We understand what you're saying. When the Revolutionary Army was first established, members raised similar objections, but the World Government's intelligence capabilities are very formidable, so we had no choice but to select this place."
Ivankov said with a solemn expression, "The World Government has two secret spy organizations codenamed CP9 and CP0. We have clashed with them in wars to liberate countries. They are very powerful, especially in intelligence and assassination."
Chu Yang tapped the conference table with his finger, emphasizing again, "That's why I said this place is not suitable as a stronghold. Having worries will only restrict our actions."
Dragon seemed to sense something, and the corners of his mouth turned up. "From the tone of your voice, it seems you've already found a stronghold for the Revolutionary Army?"
Everyone present looked at Chu Yang in surprise.
It was comfortable talking to intelligent people; they immediately understood his meaning. Chu Yang nodded decisively and uttered a place name.
"Wano Country."
Due to Wano Country's unique topography, it was very difficult for outsiders to enter, let alone launch a large-scale invasion. It was typically easy to defend and hard to attack, making it an ideal base of operations.
The only problem was that they had to defeat Kaido, who already occupied Wano Country.
Dragon frowned, evidently aware of some aspects of Wano Country, and was calculating the gains, losses, and possibilities of the operation.
"There's a weapon factory there, with buyers and sellers involving the World Government, pirates, underground dark forces, and some major nations."
"If we take Wano Country, we can not only strengthen our own forces but also deliver a considerable blow to the World Government."
At these words, Dragon's eyes immediately lit up!
At this time, the Beasts Pirates were not yet the behemoth they would become ten years later, and Kaido was not yet strong enough to make Dragon hesitate.
The interests represented by Wano Country's weapon factory were entirely worth Dragon risking the Revolutionary Army's future.
More importantly, this plan also included the participation of Chu Yang and the Sun Pirates!
If they could take Wano Country, the Revolutionary Army would have a perfect stronghold, and from then on, they would be even stronger and more prosperous.
Dragon felt he had no reason to refuse!
Before that, he had to confirm the veracity of the intelligence. Even if he trusted Chu Yang, he couldn't make a hasty decision.
"I will send people to Wano Country to gather information soon. After obtaining more detailed intelligence, I will decide whether to implement this plan."
Dragon's words caused a considerable stir in the meeting room. Ivankov's expression was solemn; as a comrade, he clearly understood that Dragon's words essentially indicated agreement.
"Then I shall return first. Mr. Tiger is still waiting for the results. If you have an answer, you can have Hatchan come find us."
Jinbe handed his Vivre Card to Dragon.
After Dragon accepted the Vivre Card, to show the sincerity of the alliance, he prepared to offer his own Vivre Card in exchange, but Ivankov on the side suddenly said, "It's better to use my Vivre Card."
Dragon frowned and said, "No need for that. I trust Jinbe and Mr. Tiger, and they are also Hatchan's tribesmen!"
Ivankov, uncharacteristically, retorted with a firm attitude again, "You are the leader of the Revolutionary Army, the hope of all of us. You can never be too careful. Of course, I trust Mr. Jinbe, but what if an accident happens?"
"If your Vivre Card falls into the hands of the World Government for some reason, it would be a devastating blow to us!"
Watching Dragon and Ivankov fall into an argument, Chu Yang interrupted them, "Let Mr. Hatchan and Jinbe exchange Vivre Cards. That would be more meaningful."
Hatchan smiled and nodded, "After so many years of friendship, I still don't have Jinbe's Vivre Card. It's a bit of a regret."
Jinbe burst out laughing.
Dragon also realized that giving away his Vivre Card so easily was a bit rash, so he took the opportunity to agree to Chu Yang's suggestion.
After achieving their objective, Chu Yang and Jinbe stayed in Baldigo for one night and departed the next morning.
As soon as they left, Dragon immediately sent people to Wano Country.
Chu Yang and Jinbe returned to the Sun Pirates and informed Tiger of the alliance process.
Upon hearing that Chu Yang and Dragon had set their sights on Wano Country, Tiger looked surprised. He had no objections to it, but he was quite unfamiliar with the country.
However, after learning that it was the territory of one of the Four Emperors, Kaido, Tiger's expression gradually became solemn.
"Won't this be too risky?"
"Any decision carries corresponding risks."
"That's true, but the opponent is a Four Emperors. If we launch an attack rashly, we will be at an absolute disadvantage."
"It's alright, I'll take care of Kaido."
Seeing Chu Yang's confident expression, Tiger immediately said no more.
He was just curious about the true extent of the other party's current strength.
He knew Chu Yang was not an arrogant person; he wouldn't speak to him with such an attitude without absolute certainty.
Until definite news came from the Revolutionary Army, the plan to conquer Wano Country remained confidential. The crew members only knew that the alliance had been successful.
After about a month and a half, Hatchan found the Sun Pirates using Jinbe's Vivre Card.
After a brief exchange of pleasantries, Tiger led Hatchan to the Captain's quarters.
Everyone's gaze focused on Hatchan, who took a deep breath and said, "Our intelligence personnel have pretty much ascertained the current situation in Wano Country. Dragon has agreed to move on Wano Country and liberate this nation."
"Dragon's suggestion is to first have our intelligence personnel continuously monitor the movements of the Beasts Pirates, and then act when Kaido or other high-ranking officers leave the vicinity of Wano Country."
"Facing a Four Emperors pirate crew at full strength is still too risky!"
After listening, Tiger felt that Dragon's idea was very sound and coincided with his own, so he readily agreed.
Chu Yang, however, was indifferent. With his current combat power, directly taking on the current Kaido was still not a problem.
The Kaido of ten years later was the golden teacher; now, he was at most an intern who had just graduated from a normal school.
Seeing that neither Chu Yang nor Tiger had any objections, Hatchan's tense expression softened. He would remain with the Sun Pirates as a liaison between the two parties.