Regarding the Revolutionary Army, Leno actually didn't want to get too involved with them. Of course, this wasn't to say he had any prejudice against them.
On the contrary, Leno greatly admired their actions of daring to resist the Celestial Dragons' rule and save the populace.
In a world where the common masses regarded the Celestial Dragons as 'Creators' or 'Gods', the courage and spirit shown by the Revolutionary Army filled Leno with admiration.
Although it's said, 'Where there is oppression, there is resistance!' the people in this pirate world lacked the awareness that 'the people are the masters of the house.'
The populace was already accustomed to being ruled, enslaved, and exploited. The appearance of the Revolutionary Army was like a wind of ideological enlightenment, slowly opening the minds of the masses.
Although Leno admired the Revolutionary Army's resistance, on the other hand...
Leno couldn't say he approved of the policies they implemented in the countries they liberated.
Expelling and eliminating the corrupt nobles, and then supporting 'people-friendly' nobles to rule the populace; in Leno's view, this was simply nonsense.
'Since you already eliminated the 'bad nobles' ruling the country, why go through the trouble of selecting so-called 'good nobles'? Wouldn't it be better for the Revolutionary Army to take over directly?'
Of course, Leno also understood this was due to the limitations of the people's thinking here.
After all, they didn't have the chance to be 'born under the red flag, raised in the spring breeze,' and be nurtured by five thousand years of cultural heritage.(T/N: glory to aristostca… china)
Returning to the present, after some thought, Leno still agreed to Lindbergh's invitation. No matter what, he had helped him before.
Afterward, under Leno's ability, the two ships rose into the air and, following Lindbergh's guidance, headed toward the Revolutionary Army's South Blue base.
On the way, Lindbergh, unsurprisingly, sought out Robin and expressed the Revolutionary Army's high regard for her.
"'The Light of the Revolution', Ms. Robin. This is our leader's assessment of you. We have been looking for you for many years. The leader once ordered that we must protect you."
After speaking, Lindbergh seemed a bit embarrassed, then continued.
"However, seeing that you are surrounded by reliable companions, it seems you don't need our protection anymore!"
"Not at all... not at all... we just help each other."
"Yeah, we really haven't done much..."
Nami, Chopper, and the others nearby, hearing Lindbergh's praise, were instantly beaming and quickly acted modest.
Leno was speechless seeing them getting so pleased with themselves. "Hey~ What are you all so happy about? Seriously."
"What do you mean, Big Idiot? Didn't you hear him? We're reliable too, okay."
"Yeah, yeah... we're reliable too! You're the Big Idiot, Leno~"
Leno clenched his fists, tic marks popping up on his forehead. "Fine, you lot. Get a little praise and you lose your heads, is that it?"
"Hehehehe..." Watching her companions bicker, Robin laughed happily, her eyes, as she looked at Leno, full of love. (✿◡‿◡)
"Yes, they are all very reliable companions~"
...
They bickered and joked all the way, only stopping when Lindbergh announced they had arrived at their destination.
"This is..."
Everyone came to the railing, looking down at the island below in confusion.
"This is the Sorbet Kingdom, the location of our Revolutionary Army's South Blue base."
"By the way, Mr. Leno, your fruit ability is really convenient. It shortened our travel time immensely."
After introducing the place, Lindbergh was very envious of Leno's Float-Float Fruit ability. One must know, he had expended countless efforts to realize his own dream of flying.
Even so, the flight device on his back had many limitations. If only he had this ability... but he could only think about it.
After all, he had heard of the great pirate 'Golden Lion's' reputation. Leno had obtained his ability through his own strength; it wasn't something one could just be envious of.
"Hey hey hey, is it really okay to reveal your Revolutionary Army base to us just like that?" Nami was surprised by his candor.
'Our relationship with your Revolutionary Army doesn't seem that good, does it?'
"It's fine. The World Government already has information on this location."
"It's just that they aren't confident they can capture our Revolutionary Army commanders. Capturing others doesn't have much of an impact on us. Besides..."
At this point, Lindbergh gave a mysterious smile, glanced at Leno's group, and then continued.
"Besides, even if they know we're right here in the Sorbet Kingdom, they still can't find us!"
"Mr. Leno, let's go down."
Then, under Lindbergh's guidance, their ship landed in a hidden corner.
He led them through a residential area, twisting and turning, until they stopped at an abandoned village.
Lindbergh took a device resembling a remote control from his backpack and pressed a button.
"Ka ka ka..."
Following the sound of turning gears, two unremarkable, abandoned houses suddenly moved to the sides, revealing a passage leading downward.
"Incredible~"
"This place is really well-hidden~"
Chopper and the others made a big fuss seeing the suddenly revealed passage.
Seeing everyone's astonished gazes, Lindbergh looked rather proud and led the way down.
"You haven't seen anything yet! Come with me, we're almost there!"
When they reached the bottom of the passage, they thought they had arrived, but unexpectedly, there was another secret.
At the bottom of this passage, there was an elevator, leading who knows where.
As the elevator began to move, an image from 'Resident Evil' popped into Leno's mind—an elevator descending to an underground city.
He quickly shook his head, casting out the chaotic thoughts.
"Luo, what's wrong?" Nojiko, noticing his strange expression, asked with concern.
Hearing this, the others also looked over.
"Oh, it's nothing, nothing. I just thought of something."
As they spoke, the elevator finally stopped. Lindbergh's voice rang out.
"We're here. Welcome, everyone, to the Revolutionary Army's South Blue Stronghold!"
As the elevator opened, the outside suddenly brightened.
When everyone's eyes adjusted to the light, they looked up and were all astonished. They hadn't expected a 'town' of considerable size to exist here.
"Hey hey hey, this is really a massive undertaking~"
"They actually built a city this deep underground?!!"
"Look! There's a blue sky and white clouds above us!"
"It's all fake!"
"Eh?!!!"
"Just one base was built to this extent?!"
Scanning with Observation Haki, Robin and the others were stunned by the Revolutionary Army's handiwork.
At this point, Lindbergh spoke up again. "Don't misunderstand. The Sorbet Kingdom is, after all, the first country our Revolutionary Army liberated. It has special significance."
"Therefore, this base has been in operation the longest. Don't be fooled by its current appearance; it only reached this scale after many expansions."
As Lindbergh was speaking, a group of people in the distance, led by a man in a green cloak with a 'shoe print' tattoo on his face, walked toward them.
Looking at the approaching group, Leno was surprised.
"Hey hey hey~ Your Revolutionary Army is making such a big scene. Don't tell me this is all just to welcome us?"