The main difficulty for the Revolutionary Army wasn't so much their own ideology.
That factor only became relevant after achieving revolution, overthrowing the original nobility.
There were two real constraints on their actions.
First, the 'aid' provided by the Marines and World Government to affiliated nations.
Often, the moment the Revolutionary Army overthrew a brutal ruler, because those kings used the people's hard-earned wealth to provide sufficient [Heavenly Tribute] to the Celestial Dragons, the World Government and Marines would send elite forces to 'suppress' the rebellion.
The Revolutionary Army's numbers were limited. Even combined with local resistance forces, they couldn't compete with the Marines as a whole.
Second, they lacked funds and supplies.
This was a very practical reason.
Without sufficient Berry, they couldn't buy weapons, ships, or even food.
The Revolutionary Army was human… they needed to eat. Who supported their expenses?
After overthrowing the original rulers, they couldn't simply take all their wealth.
That would make them no different from the kings they replaced.
Operating in this hand-to-mouth manner, the Revolutionary Army stubbornly endured the Marine blockade for so many years.
Fortunately, both problems were now resolved.
Due to preparing for the 'super war', the Marine's main elite forces were gathered at Marineford. The remaining stationed Marines posed little threat to the Revolutionary Army.
And Tesoro, the [Golden Emperor], who had acted for so many years, finally received Naruto's signal to drop the act.
He knew perfectly well that the reason he could control so much wealth without attracting covetous eyes was because the Celestial Dragons saw him as their 'money bag'.
But that was precisely what he wanted.
Using massive Heavenly Tribute annually to lull the World Government was the price for his 'deep trust'.
He only awaited the day when the enormous wealth in his hands would become the sharpest blade thrust into the World Government.
This was also the 'revenge' method Naruto had discussed with him long ago.
Money could also destroy everything.
The original Tesoro, fearful of the Celestial Dragons, could only redirect his hatred onto others who worshipped money.
But with Naruto's 'correct guidance', Tesoro immediately resolved to bide his time.
Until recently, when Hancock contacted him, followed by Naruto himself, telling him 'the day of revenge has arrived'.
He had waited a long time for this day.
He knew every bit of wealth he controlled would become a bullet fired at the World Government and its lackeys.
Would the Revolutionary Army truly succeed?
Tesoro wasn't sure, nor did he care.
He was a pure revenger.
As long as he could get revenge, he didn't care about anything else.
"HAHAHAHAHAHA!!!! Golden Wildfire!!!"
On a battlefield who knows how far from Marineford, Tesoro personally entered the fray.
He manipulated a giant golden fist to smash against the sturdy city wall.
The next moment, the wall shattered. Revolutionary Army soldiers and the locally oppressed masses charged in together.
Tesoro watched satisfied.
This was it!
This was it!
He had endured for so many years for this day!
Tesoro's true personality was actually exactly like the outermost layer he displayed.
His desire for revenge was extremely strong. His earlier patience and silence were all for this day.
…
Naruto's move utterly disrupted the World Government's foundation. Even Imu, who usually cared about nothing except [Joy Boy], was genuinely angered.
He wasn't as calm as he appeared… the terrifying Haki that nearly crushed everything was proof.
However, Naruto wasn't one to be easily bullied.
They were closest to Imu, suffering the greatest impact from his Haki.
Just before the Conqueror's Haki reached them, Naruto's hair silently turned white. Immediately, a Conqueror's Haki no less powerful than Imu's, perhaps even stronger, surged forth.
"This..."
Even Garp's expression slightly changed.
That black, shadowy guy had incredibly strong Conqueror's Haki… Garp had experienced that before.
But he never imagined Naruto could possess this kind of… this almost inhuman Haki.
'It surpassed even Rocks from back then!'
If Naruto had used this Haki as an attack from the start, they wouldn't have needed to fight at all.
Even as allies, Naruto's Conqueror's Haki didn't harm them, but Karin and the others still felt it hard to breathe.
Just how strong is Naruto-san now?
Karin herself didn't know.
In fact, perhaps even Naruto himself didn't have a concrete concept.
Now, having partially released his own restrictions, revealing some characteristics of a 'higher-level life form', his original Conqueror's Haki had undergone a qualitative change.
Under the collision of these two Conqueror's Haki, the already crumbling Marineford completely turned to ruins.
Yes, just the clash of auras was enough to topple the incredibly sturdy walls.
Even Byrnndi World, the old-timer, had to half-crouch.
There was no helping it. He lacked both the Otsutsuki bloodline and Conqueror's Haki. Holding on until now was pure willpower.
Even Imu couldn't control showing surprise in his eyes upon feeling this Haki.
Of course, those feeling the worst among the present were the God's Knights.
Imu didn't bother considering them… he naturally wouldn't protect their minds with his Haki like Naruto did.
This led to some members even falling unconscious.
They were God's Knights! The elite among elites of the Celestial Dragons.
In a battle of this level, they didn't even have the qualification to stand.
The Commander, Garling, also looked terrible, none of his earlier excitement about rising to power remaining.
He truly hadn't expected Naruto to possess such magnificent spirit.
'This guy absolutely had to die… otherwise, I could never sit securely in that position.'
Garling didn't even glance at the other unconscious God's Knights… indeed, he was that heartless.
Forget other Knights… he didn't even care much about his own son, Shamrock.
This guy grabbed the 'Hancock' shackled beside him, shouting towards Naruto.
"Have you forgotten something?! Uzumaki Naruto!"
As he spoke, he drew his sword, pressing it against 'Hancock's' neck, the threat obvious.
This scene made Garp's eye twitch. Even Sengoku found it hard to watch.
It was simply too ugly.
However, facing Garling's threat, Naruto only responded with a friendly smile.
Just as Garling wondered what Naruto meant, he suddenly felt a sharp pain in his body.
His gaze instinctively looked down.
The Pirate Empress beside him had disappeared. In her place is another Naruto Uzumaki.
Now, this Naruto's hand had turned white, coated with a layer of Haki.
This hand had effortlessly pierced his chest.
The Conqueror's Haki stored within the clone erupted completely, completely suppressing Garling's 'immortal body'.
After releasing this Haki, the clone turned to smoke and vanished, leaving only the empty-chested Garling.
This ambitious man, ready to enjoy his 'one below, above millions' status for the next century, died like a clown just before the final battle.
Even Imu couldn't help but inwardly mutter upon seeing this.
'Could someone like this really replace those Five Elder trash?'
Saturn, whom he was possessing, wasn't completely dead yet. Maybe he should just have him reorganize the World Government after the battle.
Watching Garling gradually die, Naruto suddenly thought of a problem.
'Hiss... Too hasty. Will Shanks blame me?'
During his previous meeting with Shanks, he knew the latter had returned to Mary Geoise once and was aware of the relationship between Shamrock, Garling, and Shanks.
Of course, he didn't know the deeper details.
If Shanks were here himself, he might even have to thank Naruto.
After all, this man had personally killed his mother.