Impressed by Yona's bravery and honesty (as she admits Jae-Ha helped her but vows to do better), Gi-Gan accepts her onto the crew.
For those watching or rewatching, this episode is often cited as the moment Yona truly "takes on the mantle of power". Akatsuki no Yona Episode 19
[Rewatch] Yona of the Dawn - Episode 19 Discussion : r/anime Impressed by Yona's bravery and honesty (as she
Yona must complete the task alone, without any help from Hak or the Dragons, to prove she is not a burden. Akatsuki no Yona Episode 19