Hopkins knew that the Island Nation coveted those colonies so badly its mouth watered, and it was impossible for them to give them up. He also knew full well that the Island Nation's many harsh demands were nothing more than a lion opening its jaws wide.
However, for the sake of future interests, the United States absolutely could not indulge the Island Nation too much or let them gain excessive benefits. That would be extremely disadvantageous to the United States as well. The US government did not want the Island Nation to rise as another formidable enemy after Germany had finally been defeated. Therefore, they had to do everything in their power to prevent Germany's rise.
"Your Excellency Prime Minister, if we can defeat Germany, then the South Seas can be handed over to your country. But your country should forget about any other territories," Hopkins said.
"Your Excellency Special Envoy, this is extremely unfair to us. We will commit all our strength to this war and even mobilize more than six million troops. We should therefore receive greater benefits!" Seishiro Itagaki said.
Hopkins knew that the Island Nation's military wielded tremendous influence within the government. If those fellows could not be satisfied, many problems would certainly arise in the coming war. Should that affect the final course of the battle and lead to defeat, the consequences would be unthinkable.
Hopkins thought it over. He believed that if Australia were given to the Island Nation as well, it would more or less satisfy their appetite. After all, if the Island Nation wanted to obtain those territories, they would first have to defeat Germany. Otherwise, everything would be empty talk.
"Gentlemen, how about this? The US government can agree that, if Germany is defeated, the South Seas will be incorporated into