"The battlefield of the new Navy will no longer be the seas, but the Star Sea. The nature of warfare will change drastically as well. That kind of Navy is no longer the Navy you feel attached to."
Facing a subordinate like Garp—simple, straightforward, kind-hearted, and the first to step into the realm of Colorless Haki—Imu did not mind saying a few more words.
As a ruler, what needed to remain mysterious to subordinates was strength, not image.
"So the World Government won't need the Navy anymore?"
Garp's mood was heavy and complicated, and he felt utterly lost about the future.
The world was changing faster than he had imagined.
"If spacecraft technology matures, then traditional ships will indeed no longer be needed."
Imu had no intention of deceiving Garp.
"However, it will take at least another ten years before spacecraft can become widespread among civilians. During that time, Mu will have the Ministry of Police take over maritime order, while handing over the warships, bases, and part of the personnel left behind by the Navy to them."
That was Imu's plan.
Once the Navy turned toward the Star Sea, Dragon would take full responsibility for internal security on Sea Star.
When necessary, he would also have the authority to command the police systems of every country in the other worlds.
Not to mention that under Dragon's command were capable figures such as Bartholomew Kuma, Charlotte Katakuri, Gasparde, Charlotte Opera, Buck, and Smoker, who had recently graduated from the War Military Academy and voluntarily applied to join.
As Minister of the Ministry of Police, he was not inferior to the military's marshals in the slightest.
Even Garp, who had always been so carefree, could see how highly Imu regarded Dragon.
And honestly, Garp felt at ease leaving Sea Star's oceans