The month-long Full-Army Combat Power Assessment concluded successfully on May 31.
Naturally, some rejoiced while others despaired.
Some rose several ranks in a row, while others were demoted.
Others were transferred out of combat units to become staff officers or instructors.
Some even lost heart, believing their talent was too poor, and chose to apply to join the police force.
These things had happened during the previous two Combat Power Assessments as well, so the military's higher-ups paid them little mind.
After all, they were all necessary adjustments for the armed forces.
At exactly six in the morning on June 1.
As officers and soldiers in every Army and Navy battalion began getting up, washing up, tidying their quarters, and preparing for the day's routine training.
A military order from the Supreme Command of the Armed Forces was issued to every level of command and published on the internal military network.
It announced the latest personnel appointments for the Minister of High Command, the Army Headquarters Fleet Admiral, the Navy Headquarters Fleet Admiral, the president of the War Military Academy, Army Headquarters Admirals, and Navy Headquarters Admirals.
Like a massive bomb of public opinion, it stirred up an enormous uproar throughout the military.
"I didn't expect such major changes among the upper ranks this time."
Genya Shinazugawa, who had already been promoted to major general and appointed brigade commander of the First Brigade, Second Division of the Second Main Battle Legion.
Was eating breakfast in his officer's quarters while reading the military order through a holographic virtual projection created by a Starlight Den Den Mushi.
"Minister Kong of High Command has retired, and former Navy Fleet Admiral Sengoku will succeed him."
"Admiral Aokiji has been promoted to Navy Fleet Admiral. Among the Navy Admirals, Kizaru, Azure Dragon, and Black Sable