Sengoku's Fury! Dismantle Marine Headquarters?

The meeting adjourned, but that didn't mean it was all over. As Topman Saint Topman Warcury said in his speech, these senior officials still had to return to their respective departments for internal talks.

It's not troublesome at all, because this World Government headquarters has a total of five cylindrical office buildings. After leaving the meeting room in the central building, you can simply turn into the building and floor where your department is located.

As for the military generals, they naturally went back to their respective homes, as the Supreme Command of the Armed Forces, the Army Headquarters, and the Marine Headquarters were all quite far apart.

For officials of the World Government, the next key topics for discussion are twofold.

First, regarding the selection of personnel to be transferred to the Otherworld Strategy Committee, a deadline will be given for voluntary application. If there are still not enough people by the deadline, then the ministers and directors will decide who to select after discussion.

Second, regarding the Kabane Regenerative Resources Plan.

This second point, in particular, has sparked considerable discussion among many people in several departments.

Although the document states that, according to the in-depth research report on the Kabane Heart Membrane submitted by the Academy of Sciences, the Kabane Heart Membrane has excellent applications in various fields.

Whether it's firearms, blades, clothing, or even armor, warships, large machinery, or building structures, it can effectively enhance the surface hardness of these materials, making it a remarkably excellent biomaterial.

Let me give you an example.

If the Kabane Heart Membrane is attached to clothing, it can provide excellent bulletproof protection without compromising comfort, as most bullets cannot penetrate it. It also offers some fire resistance.

However, what is worrying is that the Academy of Sciences has not yet been able to synthesize this material artificially, and as World Government use it on a large scale, the demand for Kabane Heart Membrane will inevitably surge.

According to a joint investigation by CIPHER POL and Army Headquarters, if these Kabane are deprived of food for an extended period, they will starve to death and rot like ordinary corpses.

This will inevitably lead to a situation where, without human intervention, the total number of Kabane will decrease over time until they completely disappear and become extinct.

This plan exists precisely to ensure the regeneration of resources in the Kabane Heart Membrane.

Ministry of the Finance Department, State Council Administration Council.

"This is impossible! We cannot accept a budget that cannot be made public at all. There's no way we can explain ourselves to the Affiliated Nation if they question us!"

The person speaking was the Director of the Budget Division. He seemed quite agitated, and even though the Minister was sitting in the main seat, his tone was somewhat raised.

"Any excuse will do, and although it's legally permissible, which of the Affiliated Nation would dare to inspect our budget? That hasn't happened in centuries!"

Another director, however, raised a different opinion, his disdain for the Affiliated Nation quite evident in his eyes.

"Just because it's not there now doesn't mean it won't be in the future. What if someone raises it at Reverie someday? What will we do then!"

While his subordinates were arguing back and forth, the minister sitting in the high seat remained noncommittal, casually picking up his coffee cup and taking a couple of sips.

Publicity Department the Propaganda Administration).

The Director of the Information Agency rested his chin on his interlaced fingers, looking worriedly at his colleagues at the conference table.

"We should oppose this Kabane regeneration plan. It's too inhumane. Not to mention ordinary people in various countries, even our own mid- to low-level officials and soldiers would find it unacceptable."

"Once exposed, it will be a huge problem, absolutely affecting the trust of both new and old Affiliated Nation in the World Government. Most importantly, it will deal a devastating blow to the World Government's image and credibility!"

Labor Department, State Council.

"In my view, human resources from Otherworld are also extremely important resources. In the future, the World Government will definitely undertake more and more large-scale projects, and the scale will definitely become larger and larger."

"Although the Construction Division has Pica's help, he is only one person and can only support one project at a time, so we can't use too many manpower to regenerate Kabane."

"My suggestion is to turn those in the Otherworld who are unable to work into Kabane, for example, by advancing their age and selecting elderly people."

A Deputy Director casually uttered cruel words while spreading his palms, followed by the Mineral Resources Department speaking.

"If the Kabane are concentrated in this factory, we have no objection. It should provide a safe environment for our workers. However, if something goes wrong at the factory and causes a large-scale Kabane riot, affecting mining operations, that would be bad!"

Clearly, this resource director was only concerned with his own work and didn't care about the so-called anti-humanity claims, because the document clearly stated that it was just about regenerating Kabane from Otherworld beings, so what did that have to do with him?

No matter how much these senior officials from various departments discussed and argued, many of them understood that since this plan had appeared before them, it meant that it would definitely be implemented.

They're just expressing their thoughts now, trying to show they're not getting paid for nothing.

Moreover, if problems arise later, those who opposed it will certainly bear no responsibility.

But regardless.

The Star Gate and the Otherworld have been fully disclosed within the World Government, and their influence is growing every second.

If the World Government was only half-asleep when it was conquering the Kabane World, now it's like a Titans that has fully awakened, starting to move its body and gazing at the mysterious Heavens and Myriad Worlds!

But...

To conquer all realms, relying solely on these government, finance, and technology departments is certainly insufficient; a strong and powerful military force is also required.

On the military side, the Admiral, led by Steel Bone Sky, gathered in the conference room of the High Command.

On the left side of the long table were Navy Fleet Admiral Sengoku, Navy Admiral Garp, Minister of the Military Affairs Department Zephyr, and Chief of General Staff Tsuru; on the right side were Army Fleet Admiral Raymond, Army General Sakazuki, Army General Byndi Wald.

The most conspicuous among them is Byndi Wald, whose presence makes many people feel uncomfortable, and even he himself feels somewhat uneasy.

Sakazuki, in particular, had a face as black as coal.

Douglas Bullet and Crocodile were one thing, since they were only Vice Admiral, but now they've directly appointed an old One Piece as Admiral.

What's most frustrating is that he still can't beat his opponent!

So for the past few days, Sakazuki has been putting in extra training at the Army Headquarters training grounds. The intensity of his training is nothing short of insane, all in order to break through to the level of the highest combat power as soon as possible. Only then will he have the strength to suppress this so-called 'World Destroyer'.

"The main reason I've gathered you all here today is to discuss our strategic plans for the future of this Otherworld."

Steel Bone Sky, the Minister of the High Command, crossed his arms and looked at everyone with a serious expression.

"First of all, as everyone should know, the Star Gate is still very small. Neither warships nor vehicles can pass through, so the only way is for soldiers to walk in line. In this situation, the main force is naturally the Army."

"But I don't need to elaborate on the situation of the Army; everyone is well aware of it. Therefore, the Supreme Command of the Armed Forces has requested that the overall combat capability of the Army be strengthened."

Upon hearing this, Fleet Admiral Raymond's eyes lit up with joy. In contrast, Sengoku, sitting directly opposite him, frowned, because he had already discerned from these words that they wanted the navy to provide further support to the Army.

"Minister Kong, not only did our Navy transfer the Giant Unit to the Army, but even Sakazuki, who was originally a candidate for Admiral, has already become Army General!"

Sengoku's words implied that he felt the Navy had already given enough and shouldn't ask for more. However, Steel Bone was also helpless, as this was the order of the Five Elders, and he could only comply.

"As I just mentioned, the Star Gate is too small. Not to mention warships, even larger vehicles can't get in, let alone those Giants. They are of no help to the Army in its operations in the Otherworld. Therefore, we need to transfer a batch of naval officers to strengthen the Army's mid-level combat capabilities!"

Sengoku's expression finally cracked. These words were tantamount to the Navy inflicting heavy losses. His mood worsened instantly, and he looked at Steel Bone with Wrath.

"Minister Kong, you were also Navy Fleet Admiral before, why do you treat the Navy this way?"

"All for the conquest of Otherworld."

"The Otherworld is important, but is our home world unimportant? There are still so many One Piece on the high seas. If we weaken the navy like this, how are we supposed to maintain order at sea in the future!"

Steel Bone Sky was also somewhat troubled by Sengoku's anger, but on the surface he still maintained a businesslike demeanor.

"As far as I know, since the establishment of the Reverse Mountain Marine Branch, it has essentially sealed off the gates for One Piece from Four Seas to enter the Grand Line."

"Furthermore, Aokiji's presence on Fish-Man Island has also prevented a large influx of One Piece into the latter half of the Grand Line. Moreover, land-based criminals within the Affiliated Nation will now be under the jurisdiction of the Judiciary's Ministry of Police."

"From this perspective, your navy only needs to clear out the One Piece crews in the first half of the Grand Line, whose numbers are already relatively fixed. The pressure will definitely decrease over time."

Navy Fleet Admiral Sengoku's face stiffened, and his hands, which were resting on his lap, clenched into fists. Garp, Zephyr, Tsuru, and the others standing beside him also looked somewhat uncomfortable.

Because they had already foreseen the impending decline of the navy.

"What should we do with the numerous high-bounty One Piece in the 'New World,' led by the 'Whitebeard' One Piece and the Big Mom Pirates?"

Tsuru, now the Chief of the General Staff, asked softly, only to be met with a blank reply from Steel Bone Sora.

"We'll deal with it when it's necessary. If the navy alone isn't enough, then we'll conduct joint operations involving multiple services. Isn't that what our High Command and General Staff exist for?"

Now Tsuru was speechless, but Sengoku and Garp's expressions did not improve at all, because Sora's words meant that the Navy might need to receive combat support from the Army in the future!

Isn't this ridiculous?

You take combat power from me, and then use that combat power to help me?

Just as the atmosphere in the conference room became incredibly tense, a few words from Steel Bone Sky made Sengoku suddenly stand up, his chair being pushed to the ground.

"Furthermore, according to the instructions of the Supreme Command of the Armed Forces, an Air Force unit specifically for air combat will be established."

"Since there is no suitable candidate, I will temporarily assume the Air Force Marshal to establish the Air Force structure. Also, the current Navy Admiral Candidate, 'Kizaru,' will need to be transferred to the Air Force in the future because his Glint-Glint Fruit ability is extremely suitable for aerial combat."

Sengoku, his anger blazing, glared at Steel Bone with gritted teeth and sneered, "Why don't you just dismantle Marine Headquarters!"

"We're just making the best use of everyone's talents. As a member of the military's high command, you should understand, accept, and cooperate. Don't worry, Aokiji is still in the Navy."

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