Crocodile's Rampage!
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The rapid clatter of keyboards was the main sound in the hall, along with the chatter between communications officers and investigators, making the already lively atmosphere even noisier.
The staff members, each with a serious expression, carefully recorded the important information on the screen wall, and then took it back to their respective departments for discussion and evaluation.
It must be said that the existence of the Demon Slayer World is causing the World Government's experience in conquering Otherworld to increase dramatically.
Although it may seem a bit chaotic at the moment, everyone is quickly adapting to this work rhythm through continuous adjustments.
"Distinguished chairmen, based on preliminary calculations, it will theoretically take at least thirty-four days for 200,000 Army to pass through the Star Gate."
An official in a suit and tie stood in the conference room and reported.
"How was it calculated?"
Chairman Fernandez asked in a calm and deep voice, and the official quickly recited the various data he had in mind.
"It is known that to pass through the RL1557 Biochemical Safety Station on the home planet and the Biochemical Safety Station on the other side of the Star Gate in another world, a total of four disinfection chambers are required, with each chamber requiring one minute of disinfection time."
"Adding the time required for the sequential opening and closing of all the electrical gates, the total time is approximately one minute, so this five-minute duration is fixed."
"The key lies in the Star Gate, because the Star Gate is only two meters wide, allowing a maximum of three soldiers to enter at a time. Each group of soldiers takes an average of five seconds to pass through the Star Gate, which means that thirty-six people can enter the other world in six minutes. That's three hundred and sixty people per hour, and eight thousand six hundred and forty people in twenty-four hours."
"But theoretical data is still just theoretical data. It is estimated that the actual time required will be around forty days. If we also take into account the input of ammunition supplies, it will take at least two months!"
After his explanation, Vice Admiral Kongming and the others present understood that there were only two months left before the all-out war with the other world.
This period may seem long, but when you consider that it involves preparations for war between two worlds, you realize it's actually quite short.
"Okay, you can go back now."
"Yes!"
After the official left, Chairman Fernandez looked at Vice Chairman Bulwo Gabriel, who was in charge of administration, and asked, "Can we ensure that these 200,000 Army pass through without being discovered by the Japanese Government?"
"There was definitely no problem before; the Aokigahara Forest was enough to accommodate and hide them. But now, because of Crocodile's reckless actions, it has definitely attracted the attention of the Japanese Government to Mount Fuji. After all, the massive Dust they mentioned originated from here, which increases the risk of being discovered."
"Vice Chairman Bulwo Gabriel said with a displeased expression."
"In other words, the Japanese Government may be exploring the Aokigahara Forest in the near future to find the source of the Dust, which is indeed quite troublesome."
Vice Chairman Maren Wilfred, who was in charge of finance, frowned with some concern. He could only imagine what the reaction would be if the Japanese Government discovered that a large number of armed troops were hiding in the forest.
Kongming, former Vice Admiral of the Marine Headquarters Vice Admiral and now Vice Chairman of the General Staff, chuckled softly, holding a feather fan.
"Hehe, it's not that serious. Even if they send scouts, they'll only be checking the climate. The chances of them going deep into the forest are very low. Besides, according to intelligence, only Tottori Prefecture in Japan has deserts, so the focus of their exploration should be there."
"Well, in the end, it's because the Star Gate is too small. If it were wider and taller, that would be great!"
Chairman Fernandez sighed.
The Vice Chairman present remained silent on this matter, because none of them knew how the Star Gate came to be. To avoid offending anyone, they never investigated the details and simply used it as it was.
"Fine, two months it is. We'll take down Japan first, then declare war on the whole world!"
At the same time.
In the world of Demon Slayer, inside the Cabinet Office of Japan, the ministers of state, led by Prime Minister Kato, gathered together.
The recent Dust caused them great distress due to its devastation and casualties. Fortunately, they have experience in disaster relief because of the frequent occurrence of earthquakes and tsunamis.
"The Super Sandstorm has reached Fujino in Kanagawa Prefecture and is about to enter Hachioji City. It won't be long before Tokyo is covered in yellow sand. What is the opinion of the Japan Meteorological Agency?"
Prime Minister Kato's stern gaze was fixed on the Minister of Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism named Ishizaki, because the Japan Meteorological Agency was under their jurisdiction.
"Before coming here, I had already heard Director Nitani's latest report. They said that it was impossible for Dust to come from the direction of Mount Fuji, and given our country's climate, even if there were Dust, it would be impossible for such an extremely strong Dust to occur."
Left with no other choice, Minister Ishioki had to bite the bullet and say it.
When he first heard these words, he also berated the director of the Japan Meteorological Agency, saying things like "this is impossible, that is impossible," but with Dust already in front of them, what else is impossible?
"So what?"
As expected, anger appeared on Prime Minister Kato's face, and the ministers of the surrounding ministries also stared at him with hostile expressions.
"Therefore, their opinion is to seize the time to prepare for sandstorms and winds, and then issue a warning to the entire Tokyo Area as soon as possible, reminding people to bring things indoors."
Minister Ishioki felt deeply aggrieved. Putting aside the origin of this Super Sandstorm, what else could be done now that it had arrived?
This is a natural disaster!
The mansion was silent; everyone knew that this was the only way.
"Send people to trace the Dust's path and find its source. As for the rest, proceed according to the Japan Meteorological Agency's recommendations. I will report to His Majesty Emperor."
Prime Minister Kato felt it was essential to find out the cause of this Dust, otherwise what if it happened again?
But how could these high-ranking officials possibly know the specific circumstances of ordinary people?
Due to the limited technology of this era, there was simply no equipment capable of broadcasting live footage, so they had no idea how devastating the Dust had been.
Smaller villages were mostly buried by yellow sand. In larger towns, apart from the large buildings that still stood, the remaining houses were scattered and destroyed by the wind and sand. Who knows where the people or animals inside were thrown to, but given the physical condition of people in this world, the chances of survival were too low.
Of course, this has a lot to do with the fact that they are all wooden houses and buildings.
In large cities like Otsuki City Uenohara City, the casualties would be even greater, given their dense populations.
Moreover, there were even more houses and all sorts of miscellaneous items, especially cars. The damage caused by these items being swept up by the strong winds was no less than that caused by bullets or shells.
By this time, although the Dust had passed, the entire city was utterly devastated, and the streets were littered with corpses that had miraculously survived the storm.
As for how many Japan died and what economic losses Crocodile caused during his journey, that remains unclear.
All he knew was that he seemed to be getting close to his destination.
"Ha ha ha ha--"
A hearty, mocking laugh, accompanied by howling sand, echoed like the Kikoku in the ravaged Fujino City below.
This led the trembling survivors hiding underground or in concrete buildings to wonder if they were hallucinating from sheer terror.
They were like Nezumi, trembling with fear.
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