Medals of Merit for the Army, Navy, and Air Force!
For Imu and the World Government, matters concerning ordinary people are incomparable to major military and political affairs.
Because military and political power form the main framework for ensuring the stability of a country, and even a civilization.
Therefore, since Imu couldn't make up his mind for the time being, he decided to put aside the cross-world smuggling activities carried out by Muzan Kibutsuji, Morgan William, and others.
Let's see how it develops and its impact, so I just instructed Stussy to have CIPHER POL keep an eye on things secretly.
However, there is one thing that cannot be delayed.
Right now.
To recognize and award medals to military personnel who have distinguished themselves in previous foreign wars.
This is a serious matter and must be treated with utmost care.
Because it is related to the stability of the army's morale and the level of morale in the upcoming war, Imu attaches great importance to it, and the World Government is also making serious preparations for it.
Regarding the Publicity Department.
They had already launched a wide-ranging publicity campaign among various regions of the Sea Star through the 'World Economic Journal' and the 'World Government Official Public Channel'.
The goal is to allow more Sea Star Person to see this 'Award Ceremony'.
As for other worlds.
This would be like rubbing salt into the wound, so to be considerate of the feelings of these defeated parties, we will not be broadcasting them live this time.
Finally.
Time: January 11th, 1502 (Haiyuan Calendar), 2:55 PM.
Location: Auditorium of the Supreme Command of the Armed Forces.
Conference Name: World Government Supreme Command of the Armed Forces Commendation and Award Ceremony.
Figure:
On the platform covered with a bright red carpet, Zambalong V. Saint Nusjuro sat in the center, flanked by the other four of the Five Elders.
Not far away.
Gareth Marick, the chief of staff of the Supreme Command of the Armed Forces, stood quietly on the podium not far away, waiting for the conference to officially begin in five minutes.
The audience.
In the first row of seats.
The Minister of the High Command, General Staff; the Minister of the Military Affairs Department and Air Force Headquarters Fleet Admiral, Zephyr; the Army Headquarters Fleet Admiral, Raymond; and the Marine Headquarters Fleet Admiral, Sengoku.
In the second row of seats.
Marine Headquarters Admiral "Iron Fist" Monkey D. Garp, Marine Headquarters Admiral "Aokiji" Kuzan.
Army Headquarters "Admiral Akainu" Sakazuki, Air Force Headquarters Admiral "Kizaru" Borsalino, and Air Force Headquarters Admiral "Azure Dragon" Kaido.
Admiral of the High Command, 'Whitebeard' Edward, Newgate Admiral of the High Command, 'Big Mom' Charlotte Linlin.
In the third row of seats.
Army Headquarters Admiral 'Demon Shark' Douglas Bullet, Army Headquarters Admiral Nominee 'Sand Crocodile' Shakro Crocodile, and Marine Headquarters Admiral 'Fujitora' Issho.
Starting from the fourth row, we see the elite vice Vice Admiral led by Aramaki, who failed to challenge Kaido in the 'Paramount War' and regrettably did not receive the title of 'Admiral'.
Examples include Onigumo, Doberman, Shiryu, Charlotte Oven, Charlotte Cracker, and Jozu from the Army Headquarters.
Marine Headquarters's Momonga, Yamakaji, Tiger, and Charlotte Smoothie.
Jhin, Firoz, Aborn, and so on from the Air Force Headquarters.
Basically, from this point onwards, everyone is Vice Admiral in the Three Armies of the armed forces.
The Rear Admiral was practically invisible, becoming nothing more than a small black dot in the otherwise dark background.
It can be said that...
The sheer number of combatants before us is terrifying; it truly brings together the essence of two eras in the Sea Star World. This is the source of the World Government's confidence in launching a war against Heavens and Myriad Worlds.
At the same time.
Surrounding them were Publicity Department officials holding Visual Den Den Mushi), diligently broadcasting this scene to the millions of people in various countries and islands of the Sea Star nation.
Looking at the familiar or unfamiliar faces in the picture, all of them were strong and powerful, with extraordinary aura, wearing military uniforms and various Coat of Justice.
A strong sense of pride welled up in the hearts of Sea Star of all ages.
They felt their blood rushing to their heads, goosebumps rising all over their bodies, their fists clenching unconsciously, their eyes fixed on the screen with longing.
Same.
Dragon, Kuma, Katakuri, Gasparde, Buck from the Military Affairs Department, Columbus, Magellan, Taklama, Moria from Impel Down, Mihawk Gion from Wano Island, and others were also watching intently.
This moment.
All eyes on Sea Star seemed to be focused on the auditorium of the Supreme Command of the Armed Forces.
Soon, it was exactly three o'clock in the afternoon.
"Gentlemen."
"Now, we are officially convening the World Government's Supreme Military Command Commendation and Award Ceremony to recognize those who have made outstanding contributions in the previous conquest of the Otherworld."
"First, the first item on the agenda: the Song of the Sea Star, 'The Guidance of the Sea,' shall be played. Everyone, please stand!"
Although not a soldier, Gareth Marick's voice, spoken to the Den Den Mushi equipped with a microphone, sounded remarkably strong and resonant.
[Whoosh!!!!]
The next second, thousands of Three Armies leaders stood up instantly, a sight that alone was enough to get anyone's blood pumping.
Edward Newgate and Charlotte Linlin, though somewhat uncomfortable, silently stood up in response to the atmosphere.
Soon.
The accompaniment to "Guidance of the Sea" was played by a professional Symphony Orchestra on the side.
This music not only quickly spread to every corner of the lobby, but also flowed into every household in Sea Star like Formless stream.
"The ocean is watching the beginning of this world."
"Even the ocean knows the end of this world."
"Therefore, the direction it invites you to is the path you should take."
Therefore, it guides us toward the right world.
Almost everyone in the audience started singing along, and even men, women, and children from all over the world joined in.
This song is simply too well-known among Sea Star.
As a result, the World Government didn't spend much time or effort when preparing to choose a song as the 'Sea Star national anthem', because this song received 90% of the votes.
This has left Tesoro, who was not selected, somewhat depressed lately.
After singing.
Dean Gareth Marick first asked everyone to sit down, and then continued, "Now we will proceed to the second item on the agenda: the announcement of the commendation decisions of the Supreme Command of the Armed Forces."
"The Army Headquarters Fleet Admiral, Marine Headquarters Fleet Admiral, and Air Force Headquarters Fleet Admiral will award the Second Class Medal of Merit to those who have received the Army, Navy Three Armies Force Medals!"
"The Level-Two Sea-Land-Air Three-Army Merit Medal is specifically awarded to personnel below the rank of general in each branch of the armed forces who have demonstrated outstanding courage and contribution in military missions carried out on Sea Star or Otherworld other worlds during wartime and peacetime."
As he introduced himself, a large virtual screen appeared in mid-air beside him.
The above details the various benefits that the holder of this medal can enjoy.
Examples of benefits include a 30% increase in basic salary and retirement bonus, a merit award of 3 million Beli, one month of paid leave per year during peacetime, and priority admission for their children to any public school or college under the World Government, etc.
But.
The medals for the Army, Navy, and Air Three Armies each have different designs and colors.
The Army Medal of Merit is a red Pentagram with a black central circle frame, on which are engraved two crossed silver swords surrounded by laurel branches and oak leaves.
The Navy Medal is a white Pentagram with a blue central circle frame, and is engraved with a silver seagull surrounded by waves.
The Air Force Medal is a blue Pentagram with a white central circle and silver wings surrounded by clouds.
At the same time.
Raymond, Sengoku, Zephyr stood up and, under the watchful eyes of a huge crowd, slowly walked onto the stage to the accompaniment of rousing music.
To reiterate, all the medals in the book were designed and compiled by readers of 'Molotov Cocktail'.
I only made slight adjustments according to the needs of the plot. I am very grateful to this reader, the 'Molotov Cocktail,' for his help with this book.