Medals of Merit for the Army, Navy, and Air Force!

To Imu and the World Government, no matter what happened among the common people at the bottom of society, it was difficult for it to compare with military and political affairs.

Because military and political affairs formed the fundamental framework that ensured the stability of a nation, or even a civilization.

Therefore, regarding the cross-world smuggling operation Muzan Kibutsuji, Morgan, William, and the others had set up, Imu was unable to make a decision for the moment and chose to set it aside for now.

He would first observe its subsequent developments and impact, so he merely instructed Stussy to have Cipher Pol monitor them in secret.

But there was one matter that could not be delayed.

Namely—

Commending and awarding medals to the military personnel who had distinguished themselves in the previous foreign wars.

This was a major matter and had to be handled with care.

Because it concerned the stability of military morale and the level of morale in the coming wars, Imu attached exceptional importance to it, and the entire World Government was making earnest preparations as well.

On the Publicity Department's side—

They had long since carried out extensive promotion across Sea Star through the World Economic Journal and the World Government's official public channels.

The goal was to let more Sea Star People witness this commendation and medal-awarding ceremony.

As for the other worlds—

After all, this would be like rubbing salt into their wounds, so in consideration of the defeated sides' feelings, it would not be broadcast live to them simultaneously.

At last—

Time: January 11, Marine Calendar 1502, 2:55 p.m.

Location: Grand Hall of the Supreme Command of the Armed Forces.

Event: World Government Supreme Command of the Armed Forces Commendation and Medal-Awarding Ceremony.

Attendees:

On the podium draped in a vivid red