At the North Blue Elite Training Camp, Shiki spoke gravely to the assembled trainees.
"But to avoid exposing the North Blue Freedom and Progress Party's role in this, you'll need to wear these masks representing the Stellar Squad."
As Shiki spoke, over a hundred masks of different designs floated up around him and moved in front of the trainees.
For now, North Blue and the North Blue Freedom and Progress Party were still "law-abiding citizens" under the World Government's rule. Their connection to a great pirate like Shiki absolutely could not be exposed lightly.
If the talented people selected during North Blue's earlier large-scale screening suddenly joined Shiki openly and helped the pirates fight, the World Government would certainly stop "turning a blind eye" to the North Blue Freedom and Progress Party's activities in North Blue.
"And these will be your team uniforms. These are the Germa Kingdom's latest battle suits. Their defense might not match the Oran Empire's battle suits, but their functionality and the boost they provide to your strength surpass the Oran Empire's."
"Second only to the Saint Legion's Battle Armor, they're definitely among the best battle suits in the world."
Then over a hundred battle suits of similar design appeared before everyone, gleaming with platinum light that symbolized the stars.
Although they were only reserves for now, given North Blue's current circumstances, there was little difference between them and full-fledged members. It was still necessary to prepare specialized armor to improve these trainees' combat strength and chances of survival.
"All right, put on your gear!"
"Yes, Instructor!"
The hundred-plus trainees in the camp each chose a mask and a battle suit, then quickly put them on.
It had to be said that the battle suits Judge developed were considerably smarter than the Oran Empire's standard-issue battle