103 Chapter 103: Meeting of the Supreme Command Council of the Armed Forces
As Laskey continued to analyze the information he heard from the people around him, he began to reflect on the strange-looking swords he had seen earlier in the hands of the blonde-haired woman and Amatori Biba.
The blades of the swords had a pattern similar to the blood vessels of the Kabane, and when they were drawn from the scabbards, the shine was dull and gloomy. However, upon contact with blood, they radiated a fire-red light and could easily pierce the hearts of the Kabane.
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At the World Government Base on the Kabane World, Addison was in her office reviewing the documents that the World Government authorities had just sent her.
"Based on the analysis of available intelligence, Amatori Biba is planning revenge on his father, Amatori Okimasa. He captured a large number of Kabane alive and imprisoned them in the Kokujou's carriages."
"Probably intending to destroy the Shogunate capital, Kongoukaku. He also appears to have in his possession a 'Core' of a Fused Colony."
"And the order from the superiors is to stop him!" Addison was not surprised by this order. He already notified the other CP9 groups to join Laskey and the others. He ordered them to capture the Karikatashuu and the Kokujou first. In addition, collecting combat data.
Steve Gus, the first Kabane warrior of the Biochemical Research Institute, will also participate in the operation.
They wanted to see the difference between their own Kabane warriors and the native Kabane warriors of this world. Originally, Dr. Fritz was ready to go in person, but was unable to do so due to strong opposition.
"In this case, there are only a few days left for a complete showdown with the shogunate of this country, and Crocodile should be approaching Yashiro Station soon."
As for the mass production of the Kabane warriors, the orders were to wait and see what Steve Gus's subsequent performance will be.
In short, the World Government had certain doubts about the reliability of the Kabane warriors. Senior Director Addison also agrees with this.
After all, it is a power derived from a supernatural artificial biochemical virus, so it is indeed advisable to be cautious.
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Holy Land Mary Geoise, in Pangaea Castle, Imu was sitting on the Empty Throne, looking at the five figures kneeling on the red carpet.
"Imu-sama, Dr. Fritz, the director of the Institute of Biochemistry, is applying for technical support that can solve the fear, bloodthirsty, violence and other negative emotions contained in the Kabane virus."
"After discussion, we believe that Vice Admiral Tsuru can provide help, that is, use the ability of the Wash-Wash Fruit to eliminate the extreme negative emotions of the infected person who has lost his rationality."
"But in this case, the matter of the Dimensional Gate must be disclosed to the Navy Headquarters. The matter is of great importance, so we cannot make the decision without your authorization." Warcury spoke respectfully and solemnly.
Imu started to think after hearing this.
He understood what they meant; The Navy would definitely need to know about the Dimensional Gate issue, since many higher-ups from different departments of the World Government were already aware.
Only because the Five Elders have not yet issued an order to make it public within the departments of the World Government, so the senior officials have maintained a tacit understanding to remain silent.
No one dares to talk too much about this kind of thing, otherwise, if there is a problem, they would probably lose their lives.
And the reason why they had not informed the Navy yet was because, in the first place, the Dimensional Gate was actually very small; Not even Warships could pass, so why inform them?
Secondly, the Navy has been busy with a lot of things recently, so there is no need to tell them, but now the Biochemical Research Institute has a need.
Finally, Imu gave the order.
"Tomorrow, the Supreme Command of the entire army will convene the top brass of the three armed forces to convey the Dimensional Gate issue, and at the same time, the restructuring will be carried out gradually according to the original plan!"
Nusjuro immediately responded respectfully: "We will follow your will!"
"Imu-sama, the idea of freeing most of the citizens of Tequila Wolf and using the prisoners from the first four floors of Impel Down to help with construction projects can help reduce the pressure on the workforce."
"It's just that the manpower, military strength and number of ships required for this plan are too large and difficult to complete in a short time."
Imu nodded secretly after hearing this.
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The next day, in the afternoon...
In front of the World Government headquarters building in Mary Geoise, two rows of Holy Land Guard soldiers stood on both sides of the path leading to the main gate.
A moment later, the first person to arrive was a middle-aged man wearing a full body of gold armor, a white cape on his back, and long brown hair.
He held a visor-style helmet in his left hand, while his cold eyes swept over the soldiers on both sides.
"It's the Marshal"
The Holy Land Guards soldiers present were extremely familiar with this man. He was a figure engraved in their souls.
Every person his gaze reached unconsciously straightened their posture, even those with helmets did not show even the slightest change in their expression.
They didn't even dare to look at him as he walked towards the front door, keeping his eyes fixed on the horizon.
[Knock-Knock! Knock-Knock!]
The Marshal of the Holy Land Guard arrived at the door of the conference room of the Supreme High Command of the entire Army. He then knocked softly on the door.
"Forward".
As soon as he saw the person sitting at the head of the conference table, he quickly lowered his head and greeted him respectfully.
"Jyrex, I thought you would be the first one to arrive, so sit down." V. Nusjuro said without showing any change in his expression.
"Yes sir!"
"Relax. Although this matter is related to the Holy Land Guard, it doesn't have much relevance to you. Just listen."
"Okay." Jyrex replied respectfully, sitting upright.
At the same time, outside the World Government headquarters building, three men and a woman met.
"Um?"
"How is that you are here?"
Sengoku seemed very surprised when he saw Sakazuki. Kong next to him also looked confused, but Sakazuki replied calmly: "The Supreme Army Command sent me a notification."
"It's indeed strange. Logically speaking, I am not qualified to participate in a meeting of this level, but..." Tsuru frowned and said in confusion.
Both Tsuru and Sakazuki are just Vice Admirals. If there was something they needed to know, they should wait for Kong or Sengoku to return to tell them.
"If Sakazuki is here, where are Borsalino and Kuzan?" Sengoku asked.
"Don't know." Sakazuki answered bluntly.
Kong who knew something about it said: "Kuzan already went to the polar ice continent to carry out a mission, and perhaps Borsalino was not summoned due to the recent establishment of the G-0 Marine Branch."
"Let's go, go in and take a look and you'll know everything!" Kong gave the order as usual, and then led the way to the main door of the World Government building, followed by Sengoku, Tsuru, and Sakazuki.
When they walked into the open door of the conference room, they were shocked to see three people already sitting at the conference table.
Nusjuro, General Director of the Supreme Command of all the Armed Forces. The current commander-in-chief of the army, Raymond. Jyrex, the current commander-in-chief of the Holy Land garrison.
Not taking into account the first person, but the last two were both Admiral level. Adding Kong and Sengoku, the meeting room had gathered four Admiral-level people from the World Government's armed forces.
Originally Zephyr should have come too, but she was treating her asthma at Drum Kingdom and couldn't attend. As for using a Den-Den Mushi to participate in a video conference, how could one be allowed to do that at a top-level military meeting?
"Let us begin".
After the four navy members sat down, V. Nusjuro waved his hand and gave instructions to the government officials there without waiting for them to ask.
These officers did not say a word, they simply placed the prepared files in front of each of the higher-ups.
The servants then placed drinks on the table, and finally, under the direction of the officials, they quickly left the meeting room and closed the door behind them.
"Take a look first."
At this point, Sengoku and the others noticed that the documents were many. After the order, they began to review the documents silently.
Nusjuro was not in a hurry. He tasted the drinks and paid no attention to the increasingly surprised expressions of these people.
Without realizing it, time passed in silence, and the six of them spent almost an hour reviewing the documents.
The information was astonishing and extremely complicated, causing the eyebrows of those present to furrow intensely.
After reading, the six of them looked at each other, not knowing where to start.
At this moment, V. Nusjuro looked at them with a serious face. "Let's talk about the Dimensional Gate first."
"The origin of the Dimensional Gate is not something you need to know."
"As long as you understand that the things about the Dimensional Gate and the Otherworld are true."
"Whether it is the Kabane virus, the national map of Japan, or the cities that people in the other world call 'Station', all the documents in your hands have clear photographs and explanations."
"As for the on-site inspection, we can arrange for you to go there and have a look later."
"Especially Tsuru, you should have seen the technical support requested by Dr. Fritz in the document, so you should go to the Base in Kabane World as soon as possible to cooperate with the Institute of Biochemistry's research on the Kabane virus."
Hearing V. Nusjuro's order, although she had mixed feelings in her heart and the shock had not yet completely calmed down, she nodded calmly and said: "Understood. In fact, I would also like to see this so-called Other World."
Kong and Sengoku looked at each other, nodded in agreement, and then the former spoke out their decision. "We will pass. The navy has too many things to do. We'll go later."
"I'd like to see it, actually." In fact, as the commander-in-chief of the entire army, Raymond already knew about the Kabane World.
As mentioned before, the army currently has no marshal or general, so Raymond's main job is to take care of the army's affairs.
This army's newly promoted Lieutenant Generals Bullet and Crocodile have been fighting in the Other World for so many days. It is impossible for him, the commander-in-chief, not to know this.
He just knew, but he had never been there, so he was a little curious.
"I have no interest in that. My duty is to take care of the Holy Land, I cannot leave it unless there are special circumstances." Jyrex said expressionlessly.
The incident of Rayleigh's intrusion earlier had made him very angry, and he then completely eliminated the garrison in charge of protecting or patrolling the area where Rayleigh infiltrated.
What makes him most ashamed is that the people from Cipher Pol began to patrol inside and outside the Holy Land in turns.
Before that, these guys were only personal bodyguards of the Celestial Dragons, and it was not their turn to intervene in Mary Geoise's surveillance and patrols.
However, this Jyrex commander did not know that those CP members, whom he saw as usurpers, were secretly cursing him and the Holy Land garrison.
Although they take turns taking charge, it is inevitable to become mentally exhausted as they patrol every day using their Kenbunshoku Haki. When have they, the elite men in black, ever done such hard work?
All of this is just because those guys in golden armor are being useless!
"Well, it's enough for them to know about the Otherworld. When necessary, they will receive orders. The Navy will continue to mind its own business."
"You have also seen that the width and height of the Dimensional Gate are not enough, and warships cannot enter at all, so the navy should not be used in a short time."
Of course Kong, Sengoku and others have no objection to what V. Nusjuro said, but with their political wisdom, they can also detect the change in the 'wind direction'.
The Army is the pig standing at the forefront of the Dimensional Gate, and it is obvious that it will receive strong support from the World Government.
And although the Navy knows about the Otherworld, they can only watch while the army comes and goes, which is quite frustrating.
"The next topic of this meeting is the reorganization of the subordinate departments of the Supreme Command of all Armed Forces." V. Nusjuro's tone became more serious and solemn.
When everyone here heard this, their expressions became solemn.
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