Chapter 672: Calling it a Vast Difference is Even an Exaggeration of Praise!
The conclusion of the 'Two Worlds Friendship Exchange Battle'.
It triggered various public opinions and impacts on the Sea Star Mainland, the Kabaneri World, the Demon Slayer World, the Titan World, and the Imperial Arms World.
Of course.
For worlds with special circumstances like the Titan World.
That is, the Eldians on Paradis Island.
They could only chat a few words with each other during their rest periods.
The Commoners in other regions were still 'enjoying' the 'fragrance' of 'Absolute Freedom' and couldn't extricate themselves.
And as the Commoners of these various worlds once again witnessed the terrifying performance of Admiral Level Combat Power.
Almost everyone had two similar questions in their hearts.
What are Celestial Dragons?
And who is that person called Saint Nerona Imu?
Regarding the first question.
The higher-ups and Dignitaries of the various countries actually had some understanding, but they only knew some relatively one-sided information.
So when Noah's Ark descended shockingly from the Dimensional Space.
The shock they experienced was no less than that of the Commoners.
It even completely overturned their previous understanding of Celestial Dragons.
Descendants of the Creator?
Now it seemed that this might not be self-praise, but an incredible Fact.
The World Government's Propaganda Department also noticed this and immediately prepared a more detailed Propaganda Film about the Celestial Dragons overnight.
Then, through the Otherworld Strategy Committee, they contacted the governments of the various countries and arranged for it to be played repeatedly in the centers of major cities at the fastest Speed.
Furthermore, they required the governments of the various countries to strictly supervise the Commoners to watch the Propaganda Film.
Thus.
More and more Otherworlders learned more about the Celestial Dragons.
'Celestial Dragons enjoy all Privileges above the Law. Any form of offense will be subject to the Highest Level Judgment, and they possess the Authority to dispatch Admirals of the Three Forces for Protection at any time.'
This piece of information, in particular, made everyone feel the absolute Status of the Celestial Dragons within the World Government.
Admiral!
This Term had become an adjective representing 'Highest Combat Power' in the hearts of these Otherworlders, and it was a terrifying existence possessing Great Power comparable to Deities.
However, some people found it strange.
Based on the previous performance, that Celestial Dragon named Saint Nerona could easily deal with the 'Imperial Guardian Mech' that even a group of Admiral Level Combat Power couldn't handle.
From this perspective, Celestial Dragons seemed even stronger than Admirals.
So why would they still need to specifically dispatch Admirals for Protection when offended?
This was understandable.
After all, these Otherworlders had never seen other Celestial Dragons, let alone the Celestial Dragons of the past.
So their first impression of Celestial Dragons became the Screen Feed Imu had previously displayed.
This led many Otherworlders to speculate greatly.
They believed that every Celestial Dragon possessed Divine Power stronger than the Admirals of the Three Forces.
It was just that due to their excessively high Status, they wouldn't easily take action, which was why they needed Admirals to act on their behalf.
This resulted in some Commoners along the Imperial Coastal Territory, as well as some Commoners from the Northern Divine and Island Nation.
They began to spontaneously travel by Ship to the Island that Imu had pieced together from various Fragments and Icebergs.
They came here with a pilgrimage-like Mindset.
Then they knelt on the Snowfield, praying devoutly towards the Sky, and gave the Island an exclusive Name.
Originally, some wanted to call it 'Celestial Dragon Holy Island' directly.
But others worried that unauthorized misuse of the 'Celestial Dragon' Name would displease the Celestial Dragons, so based on the scene of the 'Heavenly Gate Opening, Ark Descending' at that time.
They named it 'Heavenly Gate Holy Island'.
They even thought about building Palaces and Temples on the Island, but this would require obtaining authorization from the World Government first, and most importantly, the consent of the Celestial Dragons.
At the same time.
In the Northern Snow Region, the City being rebuilt by the Construction Team led by Pica, which was about to become a World Government Branch, was nearing completion in terms of detailed decoration.
The World Government had already begun organizing Professional service teams on the Sea Star Mainland, such as Waiters, Maids, Chefs, cleaning Personnel, and so on.
To make the final preparations for the upcoming 'Affiliation Talks'.
The Officers above Commodore in the Army Headquarters were also ready to go to the Imperial Arms World to witness these Meetings.
With the Army constantly recruiting personnel from the Marines and the Civilian sector in recent years.
And the addition of Powerhouses from the Whitebeard Pirates and BIG MOM Pirates.
Its Mid-Level Combat Power Scale had long surpassed the combined total of the Marines and Air Force.
For example, the number of Commodores had reached over seven hundred, which was unimaginable in the past.
This also made Raimon, who was demoted from Fleet Admiral of the Three Forces to Army Marshal, no longer find it so difficult to accept.
And he was currently gathered in the Meeting Room of the Supreme Military Command with Kong, Sengoku, Zephyr, Tsuru, and the Admirals who had just returned to the Sea Star Mainland from the Imperial Arms World, such as Garp, Newgate, and Sakazuki.
And the person who convened this Meeting.
Was their Direct Superior.
Saint Jaygarcia Saturn, wearing a loose, pure white yukata, with a light green Coat draped over his shoulders, and holding 'Shodai Kitetsu' in his hand.
"The purpose of This Old Man summoning you here this time, I believe you have already guessed some of it."
Saint Jaygarcia Saturn gently pushed the Small Round Glasses on the bridge of his nose with a finger while scanning the people sitting on both sides with a serious Gaze.
"It's about Saint Nerona, isn't it?"
After a moment of silence, no one expected that the first person to speak.
Would actually be 'Whitebeard' Edward Newgate.
This caused the Gaze of Sengoku, Garp, and others to focus on him.
"That's right."
Saint Jaygarcia Saturn looked at him with a calm Expression:
"Speaking of which, you should be the only one among you present, besides This Old Man, who has met Lord Imu."
"What?!"
Everyone was greatly shocked, but they saw Newgate nod.
"It's more than just meeting. This Old Man was easily defeated at that time, and 'Murakumogiri' was cut in half with one Blade. Otherwise, I wouldn't be sitting here now."
He didn't avoid his embarrassment at all, because he felt he didn't need to avoid it.
It was just failure, face it directly.
"..."
The Meeting Room immediately fell silent. Even Garp's Expression was solemn, without his usual carefree attitude.
"Alright, then This Old Man will introduce you to some things about Lord Imu."
Saint Jaygarcia Saturn continued to speak calmly, as if he hadn't seen their expressions.
"First of all, you should have been curious about where the Star Gate came from."
"Hmm?!"
Tsuru, Sengoku, Kong, and others raised their eyebrows, and a feeling of shock and speculation arose in their hearts.
"That's right, the Master of the Star Gate is precisely Lord Imu!"
Next, Saint Jaygarcia Saturn narrated Imu's Identity and the story he had told them before.
That is, after Imu led The Original Twenty Kings to establish the World Government.
He had been in seclusion deep within the top floor of Pangaea Castle for nearly eight hundred years, constantly sensing the Star Aura in the Cosmic Star Sea.
And finally succeeded in creating the 'Great Star Gate' which could connect two Worlds on a Spatial Plane.
"..."
Whether it was Sengoku or Kaido, everyone present, without exception, was dumbfounded.
At this moment, these 'Highest Combat Power' of the World felt as if their Three Views had been hit by the Tsunami of 'Aqua Laguna'.
They simply couldn't believe everything they heard.
To be honest, if these words hadn't come from the mouth of one of the Five Elders, they would have thought the other party was playing a trick on them.
"Wait! Wait a minute!"
Sengoku looked at Saint Jaygarcia Saturn in disbelief.
"According to your statement, then... then wouldn't this Lord Imu have lived for nearly a thousand years?"
"Of course."
Saint Jaygarcia Saturn calmly gazed at Sengoku.
"Haven't you already met someone who has lived for over a thousand years? That's Muzan Kibutsuji from the 'Demon Slayer World'."
"Of course, compared to Lord Imu, saying that fellow is a Vast Difference is even an exaggeration of praise."
[Im's information has finally been revealed to these high-level Combat Power! However, there is still some time before the official meeting, how could they easily make contact?]
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Chapter 673: Higher Level!
Saint Jaygarcia Saturn directly used Muzan Kibutsuji as an example, leaving Sengoku, Garp, and the others momentarily speechless.
Indeed.
They had been living with an old monster who had lived for over a thousand years for more than two years, and from time to time, they still had to sit in a classroom and listen to him lecture on Human Biology.
Their excavation and application of Life Return's potential had also seen visible improvement thanks to him.
For example, operations like Limb Regeneration could now be easily performed by Peak Experts skilled in Martial Arts like Garp, Zephyr, and Kong.
Others had also gradually learned the basics of Life Return.
For instance, Edward Newgate, Kaido, and Crocodile, who wasn't present – these individuals from a Pirate background could now perform Self-Hemostasis, Autonomous Detoxification, Hair Manipulation, and Muscle Control.
Although these Abilities seemed somewhat negligible to them.
Their Strength had indeed increased somewhat, and they had supplemented a certain foundation in Martial Arts.
For Powerhouses who had reached their level, even the most insignificant improvement could be considered extremely valuable, let alone Life Return, which was a considerably good Secret Technique.
Putting it in many Other Worlds, calling it a Divine Skill would not be an exaggeration.
Therefore, Muzan Kibutsuji's Value to the World Government was actually quite significant. Currently, he could be said to be the best Teacher in the Domain of life.
Moreover, he himself really liked being a Teacher.
Especially when the students below were a group of Rear Admirals, Vice Admirals, and even Admirals, he could naturally see how much Benefits this would bring him.
"So, are we all actually subordinates of this Lord Imu?"
At this moment, Kaido spoke up, breaking the gradually Solemn Atmosphere, but his tone didn't reveal his specific Attitude.
Sitting in the main Position, Saint Jaygarcia Saturn glanced at Kaido with a blank Expression.
"Lord Imu, who can lead you to Conquering Ten Thousand Worlds, traverse the Star Sea, and witness countless wonders, cannot be your BOSS?"
"This..."
Kaido opened his mouth but couldn't speak.
If one were to say who among those present loved conquering Otherworlds the most, it would be him, one hundred percent. So, when he learned that the Star Gate was created by Im, he actually felt a sense of gratitude deep down.
After all, his greatest pursuit in this Life was to initiate a world-class Great War, and Im happened to perfectly satisfy everything he wanted.
Before, he didn't know who the Star Gate came from, so the feeling of gratitude didn't have a specific object to attach to.
But now it had appeared.
It just appeared a bit too suddenly, causing his Brain to not process it immediately.
On the other side.
Sengoku and Tsuru's Gaze met, and they both saw worry in each other's Gaze, because they realized that Im's Existence was equivalent to the de facto Ruler of the World Government.
What did this Represent?
Dictatorship!
One must know that in their Inherent Concept, the World Government did not have a 'King' who held all Authority.
All major and minor Matters were discussed and decided by a few people or a group of people.
For example, Saint Jaygarcia Saturn, or the Reverie.
Even the Empty Throne in Mary Geoise was merely a 'Symbol of Peace', and the fact that no one sat on it itself Represented that 'no one could sit in that Position'.
But now, it seemed a person or God who could completely sit there had appeared?
The Leader who led The Original Twenty Kings to create the World Government, the common and original Ancestor of the Celestial Dragons, and now also possessing such Great Power as the Star Gate.
Looking again at his performance in the Imperial Arms World, where he easily suppressed the Dragon Transformation Rampage of the Imperial Guardian Mech, and the terrifying Strength that 'Whitebeard' Edward Newgate personally admitted to being easily defeated by.
When all these Conditions were assembled in one person, it seemed there was no Sense of Incongruity in him sitting on the Empty Throne.
Sengoku's Brain was rapidly Thinking about how much impact Im's Existence would cause if it were known to the world.
The Ability of the Hito Hito no Mi, Model: Daibutsu, besides greatly increasing his Combat Power.
At the same time, it also gave him the Wisdom of a Buddha.
This allowed him to eternally maintain Rationality and Calmness, no matter how much Anger he felt, he would not let Rage cloud his judgment.
He could also Think about Matters in the most Logical way and quickly grasp any Knowledge and Technique that needed to be learned. To put it simply, he had become a Genius.
Just in these few seconds of high-Efficiency Thought, combining the Pros and Cons of various aspects.
He actually came to a conclusion in his Heart that even he found surprising: Im's Existence was beneficial to the World Government and the World!
Or rather.
The current World Government needed a Leader like Im, but the premise was that he did not excessively interfere with the World Government's operation due to personal likes and dislikes.
Then, considering that Saint Jaygarcia Saturn just said that this Lord Imu officially emerged with the Star Gate four years ago, which was Marine Calendar 1497.
Thinking carefully about the many changes that have occurred in the World Government over these four years, they all seem to be moving in the Direction he considered good.
For example.
Back then, when he and Garp brought Sakazuki, Kuzan, and Borsalino to South Blue to Arrest Roger, the World Government specifically instructed them to try their best to avoid Civilian Casualties Inland (on the island).
Looking at it now, this was definitely the Will of this Lord Imu.
Another example.
Although Sengoku was the Fleet Admiral of the Military, he also paid attention to the fact that the World Government had been helping and providing Aid to impoverished Kingdoms and many Islands in recent years.
That 'four-piece set' consisting of the Police Station, Public School, World Hospital, and Government Compound, because it brought tangible Support and Benefits to the Citizens in Various Places, had begun to spread across The Seas.
Countless Sea Star Populace hoped every day that these things would appear in the places where they lived soon.
So, from all these various changes.
Sengoku could roughly deduce that Lord Imu was not only completely different from those Celestial Dragons but also a Benevolent Ruler who was willing to treat the Common People kindly.
As for the overly strict Judgment on the Titan World, that was not within his Scope of concern.
After all.
He was the Fleet Admiral of the World Government of the Sea Star World, not the Fleet Admiral of Other Worlds, and even less a truly compassionate True Buddha, but merely an Ability User of the Zoan Human-Human Fruit, Mythical Zoan Type, Great Buddha form.
Finally.
This Lord Imu had been hiding himself behind the scenes.
Instead of directly stepping into the spotlight to announce his Existence, grasping all the Authority of the World Government, and completely pushing himself to the Position of 'World Emperor'.
This indicated that he was good at Controlling his Desire, Understanding the Big Picture, placing Importance on the Stability of Order and System, and was a person of considerable Scope.
In summary.
In this self-deduction thought process, Sengoku gradually developed a little bit of Favor towards Lord Imu, whom he had not yet officially met.
Because the World was indeed getting better and better now, and the World Government's Attitude towards the Native Populace was also becoming increasingly benevolent.
This was a visible and tangible Fact!
Bang!
Suddenly, a not-too-loud table slap startled Sengoku, who was deep in thought. This caused him to look displeasedly at Garp beside him.
But before he could say anything, he saw the other person looking at Saint Jaygarcia Saturn with a face full of Excitement and asking loudly.
"I only want to know one thing, what level has that Lord Imu's Strength reached, and can we also follow his Footwork?!"
As soon as these words were spoken, everyone's Gaze became fervent. Even Borsalino, who had been lowering his head and rubbing his Fingernails, raised his head.
They had always thought before that the level they were currently at was the peak of Combat Power.
Even Powerhouses as strong as Rocks back then, or Newgate currently, strictly speaking, did not exceed the Scope of this level. But the Strength that Lord Imu displayed was like another level.
A Higher Level!
# Chapter 674: World Government Military System Reform Plan in Marine Calendar 1502
"Hmm."
Facing Garp's question and the piercing gazes of Newgate, Kaido, Sakazuki, and others, Saint Jaygarcia Saturn rubbed the black Scabbard of the Shodai Kitetsu in his hand and pondered.
After a moment, he raised his eyes and said in a deep voice, "Undoubtedly, Lord Imu's Strength is indeed one level higher than ours."
As expected!!
The Hot Blood within these Admiral Level Powerhouses present quickly boiled.
However, Saint Jaygarcia Saturn's subsequent words quickly cooled their mood.
"But This Old Man also doesn't Understand if we can reach the level Lord Imu is at, and if we can, how we should do it. These Matters still need to be requested for guidance. You just need to wait patiently."
Garp, Kaido, and the others were naturally dissatisfied with this answer.
But constrained by Saint Jaygarcia Saturn's Identity, they couldn't press further and could only shake their heads and sigh helplessly.
At the same time, they hoped in their hearts that the other party would keep his word and let Lord Imu give them some Guidance on the Direction to continue advancing as soon as possible.
But what they didn't know was that, as a powerful Swordsman, Saint Jaygarcia Saturn was actually deeply attracted by this question as well.
Therefore, he decided to use Garp's request this time as a reason to go back and ask Lord Imu if a Method to advance to the next level could be bestowed.
Even though he didn't hold much Hope for this in his Heart.
Putting himself in their shoes, if it were him, would he Hope that the Strength of his subordinates would approach his own or reach the Same Rank as him?
He wouldn't.
But he still had to try. After all, as a martial artist, as a Swordsman, the Pursuit of greater Strength was his Nature and could not be Given up!
"Cough cough."
Saint Jaygarcia Saturn restrained his somewhat wandering thoughts, then coughed twice to organize his train of thought, also hinting that he was about to change the topic.
"The reason I convened you here this time, besides revealing Lord Imu's Matter to you, is also about several Plans that are prepared to be implemented starting next year."
After speaking, without waiting for Sengoku and the others to think too much, he instructed Kong beside him, "From now on, you will preside. This Old Man will go back first."
"Okay!"
Kong nodded. As the Commander-in-Chief, this was one of his primary duties.
A moment later.
After Saint Jaygarcia Saturn left the Meeting Room, which was furnished with a White Long Table and had brilliant Crystal Lamps hanging above it, Kong stood Up and naturally sat in the main seat.
By the way, he took out a Video Den Den Mushi that had been adjusted to 'Slideshow Mode' from his chest and placed it on the Tabletop.
The next second.
The lights in the Meeting Room automatically dimmed, and the Den Den Mushi immediately followed by projecting bright Light from its eye, forming a Virtual Image Screen in Mid-air that could be viewed from multiple angles.
World Government Military System Reform Plan: Military Rank Adjustment Details
World Government Military System Reform Plan: New Merits and Honors Commendation System
World Government Military System Reform Plan: Three-Year Combat Power Assessment Outline
Soon, these three lines of Headlines, written in bold black font, appeared before the eyes of all the Big Shots. This caused those who understood to frown, and those who didn't Understand also frowned.
Only the completely indifferent Borsalino sat with his legs crossed, glanced at it, and continued studying his fingers.
"These are the contents of the reform that our Supreme Military Command will implement simultaneously next year."
Kong got straight to the point without wasting words.
At the same time, he pressed a button on the side of the Den Den Mushi with his Right Hand, switching to the next Screen Feed.
It was precisely about the specific content of the World Government Military System Reform Plan: Military Rank Adjustment Details.
Sengoku, Zephyr, and the others swept their gaze over the large sections of explanatory Writing at the beginning, then focused their Attention on the new Military Rank table.
[Fleet Admiral]
[Admiral, Admiral, Vice Admiral, Rear Admiral]
[Commodore]
[Senior Colonel, Colonel, Lieutenant Colonel, Major]
[Captain, First Lieutenant, Second Lieutenant, Warrant Officer]
[Staff Sergeant, Sergeant, Corporal]
[Private First Class, Private, Private]
"Huh----"
Garp looked at the Mid-air in surprise and said, "An Admiral and a Senior Colonel have been added?!"
"That's right."
Kong nodded and said, "Given the development Pace of one Star Gate per year and one Otherworld per year in the Future, we need to add more Military Ranks for the Troops and simultaneously adjust the Combat level of the holders of each Military Rank."
"Take the Military Rank of Vice Admiral for example. Everyone present knows that the Strength of some Vice Admirals, although they haven't reached Admiral Level Combat Power, far exceed other Vice Admirals."
"Before, there was even one Bastard who had long reached Admiral Level Combat Power yet stubbornly stayed in the Vice Admiral Rank and refused to move."
The moment the last sentence appeared, everyone's Gaze simultaneously glanced towards Garp, who already had a string of Black Lines above his head.
This made the latter immediately pout, leaning back in his chair, and begin picking his large nostril with his pinky finger.
He wore a shameless appearance that said, 'Say whatever you want, I didn't hear it anyway, and even if I heard it, it definitely has nothing to do with me.'
"Humph~"
Kong gave a cold snort, no longer looked at the other party, and continued speaking, "Therefore, this Admiral Military Rank is prepared for those Vice Admirals with exceptional Strength."
Sengoku, Tsuru, Zephyr, and the others nodded thoughtfully to show approval.
"Minister Kong, I have a few questions."
Seeing that it was Sengoku speaking, Kong was not surprised and revealed a gentle Smile, "Go ahead and ask."
"Firstly, since this is a Military Rank table, may I ask why there is still a Fleet Admiral above Admiral?"
The reason Sengoku asked this was because currently, whether it was him, a Marshal of the Three Forces, or Kong, a Commander-in-Chief of a higher Rank, they all in fact held the Admiral Rank.
To put it bluntly, Fleet Admiral was just a Position.
Only heard Kong reply, "That's right. From now on, besides being a Position, Fleet Admiral will also be the Highest Level Military Rank in the Military. Admirals must accept the Orders of the Fleet Admirals of each Military Branch!"
Why did he emphasize the word 'must'?
Because currently, Admirals are in a state of semi-acceptance regarding the Orders of Fleet Admirals. Military Regulations do not explicitly stipulate that Fleet Admirals have absolute Command Authority over Admirals.
The reason is naturally still because both sides' Military Ranks are of the Same Rank.
As expected.
People who realized these changes, such as Garp, Kuzan, Borsalino, and Kaido, all revealed unhappy Expressions, while Sakazuki appeared very calm.
As for Edward Newgate, he is an Honorary Admiral, so it didn't have much to do with him.
And Sengoku, as a Fleet Admiral, naturally strongly supported this Reform. Marshal Raymond opposite even more so revealed an undisguised expression of Delight.
"Then why is Commodore listed separately?"
Kong replied again.
"Because from now on, by accumulating Merits, one can only reach Commodore at most."
"Subsequent Promotions require meeting specific Conditions, such as the actual Combat level. If met, it is possible to be directly promoted to Rear Admiral. This aspect involves the 'Three-Year Combat Power Assessment Outline', which will be explained in detail later."
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# Chapter 675: In the Future, Only Meritorious Nobility?!
Three-Year Combat Power Assessment Outline
Sengoku, Zephyr, and the others heard Kong mention this, and their gazes subconsciously focused on the headline on the third line.
They could feel that this might be the most important content among them.
However, Garp didn't pay much attention to these things. Instead, he laughed heartily and said, "So, does this mean guys like Issho, Bullet, Crocodile, and Aramaki are about to be promoted to Admiral?"
Kong, however, Shake Head.
"Cough cough, promotion to Admiral, while Combat Strength Level is the primary requirement, there are also requirements for Military Merit and Qualifications. So, whether Issho and Aramaki can be promoted still needs further Consideration."
Immediately after, he revealed information that was surprising yet not entirely unexpected.
"As for Crocodile, there's no problem with him being promoted to Admiral. After all, he's an Army Headquarters Admiral Candidate."
"Oh right... that Kid Bullet, the Command Department has already decided to officially promote him to Army Headquarters Admiral next year. His Code Name will still be the current 'Ghost Shark'."
There wasn't much to say about Crocodile's Matter, but everyone was more interested in Bullet's promotion to Admiral.
Sakazuki frowned directly, his mood instantly becoming displeased, although he knew this kind of thing would happen sooner or later.
In the Future, Crocodile will most likely also be promoted to Army Headquarters Admiral.
This made him somewhat complain that Vice Admirals like Onigumo and Doberman, who came from orthodox backgrounds, were disappointing, giving these Bastards of Pirate Origin the opportunity to become Admirals.
Honestly speaking.
If the Military had one or two 'insiders' whose Strength was comparable to Bullet and Crocodile, Sakazuki would definitely intervene to obstruct the latter's Promotion and fully support the former's rise.
Unfortunately, there are no such Human currently.
"Also, regarding the Air Force, the newly arrived Colonel Enel, given his Logia System Rumble-Rumble Fruit Ability and excellent Martial Arts and Haki, will be directly promoted to Commodore next year and simultaneously given the Epithet 'Air Force Headquarters Admiral Candidate'."
When Kong finished speaking this part.
The expressions of the Big Shots present varied.
Kuzan raised an eyebrow, the scene of their meeting at that Time appearing in his mind.
Borsalino thought of the Lightning Kid he saw on Noah's Ark when escorting Pure Gold before.
And Kaido was confused about who Enel was.
This wasn't strange.
Because when Enel left Noah's Ark and went from the Titan World to the Sea Star Mainland, it happened to be when he went from the Sea Star Mainland to the Imperial Arms World.
And Zephyr still remained in the Military and Political Department on the Red Line side for most of the Time, as he was only a part-time Fleet Admiral of the Air Force.
So, when Enel reported to the Air Force Headquarters 'Elbais', whether it was the Fleet Admiral or the Admirals, it could be said he didn't see a single one.
"Cough cough, Minister Kong, regarding this Matter of Enel, let This Old Man understand the Human first before talking about it."
Zephyr wouldn't completely believe based solely on Kong's evaluation, so he needed to first confirm Enel's Personality, character, and his level in Martial Arts and Haki.
"Okay."
Minister Kong didn't mind. Although he was the Commander-in-Chief, the Promotion of lower-level Officers indeed required the approval of the Marshal of the Three Forces.
Otherwise, even if he issued the Promotion Order from his side, it would be useless if the Three Military Branches Headquarters didn't accept it.
However, Kong, who had some understanding of Enel, wasn't worried at all that Zephyr would look down on Enel.
This was a Logia System Rumble-Rumble Fruit User who had proficiently mastered the basic Technique of the Six Powers and also knew Armament Haki and Observation Haki!
He could be called a significant boost for the Air Force Headquarters.
Didn't you see the Acidic Liquid mixed with envy and jealousy gushing out from Sengoku like a fountain?
Thinking of this.
Kong's Gaze subtly glanced at Borsalino, who was sitting on the chair at the very end and didn't care about the Conversation here at all, and he felt a sudden urgency in his Heart.
They, the Military's Management, actually all knew that Zephyr's concurrent post as Fleet Admiral of the Air Force couldn't last long.
They had to find a suitable Candidate to replace Zephyr.
But they looked left, looked right, looked up, looked down... it seemed... there was only Borsalino as a Candidate.
Otherwise, what to do?
It was impossible to let Human of Pirate Origin like Kaido and Shiki become Fleet Admiral, but the problem was that this Kid Borsalino completely lacked ambition.
"That's about it for the Military Rank adjustment. Just keep it in mind. Don't reveal it to those below for now, understand, Garp?"
Kong called out his name meaningfully and said.
He was too Familiarize with the other party's carefree, casual, and blabbermouth way of doing things, so he could only emphasize like this, trying to make the other party have some secrecy Consciousness.
Garp laughed heartily indifferently after hearing this. "Puhahaha, no problem, I won't tell others, you can rest assured, Old Fleet Admiral!"
However, with his look of making a guarantee, it was difficult for Human who understood him to truly rest assured.
"Alright, let's look at the next one."
Kong silently sighed helplessly in his Heart, then Control the Den Den Mushi at hand to switch to the next slide. Immediately, a large amount of Writing and Diagram appeared on the Virtual Screen in Mid-air.
Supreme Executive Committee Commendation Order
Decided by the World Government Supreme Executive Committee, certificates are issued and the 'Five-Star Medal', the Military Highest Special Honor, is awarded by the Supreme Military Command.
Only awarded to Military Personnel who have established extremely outstanding Merits in aspects such as maintaining the World Government's sovereignty, Safety, and development Interests.
Recipients, according to the 'World Government Twenty-Level Military Merit Peerage System', are given a 10 billion Berry Prize Money, a First-Class Marquis Peerage, and a Territory with an area of 10,000 square kilometers. The Territory can be chosen on the Red Line of the World or any Otherworld Continent under the World Government.
If the recipient already has a Marquis Peerage (regardless of rank), they will instead be given a Fourth-Class Duke Peerage and a Territory with an area of 50,000 square kilometers. The Territory can be chosen on the Red Line of the World or any Otherworld Continent under the World Government.
Their Direct Descendants can preferentially Obtain the Qualification to enjoy Resources from the World Government in aspects such as Medical and Education.
[Image: Five-Star Medal.jpg]
Supreme Military Command Commendation Order
This will be divided into Group Award and Individual Award.
Decided by the Supreme Military Command, certificates are jointly issued and the 'Purple Star Medal', a Military First-Class Honor, is awarded by the Command Department, Staff Department, and Military and Political Department.
Only awarded to Military Personnel who have established outstanding Merits in aspects such as Foreign Otherworld War and Sea Star Mainland Defense.
Recipients, according to the 'World Government Twenty-Level Military Merit Peerage System', are given a 1 billion Berry Prize Money, a First-Class Count Peerage, and a Territory with an area of 1,000 square kilometers. The Territory can be chosen on the Red Line of the World or any Otherworld Continent under the World Government.
If the recipient already has a Count Peerage (regardless of rank), they will instead be given a Fourth-Class Marquis Peerage and a Territory with an area of 2,000 square kilometers. The Territory can be chosen on the Red Line of the World or any Otherworld Continent under the World Government.
Their Direct Descendants can preferentially Obtain the Qualification to enjoy Resources from the World Government in aspects such as Medical and Education.
[Image: Purple Star Medal.jpg]
Further down...
There were also 'Three Military Marshals Collective/Individual Commendation Order', 'Sea Star Combat Hero Medal', 'Wave Cross War Medal', 'Three Military Glory Medal', and so on.
Each one had large sections of explanatory text and was accompanied by exquisite Diagram of the certificates and medals.
The amount of Information Volume was so huge that Sengoku, Zephyr, and the others took almost thirty minutes just to roughly Scan from beginning to end.
Among these, the point that most interested these Admirals was not the Honor and Prize Money, but rather the mention of Peerage and Territory.
Kaido was the first to be unable to resist his Curiosity and asked, "What is the World Government Twenty-Level Military Merit Peerage System?"
"The Twenty-Level Military Merit Peerage System, presumably some of you have already heard rumors about it. This is actually also a reform project that will be announced and implemented next year."
"It's just that the detailed Rules haven't been perfected yet, so it hasn't been released here. Everyone just needs to know that in the Future, you can indeed use Merits to Obtain Peerage, possess Territory, and become Nobility!"
Kong strongly suppressed the few words he didn't say out loud, Scan everyone present with a calm Expression, and said easily.
So, what did he want to say?
That is, in the Future, the World Government might only allow one to become Nobility by establishing Merits!
Special Note: The "Marine Calendar 1502 World Government Military System Reform Plan: New System for Merits and Honors Commendation" in the book was independently designed and suggested by Councilor Molotov.
I just slightly adapted the awarding Content based on the World Government Situation in the book. I am very grateful to Councilor Molotov for the strong Support for this book!
(End of this chapter)
Chapter 676: Three-Year Combat Power Assessment Outline!
"I never thought This Old Man would have a day as Nobility, Puhahaha!"
Garp laughed as he said this. He had always disliked the Royalty and Nobility groups, feeling that most of them were scum who just ate and waited to die, doing evil deeds.
However, this 'Twenty-Level Military Merit Peerage System' used Military Merit to obtain Peerage.
He felt that people who became Nobility through this method would definitely be much stronger than the current Nobility. At the very least, they would certainly possess courage and fighting spirit.
"Indeed, based on the Military Merit you've each accumulated, you can definitely exchange for good Peerage. However, if you don't have many Family Members, the Territory you obtain might become desolate. So, you need to seriously consider this."
As soon as he finished speaking, Kong looked at Sakazuki, Kuzan, and Borsalino with a smile.
"You Young People aren't young anymore. Find someone and start a family soon, and while you're at it, give us a few little ones with Exceptional Talent!"
His words seemed like teasing, but they also carried a hint of seriousness.
Given the physical Talent of Sakazuki and the others, if they had Children, their Physique would definitely far surpass ordinary people.
Dragons beget dragons, phoenixes beget phoenixes – this might just be a proverb in Ordinary Worlds without much Supernatural Power.
But in this World, it was an objective Fact.
Even if the Children's Talent couldn't compare to their fathers', Vice Admiral Potential should be no problem. Coupled with priority allocation of various Resources, the possibility of becoming an Admiral with some Effort was very high.
"..."
However, regarding Kong's words, the three of Sakazuki remained silent, merely looking calmly at the Tabletop or the ceiling.
Although their Personalities differed, they were surprisingly consistent on this point – they weren't very interested in the existence of Women.
Interestingly.
Esdeath's image surfaced in Kuzan's mind.
Good Strength, good looks, an Ice Element Ability User herself, and someone he personally captured – it was inevitable that she left a deep impression on him.
But the moment he thought that she was likely already Lord Imu's Woman, those Thoughts dissipated.
At the same time.
Kaido thought of his Daughter Yamato, thinking that it had been several years since he had seen her since sending her to Marineford.
Mainly, he wasn't the type of person who would worry excessively about his Children. If Kong hadn't brought it up this time, he probably wouldn't have thought of Yamato.
However.
Kaido still decided to go to the Primary School District of the War Military Academy later.
On one hand, to see how Yamato was living, lest she forget what her old man looked like. On the other hand, to check her mastery level of the Okuchi no Makami Fruit Ability.
That was a Mythical Zoan Fruit he had specifically found in Wano Country, oh no, now it was Wano Island.
It was enough to create a starting Gap between her and her peers.
Meanwhile, Edward Newgate was also wondering if he should have a biological Son.
During the Pirate Crew period, he worried that the existence of a biological Son would affect the 'adopted Sons' on the Ship.
But now that he had established the Whitebeard Kingdom, it seemed he really did need a biological Son.
But the question was, with whom should he have one?
Given his Body Size, a normal Human Woman definitely wouldn't work, but he also didn't want to find a Giant Tribe Woman... Newgate inexplicably fell into a state of deep thought.
"Ahem, alright, let's look at this final Three-Year Combat Power Assessment Outline."
Kong, who had received a cold Attitude from Sakazuki, Kuzan, and Borsalino, smiled awkwardly.
Soon.
The Content on the Virtual Screen switched again.
"Three-Year Combat Power Assessment Outline"
(Purpose)
The purpose of the Combat Strength Assessment is to ensure the Ability level of Admiral-level Combat Power, to increase the enthusiasm and effectiveness of Officers in executing Combat Missions and improving Individual Strength, thereby improving the overall Strength of the Admiral Rank Social Stratum.
The main Results of the Assessment are Military Rank Promotion and adjustment, Change of Position, Transfer of Post, and Change in Treatment.
If it is finally determined that one is unable to undertake Combat Missions, they will be transferred from the Three Military Branches Headquarters to the Staff Department or Military and Political Department.
(Time)
Once every three years, i.e., the year the Reverie is held.
From March 1st to June 1st each year.
(Scope)
Admirals, Admirals, Vice Admirals, and Rear Admirals of the Combat Troops of the Three Military Branches Headquarters. In addition, Commodores can choose whether to participate voluntarily.
(Content)
Physical Fitness Assessment, Theory Assessment, Command Assessment, Combat Strength Assessment.
In fact, there was a lot of Content, such as the 'Scope' detailing which specific Departments and Troops, and the 'Content' also specifying the concrete Assessment items.
For example, the Physical Fitness Assessment included regulations on how many Push-ups, how many Squats, how many Sit-ups, and how many kilometers of Long-distance Running after completing them.
There were even Time Restrictions.
These varied in intensity and Difficulty depending on each person's Military Rank.
However, as they read, everyone's Expression was different.
For example, Borsalino's Expression had already darkened, because the Physical Fitness Assessment clearly stated that Special Ability Users, including Devil Fruit Users, were not allowed to use their Ability for assistance during the Assessment process.
In other words, he would have to go shirtless and run hundreds of kilometers?
Just thinking about that scene made him feel utterly depressed!
It also made him recall the painful experience he had back in the Zephyr Training Camp.
Sure enough, when he subconsciously glanced at Teacher Zephyr, the other party was also looking at him with a playful Gaze.
This made Borsalino cry out in his Heart: 'Teacher Zephyr, how scary!'
"What is this? I have to take tests on Military Theory and Military Command? What is this stuff? This Old Man has never learned it!"
Suddenly, Garp stood up, slamming the Tabletop in shock.
"There are still a few months until March. Just hurry up and read a few more Books."
Kong looked at Garp with a smile, but the latter immediately refused loudly, his tone so firm.
"Impossible!"
These days, in order to further understand his Body and improve his Control level over Life Return, Garp had already forced himself to read Books on Human Biology.
But now he was being asked to learn some messy Military Theory.
What was he learning this stuff for?
If he didn't learn it, would he not know how to fight a War?
Nonsense!
Actually, this major Assessment mainly tested their Physical Ability and Combat Power.
After all, they were an Army that gathered Extraordinary Power. Often, one person could Massacre the enemy's entire Troops.
Military Theory and Military Command did not account for many points.
Because Kong, Tsuru, and Zephyr knew the Situation of the Officers below them.
It was precisely because they considered that these powerful Officers were basically roughnecks that each Commanding Officer was assigned several Staff Officers to assist with Command.
But the three of them still hoped that Officers like Garp could at least understand some basic Knowledge of theoretical aspects.
Of course.
These words would not be explicitly stated. They definitely had to slightly force these people to pick up theoretical Books.
"Garp, the Content of the Assessment has been decided. This Old Man tells you, all the Results and rankings of this Assessment will be announced."
Kong's Gaze turned cold as he looked directly at Garp, speaking in a serious tone.
"If you fail any item, your Military Rank might not change, but in the Future major Wars against the Otherworld, it will be difficult for you to participate in the first instance."
Perhaps worried that Garp wouldn't understand, he thought for a moment and decided to speak more plainly.
"That is to say, even if there are Otherworld Experts, you will probably only be able to watch from the Homeland!"
"What?"
Garp's Expression changed drastically. Although he wasn't as enthusiastic about War as Kaido, he was full of interest in fighting against Otherworld Experts...
"That's even more unacceptable!"
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