Chapter 265: Sengoku is Furious! Going to Demolish Marine Headquarters?
The Adjournment of the Meeting did not mean everything was over. Just as Saint Topman Warcury said during his Speaking, these High-Ranking Officials still had to return to their respective Departments for internal Meetings.
It wasn't troublesome, because the New World Government Headquarters had a total of five Cylindrical Office Buildings. After leaving the Meeting Hall located in the Central Building, they could directly head to the Building and floor where their Department was located.
As for the Military Commanders, they naturally returned to their respective headquarters. Whether it was the Supreme Military Command, the Army Headquarters, or the Marine Headquarters, they were all quite far apart.
For the Officials of the World Government, the main topics to be discussed next were primarily two.
First, regarding the Candidates to be transferred to the Otherworld Strategy Committee. First, a deadline for voluntary applications would be given. If there were not enough people by then, the Ministers and Division Chiefs would decide who to select after discussion.
Second, regarding the Kabane Regeneration Resource Plan.
Among these, the second point caused much discussion among many people in several Departments.
Although the document clearly stated that according to the in-depth Research Report on the Kabaneri Heart Membrane submitted by the Academy of Science, the application of the Kabaneri Heart Membrane in various Domains was quite outstanding.
Whether it was Firearms, Blades, Clothing, or even Armor, Warships, Large Machinery, and Building Facilities, it could significantly enhance their surface hardness. It could be said to be a quite excellent Biomaterial.
Just to give an example.
If the Kabaneri Heart Membrane was attached to Clothing, it could provide extremely excellent bulletproof effects without affecting comfort, because most Bullets simply could not penetrate this Membrane, and it also had a certain degree of fire resistance.
However, what was concerning was that the Academy of Science could not yet synthesize this material artificially. With the World Government's large-scale utilization, the demand for Kabaneri Heart Membrane would inevitably surge.
Furthermore, according to the joint investigation by Cipher Pol and the Army Headquarters, if these Kabane were deprived of Food for a long time, they would starve to death, and then rot like ordinary Corpses.
This would inevitably lead to the total number of Kabane decreasing over Time without human intervention, until they completely disappeared and became extinct.
And it was precisely to ensure the resource regeneration of the Kabaneri Heart Membrane that this Plan content was proposed.
Political Affairs Department, Ministry of Finance.
"This is impossible. We cannot accept a budget that absolutely cannot be made public. If we do this, there's no way to Explain it clearly when facing questioning from the Affiliated Countries!"
The person Speaking was the Division Chief of the Budget Department. His Emotion seemed very Excited, and even though the Minister was sitting in the main seat, his tone was somewhat raised.
"As for the pretext for Explanation, just come up with one casually. Moreover, although it's legally permissible, do those Affiliated Countries really have the guts to inspect our budget? This kind of Matter hasn't happened in hundreds of years!"
Another Division Chief raised a different Opinion, his disdain for the Affiliated Countries very obvious in his Eyes.
"Just because it hasn't happened now doesn't mean it won't happen in the Future. What if someone brings it up at the Reverie one day? What will we do then!"
While the subordinates were arguing back and forth, the Minister sitting in the main seat remained noncommittal, casually picking up his Coffee cup and taking a couple of sips.
Propaganda Department, Ministry of Information.
The Press Agency Warden interlaced his fingers to Support his chin, looking worriedly at his Colleagues at the Meeting Table.
"We should oppose this Kabane Regeneration Plan. It's too Anti-Humanity. Not to mention the Ordinary Citizens of various countries, even our Government's Mid-to-Low Level Officials and Soldiers won't be able to accept it, right?"
"Once it's exposed, it will be huge trouble. It will definitely affect the trust of the New and Old Member Nations in the World Government. Most importantly, it will cause a devastating blow to the World Government's image and Credibility!"
Political Affairs Department, Ministry of Labor.
"In my Opinion, the Manpower from other worlds is also an extremely important Resource. The Large-Scale Projects that the World Government will undertake in the Future will definitely increase, and their Scale will also definitely get bigger and bigger."
"Although the Construction Department has Pica's help, he is only one person after all and can only Support one Project at a time. Therefore, we cannot use too much Manpower for regenerating Kabane."
"My Suggestion is that it would be best to turn people from other worlds who lack Labor Capacity into Kabane, for example, by pushing the age back and selecting those Elderly Persons..."
A Deputy Director spread open his Palm, saying cruel words lightly. Immediately after, the Division Chief of the Mineral Resources Department spoke up.
"If the Kabane are concentrated in this Factory, then we on this side have no Opinion. Presumably, this will provide our Workers with a safe Environment. But if something goes wrong with the Factory and causes a large-scale Kabane riot, affecting the Mining Operation, that would be bad!"
Clearly, this Resource Department Division Chief only considered the progress of his own work and didn't care about the so-called Anti-Humanity argument. As the document clearly stated, it was just using Otherworlders to regenerate Kabane, so what did that have to do with him?
However, no matter how these High-Ranking Officials from the major Departments discussed and argued, many people understood that since this Plan had appeared before them, it Represents that it will definitely be implemented.
They were just expressing their thoughts now, just showing that they weren't getting Salary for nothing.
Moreover, this way, if something really went wrong later, those who had opposed it would definitely not have any responsibility.
But regardless.
The Star Gate and the Otherworld have been completely made public within the World Government, and their impact is spreading every minute and second.
If the World Government was only half-closing its Eyes when conquering Kabaneri World before, now it is like a completely awakened Giant, starting to move its Body and Gaze at the mysterious Myriad Worlds!
But then again.
To achieve the Conquest of the Multiverse, relying solely on these Political Affairs Departments, Finance Departments, and Technology Departments is definitely not enough. It still needs strong Military Power.
On the Military side, the Admirals, led by Kong, gathered in the Meeting Room of the Command Department.
On the left side of the long table were Fleet Admiral Sengoku, Marine Admiral Garp, Military and Political Department Minister Zephyr, and Chief of Staff Tsuru. On the right side were Army Marshal Raymond, Army Admiral Sakazuki, and Army Admiral Byrnndi World.
The most conspicuous among them was Byrnndi World. His presence made quite a few people uncomfortable, and even he himself felt a bit uneasy.
Especially Sakazuki, his Expression was as black as coal.
Douglas Barrett and Sir Crocodile before were one thing, after all, they were just Vice Admirals. Now they've directly made an old Pirate an Admiral.
The most annoying thing is, he still can't beat the other party now!
So in the past few days, Sakazuki has been continuously doing Extra Training for himself at the Army Headquarters Training Ground. That Training Intensity can be called insane. It's precisely to break through to the level called Highest Combat Power as soon as possible. Only then can he have the Strength to suppress this so-called 'World Destroyer'.
"Calling everyone together this time is mainly to discuss the strategic planning for Future Otherworlds."
Kong, as the Minister of the Command Department, crossed his arms over his Chest, looking sternly at everyone.
"First of all, everyone should know that the current Star Gate is still very small. Neither Warships nor Vehicles can pass through. Then only Troops can walk in in a line. In this situation, the main force is naturally the Army."
"But I presume This Old Man doesn't need to say much about the Army's situation; everyone is well aware. So the Supreme Military Command requires strengthening the overall Combat Power of the Army."
Hearing this, Marshal Raymond's Eyes showed a hint of joy. Conversely, Sengoku, sitting directly opposite, frowned, because he had already heard from these words that they wanted their Marines to transfer more resources to the Army again.
"Minister Kong, our Marines not only gave the Giant Unit to the Army, but even Sakazuki, the Former Admiral Candidate, is already an Army Admiral!"
The implication of Sengoku's words was that he felt the Marines had already given enough and should stop asking for more. But Kong was also helpless; this was the meaning of the Five Elders above, and he could only comply.
"I just said that the Star Gate is too small. Let alone Warships, even larger Vehicles cannot enter, not to mention the Giant Race. They are of no help to the Army's Combat in other worlds. So next, a batch of Marine Officers will be transferred to strengthen the Army's Mid-Level Combat Power!"
Sengoku's Expression finally couldn't hold up. These words meant the Marines had to make a huge sacrifice again. His mood immediately became worse, and his Gaze towards Kong also became somewhat angry.
"Minister Kong, you were also a Fleet Admiral before. Why treat the Marines like this?"
"Everything is for Otherworld Conquest."
"Otherworlds are important, but isn't our Home World important? There are still so many Pirates on the Great Sea. Weakening the Marine Military Power like this, then how are we supposed to maintain Maritime Order in the Future!"
Kong also had a headache facing Sengoku's anger, but on the surface, he still maintained a business-like appearance.
"As This Old Man knows, since the establishment of the Reverse Mountain Navy Branch, it has basically sealed the Gate for Pirates from the Four Seas to flood into the Grand Line."
"Coupled with Aokiji stationed at Fish-Man Island, he also prevented a large number of Pirates from flooding into the New World. Moreover, Land Criminals Within Member Nation Territory will also be the responsibility of the Judiciary's Ministry of Police Affairs in the Future."
"Looking at it this way, your Marines only need to clear the First Half of the Grand Line, where the number of Pirate Crews is basically fixed. The Pressure will definitely get smaller and smaller."
Fleet Admiral Sengoku's Expression stiffened, and his hands on his legs were already clenched into fists. Garp, Zephyr, Tsuru, and others beside him also felt a bit uncomfortable.
Because they had already seen the Future of the declining Marines.
"In the 'New World', there are still a large number of Pirates with High Bounty Amounts, led by the 'Whitebeard' Pirate Crew and the Big Mom Pirates. How to deal with them?"
Tsuru, who is already the Chief of Staff, asked softly, but heard Kong reply expressionlessly.
"When it's time to deal with them, deal with them then. If the Marines' Strength alone is not enough then, then conduct a Multi-Service Joint Operation. Aren't our Command Department and Staff Department here for this?"
Now Tsuru had nothing to say, but Sengoku and Garp's Expressions did not improve at all, because Kong's words meant that the Marines might need to receive Army Combat Power Support in the Future!
Isn't this ridiculous?
You take Combat Power from me, and then use this Combat Power to help me?
Just as the Atmosphere in the Meeting Room became incredibly stiff, the few words Kong uttered made Sengoku suddenly Stand Up, and the chair beneath him was even pushed to the ground.
"Also, according to the Instructions of the Supreme Military Command, an Air Force Unit specifically for aerial Combat will be established."
"Because there is no suitable Candidate, therefore, This Old Man will temporarily serve concurrently as Air Force Marshal to build the Air Force structure. Also, the current Navy Admiral Candidate 'Kizaru', due to his Glint-Glint Fruit Ability being extremely suitable for aerial Combat, will need to be transferred to the Air Force to Take Office in the Future."
Sengoku was filled with rage, glaring at Kong through gritted teeth, and laughed angrily, "Why don't you just demolish Marine Headquarters!"
"We are just making the best use of talent. As a member of the Military Higher-ups, you should Understand, accept, and cooperate. Rest assured, Aokiji is still with the Marines."
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