Chapter 167: First Update, Supreme Military Command Meeting - Part 2!
"You do not need to know the origin of the Star Gate."
"You only need to understand that the matters concerning the Star Gate and the New World are real. Whether it's the Kabaneri Virus, the national map of Hinamoto, or the cities in that world known as 'Stations' by its people, the Documents in your hands contain clear photos and explanations."
"As for on-site inspections, arrangements can be made for you to visit later."
"Especially Tsuru, you should have seen Dr. Fritz's request for Technical Support in the Documents. Therefore, you need to head to the Shishikari Base in the Kabaneri World as soon as possible to cooperate with the Biochemical Research Institute in the Research of the Kabaneri Virus."
Hearing Saint Jaygarcia Saturn's forceful Order, which left no room for refusal, Tsuru's heart was filled with mixed emotions, and her shock had not completely subsided. Nevertheless, she calmly nodded and said, "I understand. I also want to see this so-called New World."
"We'll pass for now. The Marines have too many Matters to attend to here. We can go later."
Kong and Sengoku exchanged glances, nodding in understanding, and the former stated their decision.
"I, on the other hand, would like to see it."
In fact, Raimon, as the Commander-in-Chief of the Entire Military, already knew about the Matters concerning the Kabaneri World.
As mentioned before, the Army currently has no Fleet Admirals or Admirals, so his main job is usually handling Army affairs.
Since the Army's newly promoted Vice Admirals, Bullet and Crocodile, had been campaigning in the New World for so many days, it was impossible for him, the Fleet Admiral, not to know.
However, knowing is one thing, but he had never personally been there, which inevitably made him curious. He thought about going with Tsuru to see and Experience what the Air of Another World tasted like.
"I have no interest in it. My Duty is to guard the Holy Land, and I cannot leave unless there are special circumstances!" Jiang said expressionlessly.
The previous incident where Rayleigh trespassed had already greatly angered him. Afterward, he directly purged all the Holy Land Garrison responsible for guarding or patrolling the side facing the First Half of the Grand Line.
What made him feel most ashamed was that members of Cipher Pol began patrolling inside and outside the Holy Land in shifts.
One must know that before this, these guys only served as personal bodyguards for the Celestial Dragons. Guarding and patrolling Mary Geoise was not their place to interfere.
However, Commander Jiang had no idea that these CP Members, whom he regarded as power-grabbers, were secretly cursing the Holy Land Garrison as useless.
Although they took turns, patrolling with Observation Haki activated every day, Spirit fatigue was an unavoidable Matter. When had these Elite Man in Black ever done such hard labor?
It was all because these guys wearing broken Armor were too useless!
"Alright, it is enough that you know about the Matters concerning the Star Gate World. When needed, Orders will naturally be given to you. The Marines should continue to attend to their own Matters."
"As you can see, the Star Gate's width and Height are insufficient, and Warships cannot enter at all. Therefore, the Marines should not be needed for the time being."
Kong, Sengoku, and the others naturally had no objection to Saint Jaygarcia Saturn saying this, but with their political Wisdom, they could also sense the change in the 'Wind direction'.
The Army was the Pig standing at the Vanguard of the Star Gate, clearly set to receive strong support from the World Government.
Meanwhile, even though the Marines knew about the New World, they could only watch the Army go in and out, which was quite frustrating.
"Next is the main topic of this meeting, concerning the Reform of the subordinate departments of the Supreme Military Command!" Saint Jaygarcia Saturn's tone became more serious and solemn.
Upon hearing this, everyone present became solemn.
"Finally, it's the Military's turn!"
This was the thought shared by Kong, Raimon, Jiang, Sengoku, Tsuru, and others at this moment. They had already noticed that the Political Affairs Department, Judiciary, and Proclamation Government Institute were undergoing internal Reforms, with only Cipher Pol remaining unchanged. Therefore, they had long anticipated the arrival of this day.
As for Sakazuki, he didn't care about these matters and just listened silently.
"This Reform will start with the reorganization of the departments. To complete the Reform thoroughly will certainly not be a Matter that can be completed overnight."
This was Saint Jaygarcia Saturn telling them that the Military's Reform would not be rushed, and they should remain calm.
"First, the Direct Subordinate Departments of the Supreme Military Command are divided into the Command Department, Staff Department, and Military and Political Department. The Ministers of each Department will be granted the Admiral Rank."
"The Command Department will oversee the Various Army Headquarters. The Fleet Admirals and Admirals of each Army will automatically be designated as Members of the Command Department. In cases involving Joint Operations of multiple military branches, the Minister of the Command Department will serve as the highest commander."
Hearing these two sentences, Raimon's Reaction was quite noticeable, but he waited until Saint Jaygarcia Saturn finished speaking before asking, "Then, the position of Commander-in-Chief of the Entire Military..."
"The position of Commander-in-Chief of the Entire Military will be abolished!" the latter said expressionlessly.
This caused Raimon's Heart to sink, and his Expression also turned unpleasant. However, he thought that he might be transitioning from Commander-in-Chief of the Entire Military to Minister of the Command Department.
After all, the two titles sounded somewhat similar, and if that were the case, it would be acceptable.
"At the same time, the positions of Army Marshal and three Army Admirals will be added, and the Holy Land Garrison will be transferred from the Supreme Military Command to the Grand Steward Institute, which is directly subordinate to the Supreme Executive Committee!"
Sengoku and the others had no particular thoughts upon hearing the first sentence, as it seemed to have little impact on them; only the title of their Superior had changed slightly.
But when the next sentence came out, the people from the Marines frowned.
However, after learning about the Matters concerning the Star Gate World, it was only natural for the Army to have Fleet Admirals and Admirals, even if it sounded a bit uncomfortable.
But Kong, Sengoku, Tsuru, and Sakazuki were very curious: where would the World Government find four Admiral-level Combat Power?
"Excellent!" exclaimed Jiang, the Commander of the Holy Land Garrison, with great joy.
What is the Supreme Executive Committee?
The official name for the Room of Authority is the Supreme Executive Committee. The Five Elders are the Supreme Executive Committee Members within it, and the Grand Steward Institute is directly subordinate to the Supreme Executive Committee.
Its subordinate departments are the Holy Land Treasury and the Holy Affairs Department, which is responsible for serving the daily life of the Celestial Dragons. One manages the money bag, and the other is equivalent to a Steward or Attendant.
In Jiang's view, the Holy Land Garrison should belong to the Grand Steward Institute. They were the personal guards of the Celestial Dragons, after all. How could they stay with Troops like the Marines and the Army?
It was demeaning!
"No wonder Lord said before that this Reform has no substantial relationship with us. It is indeed true," Jiang sighed with great pleasure in his Heart.
"The Staff Department is responsible for liaison between the Three Forces, logistics, equipment guarantee and procurement, and the allocation of the Military Budget. Its subordinate departments are the First Staff Department, Second Staff Department, and Third Staff Department. The Division Chiefs will be granted the Vice Admiral Rank!"
As soon as Saint Jaygarcia Saturn said this, everyone present focused their gaze on Tsuru, and Tsuru herself suddenly understood, finally realizing why she had been called here.
Because she was about to be Promoted to Admiral Rank, she was naturally qualified to attend this meeting.
However, this meant leaving Marine Headquarters, which made her feel a bit sad, as it was the place she had stayed for most of her life.
But Tsuru's eyes glanced at Sakazuki, who remained expressionless beside her, and she thought to herself, "Could he also be...?"