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OPI Chapter 273: The Nobility of War
🕑 Added 2024-12-19 03:17:31 +0000 UTCFacing Garp's question and the piercing gazes of Whitebeard and the others, V. Nusjuro pondered and after a moment of silence, he looked up and said in a serious tone: "Without a doubt, Lord Imu's power is on a completely superior level to ours."
"But I honestly don't know if we can reach the level of Lord Imu, or how to do so if we can. These are matters that need further consultation. I just ask that you please be patient and wait."
Garp, Kaido and the others were not satisfied with this answer.
But because of V. Nusjuro's status, they could no longer pressure him and merely sighed in resignation, hoping that he would keep his word and that Imu would soon show them the way forward.
Nusjuro continued: "The main reason I summoned you today, aside from telling you about Lord Imu, is to discuss some plans that will begin to be implemented next year."
After saying that, he turned to Kong, who was sitting next to him: "Now, it will be your turn to lead the meeting. I'm leaving."
"All right." Kong nodded.
Shortly after, when V. Nusjuro left the meeting room, Kong took his place at the head of the table.
He took out a Den-Den Mushi modified to project images and placed it on the table.
In the next instant, the lights in the room dimmed automatically, as the Den-Den Mushi projected a beam of light that formed a virtual screen in the air.
[Proposal for Reform of the World Government's Military System.]
These lines appeared in front of everyone present.
"These are the changes we will implement next year across all branches of the military."
Kong got straight to the point, without beating around the bush.
He pressed a button on the side of the Den-Den Mushi, projecting a new slide detailing the reform.
"Minister Kong, I have some questions." Sengoku said, breaking the silence.
Kong smiled. "Go ahead and ask."
"Why are ranks from Major General onwards not included in the merit list?"
Kong patiently replied: "Because from now on, to be promoted to Major General and beyond, specific criteria will need to be met, such as demonstrating an adequate combat level. If these conditions are met, a direct promotion to Major General could be given. This is also related to the Armed Forces Combat Power Evaluation Scheme, which we will discuss in detail later."
When Sengoku and the others heard Kong mention this, they paid attention as they could sense that this was perhaps the most important information.
However, Garp didn't seem too interested and, with a loud laugh, commented: "So, you mean that characters like Issho, Bullet, Crocodile, and Aramaki will soon be promoted to generals, right?"
Kong shook his head. “Although combat strength is the main requirement for promotion to General, battle merits and experience are also required. So we still need to consider whether Issho and Aramaki can be promoted.”
"In Crocodile's case, his promotion to General is beyond doubt. As for that Bullet kid, his promotion to General has already been decided and will be made official next year."
Sakazuki frowned, visibly annoyed. Even though he knew this was something that would happen sooner or later, he couldn't help but feel uneasy.
This caused him some resentment towards people like Onigumo and Doberman, who, as career lieutenant generals, had failed to stop these pirates from occupying such important positions.
Kong used the Den-Den Mushi to change the slide.
[Order of Awards of the Supreme Executive Committee]
The information provided details of various orders and awards, as well as other honors.
Each of these had detailed descriptions and visual representations of the medals that could be earned during military service.
What really caught everyone's attention was not the bonuses or the honors, but the mention of the titles of nobility and the lands granted.
"As some of you may have heard, a system of war merit titles is being planned to be implemented. Although all the details have not been finalized yet, it will be announced next year. But the most important thing is that, in the future, you will be able to obtain noble titles and lands thanks to your military merits. In other words, you can now be a noble."
What he didn't say was that in the future, the World Government plans to be made up of only meritorious nobles.
"I never thought that I would become a noble one day, hahaha!"
Garp laughed when he said this. He had always shown little interest in royalty and nobility, considering them a majority of useless people who lived at the expense of others and dedicated themselves to doing evil.
“That’s true. Depending on the war merits you’ve accumulated, you can certainly obtain a good title of nobility. But, if you don’t have enough relatives, your lands might end up being abandoned. So you should think carefully about it.”
With a wide smile, Kong looked at Sakazuki, Kuzan, Borsalino, and the others. “You guys aren’t that young anymore. It would be nice if you got married soon and had some kids. I'm sure they will be very talented.”
Although it seemed like a joke, his words had a hint of seriousness. With the talent that Sakazuki and the others had, if they were to have children, their abilities would surpass that of most people.
But upon hearing Kong, Sakazuki and the others remained silent. No one reacted, they just stared at the table or the ceiling.
Despite their different personalities, they agreed on this point: none of them had much interest in women.
"Ahem, okay, let's take a look at the combat capability assessment outline of the Armed Forces."
Kong felt somewhat uncomfortable at the lack of response from Sakazuki, Kuzan, and Borsalino.
The content on the virtual screen showed that the purpose of the combat capability assessment is to ensure the skill level of high-ranking officers and improve their motivation and effectiveness in performing combat missions, as well as developing their personal skills. This will allow improving the overall strength of the officer hierarchy.
The results of the examination will be reflected in promotions in rank, changes in position, job transfers, and changes in levels of treatment.
The evaluation is carried out every three years, at the same time as the Levely.
The exam includes physical ability tests, military theories, command tests and combat strength assessment.
The content of the exam is very detailed, and the tests vary depending on the rank and level of each participant.
“What is this? Military theory? Military command? I never learned that!” Suddenly, Garp stood up in surprise, slamming his fist on the table.
“Now it’s a few months until Levely, you just have to read a few more books.” Kong, with a smile, looked at Garp.
But Garp immediately responded, in a resounding manner. "Impossible!"
During this time, Garp had been required to study human biology in order to improve his control over the Seimei Kikan. But now, they ask him to study military theory...
In fact, this exam focused mainly on the officers' physical capabilities and combat strength.
The World Government's army was composed of individuals with extraordinary powers, capable of annihilating an entire army with ease.
Military theory and command do not have much impact on the evaluation.
However, Kong hoped that officers like Garp could at least know the basics of the theory, so he would not mention it to him.
“Garp, the content of the exam has already been decided. I’ll tell you clearly, all the results will be published with grades and rankings.”
Kong looked at him seriously.
“If you fail any of the assessments, your rank may not change, but it will be very difficult for you to participate in major battles in other worlds.”
Kong continued: “That is to say, if an expert from another world appears, you will probably only be able to see him from here at the Starfish World Army Headquarters.”
"What?"
Garp's face changed drastically.
"This is even worse!"
...
After the Emperor lost control during the last meeting with the World Government, talks have resumed, with the goal of establishing the Teigu World as an affiliate nation of the World Government.
This meeting has undoubtedly been the center of attention of kings, nobles and political leaders from all sectors in the Starfish World.
Especially in the affiliated nations that have representative seats in the Levely.
They are now in a very uneasy mood, and everyone's face is full of worry and tension.
Because no one knows which nation the World Government will decide to withdraw from Levely.
Although, even if it's not their turn this time, what will happen when another otherworldly nation receives a seat in the future?
It is evident that as long as the world government continues its expansion and conquest of other worlds, this type of situation will repeat itself over and over again.
This is a problem that affects all affiliated nations of the World Government.
For today's World Government, the primary consideration in granting a seat to a nation is the value it brings.
So, for the affiliated nations, the secret to maintaining their place and for those who do not yet have one, the way forward is clear: increase their value.
Training powerful officers, scientists and experts, or discovering unique resources or technologies are some of the ways to stand out.
However, at this time, the affiliated nations have not yet understood these key points.
While Imu was observing the negotiations in Teigu World, a request for a video call from Esdeath came in.
“How’s everything going?” Imu asked.
“Lord Imu, unfortunately I have not sensed the natural energy that Guren mentioned in the polar regions of the Titans World.” Esdeath reported.
“So now I will head towards the polar regions of my own world. We are already flying over the continent of Canberra.”
“Well, I hope you can earn something in the Teigu World and that you can start training with natural energy.”
Imu dedicated a phrase of encouragement to her.
“By the way, when you return, the empire should have already joined the World Government. Take this opportunity to go to the imperial capital and bring the members you have chosen to be part of your personal guard.”
"Okay!" Esdeath nodded.
After the conversation, Imu hung up. They both knew that their relationship was not a typical love or romance. What was between them was clear: the emperor and the consort.
Each of them got what they needed.
