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Chapter 1091: The Graceful Ceremony Attendant!
Amidst the hosting by Chief of Staff Alexander and the warm applause filling the venue, the Supreme Command Institute All-Forces Commendation and Award Ceremony officially began.
Saint Nasujuro, Garp, Dean Gareth Marrick, Kong, and other members of the military high command slowly took their seats, facing the thousands of gazes from below the stage and the upper levels.
At the same time, Video Den Den Mushi belonging to the Propaganda Department broadcast the scene inside the Great Hall to all the world's citizens.
On the large and small virtual screens in countless families, plazas, and nations, the same visuals, the same ceremonial music, and the same speech were being played.
Although everyone viewed it with different feelings – some yearned, some felt awe, some were disgusted, some were filled with anger – their eyes were all firmly fixed on everything within.
Those officers of the Three Forces, with their robust physiques and imposing presence, wearing the Coat of Justice.
Just the visual effect of them densely seated in their positions was enough to make the Sea Star populace excited and proud, and fill the Otherworld's citizens with fear.
And the Giant Tribe, Fish-Man Tribe, Merfolk Tribe, Winged Human Race, Mink Tribe, Snake-Neck Tribe, and Elf Race, also wearing military uniforms, added a touch of fantasy to the scene.
At this moment, the last note of the ceremonial music played by the Symphony Orchestra in the corner faded.
The entire audience sat upright, solemn and serious.
Dean Gareth Marrick was seen standing up and walking towards the front of the rostrum.
Everyone was quietly waiting for the Dean of the Supreme Command Institute.
Because from a position standpoint, he was the military's highest officer.
Dean Marrick walked to the microphone.
He first offered his most sincere congratulations on the successful completion of the Conquest Operation objectives for the 'No. 0005 Zero Magic World' and the 'No. 0006 Ninja World'.
Yes, this medal awarding ceremony would include the previous Zero Magic World.
Regarding Dean Marrick's words, the Elf higher-ups from the Zero Magic World below the stage, such as Tilyuk and Bithashar, seemed to have no reaction.
Currently, these Elves were migrating as an entire race, with the World Government's help, to the Hexi Region downstream in Alabasta.
This was near Alubarna and Yuba, making them neighbors with Shukaku.
This was because they preferred to live in the desert oasis.
As for the opinion of the Alabasta Royalty, there was no need for consideration; soon, the entire Sea Star would no longer have any so-called kingdoms.
King Cobra was also aware of this point.
In contrast, many people from the Ninja World on the Sea Ninja side had much more complex moods.
After all, unlike the 'Zero Magic World', they had engaged in combat with the World Government's troops to varying degrees, resulting in at least a thousand ninja casualties during that time, especially from Konoha and Cloud Hidden.
Meanwhile, Dean Marrick continued to praise on stage the sweat and effort put in by all the Army and Air Force personnel who participated in the conquest of the two worlds.
He stated that their struggle had brought unimaginable benefits to the World Government and were the Sea Star Civilization's sharpest spear and toughest shield.
He then used the most spirited tone to encourage them to continue their efforts, fight for the World Government's justice, and battle for the development of the Sea Star Civilization.
Finally, Dean Marrick stated that the World Government would not disappoint anyone who had made contributions to the World Government, which was the significance of this medal awarding ceremony.
These words made the Army and Air Force officers behind Sakazuki, Kaido, and others' blood boil, their faces flushed, their eyes flashing with anticipation and fighting intent for future war.
Only the Marine officers behind Kuzan had grim expressions, feeling as if they were sitting on pins and needles.
Neither the Zero Magic World nor the Ninja World had required the use of the Marines.
Although the Command Department had already planned to dispatch the Marine Fleet to subdue another continent in the Ninja World and investigate the entire planet's situation, how could such 'leftovers' satisfy these Marine Admirals, Vice Admirals, and Rear Admirals?
Well, Kuzan didn't seem to care.
Because he had already heard from Sengoku about the plan to merge the Marines and Air Force to form the Space Navy.
At that time, some of the warships currently on voyage would be handed over to the Ministry of Police Affairs, and some to the Auxiliary Legion.
So, Kuzan was more concerned about who the sixth Admiral of the future Space Navy would be.
It could be Smoothie from the Charlotte Family, or it could be Tiger from the Fish-Man Tribe; their strength had improved significantly over the past few years.
[Clap!]
On stage, Dean Marrick, having finished his speech, bowed to the entire audience amidst the surging wave of applause, and then walked back to his seat.
"Now, let's begin the first item on the conference agenda."
"Please welcome Minister Kong from the Command Department to present personal medals to the members of the CIPHER POL Scout Team who made outstanding contributions to the conquest of the Zero Magic World!"
Chief of Staff Alexander enthusiastically called out into the microphone on the podium.
Immediately, thunderous applause from thousands of people erupted once more.
The Symphony Orchestra in the corner also began playing the melodious ceremonial music.
At the same time, the main gate connecting to the outer hall on the right side of the rostrum was opened by two honor guards.
Mima Amatori, Tengen Uzui, Hugh, Mekko, Levi, and Chelsea, who had been waiting for a long time, walked onto the rostrum in formal attire, lined up and stepping onto the red carpet.
To be honest, for them, this medal awarding ceremony was nearly a year late.
This period was neither long nor short, but it was enough for everyone to have undergone some changes.
Mima Amatori was now the Head of CIPHER POL No. 8, responsible for all assassination missions within the conquered Otherworld areas. It could be said that he had completely become a high-level executive with real power.
However, the difficulty of rising further was too great.
Tengen Uzui needed no introduction.
He was the Second Sea Shadow of the Sea Ninja Village, and Hashirama Senju and Madara Uchiha were his subordinates. His status was actually higher than Mima Amatori's.
However, Mima Amatori was the Captain during the reconnaissance mission in the Zero Magic World.
Next was Hugh, from the Alchemy Kingdom in the Imperial Arms World.
He was previously an Intermediate Alchemist, and now he was a Senior Alchemist and a Senior Professor at the Alchemy Academy.
Mekko, like Mima Amatori, was from the Kabaneri World and was the first Kabaneri in 'Nue Form'.
She currently served as the Vice Captain of the 'CIPHER POL - Nue Squad' and was married to the Captain, Steve Guts.
Recently, she had been considering using 'White Serum' to restore her normal human form, because Kabaneri cannot get pregnant, and she was also somewhat tired of fighting and killing.
Following was Levi, from the Titan World, former Squad Leader of the Survey Corps Special Operations Squad, and now a cadre member of CP8.
He had recently been leading a team to deal with targets in the 'Ancestral World'. The Fruit Ability User in Armored Titan Form from before was captured alive by him after his limbs were crippled.
Finally, Chelsea, who originated from the Imperial Arms World, was the Imperial Arms User of 'Transformation Mastery: Gaia Foundation'.
She had now been transferred to CP7 and became a cadre, undertaking infiltration, surveillance, intelligence gathering, and other missions targeting important individuals in the conquered Otherworlds.
However, Chelsea's ability had become somewhat awkward with the appearance of ninja.
The 'Transformation Mastery' Imperial Arms, a cosmetic-type Imperial Arms, allowed her to transform into any appearance, object, or creature with a mass not significantly different from her own.
For example, transforming into other people, transforming into a table, transforming into a mouse, or a flying hawk.
But the ninja's Transformation Technique could also achieve these things...
Fortunately, Chelsea did not pursue a high position and was a woman content with modest wealth, so she didn't feel much pressure psychologically.
Soon, watched by all, the six stood before Kong.
Lights flashed, and the music was melodious.
A ceremony attendant with a graceful figure walked over, holding a gold and red award tray.
(End of this chapter)
Amidst the hosting by Chief of Staff Alexander and the warm applause filling the venue, the Supreme Command Institute All-Forces Commendation and Award Ceremony officially began.
Saint Nasujuro, Garp, Dean Gareth Marrick, Kong, and other members of the military high command slowly took their seats, facing the thousands of gazes from below the stage and the upper levels.
At the same time, Video Den Den Mushi belonging to the Propaganda Department broadcast the scene inside the Great Hall to all the world's citizens.
On the large and small virtual screens in countless families, plazas, and nations, the same visuals, the same ceremonial music, and the same speech were being played.
Although everyone viewed it with different feelings – some yearned, some felt awe, some were disgusted, some were filled with anger – their eyes were all firmly fixed on everything within.
Those officers of the Three Forces, with their robust physiques and imposing presence, wearing the Coat of Justice.
Just the visual effect of them densely seated in their positions was enough to make the Sea Star populace excited and proud, and fill the Otherworld's citizens with fear.
And the Giant Tribe, Fish-Man Tribe, Merfolk Tribe, Winged Human Race, Mink Tribe, Snake-Neck Tribe, and Elf Race, also wearing military uniforms, added a touch of fantasy to the scene.
At this moment, the last note of the ceremonial music played by the Symphony Orchestra in the corner faded.
The entire audience sat upright, solemn and serious.
Dean Gareth Marrick was seen standing up and walking towards the front of the rostrum.
Everyone was quietly waiting for the Dean of the Supreme Command Institute.
Because from a position standpoint, he was the military's highest officer.
Dean Marrick walked to the microphone.
He first offered his most sincere congratulations on the successful completion of the Conquest Operation objectives for the 'No. 0005 Zero Magic World' and the 'No. 0006 Ninja World'.
Yes, this medal awarding ceremony would include the previous Zero Magic World.
Regarding Dean Marrick's words, the Elf higher-ups from the Zero Magic World below the stage, such as Tilyuk and Bithashar, seemed to have no reaction.
Currently, these Elves were migrating as an entire race, with the World Government's help, to the Hexi Region downstream in Alabasta.
This was near Alubarna and Yuba, making them neighbors with Shukaku.
This was because they preferred to live in the desert oasis.
As for the opinion of the Alabasta Royalty, there was no need for consideration; soon, the entire Sea Star would no longer have any so-called kingdoms.
King Cobra was also aware of this point.
In contrast, many people from the Ninja World on the Sea Ninja side had much more complex moods.
After all, unlike the 'Zero Magic World', they had engaged in combat with the World Government's troops to varying degrees, resulting in at least a thousand ninja casualties during that time, especially from Konoha and Cloud Hidden.
Meanwhile, Dean Marrick continued to praise on stage the sweat and effort put in by all the Army and Air Force personnel who participated in the conquest of the two worlds.
He stated that their struggle had brought unimaginable benefits to the World Government and were the Sea Star Civilization's sharpest spear and toughest shield.
He then used the most spirited tone to encourage them to continue their efforts, fight for the World Government's justice, and battle for the development of the Sea Star Civilization.
Finally, Dean Marrick stated that the World Government would not disappoint anyone who had made contributions to the World Government, which was the significance of this medal awarding ceremony.
These words made the Army and Air Force officers behind Sakazuki, Kaido, and others' blood boil, their faces flushed, their eyes flashing with anticipation and fighting intent for future war.
Only the Marine officers behind Kuzan had grim expressions, feeling as if they were sitting on pins and needles.
Neither the Zero Magic World nor the Ninja World had required the use of the Marines.
Although the Command Department had already planned to dispatch the Marine Fleet to subdue another continent in the Ninja World and investigate the entire planet's situation, how could such 'leftovers' satisfy these Marine Admirals, Vice Admirals, and Rear Admirals?
Well, Kuzan didn't seem to care.
Because he had already heard from Sengoku about the plan to merge the Marines and Air Force to form the Space Navy.
At that time, some of the warships currently on voyage would be handed over to the Ministry of Police Affairs, and some to the Auxiliary Legion.
So, Kuzan was more concerned about who the sixth Admiral of the future Space Navy would be.
It could be Smoothie from the Charlotte Family, or it could be Tiger from the Fish-Man Tribe; their strength had improved significantly over the past few years.
[Clap!]
On stage, Dean Marrick, having finished his speech, bowed to the entire audience amidst the surging wave of applause, and then walked back to his seat.
"Now, let's begin the first item on the conference agenda."
"Please welcome Minister Kong from the Command Department to present personal medals to the members of the CIPHER POL Scout Team who made outstanding contributions to the conquest of the Zero Magic World!"
Chief of Staff Alexander enthusiastically called out into the microphone on the podium.
Immediately, thunderous applause from thousands of people erupted once more.
The Symphony Orchestra in the corner also began playing the melodious ceremonial music.
At the same time, the main gate connecting to the outer hall on the right side of the rostrum was opened by two honor guards.
Mima Amatori, Tengen Uzui, Hugh, Mekko, Levi, and Chelsea, who had been waiting for a long time, walked onto the rostrum in formal attire, lined up and stepping onto the red carpet.
To be honest, for them, this medal awarding ceremony was nearly a year late.
This period was neither long nor short, but it was enough for everyone to have undergone some changes.
Mima Amatori was now the Head of CIPHER POL No. 8, responsible for all assassination missions within the conquered Otherworld areas. It could be said that he had completely become a high-level executive with real power.
However, the difficulty of rising further was too great.
Tengen Uzui needed no introduction.
He was the Second Sea Shadow of the Sea Ninja Village, and Hashirama Senju and Madara Uchiha were his subordinates. His status was actually higher than Mima Amatori's.
However, Mima Amatori was the Captain during the reconnaissance mission in the Zero Magic World.
Next was Hugh, from the Alchemy Kingdom in the Imperial Arms World.
He was previously an Intermediate Alchemist, and now he was a Senior Alchemist and a Senior Professor at the Alchemy Academy.
Mekko, like Mima Amatori, was from the Kabaneri World and was the first Kabaneri in 'Nue Form'.
She currently served as the Vice Captain of the 'CIPHER POL - Nue Squad' and was married to the Captain, Steve Guts.
Recently, she had been considering using 'White Serum' to restore her normal human form, because Kabaneri cannot get pregnant, and she was also somewhat tired of fighting and killing.
Following was Levi, from the Titan World, former Squad Leader of the Survey Corps Special Operations Squad, and now a cadre member of CP8.
He had recently been leading a team to deal with targets in the 'Ancestral World'. The Fruit Ability User in Armored Titan Form from before was captured alive by him after his limbs were crippled.
Finally, Chelsea, who originated from the Imperial Arms World, was the Imperial Arms User of 'Transformation Mastery: Gaia Foundation'.
She had now been transferred to CP7 and became a cadre, undertaking infiltration, surveillance, intelligence gathering, and other missions targeting important individuals in the conquered Otherworlds.
However, Chelsea's ability had become somewhat awkward with the appearance of ninja.
The 'Transformation Mastery' Imperial Arms, a cosmetic-type Imperial Arms, allowed her to transform into any appearance, object, or creature with a mass not significantly different from her own.
For example, transforming into other people, transforming into a table, transforming into a mouse, or a flying hawk.
But the ninja's Transformation Technique could also achieve these things...
Fortunately, Chelsea did not pursue a high position and was a woman content with modest wealth, so she didn't feel much pressure psychologically.
Soon, watched by all, the six stood before Kong.
Lights flashed, and the music was melodious.
A ceremony attendant with a graceful figure walked over, holding a gold and red award tray.
(End of this chapter)
