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**Chapter 1221: The Military High Command Meeting in 1504! (Two-in-One)**
Barrett ultimately disappointed Yama.
Even though Yama sincerely invited him to Yama Hall for discussions, he still refused to stay in the Netherworld to serve as an Underworld Army Admiral, citing the Netherworld as too boring.
And twenty hours after his 'death', he was resurrected by Otsutsuki Hagoromo using an 'Immortal Talisman'.
However, he seemed to really like Sabito.
During the three hours before he left, he imparted his Armament Haki cultivation experience to him.
This included Emission and Ryuo, advanced techniques that required a large amount of military merit to exchange for in the military.
Perhaps Sabito couldn't use them yet.
But as his strength increased, he would sooner or later realize how valuable this experience was.
And when Barrett's physical body opened its eyes inside a nutrient tank filled with green liquid within the Biochemical Research Institute, he was no longer a Devil Fruit User.
This meant that the World Government's experiment had achieved a complete success.
And the Combine-Combine Fruit had already been escorted by CP1 to the Academy of Science Headquarters located at Punk Hazard.
It was said that Vegapunk had already figured out how to utilize its ability.
On the Sea Star Mainland, in Area RL1550 on the Red Line.
This is where the Supreme Military Command Headquarters, Command Department Headquarters, Staff Department Headquarters, Military and Political Department Headquarters, and the War Military Academy's university campus are located. The adjacent RL1551 is the primary and secondary school campus.
Therefore, it could definitely be called the military core of the World Government.
Currently, Hina and Sentomaru were first-year university students.
They didn't choose to enter the Ministry of Police Affairs to work right after graduating from middle school like Smoker did.
After all, they were only sixteen years old, while Smoker was already eighteen this year.
In fact, if one wanted to enter the military, finishing university was more beneficial for their future prospects.
It was just that Smoker wasn't interested in war and preferred to be a police officer protecting the Sea Star Mainland.
Hina herself didn't want to join the military either, but she wasn't an adult yet and couldn't go anywhere, so she simply stayed to finish university and would go to the Ministry of Police Affairs after graduation.
Moreover, her Cage-Cage Fruit ability was indeed more suitable for being a police officer.
As for Sentomaru, he would definitely enter the military.
Because his current tuition fee and living expenses were paid by Borsalino, and the two had basically established an 'uncle-nephew' relationship.
However, since he had made a promise with Vegapunk to be his bodyguard, he would definitely apply to join the Science Unit after graduation.
After all, Cipher Pol wasn't suitable for him.
And the Science Unit was actually the team responsible for helping test the various weapons and equipment manufactured by the Academy of Science.
Therefore, they would be garrisoned on Punk Hazard Island for a long time.
Currently, the Captain of the Science Unit was Seryu, who originated from the Imperial Arms World.
She was the first cyborg equipped with the 'Ten Kings Judgment Weapon System', also an Imperial Arms User of 'Beast Transformation: Hundred-Handed Giant', and furthermore, a Fruit Ability User of the Paramecia Weapon Fruit.
In addition, there were various other technology and resources enhancements; after all, behind Seryu was Doctor Stylish.
And Doctor Stylish was now considered the second most important person in the Academy of Science.
Even the deans of other research institutes might not have as much influence as him.
Although Vegapunk was the Dean, he preferred to stay on his Egghead Island, and Einstein from the Demon Slayer World had also been pulled over by him.
This resulted in Doctor Stylish becoming the de facto manager on Punk Hazard Island.
Every day, he developed various technologies with Tesla, who also came from the Demon Slayer World.
Oh right, recently a new intermediate researcher, Lindbergh, also joined.
This was a Mink Tribe member who was very fond of researching personal flight devices and expressed great interest in the Omni-Directional Mobility Gear from the Titan World.
However, the stepping stone that allowed him to directly enter the Academy of Science was a firearm that, although crudely crafted, could emit freezing rays.
Clearly, this was another true 'dark' scientist!
Inside the Supreme Military Command Headquarters Meeting Room.
Nikola Zhekov, who originated from the Rose Nation (Bulgaria) in the Demon Slayer World, sat somewhat uneasily.
Sitting to his left was the Auxiliary Legion's Admiral of the Marines, Alexander Vasilyevich Kolchak, who originated from the Hairy Bear Nation.
And to his right was the Auxiliary Legion's Admiral of the Air Force, Hugh Caswall Dowding, who originated from the London Bull Country.
As for Zhekov himself, he was naturally the Auxiliary Legion's Admiral of the Army.
He was previously the First Army Group Army Commander, with a Vice Admiral rank. As General Pershing reached sixty years old and officially retired, he took over as Army General.
Unlike the Main Battle Legion, the highest-ranking officers of the Three Forces in the Auxiliary Legion were Admirals.
Furthermore, the military rank of the Auxiliary Legion was one level lower than the Main Battle Legion, meaning they were essentially equivalent to the latter's Vice Admirals.
But this was already enough to fill all the military officers of the Auxiliary Legion with desire and longing.
Just like now, these three Admirals from the Auxiliary Legion were invited to this place to participate in the meeting.
This was the Supreme Military Command of the Whole Army on the Sea Star Mainland!
Looking at the other members participating in the meeting.
Sitting in the main seat was Minister Kong of the Command Department.
In the first seat on the left was Zephyr, the Minister of Military and Political Affairs and Fleet Admiral of the Air Force Headquarters, and in the first seat on the right was Tsuru, the Minister of the Staff Department.
Next to Zephyr was Raimon, the Marshal (Army Headquarters), and next to Tsuru was Sengoku of the Marine Headquarters.
On Raimon's side were, in order, Army Headquarters Admiral 'Akainu' Sakazuki, Army Headquarters Admiral 'Ghost Shark' Barrett, and Army Headquarters Admiral 'Sand Crocodile' Crocodile.
On Sengoku's side were, in order, Second Sea Shadow Tengen Uzui, Marine Headquarters Admiral 'Aokiji' Kuzan, Marine Headquarters Admiral 'Fujitora' Issho, and Air Force Headquarters Admiral 'Golden Lion' Shiki.
As well as Sea Ninja 'Wood Shadow' Hashirama Senju, and Sea Ninja 'Hokage' Madara Uchiha.
Originally, Kaido and Borsalino should also have been present.
But one needed to be stationed on the Moon.
The other needed to travel throughout the universe.
Placing kunai inscribed with the Flying Thunder God Technique Formula on each planet, to facilitate the World Government's subsequent development of them.
But despite missing two Air Force Admirals.
Zhekov, Kolchak, and Dowding, the three Auxiliary Legion Admirals, still felt their hearts surge with excitement.
For them, sitting with a group of figures like deities was no different.
Not to mention, Minister Kong had specifically reminded them earlier.
Saint Nasujuro, one of the Five Elders, was also watching this meeting via Video Den Den Mushi.
This made the three of them instinctively sit up straight, not even daring to breathe too freely.
The reason the World Government had summoned these three Auxiliary Legion Admirals was mainly because one of the themes of this meeting was the reform of the 'Star Realm Army'.
"Ahem, as Chief of Staff Alexander revealed at the previous Commendation and Award Ceremony."
"We have decided that starting from March 1st this year, the name of the Auxiliary Legion will be officially changed to the Star Realm Army."
Kong got straight to the point.
Sakazuki, Barrett, Crocodile, and the other admirals present were completely indifferent to this.
All of them sat with their arms crossed over their chests, listening silently with calm expressions.
But Zhekov, Kolchak, and Dowding were filled with expectation.
They believed that this reform would definitely not just be a name change.
"First, the Star Realm Army will henceforth share the 'Secret Treasure Exchange Authority' and the 'Twenty-Level Military Merit Peerage System' with the Main Battle Legion!"
As soon as Kong finished speaking, some people raised an eyebrow, their eyes showing surprise.
Zhekov, Kolchak, and Dowding were stunned for a moment, then reacted with ecstatic surprise.
If not for their remaining rationality constantly warning them not to be rude, they would have already stood up, slammed the table, and shouted "Really? Really? Really!"
The Twenty-Level Military Merit Peerage System.
In fact, when General Pershing obtained the First-Class Baron peerage, there had already been delightful speculation among the Auxiliary Legion.
Now that it was finally confirmed, this meant they would also have the opportunity to become nobility recognized by the World Government in the future!
Although some military officers in the Auxiliary Legion were already nobility in certain nations.
But these identities were not recognized by the World Government; they were no different from civilians.
Moreover, once they obtained the noble status granted by the World Government, they would automatically possess the world's star registry.
Wasn't that the case with General Pershing?
However, in the eyes of some, the 'Twenty-Level Military Merit Peerage System' was still not as good as the 'Secret Treasure Exchange Authority'!
It meant they could use military merit points or merit points to exchange for the multiverse resources accumulated by the World Government!
Previously, the World Government only opened the exchange authority for 'Red Kabaneri Enhancement Serum', 'Nue Kabaneri Enhancement Serum', and 'White Serum' to the Auxiliary Legion.
So even if they had more military merit points, they only had these three options.
But many people were unwilling to turn themselves into something neither human nor demon.
But now the entire 'Secret Treasure Vault' was open to the Star Realm Army.
Whether it was the 'Perfect Type-I Cell Reinforcement Serum' that could enhance the weak physique of otherworlders, or the 'Eight Impact Fist Cultivation Manual'.
Or Devil Fruits, Imperial Arms, magic items, as long as they had military merit points, they could apply to exchange for them.
These were all things that could enhance strength.
If their strength increased, military merit would naturally not be lacking, and peerages would also be easier to obtain.
It was equivalent to the World Government opening an upward passage for them to improve their strength and class.
For example, Zhekov, Kolchak, and Dowding, these three Admirals.
Their accumulated military merit points so far were already enough to exchange for quite a few good things.
In another year or two, they would likely possess strength that would inspire awe in most people.
Putting aside everything else, just by injecting the lowest-level 'Perfect Type-I Cell Reinforcement Serum'.
It wouldn't take long to train their stamina to the point where they could do hundreds, or even thousands, of push-ups in one go.
Coupled with the breathing style and swordsmanship they had already mastered.
Such strength would definitely be considered expert level in the Demon Slayer World!
"For the Star Realm Army's subordinate troops, we are considering dividing them into four sequence levels: A, B, C, and D, using 'Legion' as the unit."
"A-Rank legions will be prioritized for the latest weapons and equipment, and will also receive the highest level treatment and benefits, but they will also be the first batch of troops in every conquest, deployed to the battlefields with the highest intensity."
"B-Rank legions come second, serving as regular units, responsible for cooperating with A-Rank legions to launch fierce offensives."
"C-Rank troops will be garrisoned on the Canberra Continent in the Titan World, always ready to support the frontline troops."
"And D-Rank troops will be stationed in various worlds, assisting the local World Government departments in handling various missions."
Zhekov, Kolchak, and Dowding listened attentively.
"If soldiers or military officers wish to be promoted to a higher sequence legion, they need to apply to participate in the Whole Army Combat Strength Assessment held every three years. At that time, new military ranks and sequences will be determined based on the assessment results."
As soon as Kong finished speaking, the three Admirals of the Marines, Army, and Air Force understood.
The World Government was establishing a competitive relationship within the Star Realm Army.
Although the A-Rank sequence troops faced the most danger.
Their weapons and equipment were the best, the opportunities to obtain military merit were the greatest, and their strength was naturally the easiest to improve.
"Wait a minute, what will our Main Battle Legion do then?"
At this moment, Barrett frowned and asked.
Sakazuki and Crocodile raised their gaze, waiting for Kong's answer.
After all, the troops under their command also needed military merit.
"The Main Battle Legion is responsible for resolving targets that the Star Realm Army cannot handle."
Minister Kong explained in a deep voice: "In the future, after the 'Star Gate' opens, you will no longer enter immediately."
"Our Command Department will deploy the corresponding Main Battle Legion troops based on the Star Realm Army's battle situation."
Barrett immediately retorted: "Then won't our opportunities to obtain military merit decrease!"
"Are you sure the people below can accept this result?"
Sakazuki, Shiki, and others nodded in agreement.
This was equivalent to letting the Star Realm Army snatch the Main Battle Legion's combat missions.
Zhekov, Kolchak, and Dowding naturally understood this point, and sat somewhat uneasily at the end of the meeting table, quietly waiting for Kong's answer.
"Have you forgotten that the Sea Star Mainland is also facing the threat of war now?"
Kong met their pairs of majestic gaze and said calmly:
"According to the intelligence revealed by the captured Audette Cosmic Pirates, the Cosmic Federation force alone has a population of five hundred billion, plus the Galactic Empire, about which we have even less intelligence."
"With such vast hostile forces, how could our Main Battle Legion lack combat opportunities?"
"This Old Man is instead worried that our military strength won't be enough!"
The admirals present suddenly understood.
So the Main Battle Legion was going to expand into the native universe next, which was why the 'Stargate World' was being handed over to the Star Realm Army.
If they encountered opponents they couldn't defeat, they would then call upon the Main Battle Legion's combat power.
Even Barrett admitted that this was indeed a reasonable adjustment.
After all, some of the worlds connected by the 'Star Gate' were indeed too weak; having the Main Battle Legion fight them felt a bit like using a sledgehammer to crack a nut.
It was better to leave it to the increasingly powerful Star Realm Army.
Especially since they were about to be equipped with modern technology equipment from the Nuclear World, their combat power would definitely increase significantly.
As for Zephyr, Tsuru, Raimon, Sengoku, and other fleet admiral-level big shots, they already knew about these matters beforehand, so they had no reaction.
"Now that it has been over seven months since the 'Odette Space Pirate Group' attacked the World, news about our World has probably spread quite a bit."
"It's likely that other space pirate groups will come looking for us soon, or even fleets from the Cosmic Federation or the Galactic Empire."
Sengoku, Zephyr, and the others nodded slightly at Kong's words.
Although the worldview had expanded to the entire universe, in their eyes, pirates were just pirates.
Even if the captain named Odette was smart enough to strictly forbid her crewmates from revealing anything about the World to outsiders.
They didn't think the news could be kept hidden forever.
It would inevitably become known to more and more forces due to various reasons.
Within the Sea Star System, there were planets like Jupiter, Saturn, and Venus that contained massive resources.
At that time, it would inevitably attract countless greedy gaze.
As for the World Government, let alone the planets within the Sea Star System not allowing others to covet them.
The entire universe would have to belong to the World Government in the future!
However, for now, the World Government's primary target was to first defend its own galaxy and repel all invading cosmic forces.
"Also, while the Star Realm Army undergoes reform and re-equipment, we will also push for the merger of the Marines and the Air Force. In the future, the Main Battle Legion will only have the Army and the Marines, and each of these two forces will have an establishment of six admirals."
Speaking of this, Kong looked at Zephyr helplessly and said: "If I had known this would happen, I shouldn't have created the Air Force in the first place."
Zephyr was also filled with emotion.
"Indeed, from its establishment to its abolition, it didn't even last six years. It does seem too much like child's play."
"However, plans can never keep up with changes, so we can only adapt as needed."
His position as Fleet Admiral of the Air Force had reached its end, but he didn't care about that either.
"Speaking of which, this year, besides the Reverie and Liberation Day, there's also the Top 100 Combat Power Competition and the Summit War. It feels like it's going to be lively all year."
At this moment, Crocodile opened his mouth and asked: "Then will there be no new Star Gate opening this year?"
Kong, Sengoku, and Zephyr exchanged glances, then smiled and said: "Actually, this year's Star Gate has already opened, and we dispatched ninjas to conduct detection long ago."
Second Sea Shadow Tengen Uzui, sitting nearby, nodded in confirmation.
"However, the higher-ups have decided to take it steady this year, focusing mainly on collecting intelligence, and will discuss further after everyone finishes their current matters."
(End of this chapter)
Barrett ultimately disappointed Yama.
Even though Yama sincerely invited him to Yama Hall for discussions, he still refused to stay in the Netherworld to serve as an Underworld Army Admiral, citing the Netherworld as too boring.
And twenty hours after his 'death', he was resurrected by Otsutsuki Hagoromo using an 'Immortal Talisman'.
However, he seemed to really like Sabito.
During the three hours before he left, he imparted his Armament Haki cultivation experience to him.
This included Emission and Ryuo, advanced techniques that required a large amount of military merit to exchange for in the military.
Perhaps Sabito couldn't use them yet.
But as his strength increased, he would sooner or later realize how valuable this experience was.
And when Barrett's physical body opened its eyes inside a nutrient tank filled with green liquid within the Biochemical Research Institute, he was no longer a Devil Fruit User.
This meant that the World Government's experiment had achieved a complete success.
And the Combine-Combine Fruit had already been escorted by CP1 to the Academy of Science Headquarters located at Punk Hazard.
It was said that Vegapunk had already figured out how to utilize its ability.
On the Sea Star Mainland, in Area RL1550 on the Red Line.
This is where the Supreme Military Command Headquarters, Command Department Headquarters, Staff Department Headquarters, Military and Political Department Headquarters, and the War Military Academy's university campus are located. The adjacent RL1551 is the primary and secondary school campus.
Therefore, it could definitely be called the military core of the World Government.
Currently, Hina and Sentomaru were first-year university students.
They didn't choose to enter the Ministry of Police Affairs to work right after graduating from middle school like Smoker did.
After all, they were only sixteen years old, while Smoker was already eighteen this year.
In fact, if one wanted to enter the military, finishing university was more beneficial for their future prospects.
It was just that Smoker wasn't interested in war and preferred to be a police officer protecting the Sea Star Mainland.
Hina herself didn't want to join the military either, but she wasn't an adult yet and couldn't go anywhere, so she simply stayed to finish university and would go to the Ministry of Police Affairs after graduation.
Moreover, her Cage-Cage Fruit ability was indeed more suitable for being a police officer.
As for Sentomaru, he would definitely enter the military.
Because his current tuition fee and living expenses were paid by Borsalino, and the two had basically established an 'uncle-nephew' relationship.
However, since he had made a promise with Vegapunk to be his bodyguard, he would definitely apply to join the Science Unit after graduation.
After all, Cipher Pol wasn't suitable for him.
And the Science Unit was actually the team responsible for helping test the various weapons and equipment manufactured by the Academy of Science.
Therefore, they would be garrisoned on Punk Hazard Island for a long time.
Currently, the Captain of the Science Unit was Seryu, who originated from the Imperial Arms World.
She was the first cyborg equipped with the 'Ten Kings Judgment Weapon System', also an Imperial Arms User of 'Beast Transformation: Hundred-Handed Giant', and furthermore, a Fruit Ability User of the Paramecia Weapon Fruit.
In addition, there were various other technology and resources enhancements; after all, behind Seryu was Doctor Stylish.
And Doctor Stylish was now considered the second most important person in the Academy of Science.
Even the deans of other research institutes might not have as much influence as him.
Although Vegapunk was the Dean, he preferred to stay on his Egghead Island, and Einstein from the Demon Slayer World had also been pulled over by him.
This resulted in Doctor Stylish becoming the de facto manager on Punk Hazard Island.
Every day, he developed various technologies with Tesla, who also came from the Demon Slayer World.
Oh right, recently a new intermediate researcher, Lindbergh, also joined.
This was a Mink Tribe member who was very fond of researching personal flight devices and expressed great interest in the Omni-Directional Mobility Gear from the Titan World.
However, the stepping stone that allowed him to directly enter the Academy of Science was a firearm that, although crudely crafted, could emit freezing rays.
Clearly, this was another true 'dark' scientist!
Inside the Supreme Military Command Headquarters Meeting Room.
Nikola Zhekov, who originated from the Rose Nation (Bulgaria) in the Demon Slayer World, sat somewhat uneasily.
Sitting to his left was the Auxiliary Legion's Admiral of the Marines, Alexander Vasilyevich Kolchak, who originated from the Hairy Bear Nation.
And to his right was the Auxiliary Legion's Admiral of the Air Force, Hugh Caswall Dowding, who originated from the London Bull Country.
As for Zhekov himself, he was naturally the Auxiliary Legion's Admiral of the Army.
He was previously the First Army Group Army Commander, with a Vice Admiral rank. As General Pershing reached sixty years old and officially retired, he took over as Army General.
Unlike the Main Battle Legion, the highest-ranking officers of the Three Forces in the Auxiliary Legion were Admirals.
Furthermore, the military rank of the Auxiliary Legion was one level lower than the Main Battle Legion, meaning they were essentially equivalent to the latter's Vice Admirals.
But this was already enough to fill all the military officers of the Auxiliary Legion with desire and longing.
Just like now, these three Admirals from the Auxiliary Legion were invited to this place to participate in the meeting.
This was the Supreme Military Command of the Whole Army on the Sea Star Mainland!
Looking at the other members participating in the meeting.
Sitting in the main seat was Minister Kong of the Command Department.
In the first seat on the left was Zephyr, the Minister of Military and Political Affairs and Fleet Admiral of the Air Force Headquarters, and in the first seat on the right was Tsuru, the Minister of the Staff Department.
Next to Zephyr was Raimon, the Marshal (Army Headquarters), and next to Tsuru was Sengoku of the Marine Headquarters.
On Raimon's side were, in order, Army Headquarters Admiral 'Akainu' Sakazuki, Army Headquarters Admiral 'Ghost Shark' Barrett, and Army Headquarters Admiral 'Sand Crocodile' Crocodile.
On Sengoku's side were, in order, Second Sea Shadow Tengen Uzui, Marine Headquarters Admiral 'Aokiji' Kuzan, Marine Headquarters Admiral 'Fujitora' Issho, and Air Force Headquarters Admiral 'Golden Lion' Shiki.
As well as Sea Ninja 'Wood Shadow' Hashirama Senju, and Sea Ninja 'Hokage' Madara Uchiha.
Originally, Kaido and Borsalino should also have been present.
But one needed to be stationed on the Moon.
The other needed to travel throughout the universe.
Placing kunai inscribed with the Flying Thunder God Technique Formula on each planet, to facilitate the World Government's subsequent development of them.
But despite missing two Air Force Admirals.
Zhekov, Kolchak, and Dowding, the three Auxiliary Legion Admirals, still felt their hearts surge with excitement.
For them, sitting with a group of figures like deities was no different.
Not to mention, Minister Kong had specifically reminded them earlier.
Saint Nasujuro, one of the Five Elders, was also watching this meeting via Video Den Den Mushi.
This made the three of them instinctively sit up straight, not even daring to breathe too freely.
The reason the World Government had summoned these three Auxiliary Legion Admirals was mainly because one of the themes of this meeting was the reform of the 'Star Realm Army'.
"Ahem, as Chief of Staff Alexander revealed at the previous Commendation and Award Ceremony."
"We have decided that starting from March 1st this year, the name of the Auxiliary Legion will be officially changed to the Star Realm Army."
Kong got straight to the point.
Sakazuki, Barrett, Crocodile, and the other admirals present were completely indifferent to this.
All of them sat with their arms crossed over their chests, listening silently with calm expressions.
But Zhekov, Kolchak, and Dowding were filled with expectation.
They believed that this reform would definitely not just be a name change.
"First, the Star Realm Army will henceforth share the 'Secret Treasure Exchange Authority' and the 'Twenty-Level Military Merit Peerage System' with the Main Battle Legion!"
As soon as Kong finished speaking, some people raised an eyebrow, their eyes showing surprise.
Zhekov, Kolchak, and Dowding were stunned for a moment, then reacted with ecstatic surprise.
If not for their remaining rationality constantly warning them not to be rude, they would have already stood up, slammed the table, and shouted "Really? Really? Really!"
The Twenty-Level Military Merit Peerage System.
In fact, when General Pershing obtained the First-Class Baron peerage, there had already been delightful speculation among the Auxiliary Legion.
Now that it was finally confirmed, this meant they would also have the opportunity to become nobility recognized by the World Government in the future!
Although some military officers in the Auxiliary Legion were already nobility in certain nations.
But these identities were not recognized by the World Government; they were no different from civilians.
Moreover, once they obtained the noble status granted by the World Government, they would automatically possess the world's star registry.
Wasn't that the case with General Pershing?
However, in the eyes of some, the 'Twenty-Level Military Merit Peerage System' was still not as good as the 'Secret Treasure Exchange Authority'!
It meant they could use military merit points or merit points to exchange for the multiverse resources accumulated by the World Government!
Previously, the World Government only opened the exchange authority for 'Red Kabaneri Enhancement Serum', 'Nue Kabaneri Enhancement Serum', and 'White Serum' to the Auxiliary Legion.
So even if they had more military merit points, they only had these three options.
But many people were unwilling to turn themselves into something neither human nor demon.
But now the entire 'Secret Treasure Vault' was open to the Star Realm Army.
Whether it was the 'Perfect Type-I Cell Reinforcement Serum' that could enhance the weak physique of otherworlders, or the 'Eight Impact Fist Cultivation Manual'.
Or Devil Fruits, Imperial Arms, magic items, as long as they had military merit points, they could apply to exchange for them.
These were all things that could enhance strength.
If their strength increased, military merit would naturally not be lacking, and peerages would also be easier to obtain.
It was equivalent to the World Government opening an upward passage for them to improve their strength and class.
For example, Zhekov, Kolchak, and Dowding, these three Admirals.
Their accumulated military merit points so far were already enough to exchange for quite a few good things.
In another year or two, they would likely possess strength that would inspire awe in most people.
Putting aside everything else, just by injecting the lowest-level 'Perfect Type-I Cell Reinforcement Serum'.
It wouldn't take long to train their stamina to the point where they could do hundreds, or even thousands, of push-ups in one go.
Coupled with the breathing style and swordsmanship they had already mastered.
Such strength would definitely be considered expert level in the Demon Slayer World!
"For the Star Realm Army's subordinate troops, we are considering dividing them into four sequence levels: A, B, C, and D, using 'Legion' as the unit."
"A-Rank legions will be prioritized for the latest weapons and equipment, and will also receive the highest level treatment and benefits, but they will also be the first batch of troops in every conquest, deployed to the battlefields with the highest intensity."
"B-Rank legions come second, serving as regular units, responsible for cooperating with A-Rank legions to launch fierce offensives."
"C-Rank troops will be garrisoned on the Canberra Continent in the Titan World, always ready to support the frontline troops."
"And D-Rank troops will be stationed in various worlds, assisting the local World Government departments in handling various missions."
Zhekov, Kolchak, and Dowding listened attentively.
"If soldiers or military officers wish to be promoted to a higher sequence legion, they need to apply to participate in the Whole Army Combat Strength Assessment held every three years. At that time, new military ranks and sequences will be determined based on the assessment results."
As soon as Kong finished speaking, the three Admirals of the Marines, Army, and Air Force understood.
The World Government was establishing a competitive relationship within the Star Realm Army.
Although the A-Rank sequence troops faced the most danger.
Their weapons and equipment were the best, the opportunities to obtain military merit were the greatest, and their strength was naturally the easiest to improve.
"Wait a minute, what will our Main Battle Legion do then?"
At this moment, Barrett frowned and asked.
Sakazuki and Crocodile raised their gaze, waiting for Kong's answer.
After all, the troops under their command also needed military merit.
"The Main Battle Legion is responsible for resolving targets that the Star Realm Army cannot handle."
Minister Kong explained in a deep voice: "In the future, after the 'Star Gate' opens, you will no longer enter immediately."
"Our Command Department will deploy the corresponding Main Battle Legion troops based on the Star Realm Army's battle situation."
Barrett immediately retorted: "Then won't our opportunities to obtain military merit decrease!"
"Are you sure the people below can accept this result?"
Sakazuki, Shiki, and others nodded in agreement.
This was equivalent to letting the Star Realm Army snatch the Main Battle Legion's combat missions.
Zhekov, Kolchak, and Dowding naturally understood this point, and sat somewhat uneasily at the end of the meeting table, quietly waiting for Kong's answer.
"Have you forgotten that the Sea Star Mainland is also facing the threat of war now?"
Kong met their pairs of majestic gaze and said calmly:
"According to the intelligence revealed by the captured Audette Cosmic Pirates, the Cosmic Federation force alone has a population of five hundred billion, plus the Galactic Empire, about which we have even less intelligence."
"With such vast hostile forces, how could our Main Battle Legion lack combat opportunities?"
"This Old Man is instead worried that our military strength won't be enough!"
The admirals present suddenly understood.
So the Main Battle Legion was going to expand into the native universe next, which was why the 'Stargate World' was being handed over to the Star Realm Army.
If they encountered opponents they couldn't defeat, they would then call upon the Main Battle Legion's combat power.
Even Barrett admitted that this was indeed a reasonable adjustment.
After all, some of the worlds connected by the 'Star Gate' were indeed too weak; having the Main Battle Legion fight them felt a bit like using a sledgehammer to crack a nut.
It was better to leave it to the increasingly powerful Star Realm Army.
Especially since they were about to be equipped with modern technology equipment from the Nuclear World, their combat power would definitely increase significantly.
As for Zephyr, Tsuru, Raimon, Sengoku, and other fleet admiral-level big shots, they already knew about these matters beforehand, so they had no reaction.
"Now that it has been over seven months since the 'Odette Space Pirate Group' attacked the World, news about our World has probably spread quite a bit."
"It's likely that other space pirate groups will come looking for us soon, or even fleets from the Cosmic Federation or the Galactic Empire."
Sengoku, Zephyr, and the others nodded slightly at Kong's words.
Although the worldview had expanded to the entire universe, in their eyes, pirates were just pirates.
Even if the captain named Odette was smart enough to strictly forbid her crewmates from revealing anything about the World to outsiders.
They didn't think the news could be kept hidden forever.
It would inevitably become known to more and more forces due to various reasons.
Within the Sea Star System, there were planets like Jupiter, Saturn, and Venus that contained massive resources.
At that time, it would inevitably attract countless greedy gaze.
As for the World Government, let alone the planets within the Sea Star System not allowing others to covet them.
The entire universe would have to belong to the World Government in the future!
However, for now, the World Government's primary target was to first defend its own galaxy and repel all invading cosmic forces.
"Also, while the Star Realm Army undergoes reform and re-equipment, we will also push for the merger of the Marines and the Air Force. In the future, the Main Battle Legion will only have the Army and the Marines, and each of these two forces will have an establishment of six admirals."
Speaking of this, Kong looked at Zephyr helplessly and said: "If I had known this would happen, I shouldn't have created the Air Force in the first place."
Zephyr was also filled with emotion.
"Indeed, from its establishment to its abolition, it didn't even last six years. It does seem too much like child's play."
"However, plans can never keep up with changes, so we can only adapt as needed."
His position as Fleet Admiral of the Air Force had reached its end, but he didn't care about that either.
"Speaking of which, this year, besides the Reverie and Liberation Day, there's also the Top 100 Combat Power Competition and the Summit War. It feels like it's going to be lively all year."
At this moment, Crocodile opened his mouth and asked: "Then will there be no new Star Gate opening this year?"
Kong, Sengoku, and Zephyr exchanged glances, then smiled and said: "Actually, this year's Star Gate has already opened, and we dispatched ninjas to conduct detection long ago."
Second Sea Shadow Tengen Uzui, sitting nearby, nodded in confirmation.
"However, the higher-ups have decided to take it steady this year, focusing mainly on collecting intelligence, and will discuss further after everyone finishes their current matters."
(End of this chapter)
