Chapter 263: World Government Supreme Political Affairs Conference Two!
"What exactly is going on, Fleet Admiral Sengoku?"
Kuzan walked over quickly and sat in the seat behind him, glancing towards the Army side and asking in a low voice.
Meanwhile, Borsalino walked up to Sakazuki and chatted casually, completely unconcerned by the subtle and not-so-subtle gazes from both sides.
Fleet Admiral Sengoku looked at the still empty Rostrum and said calmly, "Because a Situation has arisen in this World that requires their Strength. You'll know everything later, just stay quiet and don't be impatient!"
"This..."
Kuzan opened his mouth to say something, but seeing the Gaze from Tsuru, who had been transferred from the Marines to the Staff Department, he suppressed the emotions in his Heart and closed his mouth.
But the thought of a group of Pirates sitting not far away still made him feel very uncomfortable. At the same time, he looked at Sakazuki and thought to himself, "I really don't know how he's enduring this."
With his nature of hating evil like poison and viewing Pirates as Trash, how could he not stand up and unleash a Great Eruption towards those beside and behind him?
Honestly, if Sakazuki really made a move, Kuzan would definitely help him out!
"Speaking of which, what's with that huge Ship in the Sky?"
"It's really big, it feels like a Sky Fortress!"
"Admiral Garp just said he pushed it up from Fish-Man Island and then renovated it into an Airship for the Celestial Dragons..."
Compared to Byrnndi World and the other Pirates becoming part of the Army, most people Inside the Court were more interested in Noah's Ark in the Sky, and also speculated about the main Content of this Conference.
However, some Officials who knew a bit of the inside story maintained mysterious Smiles when asked by their Colleagues, saying they would know soon and there was no need to rush.
The Ministerial Level Big Shots sitting in the first row were either resting with their eyes closed or sitting upright, each exuding an extremely serious aura.
The Minister of the Administrative Department, the Minister of the Finance Department, the Minister of the Audit Department, the Minister of the Ministry of Justice, the Minister of the Propaganda Department, the Minister of the Foreign Affairs Department, and the Minister of the Labor Department.
The most interesting was Monkey D. Dragon, who was actually sitting there because he was the Minister of the Ministry of Police Affairs. This sparked much discussion among the Marine Vice Admirals and also made Garp's mood somewhat unpleasant.
Further back were the Division Chiefs with real Authority, such as those from the Construction Department, Maritime Affairs Department, Commerce Division, and Industrial Division. After that were a large number of Officials who had reached the Deputy Division Level but didn't possess much Authority.
It could be said that every single person here, if sent outside, would be a High-Ranking Official important enough for various countries to receive with caution!
"..."
Before long, the sounds Inside the Court gradually quieted down. Based on their past Officialdom Experience, they knew that the Five Elders and the Committee Members were about to arrive!
[Step, step, step, step]
Indeed, the sound of Leather Boots stepping on the ground rang out again. The Five Elders, leading the Deans of the Five Great Branches and the Supreme Executive Committee headed by the Chief of Staff, entered the Rostrum above.
The only five Seats in the first row of the Rostrum were naturally prepared for the Five Elders.
Saint Topman Warcury sat in the middle main Seat, flanked by Saint Jaygarcia Saturn and Saint Jaygarcia Saturn. On the outer sides were Saint Shepherd Ju Peter and Saint Marcus Mars.
The remaining members, including the Chairman of the Grand Committee who also served as Chief of Staff, the Inspector General of the Grand Inspectorate, the Chief Steward of the Grand Steward Institute, the Dean of the Political Affairs Department, the Dean of the Proclamation Government Institute, the Dean of the Judiciary, and the Dean of the Supreme Military Command, sat behind the tables in the second row.
Soon, at the instruction of Saint Topman Warcury, the World Government's Dedicated Chief of Staff, Alexander Watson, walked to the Speaker's Platform on the left.
At this moment, all the Officials and Officers below the stage were silent and solemn. The Atmosphere of the entire Meeting Hall became extremely solemn and dignified.
"Respected Supreme Executive Committee Members, esteemed Colleagues, hello everyone!"
Amplified by the Microphone, Alexander Watson's resonant voice echoed throughout the Meeting Hall.
The Position of Dedicated Chief of Staff was a typical example of high Status but low Authority.
Because he was the closest to the Five Elders on a daily basis, responsible for managing all the Secretaries and conveying the Five Elders' Orders to the various branches, his Status was the highest among all the High-Ranking Officials present.
However, his Authority was far less than those who held concurrent Chief of Staff roles, as they each managed a branch. Especially Jiro Lopez, the Chairman of the Grand Committee, who was considered the Official with the highest Authority.
This was because the Grand Committee was responsible for the promotion review of Officials at the Deputy Division Level, Bureau Chief-level, and above.
"According to Government Arrangement, a high-level Government-wide Meeting will be held today, October 30th."
"I am Alexander Watson, the host of this Meeting. This Conference has a total of 4 Agenda items. According to the Meeting Agenda, we will proceed in order."
"First, we will move to the first Agenda item of this Meeting: Distribution and reading of Classified Documents. Staff members will distribute the Confidential Documents to everyone. Each Document has a corresponding Name."
"After receiving the Document, please first confirm that the Document is properly sealed. If there is any unsealed Document, please report it promptly."
"These Documents cannot be taken out and must be submitted after the Meeting. Failure to submit will be treated as Leakage of Secrets Crime."
"Furthermore, the Document Content must not be disclosed privately before the Government officially announces it. Violators will be treated as Espionage Crime."
"If there are no questions, everyone may unseal the Documents simultaneously upon my reminder after all Documents have been received and confirmed to be correct. Please pay close attention to this point."
Watching from the back row, Byrnndi World, Douglas Barrett, Chinjao, Sir Crocodile, and others saw staff members in Formal Attire walking in a line onto the Red Carpet under the magnificent Crystal Lamps, distributing Documents to each High-Ranking Official's table Inside the Court.
Throughout the entire process, besides the Footsteps, no one made any unnecessary noise. This scene allowed them to directly feel the Organization and Authority of the World Government. A strange sense of shock and awe washed over them.
Combined with their newfound knowledge of Star Gates and Otherworlds, they suddenly realized that only an Influence/Power of this Scale and Rank had the Ability and qualification to represent the entire Planet Sea World in the Conquest of the Multiverse.
A War between two Worlds was not like a Combat between two Pirate Crews. It involved all aspects and tested the Comprehensive Strength of a World.
The Pirate Crews or the Happo Navy they had experienced before were indeed too Petty compared to the World Government, this Colossus.
This was not their fault, after all, these people had at most dealt with the Marines. Where would they have the opportunity to experience this kind of world-class Official meeting?
"Everyone, have you all received the Documents? Have you all confirmed they are sealed?"
Alexander Watson asked this question twice on the spot. After a moment, seeing no one respond from below, he spoke again, "Now, please unseal the Documents and read them for 20 minutes. No discussion is allowed during this time."
As his voice fell.
The sound of Seals being torn echoed continuously Inside the Court. Every High-Ranking Official had a hint of Nervousness on their face. They already had a Feeling that the Content they were about to see might be very astonishing.
As the sound of turning pages gradually began to spread, gasps and small exclamations of surprise soon rose and fell throughout the vast Meeting Hall.
It wasn't just them; even the Marine Vice Admirals in the back, including Kuzan and Borsalino, received a Document. After only a few glances, looks of astonishment appeared on their faces.
As for the Army side, they received nothing, because they already knew all of this!
Similarly, the Committee Members in the second row on the stage and the Ministers in the first row below showed no change.
As Officials second only to the Five Elders in the World Government, they had either already heard rumors or had participated in the Development of the Kabaneri World.
Some of the Committee Members were even the drafters of these very Documents.
Although their Three Views were indeed greatly challenged when they first came into contact with this, but since they already knew what to expect, they naturally wouldn't show exaggerated expressions at this Conference. As Superiors, they possessed this level of Composure.
Soon, Time passed.
The sounds of surprise visibly subsided. Seeing this, Alexander Watson smiled slightly and spoke into the Microphone again.
"Everyone, I presume you have finished reading the Documents in your hands..."
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