A Judicial Council, a Navy, and an Oversight Committee, all mutually supervising each other?
Hearing Lin Xuan's words, everyone present was momentarily stunned.
This was the first time they had heard such a concept, and they found it both novel and surprising.
None of those present were fools, and someone quickly grasped Lin Xuan's intent.
"President Lin is truly a remarkable man," someone remarked. "The decision-makers hold no executive power, the executors cannot pass judgment, and finally, an overseer is established to supervise both."
"The entire process separates the three powers of decision-making, execution, and oversight. They do not interfere with each other, yet they mutually supervise. This way, the concentration of power can be avoided, and they can keep each other in check!" Queen Otohime exclaimed in admiration.
The others gradually caught on as well, each feeling a sense of awe.
Truly worthy of President Lin, to conceive of such a method to achieve internal checks and balances.
This arrangement was indeed the most suitable.
At this point, Lin Xuan continued with more detailed additions. "This is a preliminary plan and will be further refined. Regarding the Judicial Council being composed of the highest leaders from each nation, as just mentioned, does anyone have any objections?"
Immediately, representatives from all nations, including Fish-Man Island, Alabasta, and Dressrosa, fell silent. No one raised any opposition.
Whether they truly had no objections or simply dared not voice them, Lin Xuan didn't care.
"Good. Since that's the case, I'll add two more points regarding the Judicial Council. First, all resolutions must be discussed in council meetings and require a majority vote to pass."
"Furthermore, a nation's representative joining the Judicial Council does not mean they permanently hold the right to participate. If they are found to have violated the laws, their status will be permanently revoked, and they will be dealt with according to the law!"
"In addition, the highest leadership position within the Judicial Council must be elected every four years. Beyond that, there will be reviews and selections for other positions to allow new forces to join. Do you have any issues with this?"
Lin Xuan added with a smile, his gaze meaningfully sweeping over the national leaders present.
In the end, silence prevailed. No one voiced any opposition.
Lin Xuan then turned his attention to Monkey D. Dragon.
"Dragon, the purpose of the Revolutionary Army's existence was to liberate the world from the Celestial Dragons' rule. Now, the original World Government is gone, and the Celestial Dragons have been captured. Your goal has essentially been achieved, hasn't it?" The expressions of many shifted slightly, especially Monkey D. Dragon's, whose face changed noticeably.
Because Lin Xuan's words sounded almost like he was directly saying the Revolutionary Army no longer had a reason to exist.
"Don't worry, I'm not trying to disband the Revolutionary Army. However, the Oversight Committee will be formed by the Revolutionary Army. Your role will change to supervising the other two departments, with Monkey D. Dragon serving as the Chairman of the Oversight Committee!" Monkey D. Dragon's expression shifted through several emotions before he finally nodded. "Understood."
At this moment, Lin Xuan finally fixed his gaze on Kong and the others!
"Kong, I can let all your people live, but you must agree to one condition," Lin Xuan stated.
"What condition?" Kong asked hurriedly.
"It's simple. To live, you must pledge allegiance to the Ninja Guild. From now on, you will follow the Ninja Guild's orders. In other words, you'll work obediently from here on out," Lin Xuan explained.
"That's it?"
Kong, Sengoku, and the others wore expressions of surprise.
"That's it!"
Immediately, smiles appeared on the faces of Kong, Sengoku, and the others.
They had mentally prepared themselves for a public execution, never expecting Lin Xuan to offer such terms.
"We have no objections!" Kong stated firmly.
Sengoku, Garp, and the others did not oppose. As for Aokiji, Akainu, and Kizaru, it went without saying.
Who would choose death when they could live?!
Lin Xuan continued, "Then, from now on, you will be the Navy of the World Government, responsible for safeguarding the seas and apprehending evildoers. This aligns more closely with your sense of justice!" Kong, Sengoku, and the others were even more astonished.
Not only was Lin Xuan not executing them, he was actually integrating them into the new World Government as the Navy, continuing to maintain order on the seas!
Thus, the tripod of power was established, and the foundation for this new era was largely set.
Just then, someone suddenly spoke up and asked, "What about the Ninja Guild, then?"
"The Ninja Guild?"
Lin Xuan laughed.
"The Ninja Guild will not interfere in political affairs. The world's order will be entirely maintained by the World Government. The Ninja Guild will only be responsible for overseeing the World Government's operations!"
This statement shocked everyone present once more.
With the establishment of the new World Government, Lin Xuan had not only divided the power but had now completely removed the Ninja Guild from direct involvement.
For a moment, the hall fell into a deep silence. Everyone present pondered Lin Xuan's words, contemplating what he truly intended to do.
At that moment, Whitebeard suddenly stiffened slightly.
Because Lin Xuan's voice sounded in his ear, asking him to help raise a question.
Whitebeard cleared his throat lightly. So, he was playing the plant today. He then asked, "President Lin, I wonder what is to become of us pirates?"
Of course, everyone wanted to know the answer to this.
Now that the other factions, even the defeated members of the World Government, had their places, what about the remaining pirates? Where were they supposed to go?
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