The Land of the Rising Sun Transfers to Another World

Chapter 64: Ruling and Opposition Meeting

Honestly, I don't want to write about the ruling and opposition parties' negotiations anymore... I can't write about it well at all.

For future reference, please take a look at it from a convenient perspective.

- ワイアード

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Meanwhile

National Diet of Japan

In the conference of the ruling and opposition parties at the National Diet, discussions were being held on whether Japan should be in a position to take certain military actions in this other world in the future.

"Uh... Representative Fujiyama from the Progressive Democratic Party."

Called upon by the chair, Representative Fujiyama from the PDP stood up and began speaking.

"This is Fujiyama from the Progressive Democratic Party. Um... first, let me speak candidly. The military actions our country takes should stop with the conflict—or rather, the tragedy—that occurred in the Thestania Empire. From now on, in order to uphold peace in this world, we should adhere to a defense-only posture. Loosening restrictions on military actions? Absolutely unnecessary!! Prime Minister, what do you think about this?"

At this sudden and direct challenge, applause erupted from the opposition side.

"Uh... Prime Minister Hirose from the Democratic Liberal Party."

Prime Minister Hirose stood up and moved to the podium.

"First of all, I must ask that you do not equate the values of the world we were in with this one. I expect you to make your statement with a full understanding that this is a different world."

"Isn't it essential for a peace-loving nation to share basic values? How can we possibly reject the idea of maintaining those values? Please, answer the question posed earlier."

"Most of the nations in this world... are constantly exposed to threats from other countries. The next victim could be us, or it could be another nation... Simply put, this is a world of 'survival of the fittest.' In the world we came from, there were organizations like the United Nations, but such organizations do not exist here. Countries suddenly declare war, and the victorious nation ruthlessly exploits the defeated one. The Thestania Empire was one of those exploitative nations. Japan must act before it becomes a victim of such aggressions, before there are casualties."

Applause could be heard from the ruling party, but Representative Fujiyama quickly retorted.

"I see... it seems that the actions regarding the Thestania Empire were unavoidable. However, when it comes to taking action, it's inevitable that there will be casualties from the Self-Defense Forces!! The Self-Defense Forces are also citizens of this country. You claim to protect the citizens, yet you are trying to put them in danger!?"

"Exactly!!"

"Resign already!!"

Voices of praise for Representative Fujiyama and insults towards Prime Minister Hirose rang out from the opposition side.

"Yes... the Self-Defense Forces are also Japanese citizens, and their lives cannot be disregarded. What they carry out could be called politics that spills blood. That is why we, politicians, are here. However, what worked in the previous world does not work here. In this world, the Thestania Empire launched war without hesitation, and other countries that sought to establish diplomatic relations with Japan demanded things like slaves or tried to strike deals. These nations are filled with remnants of what we would call the follies of history from the world we were in."