Admiral Nathan Holland said to Shawn Young, "Brother Shawn, our Southern Fleet's armored battalion is teaming up with a regiment of Marine Corps for a joint urban assault exercise. We're working with the Naval Air Force, and we've picked Westwood City as our training ground. What do you think? Interested in coming with me to the command center to watch the military simulation?"
Shawn Young's eyes lit up as he replied, "That sounds awesome! I've heard the Southern Fleet's armored units and Naval Air Force are legendary, especially the Marine Corps—they're called 'tigers on land, dragons at sea.' I heard they're way tougher than the Japanese Maritime Self-Defense Force. If I get the chance to see them in action today, I wouldn't miss it for the world!"
Hearing Shawn Young praise his troops as being far superior to one of their biggest rivals—the Japanese Maritime Self-Defense Force—Admiral Nathan Holland knew it was a bit of flattery, but he still felt incredibly pleased. The more he looked at Shawn Young, the more he liked him, thinking he should definitely drag him off for a few bottles of Maotai later. (Note: After WWII, Japan became a defeated nation and was forced to adopt a pacifist constitution. All their armed forces are called 'Self-Defense Forces,' including the navy, which is the Maritime Self-Defense Force. Their weapons are restricted compared to other countries, like the US, and they can't have aircraft carriers. However, after the constitution was revised in 2009, they were allowed to have light defensive carriers.)
2. They're not allowed to have nuclear submarines.
The number of naval combat aircraft, submarines, and warships is all restricted! But even without nuclear subs and carriers, thanks to their advanced technology...
...the actual combat power of the Japanese navy ranks third in the world!
At that moment, Simon Wei cautiously approached, first giving a respectful military salute, then quietly asking Admiral Nathan Holland, "Sir, you suddenly brought your troops here to Westwood City for training, but you didn't notify us at all? We could've helped coordinate things..."
"Are you kidding? With your men? And those popgun rifles? You think you can coordinate with our naval special ops for a sudden training mission?! What a joke! Let me tell you, kid, this exercise is all about urban breach and assault—the key is surprise! You're not high enough in rank, so it's none of your business. I've already given a heads-up to Old Man Huang Yunshan. If you think you're up to it, go ask him yourself! Now, take your people and go play somewhere else—don't get in our way! If things get rough, your guys are on their own! Don't say I didn't warn you!" Admiral Nathan Holland shouted at Simon Wei, his voice ringing in his ears.
"But sir, we're on a mission. We need to apprehend this man and take him in. Once we've got him, we'll leave immediately and won't interfere with your exercise..." Simon Wei still tried to take Shawn Young away.