Shori (Victory)

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Empire of Japan, Tokyo, October 20th 1992

It was a Quiet day in Tokyo, not many were working, Most of the people were at the Shrines to Pray for the dead in the War, while some were seeing one of the biggest parades in Japanese History, across the Empire and the GECPS, all Capitals and Countries were throwing Parades to celebrate the End of the War, with 1000 to 5000 Men presiding over them, But the Empire of Japan Decided to Go the Extra Mile.

At the Tokyo National Stadium, Built from 1968 to 1973, which housed 200 000, it was a big beautiful Building with many Japanese Icons, this was the spot chosen for the Victory parade, on the Grounds was a area that could fit 125 000 People, the perfect place for a Parade, it was chosen just 2 weeks ago and now it was Ready

Currently 20 000 IJA and IJN Officers were conducting The Victory parade for Emperor Akihito, Marshal Josuke Takashi, Admiral Katsu Yamamoto and Prime Minister Haruno Takashi, today was The Big Day. The Officers also were some of the soldiers which had given Japan their Greatest Victories in the War, so their Prestige was Immense.

The Victory Banners of the Defeated Nations were marched in front of them before being thrown at their feets with utter hate, the Officers each had gloves so as to not touch the banners. As they Paraded, they were being filmed across the entire world, Tanks and APCs were with them, driving in formation, each of them had painted on mottos and quotes about the Empire, but the most common one they painted one was ''We Fought the World, The World Lost, Glory to Japan!'' In the skies as well, KI-30s flew above them and gave a impressive airshow

The 5 Hour long Parade was coming to a end, they had already done the review of the guard, Handing out medals to them, bestowing awards to them, as well as Emperor Akihito, flanked on both sides by Marshal Josuke Takashi and Admiral Katsu Yamamoto with Prime Minister Haruno Takashi in the rear on horseback reviewing the soldiers and giving them all salutes as they did. They also made sure to show themselves as Men that had taken over the world, because they had, the image of them was meant to paint them as men who would carve history to their making.

Bands played national and Patriotic songs, the most famous of which was Battotai, Which was sung by both the soldiers and the Spectators, many of whom were veterans as well, while they were singing it, as a Memory to the Pass, 1000 Men Dressed In Samurai Armor and Holding Katanas paraded with a Man Dressed as Emperor Meiji, holding the Imperial Banner, the crowds went wild at the sight, this was to show the world that Japan had gone from a country stuck in the Past to the forerunners of Technology

As they went about the Parade, The Soldiers suddenly heard a Cry from the Crowd of people in the Stadium.

''''Shori!'''' The People Yelled, Japanese for Victory

In a Flash, everyone began to raise their arms in the air as they chanted ''Victory'' Over and Over again, the scene would have shocked anyone in the world, as they continue to chant, the Parade slowly began to die down, Haruno Takashi Gave a Impressive Victory Speech, which lasted 1 Hour, ending with him hinting that he was stepping down from Power, as the soldiers left the Stadium and ending the Parade, which the entire world not only seen but were In Awe by both the Prestige, Power, Symbolism and More, Painting A Country with the power of the sun in their lands.

As they were now Alone, Haruno Takashi turned to Meet Akihito, Bowing deeply, everyone waited for him to speak.

''Your Imperial Majesty, Now that the War has finished in your Victorious Conclusion, May this Humble Minister be Finally allowed to Return to Retirement he has sought for 8 Years?'' Takashi Asked

Akihito was Silent and looked at Haruno before he nodded.

''You May, You Have Proven once more the Merits of the Saying 'A Old Man Knows best' Have you found a Replacement?'' Akihito asked

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