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"Hardy's speech criticized Japan, stating that its current miserable state was a result of imperialism and a Nazi-driven mentality, which had led to its war of aggression."

Japan should admit its mistakes, break away from these two ideologies, and become a country accepted by the international community before it can rejoin the global society.

At that moment, the Japanese Prime Minister bowed and admitted that starting the war had been a mistake. On behalf of Japan, he expressed remorse for that war. It was the first time a Japanese Prime Minister had publicly admitted and repented for the war.

The newspaper mentioned that Hardy would be Japan's new 'economic czar,' following in the footsteps of General MacArthur, the previous 'governor' of Japan, and speculated about what changes he would bring to Japan.

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Meanwhile, Japan's new economic czar, Jon Hardy, was attending a welcome banquet at the Prime Minister's residence.

To be honest, the banquet was far less glamorous than those held by the British royal family. It was filled with men—just politicians and businessmen.

Among the attendees,

Hardy saw some names that would become famous in the future: Mitsubishi, Sumitomo, Mitsui, Toyota, Honda, and others.

After Prime Minister Shigeru Yoshida gave a welcome speech, he invited Hardy to speak again. Hardy took the stage, his face stern and devoid of any smile.

The people in the audience could feel the pressure emanating from Hardy.

When Hardy spoke at the airport earlier, he had smiled, but that was for the public. He knew well that with the Japanese Zaibatsu, especially the Zaibatsu of this era, he could not afford to be too kind. Kindness was reserved for the common people struggling to make ends meet.

Yes, they had fought before and were once enemies, but he couldn't bring himself to be ruthless with unarmed men simply trying to feed their families. However, when it came to the Zaibatsu who had supported the war, he had no intention of showing any kindness at all.

"I bring three messages from President Johnson. I hope you will all remember them."

The audience immediately became more alert.

They straightened their posture.

"The first message: From now on, Japan must not engage in the production or re