American tax officials

Chapter 293 Boarding and Departure

In the conference room, the senior executives disagreed on whether to continue the investigation into Satoshi Nakamoto or to terminate it.

At this point, Donald couldn't sit still any longer. He spoke up directly, saying, "Anyone who says to stop investigating Satoshi Nakamoto now is simply short-sighted!"

"What do you mean, Donald!"

Lahan glared at him angrily, realizing that the other person's words were directed at him.

"Bitcoin's market capitalization is close to a trillion dollars. If we were to take control of Satoshi Nakamoto, it would be equivalent to regulating this currency. The tax revenue we could then collect would be enormous."

After he finished speaking, even Lahan, who had been glaring angrily at Han, was unable to refute him at first.

In recent years, whether it's hype or someone operating in the shadows, the value of Bitcoin has indeed been expanding rapidly. If the IRS could get involved, the returns it could receive would certainly be substantial.

"Once you've got Bitcoin under control, other cryptocurrencies like UCDT and Ethereum might follow suit, which would mean a huge tax revenue. Haven't you thought about that?"

"Deputy Commissioner Donald is right. As the leading cryptocurrency, if the IRS gets its hands on Bitcoin, other currencies will inevitably follow suit. So, regardless of whether Satoshi Nakamoto belongs to the Illuminati or some other organization, we should continue our investigation!"

"I also agree that the investigation should continue..."

"..."

Donald's words were immediately echoed and supported by many of the high-ranking officials present.

Donald continued, "The Onsa Corporation didn't care about offending the Freemasons in the region for that arms deal, but the value of our tax revenue is much higher. What does the Illuminati matter then!"

"Well said!"

"Our IRS has even taken care of the Freemasons now, so we really shouldn't be afraid of the Illuminati anymore. I doubt they'd dare do anything."

"..."

Yes, when faced with huge profits, the Onsa Group can disregard the Freemasons.

Now, Satoshi Nakamoto's value is clearly greater than the Aid Act, so there's no reason for the IRS to back down, right?

So Donald's words really resonated with many people.

"What do you think, Advisor Vertonghen?"

Having said all that, Obadiah, the head of the IRS, was persuaded. However, before drawing a conclusion, it was important to ascertain the position of Chief Advisor Vertonghen.

"Since you've all said that, then I naturally won't be the bad guy. But Deputy Director Donald, you should remind David that if the other party is the Illuminati, just make them pay taxes. Don't go too far, lest they become desperate and do something rash."

Vertonghen had already seen through Obadiah's decision, and the benefits brought by Bitcoin were indeed enormous, so after careful consideration, he agreed.

"In that case, Donald, tell David to continue the investigation!"

After saying this, Obadiah stood up to end the meeting, and the others present, including Vertonghen, also prepared to leave.

"Wait a minute, everyone..."

Just then, Donald raised his hand to stop them, and amidst the puzzled looks of the crowd, he spoke up: "There's something else. David has already spoken with the Illuminati. They want to invite David to an island in the Caribbean to discuss things, hoping to put pressure on him. David's idea is simple: our USS Washington carrier strike group is currently docked in Los Angeles for resupply, and he wants to request permission to bring the carrier strike group to the negotiations..."

These words were truly earth-shattering; everyone present, like Donald when he first heard them, was stunned into silence.

"I think we should agree to his request. The Illuminati want to use this to demonstrate their influence and intimidate us, while we can use it to flex our muscles. Faced with absolute power, they will be more likely to compromise!"

Donald's words finally brought the senior executives present to their senses.

Obadiah glanced at Vertonghen and the others, and seeing that they didn't seem to object, gestured to Donald and said, "Alright, then you can handle this with the Pentagon."

OK.

……

The Pentagon is located in Arlington, on the Potomac River in southwestern Washington, D.C.

This massive building, located in Washington, D.C., is the world's largest single administrative building, covering 29 acres. With its distinctive pentagonal design and iconic status, it has become a symbol of American military power.

The West Wing of the Pentagon, this is where the U.S. Navy Department is located.

After passing through layers of security checks, Donald was led to an office with a sign that read "Secretary of the Navy." He knocked on the door, received permission, and went inside.

"Deputy Director Donald, what brings you to our Navy Department today?"

Sitting in the office was a man around fifty years old with a prominent nose. When he saw Donald walk in, he stood up with a smile on his face.

He is Sullivan Connery, the current Secretary of the Navy of the United States.

"Minister Sullivan, I'm here today because I need your help with something."

"Oh? What is it?"

Sullivan showed a hint of interest.

"I heard that the USS Washington carrier strike group is docked in Los Angeles for rest and resupply. I'd like to borrow your group for a bit."

Sullivan was surprised to hear this, but he quickly calmed down and began to think.

The IRS certainly wouldn't ask to borrow their aircraft carrier group for no reason, and now that Donald has come and made the request, he must want to achieve something.

The most talked-about topic at the IRS right now is David's investigation into Satoshi Nakamoto.

Could it be that David has already discovered something, and that Donald's purpose in borrowing their aircraft carrier group is to intimidate the so-called Satoshi Nakamoto?

But then again, if they're going to deploy an aircraft carrier strike group to intimidate Satoshi Nakamoto, then Satoshi Nakamoto must have quite a background. Just who is he?

"Deputy Director Donald, if I may ask, what is your purpose in requesting our aircraft carrier strike group?"

"Of course, I work in the tax field. The specifics are confidential to our National Tax Service, so I can't disclose them here. Sorry."

Hearing this reply confirmed what Sullivan had in mind; it seems this was definitely aimed at Satoshi Nakamoto.

Sullivan looked slightly troubled and replied, "Deputy Director Donald, the movement of a carrier strike group requires procedures, so you must tell me some specific details, such as whether there will be a war and where it will be deployed."

As the Secretary of the Navy, he naturally had the authority to mobilize the aircraft carrier battle group, but he was also afraid that if the IRS made any mistakes, he would not be able to handle the situation.

"It's just to intimidate the other side; there won't actually be a war. You can rest assured, Minister Sullivan. Also, the destination is the Caribbean region."

Donald's words put Sullivan at ease.

If it's confirmed that there will be no war and it's just for deterrence, then it's easy to handle. Besides, the Caribbean is known as America's backyard, so their aircraft carrier fleet sailing there won't cause too much of a social reaction.

"If your IRS really needs to borrow it, it's not impossible. However, our Navy Department's military expenditure has been a bit tight recently. I have been applying to the Department of Defense and the Department of Finance for funding to replace a batch of equipment for a long time, but it has not been approved yet. If your IRS can help us, our Navy Department will be extremely grateful."

In theory, the IRS has no right to distribute the taxes it collects; they must be turned over to the Treasury Department, which then allocates them through congressional appropriations.

However, theory is just theory. As the source of national fiscal funds, the IRS still has a lot of say.

Especially now that David has been born, the whole world knows that the IRS is becoming increasingly capable of making money, so both the Treasury Department and various agencies in Congress will give it face.

Therefore, as long as the IRS intervenes, the Navy Department's funds will definitely be allocated as quickly as possible.

"Okay, I'll go to the Ministry of Finance later and talk to them about this."

In any case, the aircraft carrier battle group is not an armed force under the IRS, and borrowing it now is a favor owed to them. That's why Donald decided to help them with the military funding issue, so it can be considered a win-win situation where neither party owes the other anything.

"Thank you so much, Deputy Director Donald."

Sullivan was overjoyed, and to express his gratitude, he personally escorted Donald to the Pentagon.

After getting into the car, Donald immediately took out his phone, dialed David's number, and said, "I've already taken care of the carrier strike group for you. You just need to go and discuss the specific details with the captain later."

"Okay, thank you, Deputy Director Donald."

San Francisco, The Ritz-Carlton Hotel.

David immediately asked Nison to book a flight back to Los Angeles after hanging up the phone.

Because the island coordinates given by the Illuminati are nearly 2,000 kilometers away from Los Angeles, and the Washington carrier strike group's daily range is about 1300 kilometers, he had to rush back as soon as possible to make some arrangements so that he could lead the group to arrive in two days.

Four o'clock in the afternoon.

David and his team's flight landed at Los Angeles International Airport. After returning to the station and giving some instructions, he made a phone call to the armed base in Los Angeles.

Although the USS Washington has several thousand officers and men, they are, after all, Navy personnel, not IRS personnel.

In order to keep the specific details confidential, it is still necessary to bring your own people along.

After arranging everything, he, along with Nixon Bucky Simmons and two others, drove towards the Port of Los Angeles.

The Port of Los Angeles, a massive port located on the eastern coast of the Pacific Ocean, attracts global trade with its unique geographical location.

One part of the area is a busy commercial port.

The commercial area is bustling yet orderly, with huge cargo ships coming and going, loading and unloading goods from all over the world. On the cargo ships, containers are piled up like mountains, and labels of various colors glitter in the sunlight.

The other part is the berthing area for the majestic and imposing USS Washington carrier strike group.

The massive ship gleamed in the setting sun, appearing solemn and majestic. On the aircraft carrier's deck, fighter jets were neatly arranged, like soldiers ready to go into battle at any moment. The other ships in the formation had also taken their positions and maintained a tight formation, having received orders.

"Tsk tsk tsk, I never imagined that I would board an aircraft carrier again in this way."

Upon arriving at the port, looking at the enormous ship not far away, Nissen couldn't help but click his tongue in amazement.

He was a retired Marine, and it wasn't like he had never been on an aircraft carrier before. However, he never expected that after so many years, he would be boarding this giant ship again in the name of carrying out a tax collection mission.

"Taxing aircraft carriers—if word got out, that would be so impressive. What a pity..."

"Yes, if this gets out, it will definitely be another global sensation."

Simmons and Bucky were also sighing.

The secret that Satoshi Nakamoto is the founder of the Illuminati cannot be revealed; otherwise, Bitcoin as a currency would lose its value.

Therefore, the purpose of their trip could only be kept secret.

Even if the media eventually notices the unusual activity of the Washington carrier strike group, the Navy will only announce that it is carrying out its own mission and will not involve the IRS.

As they drew closer to the ship, David and his crew saw a group of people waiting in the distance.

Upon seeing David's arrival, the group of people came forward to greet him. One of them, a colonel dressed in naval officer's uniform, immediately extended his hand: "Chief David, I am Captain Lyndon of the USS Washington."

"Hello, Captain Lyndon."

"Oh, by the way, this is our first mate, Habakla, this is the destroyer captain, Bankna, and this is the frigate captain..."

Listening to Lyndon's introduction, David shook hands with each of them before finally taking out the coordinates of the island and handing them to him, asking, "Captain Lyndon, will we be here in two days?"

After receiving the document, Linden examined it and discussed it briefly with the vice-captain and others before replying, "With our maximum range, it should be fine."

"That's good……"

As they were talking, a number of jeeps arrived at the guard post not far away, and a large group of people in camouflage uniforms got out. The naval soldiers stationed at the guard post quickly stepped forward and asked, "Which department are you from?"

"We are from the Armed Forces Department of the IRS, and we have been ordered to board the ship to carry out our mission."

Upon hearing the introduction of the visitor, the naval soldiers did not dare to be negligent and immediately took out their equipment to report the situation.

An officer whispered a few words in Lyndon's ear, then Lyndon looked up at David and asked, "Chief David, my men reported that your armed forces personnel have been deployed to the outposts. Were they transferred from you?"

"Yes, this mission is a bit special, and there are many things that need to be kept secret. I hope Captain Lyndon can understand."

"It's alright, let them come in and board the ship."

Since David had said so, Lyndon naturally couldn't say anything more. Let the IRS bring their own people if they want; that way, their soldiers might have an easier time.

After receiving permission, a large number of armed IRS personnel entered.

"Director David, as per your request, I have dispatched 300 personnel, including pilots of various types of fighter jets."

David was familiar with the person leading the team this time; it was Major Fernampio, who had surrounded the governor's mansion last time.

He brought about 300 men, and once they arrived on the island, they should be able to control it even without the help of naval officers and soldiers.

(End of this chapter)