The Japanese military and industrial leaders, initially cautious, were intrigued by Adav's proposal. India, a newly emerging power, was offering direct access to resources and a strategic alliance that could bolster Japan's own imperial ambitions in Asia. Adav's knowledge of future naval warfare, gleaned from the Codex, allowed him to speak with uncanny precision about the evolution of naval strategy, the importance of carrier-based aviation, and the need for advanced metallurgy for armored ships.
The negotiations were grueling, stretching over weeks in secure, hidden locations across Tokyo. Adav focused on specific, critical technologies. He pushed for access to advanced naval technology: blueprints for modern destroyers and cruisers, designs for their nascent aircraft carrier programs, and expertise in naval gunnery and torpedo development. He argued that a strong Indian Navy, operating in the Indian Ocean, would be a vital strategic asset for Japan, diverting Western attention and securing sea lanes that were mutually beneficial.
He also specifically targeted aircraft designs: not just for civilian planes, but for combat aircraft, emphasizing the future role of air superiority in naval engagements. He demonstrated, through detailed projections provided by the Codex, how Indian resources combined with Japanese technology could create a formidable defense industrial base, capable of challenging Western naval dominance in the region. The Japanese, recognizing the vast potential and swayed by Adav's chillingly accurate strategic predictions, began to concede.