German armored cruisers retain 9.4-inch guns

What if Imperial Germany retained the 9.4-inch gun for later armored cruisers?

It remains a capable weapon and could encourage other navies to keep larger cruiser guns.

The 9.4-inch gun is judged a capable choice for later German armoured cruisers. Keeping it could encourage other navies to retain somewhat larger guns in their own cruiser designs.