Crossing the azure as a black dragon

"what happened?"

Kaohsiung slowed down and glanced sideways. Their formation was with Ashigara in front, Kaohsiung and Chokai on the flanks, Black Flying Dragon and Flying Eagle in the middle, and Amagi at the back.

"I want to go and practice with the Sirens."

The black dragon covets the Sirens' energy.

"Oh? So you want to warm up with the Sirens before the big operation? The journey these past two days has indeed been rather dull. Lord Amagi, what do you think?"

Upon hearing this, Kaohsiung became interested and slowed down to approach Tiancheng.

"It's still early, let's go look for the Sirens together."

Amagi chuckled softly. She lagged behind the group and noticed that Black Dragon would occasionally pick up the Rubik's Cube to examine it, suggesting that he wasn't entirely satisfied with his loot.

"In that case, let's explore deeper."

The Eagle's reconnaissance plane began to change course, flying towards the deeper parts of the ocean.

The ship girls of Sakura Empire love nothing more than fighting Sirens; every single one of them in this squad does just that.

"Oh! Finally, I can go and cause trouble for the Sirens! My main gun is practically rusting!"

Upon hearing their conversation, Toriumi reached out and touched his main gun.

"Ah, then let's go together."

Black Flying Dragon was taken aback for a moment, then accepted everyone's kindness.

The group changed direction and began heading towards the deep sea.

The terrain of this world is different from that of the original world of Black Dragon. Many places have changed. Due to the expansion of Sakura Empire's territory, the pressure on the Eastern Empire's maritime defense line has been greatly reduced. The Asian defense line in the Pacific Ocean is composed of three forces: Sakura Empire, Eastern Empire, and Northern Alliance.

Although the Sirens kept infiltrating and the front lines kept retreating, the largest Sirens were still blocked in the deep sea.

"Attention, a Siren fleet has been spotted 50 nautical miles ahead. It consists of five destroyers, three light cruisers, two heavy cruisers, one battleship, and two aircraft carriers. The reconnaissance aircraft has also been detected."

After sailing some distance out to sea, Flying Eagle spotted a Siren squad and announced their formation.

"Sirens of this size are likely equipped with submarines, so be careful."

Amagi offered a reminder.

"Understood, Black Dragon. We'll take care of the enemy's aircraft carrier first. You deal with the Sirens' fighters, and I'll check for submarines."

Flying Eagle responded and divided the tasks with Black Flying Dragon.

"it is good."

Black Dragon nodded, and fighter jets and bombers quickly took off, weaving together as they flew toward the Sirens, with a total number exceeding forty.

"You're quite skilled!"

Flying Eagle gave a thumbs up, grabbed his deck, which resembled a painting, and waved it into the air. Various aircraft took off, interspersed with several torpedo bombers and anti-submarine aircraft.

Faced with such fancy skills, the black dragon on the side appeared rather docile.

After the plane took off, Flying Eagle picked up the samurai sword hanging at his waist and plunged it vertically into the sea.

"The scabbard of this samurai sword has been modified to function as a sonar. When you're out and about, make sure you have all your ship equipment with you, or you'll be ambushed by the Sirens."

The eagle imparted its experience to the black dragon.

"Been taught a lesson."

Black Dragon nodded, then turned his attention to the carrier-based aircraft.

The Sirens' fighter squadron was also flying towards them. The two sides were evenly matched in number, which made Black Dragon, who was engaging in aerial combat for the first time, a little nervous.

"Don't be nervous. Identify the fighters in the Sirens' formation. The Sirens' combat patterns are rather rigid. Familiarize yourself with their flight paths. I will intercept the bombers that come running. Go ahead and give it a try."

Compared to the nervous Black Dragon, Flying Eagle seemed quite at ease, explaining things from the sidelines.

Black Dragon silently remembered these words and began to identify the types of aircraft in the Siren fleet.

Soon, the two groups of aircraft began to engage in combat, and the clouds began to be shrouded in gray smoke.

Even in a safe place, Black Dragon still felt the pressure.

Seeing that Black Flying Dragon was highly focused, Flying Eagle strode over to Kaohsiung and the others.

"how?"

Amagi looked at the sky, which resembled fireworks, and asked a question.

"The foundation is very solid. Although I consider myself to have little experience, I am actually very skilled in combat and have gradually gained air superiority."

The eagle made its assessment based on the images fed back by the carrier-based aircraft.

"Always remain humble, be wary but not reckless... Kaohsiung, go ahead."

Amagi muttered a few words and looked at the three people from Kaohsiung beside him.

"Yes.

"

Kaohsiung and Tokai Ashigara exchanged a glance before heading toward the Siren fleet.

“Teach her well.”

Amagi said something and then strode towards the battlefield.

The battle was short-lived. Black Dragon and Flying Eagle joined forces to defeat the Sirens' aerial forces and then launched an attack on the Sirens' main body. With the cooperation of Gao Xiong and the others, all the Sirens sank.

"Everyone here is so strong."

After the battle, the group reunited, and Black Dragon was somewhat sentimental.

In this operation, she only harassed the Sirens fleet, and Takao and her team wiped out the Sirens.

"You're too modest. We were able to go so smoothly this time because you joined the team."

Toriumi said with a smile.

"Torikai is right. If you hadn't gained air superiority, we would have been the ones retreating."

Tiancheng picked up the conversation.

"You're exaggerating. Even without my Senior Flying Eagle, we could definitely have gained air superiority."

Black Dragon got a little carried away by the praise, but quickly calmed down.

"As a token of our gratitude for accompanying us to the South China Sea, please accept these Sirens' energy resources."

Amagi chuckled softly, pointing to the sinking wreckage of the Sirens.

"Thank you so much."

Black Dragon did not refuse. She took out the Rubik's Cube and absorbed the energy emitted by the Sirens. She needed the Rubik's Cube's energy to find Akashi to make equipment. Only after she got the equipment could she officially start.

"Let's look around some more; there should still be sirens nearby."

After cleaning up the battlefield, the group set off again.

……

"Thank you for your guidance!"

After annihilating four Siren squads, Black Dragon returned to the port, thanking Eagle as they parted.

"Just some tips, not really guidance. See you next time, bye~"

Flying Eagle waved and left the dock with Tiancheng and the others.

"Is the difference in individual ship girl strength in this world really just a difference in combat experience?"

After watching Tiancheng and the others leave, Hei Feilong stroked his chin and pondered for a while.

The four people Suzutani Yozuki and his companions they had encountered before were relatively weak, while Takao's group was exceptionally strong, and they were not seriously injured after the battle.

After pondering for a while, Black Flying Dragon strode towards Akashi's armory. Now that he had the energy, it was time to arm himself a little.

Chapter Twenty-Two: Can you call it being afraid when it's a family matter?

Following the road, Black Dragon soon arrived at the armory, but someone had arrived even earlier than her.

A tall woman with long silver hair and wearing a white trench coat was leaning against the wall outside the armory with her arms crossed, seemingly waiting for someone.

"Hello."

Black Flying Dragon stepped forward to greet her, his gaze sweeping across the armory. Akashi was talking to a girl dressed in what looked like a school uniform skirt, and the atmosphere didn't seem like one that could be interrupted.

"Hello, please wait a moment, it will be over soon."

Soviet Russia responded with a sound of agreement, and silence returned.

"..."

Black Flying Dragon thought for a moment, then turned around and took a few steps, leaning against the other side of the armory door, becoming a guard duo with the Soviets.

"So, by adjusting the appropriate Rubik's Cube energy, you can change the environment within a small area."

Minsk said to Akashi.

"Hmm... have you found a way to make energy circulate internally, meow?"

Akashi's tone was neither one of approval nor disapproval; he remained nonchalant and indifferent.

"No, that's why I came to find you."

Minsk was very composed.

"Do you have a plan, meow?"

Akashi wasn't angry and asked again.

"Yes! This is a device that I had a flash of inspiration about yesterday. With this, energy should be able to cycle autonomously."

Minsk pulled out a few blueprints and slammed them on the table.

"Should I meow?"