Uchiha's personal opinion

At the same time, he quietly mobilized resources and made preparations to freeze the entire sea area!

"BOOM BOOM BOOM!!!"

As the fleet ahead fired in unison, a barrage of bullets rained down on the naval fleet!

But the naval officers, who were on high alert, immediately sprang into action and used various means to intercept all the chakra shells that came in the first volley, giving Kuzan no chance to make a move.

Subsequently, the fleet ahead continued sailing, constantly firing shells at all directions of the massive naval fleet.

"Beware of interception! And the speed is too slow!"

Although the naval fleet only suffered minor damage from a few shell fragments at the front after three salvos, Admiral Kuzan was still very dissatisfied!

The opposing warships were significantly faster than their own. After three salvos, the armored fleet in front had already passed directly ahead and seemed to be heading towards their right flank!

However, it is not so simple for a naval fleet composed of sailing warships to change course as a whole!

"What kind of tactic is this...?"

Kuzan was very puzzled.

But then, on the left flank of the naval fleet, an even larger fleet formation appeared!

"Twenty-five ironclad warships!"

General Kuzan immediately set up his binoculars and looked over, then couldn't help but gasp!

Although the warships in the field of vision were much smaller than those appearing directly in front of us, their numbers were more than double!

Moreover, even when sailing against the current of the fast-moving channel, its speed is significantly faster than that of the warships in front!

"A fast warship with slightly inferior firepower but prioritized speed..."

Based on the two different types of warships that had appeared, Admiral Kuzan quickly determined the purpose of the ships.

"The main firepower ships will conduct delaying interceptions, while the fast ships on the flanks will harass and strangle the enemy..."

Based on the characteristics of the two fleets, Admiral Kuzan quickly made new tactical deployments.

However, the cruiser fleet led by Orochimaru did not use a salvo attack, but rather seemingly scattered shots from each ship and each gun position.

But just as the naval officers relaxed their guard—

"Boom boom boom!!"

The armored fleet on the right front and the cruiser fleet on the left rear seemed to have made a pact, and they launched a salvo at the same time!

"Frozen Barrier!"

This time, Kuzan had no choice but to take action.

As a general, he was naturally exceptionally strong. Moreover, he was well-prepared and immediately created a massive ice barrier in front of the left side of the fleet, blocking nearly a third of the heavy cannons!

The cruiser squadron's firepower offensive, a mix of horizontal and volley fire, was met with a fierce counterattack from the naval officers, who, despite their initial shock, tried their best to intercept. However, the volleyed chakra shells still managed to bypass the outer warships' defenses and crash into the naval fleet!

Those protected in the middle are mainly transport ships and supply ships, which are relatively weaker in protection!

"The chilling winds blow!"

Admiral Kuzan immediately turned around, took a deep breath, and then blew a blast of freezing air towards the burning ship. While freezing the sailors' faces and eyebrows with frost, he forcefully extinguished the flames on the ship!

"What the hell is this?!"

Orochimaru, who was observing the shelling, was also startled!

Even the most skilled ice-style ninja in the ninja world, Mizuki, probably couldn't extinguish the chakra flames so easily in one breath!

"Immediately telegraph Commander Lunbu that the enemy leader's strength far exceeds expectations, and recommend that the medium-range bombardment plan be cancelled!"

Orochimaru immediately spoke to the strategist ninja.

Shortly after, he received a reply from Uchiha Lunbu: Maintain distance and continue harassment, prioritize attacking the enemy fleet's central ships that must be rescued!

"call……"

Orochimaru also breathed a sigh of relief.

Fortunately, Uchiha Rumbu was a relatively easy-going person and quite receptive to other people's opinions...

However, despite adopting an extremely conservative tactical approach, Orochimaru still harbored some restless desires.

"If I were to use the Eight-Headed Serpent Technique, I wonder if I could contend with a so-called Navy Admiral..."

Orochimaru licked his lips, but ultimately suppressed his inner fighting spirit.

After all, he still hadn't figured out the trick to using magic freely in a world without natural energy, and he also had twenty-five cruisers to look after...

……

East China Sea.

The battle between Kirigakure's armored fleet and Vice Admiral Garp's naval fleet is gradually entering a heated phase!

Although the main guns of the navy's warships had a range of only about half that of the Kirigakure fleet, they continued to fire continuously, attempting to create the appearance of impotent rage while using the smoke and waves as cover to get closer to the Kirigakure fleet, which was slowing down and continuing to bombard them.

However, although the naval officers did their best to intercept the chakra shells of the six ironclad ships, there were always times when they were careless. As a result, cheap ships such as those from member states and branch ships that were just there to make up the numbers were constantly being shot down and turned into floating torches at sea.

This scene only fueled the fanaticism of the Hidden Mist ninja!

"Don't be stingy with shells! Unleash all your firepower!"

Inside the command tower, Juzo Biwa was acting frantically, constantly issuing commands through the microphone, urging the already bloodshot-eyed Kirigakure ninja to go faster and faster!

Although the situation seemed to be going very well, for some reason, Fukasaku, who had also come to the command tower to observe the battle, felt somewhat uneasy!

Although it doesn't understand military tactics and logic, things seem to be progressing too smoothly!

"Smooth sailing is always a good thing..."

However, after thinking it over and over, he couldn't come up with anything of substance, so he put aside his worries and suppressed his unease to continue watching the battle.

"Enemy right flank, ships one through three, fire in unison!"

Pipa Juzo issued another command.

Under his command, another naval warship was sunk under intense fire, and the surviving sailors were rescued by other ships and struggled to transfer to another vessel.

"Quickly! Switch the secondary guns to shotgun shells! Get close and fire!"

Seeing the Navy's pathetic state, Juzo Biwa felt even more satisfied!

This is the attitude that the Blood Mist Faction should have!

Since the so-called world government is unwilling to extend an olive branch to us, we'll beat them until they acknowledge our status!

Pipa Juzo licked his lips and found another target.

But just as he was about to give the order again, a commotion suddenly broke out throughout the fleet!

What's going on?!

Pipa Juzo was immediately enraged!

But when he looked back, his heart suddenly skipped a beat!

fleet!

A sail suddenly appeared directly in front of his battle line, which was to the right front of the naval fleet!

Then, to his left, which was directly in front of the naval fleet, more than a dozen sailing warships appeared!

"Should we encircle and annihilate them?"

The shark teeth of the loquat jūzō were almost crushed!

"Boiler at full speed pressurization! Left rudder 45 degrees!"

Despite his fury, Juzo Biwa immediately made a decision!

Saving the ship is the top priority!

These six ironclad warships are not only the strongest warships of Kirigakure, but the ninjas accompanying them are also among the few elite forces of Kirigakure and Mount Myoboku. If they are lost here, the alliance between Kirigakure and Mount Myoboku will be completely destroyed!

Besides, who would be willing to surrender if they had no resources left?

……

"Blow the wind! Blow the wind!"

As the naval fleet, which was carrying out a large-scale maneuver, appeared on the horizon, Vice Admiral Garp immediately issued his most fervent cry: "Abandon all auxiliary ships and advance at full speed!"

"All naval officers and commanders capable of increasing the ship's speed must immediately withdraw from their interception posts and increase the speed!"

Amid cheers from the navy, the fleet unleashed an unprecedented speed!

Even when the wind was so strong that the sails were almost about to burst, they didn't care at all!

There was only one thought in the minds of all the naval personnel!

Melee!

"BOOM BOOM BOOM!!!"

After completing the turn, the Mist-Hidden Fleet's direction of advance became the sea area between the main fleet and the right-wing fleet.

This is also the fastest route to escape the encirclement, and it also allows for the simultaneous unleashing of firepower on the naval warships on both sides after turning.

However, Vice Admiral Garp's fleet, despite suffering the loss of more than ten warships being sunk halfway, managed to catch up with the two ironclad ships at the back of the Kirigakure fleet.

"Fist-Bone Meteor Shower!"

Just as the two fleets were getting close, Vice Admiral Garp made his move!

He picked up cannonballs one after another and hurled them at the Mist Shadow Ironclad Ship, which was moving at full speed, like throwing shot puts!

"boom!"

With a series of loud explosions, the outer armor of the ironclad warship was blasted apart, and deep craters were punched into the deck!

Its power was so great that it even surpassed the main guns of naval warships!

Even though the ironclad warship was badly damaged, its speed did not decrease!

"I will be the first to charge!"

"Naval Six Styles: Moonwalk!"

With a roar, Vice Admiral Garp leaped onto the second-to-last ironclad warship, placing it in mid-air.