Uchiha's personal opinion

"It is unwise to focus solely on ships; we must never relax our demands on the individual strength of ninjas simply because of technological advancements!"

As the telegram ticked away, Orochimaru gradually calmed himself: "We must maintain a balance between advanced technology and individual combat strength; only in this way can we truly conquer the world!"

Chapter 509 The Tailed Beasts Unleashed

With the retreat of the sniper fleet, Hanzo of the Salamander's second phase of the Impel Down campaign officially failed.

"I set a record..."

After receiving the battle briefing from Orochimaru, Hanzo of the Salamander, who could only send the reinforcement fleet "remotely" with his ship's cannons, looked at the city with great embarrassment.

Although the First Army maintained its siege, more than 80% of the naval reinforcements successfully arrived at Impel Down, much to the jubilation of the Impel Down defenders who had been living in fear due to the constant bombardment!

After all, compared to General Kuzan, Warden Magellan's 'Venom Fruit' was indeed not very suitable for such large-scale military formations.

But for the ever-proud Hanzo the Salamander, this operation plan was a humiliation so great that he almost wanted to commit seppuku on the spot.

However, the 'glacier' photos that Orochimaru sent via fax also made him feel uneasy.

Although Hanzo of the Salamander was a very proud person, if he didn't understand the meaning of assessing the situation, he wouldn't have accepted Uchiha Tokumitsu's offer to fight during the Shogunate period.

Therefore, he understood very well that the power capable of freezing a large area of ​​ocean single-handedly was indeed something he could not resist.

"A ninja's body is far too fragile..."

Hanzo the Salamander continued to observe the jubilant scene at Impel Down after the reunion through his binoculars, while exchanging insights with Orochimaru and Uchiha Rumbo: "Their combat techniques have significant flaws, but their physical defenses are simply outrageous, and their sensory abilities are also quite impressive..."

"How are we supposed to fight this..."

The salamander Hanzo was somewhat bland.

What is the submarine's full-load ammunition load? And what is its salvo firing capacity?

Uchiha Rumbu suddenly asked.

"Fully loaded with eighteen torpedoes, six to be fired in a salvo..."

"Hanzo the Salamander," Hanzo replied.

"what do you mean……"

"Although they are still on guard, if submarines create chaos and then battleships launch a salvo, we can at least destroy half of their ships by surprise..."

Uchiha Lunbu said, "We cannot give up here in any way!"

"Otherwise, it will be difficult to explain to His Majesty..."

Orochimaru echoed this sentiment.

"And the water ghost troops can be released now!"

Now that things have come to this, Hanzo the Salamander is only thinking about how to achieve more victories, otherwise he really can't explain himself! Even though most of the Water Demon troops are from the Rain Village, they can't afford to be pitied at this moment.

After all, Orochimaru had given him three strategies, the upper, middle, and lower ones, but he didn't fully adopt any of them; otherwise, he wouldn't have ended up in such an embarrassing situation.

"And Yagura, the tachibana..."

Orochimaru suggested.

"This is not advisable! The preparation time for the Tailed Beast Ball has been too long, and it is not appropriate to reveal its power so quickly at this time."

After pondering for a moment, Hanzo of the Salamander shook his head and rejected Orochimaru's suggestion.

"Command center calling Seawolf, please respond!"

Uchiha Lunbu didn't think much of it. After the Water Demon Squad secretly infiltrated the seabed, he immediately grabbed the communicator and started making a call.

"Sea Wolf received!"

Nearly five minutes later, the ship on the seabed finally sent a reply.

"Ten minutes after receiving this telegram, your unit shall launch torpedoes toward the port area in the direction of Impel Down, in a three-round salvo, until all the missiles are depleted!"

Uchiha Rumbu gave the order.

"As ordered!"

Nearly five minutes later, Uchiha Rumbu received a reply from the submarine.

"The call signal is still too weak..."

After putting down the microphone, Uchiha Rumbu sighed softly.

But no one seemed inclined to agree, so Uchiha Rumbu continued issuing orders on his own.

"All battleships and ironclads, prepare for a salvo! All cruisers besieging the city, after the explosions occur in the port area, fire freely to distract the defenders and cover the main battleships' bombardment!"

As the First Legion fleet adjusted its formation, the Impel Down defenders and reinforcements, who had been cheering and celebrating, quickly returned to their respective defensive positions, tensely preparing for the impending barrage attack.

"Boom boom boom!"

But to the surprise of all the defenders, the first to explode was the group of ships moored in the port, which had the best defenses!

First, three naval warships were instantly sunk by a sudden explosion. Then, thirty cruisers scattered around began to fire shells. The defenders and reinforcements had no time to think and immediately prepared to intercept them based on inertia.

But then another loud bang came from the port, and three more warships were blasted to pieces by an attack that came from nowhere!

"It's an attack from the seabed!"

General Kuzan saw through it this time!

But before the naval officers could react, the third wave of torpedo wakes plunged into the fleet group, detonating and sinking three more warships!

The naval warships are so densely packed that even if a submarine is only pointing in one direction and is not half-surfaced for aiming, it will still hit its target every time!

"hateful!"

Feeling that he had been tricked, Admiral Kuzan was furious. He felt that he had lost face in front of Director Magellan. He immediately leaped up, intending to freeze the entire sea area with his strongest move and catch the thief who was sneaking around in the sea!

"BOOM BOOM BOOM!!!"

Just as he leaped into the air, the First Legion fleet in the distance began to unleash its first salvo!

Ice Age!

Kuzan glanced at the chaotic naval forces stationed below him and could only helplessly condense the freezing air he had originally planned to use to freeze the sea into icebergs to block the destruction from the ship's cannons!

If all the ships are sunk, then their reinforcements will become another form of being surrounded!

"Boom boom boom!"

As the shells continued to fall, the ice was blasted into fragments. However, after recovering from the shock, the naval officers and officers took the initiative to jump into the iceberg to assist in the defense, and in this way they were able to withstand the bombardment of the gunboats.

"The navy's strengths and weaknesses are too pronounced..."

Admiral Kuzan shook his head repeatedly, finding himself even more agreeable with the 'Naval Decline Theory' that Garp had once mentioned.

To be honest, in terms of naval warfare skills, the World Government Navy is indeed inferior to this mysterious fleet!

If it weren't for the fact that individual combat strength is still superior, the navy would probably have been crushed long ago.

"Rebuild warships, train a new army, and restore justice!"

Standing atop the iceberg, observing the officers' interception efforts, General Kuzan gradually conceived a long-planned scheme.

He planned to propose a sweeping reform of the navy to Sengoku, who was about to be promoted to admiral, after this battle! However, when he thought of Sakazuki, who was also an admiral and had always disagreed with him, a gloomy look appeared on Admiral Kuzan's face.

……

"Your Majesty, the First Legion's operational plan has been aborted midway..."

Uchiha Tokumitsu, who had just emerged from the underground chamber, immediately received a battle report personally delivered by Shisui.

"What's going on?!"

Uchiha Tokumitsu twitched his eyebrows, clearly displeased.

After briefly glancing at the battle report presented by Shisui, his expression immediately turned even more grim.

"……I see!"

Uchiha Tokumitsu crumpled the battle report into pieces and then ordered, "Notify the Second Legion to complete its assembly within three days!"

"As ordered!"

Uchiha Shisui felt as if he had been granted a pardon and immediately vanished in an instant.

For some reason, when he saw his teacher again this time, he felt that both his temperament and demeanor had changed, as if there was a kind of suppression originating from his bloodline...

"call……"

After letting out a long breath, Uchiha Tokumitsu slowly regained his composure.

He then waved his hand and pulled out the six vessels that sealed the tailed beasts from the secret chamber.

"Don't worry, you'll be free soon..."

Uchiha Tokumitsu bowed to the sealing vessel and said, "However, you must also abide by the agreement and accept the Uchiha Dynasty's summons..."

"I understand, let us out quickly!"

One of the sealed vessels emitted the muffled voice of the Eight-Tailed Gyūki.

"It'll be ready soon..."

Uchiha Tokumitsu responded irritably, then instantly teleported to the beach at Fubo Castle.

Upon arriving at the coastline, Uchiha Tokumitsu first ordered the Imperial Guard ninja to dismiss all personnel in the vicinity, and then summoned the Two-Tails, Matatabi.

"I am coming!"

As soon as the shrunken Two-Tails appeared, it immediately began to frantically shake its tail at Uchiha Tokumitsu.

"Thank you for your trouble, it's another trip..."

Uchiha Tokumitsu patted the big cat's head and said gently, "This time, I still need your personal witness."

"no problem!"

Matatabi's two tails wagged even more merrily.

Then, Uchiha Tokumitsu picked up the first sealing vessel with his left hand and pressed his right hand, gathering chakra, onto the sealing talisman—

"The technique to unseal the seal!"

Then, after the sealing vessel was thrown into the sea, a huge and thick plume of smoke immediately rose up!