It is Kokang and Changchun

　Now that the functions of all aspects of the deep-sea society have been initially restored, Admiralty Code naturally does not need to personally inquire about and intervene in everything like in the early days.

　In mid-May of this year, Admiralty Code ordered the intelligence-type deep-sea pioneers to gradually build an intelligence network in the United States, Japan, Australia and New Zealand.

　Intelligence is crucial at all times, especially during war. Do you know why the Kuomintang's 800 million-man army was utterly defeated within three years of the Liberation War? One key reason was that the Kuomintang had been thoroughly infiltrated by the Communists before the war began. Chiang Kai-shek, a lifelong paranoid, could never have guessed that he had three Communist Party members close to him.

　Therefore, Admiralty Code did this out of consideration in this regard, hoping to seize the initiative as quickly as possible in the early stages when launching a war against humans in the near future, and occupy Oceania and Japan in a blitzkrieg manner.

　Moreover, the Deep Sea's inherent racial superiority dictates that they're naturally suited for blitzkrieg warfare. They have the mobility, the stamina, and the fighting power. The Austrian art student who failed the entrance exam and Gu Shuai next door were both envious and wept (hilarious).

　Now, a senior deep-sea pioneer who is in charge of the highest leadership of the deep-sea intelligence department is inquiring about the construction and development of the intelligence network.

　"xxxx (Deep Sea Vanguard Number), how's the intelligence network in Japan?"

　Shen Hai, who works in intelligence in Japan, replied, "It's ready. I can only say that the intelligence agencies and personnel here in Japan are as stupid as those in the previous century. It didn't take much effort to hack into their intelligence system."

　"You said that you encountered a woman who was suspected to be non-human during your previous mission to disrupt the parade in Fukushima. Do you have any clue about this matter now?" asked the senior deep-sea pioneer in charge of intelligence.

　"Still no..." Shen Hai, who works in Japanese intelligence, shook his head. "I checked her household registration and resume, and found nothing unusual. If I hadn't seen her catch up with me and steal my weapons box with my own eyes, I would have thought she was just an ordinary human."

　Advanced Intelligence Type Deep Sea said: "Then put it aside for now. Your main task at the moment is to infiltrate Japan. This can be verified later."

　"But... I'm worried. What if she becomes a stumbling block to our career in the future?" The intelligence-type Deep Sea who went to Japan worried.

　"Sister, prioritize. Infiltrate Japan first, then come back and investigate this. She alone is powerless to change the course of our conquest of humanity."

　Travel to Japan

　Newspaper Deep Sea: "Hmm... I see. However, I suggest that the social data here in Japan needs to be revised. I thought that after the demonstration leader was shot and sabotaged, the protesters would scatter. Unexpectedly, they went in the opposite direction of our expectations."

　Advanced Intelligence Deep Sea: "I've reviewed the data you uploaded previously, and I don't think this changes Deep Sea #10086's assessment of Japan in the previous world—its social classes are highly stratified, and its people display considerable servility. Take the Suga Yoshihide administration, for example. Since taking office, his various policies have broken the very backbone that the Abe era painstakingly built."

　The high-level intelligence-type Deep Sea then added, "Also, in the last world, we defeated the Ground Self-Defense Force like we were mowing down grass. The Fukushima rebels didn't last a week against the Ground Self-Defense Force this time, so these ordinary people are nothing to be afraid of. Anyone who disobeys us can just get a shot of conversion fluid."

　The intelligence officer heading to Japan warned, "Ordinary civilians needn't be feared, but Japan's warship spirits are a real problem. They possess the largest number of warship spirits in the world, boasting over 100 vessels. And they cover a wide range of types, including submarines, destroyers, light cruisers, heavy cruisers, battlecruisers, battleships, and aircraft carriers. If we don't take care of them, we'll have no chance of invading Japan."

　"The ship spirits of this world?" The high-level intelligence-type Deep Sea smiled strangely, not taking them seriously at all, and said:

　"How many Klein Fields and Light Cannons do they have? They're all extremely traditional attack methods. Although we've lost our Klein Fields, we still have our Light Cannons. This alone is enough to give those ship spirits who use traditional attack methods a hard time."

　"How about this? You continue gathering intelligence in Japan. Even if we can't release Klein, we still have a comprehensive advantage over the humans. But in order to conquer the Western Pacific as quickly as possible, you'll have to work harder and use various methods to gather intelligence and divide the humans."

　The Japanese intelligence-type Deep Sea replied: "Yes, I will complete the mission!"

　The senior spy-type Deep Sea hung up the mental network communication with his colleague who went to Japan, and turned to ask another Deep Sea who was responsible for intelligence work in Australia and New Zealand for details.

　"Everything is ready. Due to Oceania's geography and international status, their military and intelligence work are far inferior to those of Europe, the United States and Donghuang. So we can still take it down easily." said Deep Sea, the spy in charge of Oceania.

　The Advanced Spy-Type Deep Sea nodded with satisfaction and said, "Very good, it seems everything is going according to plan. Keep up the good work and don't let Admiralty Code down. For the sake of Admiralty Code!"

　"For the Admiralty Code!"

　The Deep Sea not only prioritize external intelligence, but also significantly increase their focus on internal oversight. This isn't to say that the Deep Sea engage in corruption; as they are near-rational creatures, they wouldn't do so. For them, internal oversight primarily guards against traitors and Deep Sea spies who might defect to humanity, similar to the Fortress Princesses of the previous world.

　The current attitude within the deep sea community towards this kind of deep sea is: if you are found, you will be arrested, and if you are caught, you will be brainwashed or even beheaded. In any case, there is absolutely no mercy.

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　Another parallel universe

　"Sister, I found the coordinates of where your Rubik's Cube fell!" Xi happily reported the good news to Scharnhorst.

　(This Scharnhorst has nothing to do with KanColle. If you forgot, go back and read the first chapter.)

　Shane was overjoyed and said, "Great, let me see where it is."

　Shane came to Xi's side to check the situation while humming a little tune.

　"I say... am I so destined to be with the Earth? After several reincarnations, why is it still the Earth?" Shane complained as he looked at the coordinates displayed on the space gate.

　Xi explained: "Sister, this is not your Earth that has gone through many reincarnations. This is the Earth in another parallel dimension. It seems that your Rubik's Cube fell here."

　"Xi, can you open the space gate? I want to go over and retrieve my Rubik's Cube." Shane asked.

　"Of course, give me some time..."

　Chapter 72: Japan Server 4th Anniversary

　Yokosuka Naval Base, Japan

　"Ding-dong-ding-dong-"

　A loli with long blond hair wearing a black bunny-ear headdress, a midriff-baring sailor uniform, and red and white striped tights rang the doorbell of a small villa.

　"Fubuki, I'm Shimakaze. I'm back, open the door~"

　"I'm coming, I'm coming!" Fubuki, who was inside the door, jumped from the living room to the entrance to open the door for Shimakaze.

　Fubuki opened the door and it was indeed Shimakaze, who greeted her, "Welcome back, Shimakaze-chan. Did you enjoy the comic convention?"

　"Of course." Shimakaze took off her headband and blonde hair, revealing her white hair that was held up by a net. Then, the net was removed, and her white hair flew down her back. A pair of white rabbit ears with red inside stood on top of her head.

　Then she replied: "A lot of people like Shimakaze. But a lot of them hope that I can cosplay as myself in Kanbata. According to fans, it's because I'm already engraved in their...DNA?"

　For the majority of Japanese ship fans, the image of Kanba C is unshakable. Although Kanba B is also cute, it cannot replace the status of Kanba C.

　That's why we just

　Shimakaze said this, but Shimakaze himself was also happy about it and had no objection. Anyway, no matter which side it was on, it was the Shimakaze-class destroyer, the first ship.

　Then Shimakaze used the Kancolle's ability to change clothes, and the Kancolle Shimakaze cosplay costume on her body was changed into her original clothes under the wrapping of blue light.

　Fubuki said, "Shimakaze Shimakaze, I almost forgot to tell you that today's update for Azur Lane has been implemented in the mobile game."

　"Hehe, as the fastest and most powerful destroyer in Japan during World War II, my implementation is inevitable! No ship can be as fast as Shimakaze!" Shimakaze said proudly with his chest puffed out.

　"I think I'm faster than you..." Ayanami said softly as she slowly floated past Fubuki and Shimakaze at some point.

　Shimakaze hurriedly clarified, saying, "I meant all of Japan, not the whole world. Ayanami-chan, where were your ears? Ahhhhh——"

　Fubuki opened Azur Lane, went into the dock, flipped through Shimakaze's file, pointed at the CV column, and asked, "Shimakaze, I see it says you're the voice actor. Did Yusei ask you to do this?"

　"Yes, this voice actor is indeed me. It is so reasonable for me to dub myself. Is there any need to ask?" Shimakaze affirmed.

　"But I also feel a little sorry for Dad..." Shimakaze pouted and blamed himself slightly.

　Fubuki expressed doubts to Shimakaze, saying, "This... is sorry for Dad? Are you talking about Hayami Saori (Shimakaze's voice actor)? How can you be sorry for her when you are fine?"

　"Yeah, Fubuki-chan, think about it, if we weren't there, Shimakaze would definitely have hired someone else to do the dubbing for this event. But with us, the voice actors have fewer orders, and they've become ours, so correspondingly, the voice actors earn less money. In other words, we've taken the voice actors' jobs..."

　Fubuki was surprised that Shimakaze had such an idea, and she tried to persuade Shimakaze not to make her feel guilty.

　"Hey, Shimakaze-chan, you're worrying too much. Even if voice actors lose this order, they still have other orders. Our Japanese anime and game industry is so developed, voice actors don't have to worry about not having money to make."

　Shimakaze said, "They could have earned more, but since we're here, they can't earn any more. Isn't that a loss?"

　Fubuki was stunned for a few seconds, then suddenly remembered a technical term he had learned from Xiang's lecture before, and then continued to persuade Shimakaze.

　"Shimakaze, do you know the term opportunity cost? What you said just now about the voice actors not making any money because we replaced them is correct. But in reality, the voice actors didn't lose anything. They could have made money but didn't because they chose another path. This can be called opportunity cost.

　Opportunity cost is not a real loss, so Shimakaze-chan, you really don’t need to take it to heart…”

　But it seemed that persuasion had no effect, Shimakaze still insisted on his own opinion.

　“Even though Dad didn’t actually lose money, I still feel it’s a shame that he didn’t make the money he could have.”

　Before Fubuki could finish her words, Shimakaze suddenly had an idea and said, "How about this? I'll give half of the dubbing fee to Saori's father. That way it's fair from every perspective! Okay, it's decided!"

　After saying that, Shimakaze went back to his room and prepared to pay for the money to contact Hayami Saori.

　"Eh? Eh?!" Fubuki was confused by Shimakaze's ideas and actions, and looked at Shimakaze stupidly as he walked into her room.

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　"Tsukuma, Tsukuma! Can you come over here for a moment?"

　On the other side of the base, Atago was hiding in a bush and quietly calling out to Chikuma.

　"Eh? It's Atago-senpai, why are you here?" Chikuma, who was taking a walk, noticed Atago in the grass.

　Atago said, "Well, it's a long story. I came to you today to ask you to do me a favor."

　"What favor? If possible, Chikuma will do his best." Chikuma replied.

　"Aren't you taking the day off tomorrow? I have to train all day tomorrow under Kaohsiung-san's supervision, but I have important things to do outside the base in the morning and the afternoon, so it conflicts. So I was hoping you could fill in for me. After all, we look alike, don't we?"

　"Atago-senpai, this..." Chikuma was very hesitant. If he agreed, then this hard-earned vacation would be ruined.

　Atago tried to dispel Chikuma's doubts and said, "Chikuma, if you agree this time, I will definitely agree to anything you ask me to do next time, okay?"

　"But...if Senior Kaohsiung asks me to take out the ship suit during training, won't everything be exposed?" Chikuma worried.

　Atago waved her hand to dispel Chikuma's doubts and said, "Tomorrow's training will be in taijutsu and swordsmanship, not sea training, so we won't be using ship equipment."

　Then Atago pulled out a 5,000 yen Higuchi Ichiyo note (2004 edition) from her pocket and put it in Chikuma's hand, saying, "This is a little gift from you, senior. Chikuma, use it to buy anything you like. Anything is fine."

　Chikuma looked at the 5,000 yen note in his hand, then at Atago's eager eyes, sighed, and agreed: "Okay, but be prepared..."

　"Don't worry, I've already prepared the clothes." Atago said as she took out the same white military uniform, stockings, high heels and cosplay dog ​​ears as her own from the ship's space.

　"To prevent any accidents tomorrow. Chikuma, let's try it together with Atago-nee-sama... hehe..."

　"…Masaka! This is something you planned a long time ago, Senior.

　……"

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　After Aurora's long-term guidance, Mercury Memorial finally came out of her depression and confusion, began to face reality, and gradually recovered to become the cheerful, lively and innocent Mercury Memorial that everyone was familiar with.

　She is currently live streaming the fourth anniversary of the Japanese server.

　"...Well, now it's time to talk to Mercury-chan about her worries! First, let me share the worries I collected earlier. Well, leave it to me~ After all, I've been through a lot and can chat and laugh with everyone.

　If you guys watching the show have any concerns, you can also start a topic on Twitter and retweet it, or post a comment on YouTube. I will answer them if I have time~"

　Mercury Memorial randomly selected some troubles and complaints to answer them.

　"...Next! Um... Commander's name: Alpaca 1000... My worry is: [Work is so hard, please encourage me]"

　Seeing this, Mercury Memorial was filled with awe. Is there anything greater than the working people?

　"Going to work every day is amazing, truly amazing! You've worked so hard, thank you for the hard work~ Even when you're feeling down, don't force yourself, just rest well. Of course, if the hardship isn't forced due to the nature of your work, then Commander, please send a private message to Mercury-chan after the livestream~ I'll give you better and more detailed encouragement! Next!"

　"Commander's name: Shihei Guan-san. Question: What color are Mercury's panties today?"

　"Hmm..." Mercury Ji Nian felt extremely embarrassed as soon as he finished reading this message.

　"Is it really okay for you to post this anonymously? Uh... Commander, if you can take my shot, Mercury-chan will tell you the answer~ Next!"

　Chapter 73: The Eve of the Storm (4)

　Elysee Palace, Paris, France

　Macron was enjoying lunch in his office when there was a knock on the door.

　"Come in!" Macron said.

　As soon as he finished speaking, the heavy mahogany door of the presidential office opened with the unique friction sound of the door hinges moving. It was Prime Minister Jean Scate.

　"Mr. President, I'm sorry to interrupt your meal. I have something to report to you about the shipbuilding plan for the shipgirls."

　Macron did not respond directly, but asked: "Skatai, have you eaten?"

　"Well, I'm in a hurry to report this to you, but it's too late." Skate replied.

　"Okay." Macron put down his knife and fork, stood up, moved a chair from elsewhere in the office, and placed it outside his desk. He gestured, "It's lunchtime now. Let's talk while we eat. I'll call the waiter over now. What would you like to eat?"

　"Okay, Mr. President." Seeing Macron's enthusiasm, Scata couldn't refuse and agreed.

　When the waiter came, Scatter ordered a plate of cod with mashed potatoes and a glass of water.

　Macron handed Scatter a napkin and the plate of onion rings in front of him and said, "Have some food first. Your meal will be here soon."

　Scatter took the napkin, picked up an onion ring with the napkin and started eating.

　After watching Scatter swallow the onion rings, Macron said, "Okay, what do you want to report about the shipbuilding plan?"

　"Mr. President, it's like this. I asked the people at the Ministry of Finance to do the math, and the budget we can currently raise by all means is not enough to support the fulfillment of all the ships in the shipbuilding plan." Scatter explained truthfully.

　Macron, who was pouring foie gras on a steak, stopped what he was doing, looked at Scatay, and asked in confusion, "Not enough? Tell me the details, what's going on?"

　"Destroyers and light cruisers, such as the Fantasy class currently under construction, and the heavy cruiser Algeria are more than enough. Even adding the aircraft carrier Béarn wouldn't be a problem.

　But if we add Dunkirk, Strasbourg, Jean Bart and the nuclear-powered Richelieu aircraft carrier, it will not be enough.” Scate explained the details to Macron one by one.