Revisiting Azur Lane

He was still taking it for granted. His own ship girl's knowledge of other ships was still limited to the information she knew during the war. Top combat forces like Shuanghe must know more secrets, but not all of them. Going down, battleships, heavy cruisers, light cruisers, destroyers and submarines, the information they knew was probably even more limited, and they might not even remember the opponents they had fought against.

This is also quite good. The low-level ship girls in the camp have limited information, and the memories they inherit are the experiences of the battleship. There is no subjective thinking in the battleship, which brings a shock to the ship girls. What they care about most is only the enemies they often fight, rather than the conflicts between the enemy and our camp. After joining the port area, it will not be so easy for the camps to confront each other.

"It's okay if you don't understand. Compared to this, what did you gain from your reconnaissance this morning?"

Zhou He took back the thought and changed the subject - although he didn't know the battle record of the New Jersey, he knew New Jersey's current character, and that was enough.

"this."

Zuikaku shrugged. "Sister Shokaku and I conducted reconnaissance within the nearby 200 nautical miles. The Sirens don't dare to approach our port area at all. The Siren fleets that came from other directions have also been taken in by the Siren Base. They seem to be planning a decisive battle with us."

“I feel there is something odd about this matter.”

Zhou He hummed and expressed his own opinion: "According to Xuefeng's experience, the Siren base over there is the production and transmission point that supports the number of Siren fleets in this area. Therefore, there must be a large number of Siren fleets left inside the base that have not been released."

The topic turned to the Siren, and the scene suddenly became more serious. York, who had been resting here with Haman, heard this and said, "Are you saying that they are showing weakness?"

"It's possible. After all, they can't lock onto our port area. Even if they try to encircle it again, it will only destroy their own troops."

Zhou He hummed, "Assuming they are showing weakness, there are two possibilities. One is that they want to lure us over to fight them, switch offense to defense and then launch a surprise attack to catch us off guard. The other possibility is that they are on guard against Xuefeng's single-soldier attack, and if they sense trouble, they can transfer their manpower to other sea areas at any time."

The former still wants to compete with him, while the latter is equivalent to having half given up this sea area, so Zhou He thinks the possibility of the former is greater. As for the latter, the observer will not send the purification branch to the archipelago to manage the mirror sea area. Now the two places are in a pincer situation, which can attack or defend.

I can only say that the design of Siren is still quite good, and its command and combat capabilities are better.

"Commander, what do you mean?"

Hood took over the conversation and threw it back to Zhou He, who replied, "No matter what, this Siren Base is a thorn that we must remove. Starting tomorrow, I will arrange for you to conduct multi-directional exploratory attacks. Please be prepared for battle and act with caution."

In fact, as soon as this topic came up, everyone knew that a war was going to happen. After Zhou He confirmed it, Yorktown sighed quietly, "It's time to fight again." Zuikaku and others were very excited and had a great passion for fighting.

Zhou He gave a combat declaration, and the ordinary on-site exchange meeting came to an end. Hood asked Zhou He to take out the previously drawn sea map, and according to the map, he began to look for a suitable attack route near the twin islands where the Siren base was located.

The goal is not to capture the Twin Islands, but to put maximum pressure on the Siren Base.

……

Choosing an attack route is not a simple matter. It requires consideration of post-accident operations and retreat plans, so it takes a lot of time.

During this time, Yuudachi, who was taking a nap (?) in Zhou He's room, woke up and went downstairs. Bismarck, who had been assigned a room in the Iron Blood Mansion, came over and joined them.

Similarly, New Jersey, who felt a little bored after visiting the new dormitory, went downstairs and saw destroyers such as Yuudachi, who were not interested in the battle arrangements, playing outside. He went over to say hello with great interest and tried to blend in.

It was unexpectedly successful.

"New Jersey, you are so tall. Even taller than the commander."

Yudachi was very enthusiastic about the new ship girls, and since she was also very cute, she quickly became friends with New Jersey. She raised her hand and stood on tiptoe to get her fingertips level with New Jersey's forehead, and couldn't help but exclaim.

"I am a battleship after all."

New Jersey lowered his head and touched Yuudachi's palm with his forehead, and answered with a smile.

She is very satisfied with her own image: beautiful, powerful, and most importantly, able to move freely!

As one of the few warships that had a good ending after the war, New Jersey was still anchored on the shore of White Eagle as a museum and memorial until Zhou He traveled through time. She had never thought that she would have a body that could move freely like a human being. The moment she "woke up" after being built, she fell in love with herself and this world!

And she decided to help Zhou He, who gave her this body, to conquer the ocean of this world!

"Is there any secret to growing taller? Others aren't that tall."

After Yudachi touched New Jersey's forehead, he withdrew his palm with a smile, took two steps back and asked, "I want to grow taller, too."

When she sleeps, she is always held in Zhou He's arms, feeling warm and comfortable. If she were as tall as New Jersey, she could let her commander experience it too!

"Well, go to bed early and get up early, drink more milk and exercise more?"

New Jersey pondered for a while. She didn't know how to grow taller, but everyone said so, so she said so too.

"milk?"

Yuli blinked. She had only eaten cream cake and had never drunk milk.

"…Drinking milk is useless. If you want to grow taller, you might as well go find that guy and ask him to help you with a second transformation."

Xuefeng, who was sitting on the lawn with Bush and taking a rest, suddenly spoke.

"Second transformation?"

Yudachi didn't understand such complicated things, but that didn't stop her from being smart: "Xuefeng, have you been secretly drinking milk for a long time?"

"Even if you know, don't tell anyone, idiot!"

Xuefeng's eyes widened, and he stared at Yudachi with gritted teeth: "I've seen you after the transformation. You will be a little taller than you are now."

"Really? That's great!"

Yudachi originally wanted to refute Xuefeng that she was not a fool, but after hearing the latter part, she immediately smiled happily, because it turned out that she could really grow taller.

"Just a little bit."

Xuefeng snorted and muttered in dissatisfaction...Except for her, the Xuefeng in every world is small, weak, and powerless.

"Just a little bit is enough!"

Yuudachi knows how to be content, so he is very happy.

New Jersey, whose conversation with Yudachi was interrupted by Xuefeng's sudden joining, lifted up his windbreaker and sat next to Bush during the conversation. He was a little curious about why Xuefeng used "that guy" to replace Zhou He. Was their relationship not good? Upon hearing the question, Bush stood up and leaned close to New Jersey's ear, covering his mouth with his hand and whispering that Xuefeng came from outside and was very powerful.

"Oh? There are other ports outside the port area?"

New Jersey immediately perked up. Zhou He hadn't mentioned this when he explained the situation to her.

"do not know."

Bush shook her head. She had heard Zhou He and the adults talk about those profound things, but she didn't understand. She didn't ask, and Zhou He didn't explain it to her.

"Yes, but it's very far away. At least there are no other ports nearby."

Xuefeng answered the question on behalf of Bush. She glanced at New Jersey's slender but perfectly proportioned figure and felt envious.

"Thank you. But in that case, the only enemy we are facing now is the one called the Siren?"

New Jersey could sense that Xuefeng seemed to have some prejudice against her, but that did not stop her from asking Xuefeng for advice.

"perhaps."

Xuefeng hesitated for a moment when asked this question. There were indeed only Sirens in the main world, but after entering the Mirror Sea, there was a high possibility of being attacked by the Ship Girl chess pieces, or even encountering fleets from other worlds, so she was not sure.

"..."

New Jersey used her fingers to twirl the blue hair that fell beside her. She felt very strange. Why did the answers to her questions all seem so inaccurate? Was it because of limited intelligence? Or was it because the matter was too complicated to be explained in a few words?

It seems that if I want to understand the situation, I have to go directly to Zhou He.

She took action as soon as she thought of it. She stood up, said goodbye to the three people, and walked straight to the command building. During the journey, she greeted Bismarck, Kaga, Cleveland and others who came out of the command building. She found Zhou He and others who were drawing on the map in the hall, looking like they had just finished a meeting.

"Oh? New Jersey, you came just in time."

Zhou He looked up and saw New Jersey, who was still wearing one-piece stockings. He waved at her with a tense expression, "Just like I said before, I will arrange for you to engage in combat with the Sirens tomorrow. This is your first time fighting with the Sirens, so the flagship will be handed over to Yorktown. What do you think?"

"great!"

New Jersey approached and gave York City a thumbs up with a smile: "Senior York City, I have always wanted to fight alongside you once. This time it finally came true. Let's cheer together tomorrow."

"Ah."

Yorktown originally wanted to give the flagship position to New Jersey, but Zhou He wouldn't allow it, so she could only take the position reluctantly. Looking at New Jersey, who exuded strong confidence and faced the combat mission as if he was out for a walk, she couldn't help but marvel in her heart that such a perfect person turned out to be her junior, it was incredible.

"commander!"

New Jersey raised her hand, Zhou He looked up and motioned for her to speak, so New Jersey did not hide it: "I have some questions that I need the commander's help to solve."

Chapter 168: Top Students Copying Homework

"Hmm, that's what happened. I understand."

In the command hall, New Jersey sat next to Yorktown, while Zhou He sat on the sofa to his left with his hands on his chest, listening carefully to his explanation of the situation. There was a gleam in her eyes and the corners of her lips turned up, as if she had heard something new and interesting.

"You don't have to worry too much. We will make specific arrangements based on the specific situation. If we really encounter other ship girls or forces on the battlefield, I will give instructions as appropriate."

It is polite to look at the other person when speaking. Zhou He also took this opportunity to take a good look at New Jersey. There is no need to say much about her beauty. What is more important is her figure. Wearing a tight-fitting outfit that looks like a one-piece stocking, New Jersey's figure is highlighted to the fullest. Although her height is taller than ordinary women, her body proportions are still very perfect, with classic slender figure. In addition, her aura is very strong, which is noticeable to ordinary people, but there is no oppressive feeling. She has the temperament of a sassy and capable big sister next door.

"Will the commander also be on the battlefield in person, aboard those two aircraft carriers outside?"

Zhou He's additional remarks made New Jersey frown slightly. Zhou He is the only talented person in the port area. If something goes wrong, it will be a disaster.

"Normally no, I can monitor the situation around the battlefield through equipment like radar satellites."

Zhou He patiently explained that New Jersey had a strong desire for knowledge and was more straightforward than Bismarck and Hood. He didn't mind helping New Jersey sort out all his questions at once.

"Ah, I haven't fought in such a long time that I almost forgot about this."

New Jersey suddenly realized something, and his body swayed a bit, which made Zhou He's eyes a little unsure, so he turned his eyes directly to the map in front of everyone, pointed to the line map south of the Siren Base and said, "This is the joint attack route of you and the Sakura Empire Fleet tomorrow. You can take a look at it."

For tomorrow's battle, Zhou He divided his fleet into two teams, Sakura Empire and White Eagle, Iron Blood and Royal Fleet. The former two teams are responsible for "strong attacks", while the latter teams are responsible for harassment and sneak attacks - first figure out the observer's intentions. The opponent has fought with them several times, and they have always had zero casualties. I think the observer will definitely work hard in this regard, so they need to be more cautious in the future.

New Jersey, after hearing his words, leaned forward slightly and carefully checked the combat range of the mission. He also memorized all the terrain markings on the map. Then he said "Huh" and lifted up the map to look at the back of the paper with strokes: "Is this a map made by the commander?"

"Yes, I will update the electronic equipment in the port area in a while, and then we can use map projection for battle planning."

Zhou He smiled. Hand-drawn maps were just for fun. He still needed to use some high-tech to free up his time and hands, and make it easier for his own ship girls to understand the situation.

Not wanting to talk too much about this matter, after chatting for a few words, Zhou He suggested that New Jersey could adapt to the ship equipment first when he had time. The physical sensations of the battleship form and the ship girl form were very different. He believed that even if the most famous battleship was personified, it would take some time to learn how to operate the ship equipment, especially for battleships such as battleships and aircraft carriers, whose operating coefficient was far greater than that of destroyers.

"Indeed."

New Jersey thought for a moment and realized that she was a little too proud. Facing a new life and a new beginning, she had to work harder. Then she set her sights on Zhou He: "Will the commander come to watch?"

"Of course, I also want to witness the heroic appearance of the strongest battleship."

Zhou He nodded in response. He could barely recall New Jersey's ship outfit in the game. It was indeed very large, with a simple and unpretentious beauty.

"If I make a fool of myself, Commander, please don't laugh."

New Jersey stood up with a smile, and took the initiative to extend his hand to Zhou He to invite him. After several face-to-face exchanges, Zhou He was probably used to New Jersey's style. He chuckled and stood up while holding New Jersey's hand. "If you really make an operational error, New Jersey, I will have something to say to appease the newcomers who will join the port in the future."

"Oh? Then I have to work harder to avoid becoming a negative example."

New Jersey had probably adapted to Zhou He's personality, and his words had become slightly more casual.

After some polite words, Zhou He left the command building with New Jersey. Yorktown, Harmanman and others who were also curious about New Jersey's level followed. Yudachi, who was lying outside enjoying the breeze and watching the dark clouds, heard the noise and got up, jumped over to Zhou He, wagging his cute little tail and couldn't wait to tell Zhou He about the "second transformation".

"Can you grow taller after the transformation?"

Zhou He was not unfamiliar with the word "transformation". He even secretly wondered whether there would be any changes between Yuudachi and Yuudachi.Kai that were not reflected in the game illustrations. He had almost forgotten about it, but remembered it again when Yuudachi mentioned it.

Looking at Yuli who was looking forward to it on his left, Zhou He smiled and put his hand on her head and rubbed it: "The transformation requires a lot of materials, which are the materials obtained after dismantling the Sirens. If you want a second transformation, Yuli, you should bring back more Siren destroyers in the future."

"Oh!"

Hearing that Zhou He could indeed perform a second transformation for him, Xili's eyes widened, and he clenched his hands into fists with a serious look: "I will try my best!"

"Hey, Commander, you actually know this technique?"

Most of the ship girls at the scene had no memory of participating in the transformation, but there were also some who had not experienced the transformation but knew what they would become after the transformation. Kaga, who was originally discussing with Tosa in a low voice about the future of the Iron-blooded Hu Teng, locked onto Zhou He like a fox smelling prey, walked in front of him, hooked her finger, and pointed at herself: "Then I should be able to transform too? Transform into an aircraft carrier."

"..."

Zhou He glanced at her. He had never thought about such a thing, and he couldn't imagine the aircraft carrier Kaga being in such a state. But who knows, after the transformation of Kaga BB, it is possible that it will not be the aircraft carrier Kaga, but the brand new carrier battle Kaga?

"What? Didn't the commander modify my technology?"

Seeing that Zhou He didn't say anything, Kaga got a little anxious and even tried to provoke him, but Zhou He didn't buy it. He smiled and shook his head: "I can't be sure whether you will be a battleship, an aircraft carrier, or a carrier battleship after the transformation, Kaga. If you really want to participate in the transformation, just like Yudachi, bring more battleships, battlecruisers, and aircraft carrier sirens back for me to dismantle."

After a brief pause, Zhou He glanced back and said, "Besides, are you planning to abandon Tosa and embrace the new era by yourself?"

"Hmph, Tosa and I have a deep sisterly bond, Commander, don't try to sow discord."

Kaga BB's face changed, and what she said almost made Zhou He and Tosa almost unable to hold back. Then she continued: "Since I can transform, then Tosa can definitely do it. When we meet that aircraft carrier Akagi and Kaga again, Tosa and I will educate them together and let them understand what a truly strong person is!"

"That's a very fancy idea. I'll reserve the renovation plan for you temporarily, but you have to get the materials yourself. We in the port area are very poor, as you know."

It's no wonder that Zhou He really wanted to see what it would be like when the sisters Kaga and Tosa from the aircraft carrier competed with Akagi Kaga from the First Carrier Battle, so he reserved a transformation position for Kaga, and whether it would be successful depended on the system.

"This is easy. Once we capture the Siren Base, we will control the mirror sea inside to produce the Siren Fleet, and then you, the commander, will disassemble it."

Kaga showed a wise smile, and Zhou He called him a genius ~ he had never thought of this way of playing.

He will try this after he breaks into the Siren base!

It seems that Kaga BB was really awakened by Bismarck's shot and started to think with his brain.

……

New Jersey, who didn't know the status of her ship suit, did not join the discussion of "transformation". Because Zhou He was surrounded by the crowd, she couldn't find any chance to approach and talk. She remained silent all the way until she reached the coast and unfolded her ship suit.