Elder brother's garrison

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Chao Yamato's face turned green then white, then white then green, and then quickly turned black.

His large chest heaved violently.

"Cough...cough..."

"Cough cough cough cough cough..."

Chao Da covered his mouth, bent down, and coughed twice.

A thick, pure black blood spilled from the corner of Chao Yahe's mouth, which he wiped away fiercely, staining his entire snow-white, pointed chin with a layer of ink.

Chao Da clenched his fists, gritted his teeth, and stared intently at the seemingly burning red horizon, squeezing out four low, menacing words through his teeth.

"...The entire army...set off."

Boom!

Centered on the super-large ship, the surrounding deep-sea ships rose up in unison, their massive hulls rising from the ground, creating what appeared to be a steel forest on the sea surface.

I am in the forest.

It stared coldly and imposingly at the burning red-hot territory ahead.

Inattentive.

Her teeth bit her lip until it bled.

Thick strands of blood flowed out.

—It's that crucial moment again, and something went wrong... again...

—My own luck…

—How could it be so bad?

Chapter 1567 Within the Deep Sea Territory

The deep-sea territory is located in a very remote area. Even though Shiro, Yamato, and the other two were going all out and using the speed of ship girls to sprint towards the location given by Ryujo, it still took them almost a whole day to barely reach the waters near the edge of the deep-sea home.

The next day, the midday sun was blazing, and the sea was calm.

As Xiaobai and his companions continued their journey, enjoying the monotonous scenery of the surrounding waters, suddenly, as they moved forward, a vast expanse of water covered by a thick, swirling black mist came into view from the other side of the horizon.

"Shiro! Do you see that dark area ahead? That's our destination!" Upon spotting the black smoke on the horizon, Yamato stopped immediately and excitedly called out to Shiro.

"Oh... that's the Deep Sea Territory over there." Little White nodded thoughtfully, then stood on tiptoe to look at the black waters that had just emerged from the horizon on the other side.

The deep-sea territory is a special body of water covered by a strong deep-sea atmosphere.

To make an analogy...

In terms of nature, the Deep Sea Territory is similar to the central area within the Chapter Sea where the deep-sea atmosphere is most concentrated.

However, the biggest difference between the true deep-sea territory and the central area of ​​the chapter sea that is kept by humans is in terms of scope. The true deep-sea territory is not small at all. After all, it is the place where deep-sea amphibious ships that are used for an entire deep-sea activity period are produced. It also contains a huge deep-sea base, so it is common for it to cover a sea area larger than a human city.

It was right in Xiaobai's field of vision.

Even if only a small part of the black water in the distance is visible, it almost covers the entire sea surface. The vast amount of deep-sea energy has infected the entire sky with a thick fog of pure black. Strands of black air currents emanate from the distant water, rising continuously into the sky, where they condense, intertwine, and twist, flowing and patrolling like living organisms.

That's pretty scary.

This special effect.

It feels like it could be used to shoot a special effects movie.

—It definitely has the feel of the final boss living inside…

Xiao Bai muttered this to himself.

"We've been traveling all day, and now our destination is just ahead. Sharpening your axe won't delay your work. Xiaobai, are you tired? Do you want to take a break?"

Seeing Shiro staring silently at the deep-sea territory, Yamato from the deep sea asked Shiro a question.

"Uh... I'm alright... Um, Yamato, Loki, are you two tired?" Shiro looked at Yamato and Loki.

Yamato and Loki shook their heads.

"For us, traveling on the sea is something we're used to, so we don't really care if we're tired or not." Deep Sea Yamato shrugged. "But Shiro, you're human, so you're not used to this kind of high-intensity travel, are you? If you're a little tired, don't worry about us. You can set up camp and rest for a while. After all, we don't know what will happen after we dive into the deep sea territory. We need to keep our energy and mental state up."

"Hmm..." Xiaobai thought for a while, then nodded to Shenhai Yamato, "Hmm... Yamato-neechan is right, then I'll... take a short rest."

Xiao Bai had barely finished speaking.

Loki quickly stepped forward, swiftly pulled out a compressed and folded inflatable cushion and inflation device from his ship's equipment space, and then, under the watchful eyes of Shiro and Yamato, skillfully used the inflation device to inflate the cushion to a size large enough to accommodate three or four people, and laid it flat on the water's surface.

"Please rest, guest."

Loki knelt on the water outside the air cushion, bowing slightly to Whitebeard with a blank expression, like a dutiful maid.

—No, she seems to have always been a maid.

"Uh... thank you, Miss Loki..." Little White thanked Loki softly, then gently sat down on the air cushion. "Miss Loki... you actually carried something like this with you?"

“As everyone knows, it’s common sense for a maid to carry various types of air cushions and inflatable devices in case of emergency.” Loki said expressionlessly, then paused slightly. “However… because this operation was a bit rushed, I didn’t have time to bring the fruit and meals we were going out to enjoy. This is my lack of preparation, and I’m very sorry.”

"...No, it's nothing. Even if you took it out, I'm not in the mood to eat it now..." Little White raised his hand and waved at Loki, then let out a soft sigh and stared blankly at the deep sea territory on the horizon.

Yamato from the Deep Sea is right.

Unlike ship girls and deep-sea amphibious ships who possess innate military qualities and can travel on the sea for three days and three nights without changing their expression, Xiaobai has never actually undertaken a long journey before. In fact, the longest long journey Xiaobai has ever undertaken was simply sneaking into the chapter's sea area at night, a round trip of only a few hours. This time, the long journey of a whole day has indeed left Xiaobai somewhat unexpectedly tired.

Just right.

Now I can take advantage of this break to think carefully about what I'll say when I meet the super-Yamato.

"Super-Big and her deep-sea base should be somewhere in the deep-sea territory. Deep-Sea Dragon has already told you the exact location, right?" As Xiaobai was deep in thought, Deep-Sea Yamato slowly walked over to Xiaobai, sat down next to her, and asked, "Don't get lost in the deep-sea territory later..."

"Hmm." Xiaobai nodded and smiled at Yamato from the Deep Sea. "Speaking of which, I've never been to the Deep Sea Territory before. Yamato-neechan, do you know what the Deep Sea Territory is like?"

"The Abyssal Territory?" Yamato of the Abyssal Sea pondered for a moment, tapping his chin. "Well... to put it this way, the Abyssal Territory is like a forest on the sea surface. The abundant abyssal energy is like the trees and soil in the forest, and the countless Abyssal Ships are like the creatures in this forest—that's why the Abyssal Territory is also called the Abyssal Homeland. It's filled with an extremely rich abyssal energy, making it the most comfortable living environment for Abyssal Ships."

"What about the deep-sea base?"

"The Deep Sea Base... well, it's like a small village in the forest. The Deep Sea Dean and her escort ships stay there. The Deep Sea Dean will leave the Deep Sea Base from time to time to gather the Deep Sea Abyssal Ships in the Deep Sea Territory, and upgrade a batch of promising Deep Sea Abyssal Ships into Deep Sea Escort Ships, adding them to her Deep Sea Base." Deep Sea Yamato said, glancing at the distant Deep Sea Territory. "Hmm... judging from the size of that Deep Sea Territory, there are probably quite a few upgraded escort ships in the Deep Sea Base... Little White, you'd better be prepared if something happens."

Shiro listened attentively to what Yamato Shinkai had to say.

"Oh... what a unique ecological environment..." Xiaobai exclaimed.

"Special as it may be... it's still pretty boring..." Yamato shrugged. "After all, the sea is different from the land. There's nothing but water under your feet. Even if there are more Abyssal Fleet ships around, they're just a bunch of silent puppet subordinates. After a while, life on land is quite dull."

"Boring is alright."

"But speaking of the deep-sea territory, our route of advance this time should have avoided the main battlefield, right?" Deep Sea Yamato asked Shiro.

"Yes, because we are few in number and don't have the aura of the deep sea, we can take some more secluded and narrow paths to avoid the main battlefield." Xiaobai nodded. "After all, Admiral Haoding should be leading his ship girls to guard the main battlefield right now. It would be quite troublesome if we ran into them before entering the deep sea territory."

"So he should thank you."

"Huh? Why?"

"They're outside guarding the gate, fighting a fierce war of attrition against the enemy, and then you sneak into the base and steal the boss, Xiaobai. Doesn't that mean he wins without lifting a finger?" Deep Sea Yamato said.

"Haha...that makes sense..." Xiaobai smiled and looked towards the distant deep-sea territory.

Victory... is just around the corner.

Little White silently gazed at the distant deep-sea territory for a while, pondered quietly, and then quickly stood up from the air cushion.

"Okay, I'm all rested. Yamato, Loki, let's go!" Shiro said to Yamato and Loki.

"Oh? You've rested enough?"

"Don't let my appearance fool you, I actually have pretty good stamina," Xiaobai said with a gentle smile to the two people behind her.

"..."

Loki quickly put the air cushion and inflation device back, and after the three of them made some preparations on the spot, they headed straight for the Deep Sea Territory.

As the three of them traveled, the deep-sea territory grew larger and larger.

The closer.

The more breathtaking the scene, the more awe-inspiring it becomes.

"Little White, there are a lot of Abyssal Ships produced by the Abyssal Auras in the Abyssal Territory. Don't be afraid when we enter the Abyssal Territory. None of the three of us have the aura of ship girls. In addition, with Loki and me, the two Abyssal Deans, by your side, those Abyssal Ships won't attack us on their own." As they approached the edge of the Abyssal Territory, Abyssal Yamato kept explaining to Little White.

"Okay. I understand." Xiaobai nodded.

The three then approached the edge of the deep-sea territory, parted the thick black fog, and gently sailed into the deep-sea territory.

Black fog shrouded the deep-sea territory.

The intense aura of the deep sea rushed towards the three of them the moment they stepped into the deep-sea territory, as if they were being baptized.

That feeling.

It has a suffocating feeling, like stepping out of a cool, air-conditioned room on a hot summer day.

However, the aura of the deep sea is icy cold.

With its eyes closed, Xiaobai uncomfortably shook off the deep-sea scent that had enveloped it. After adjusting for a while, it opened its eyes.

"Yamato-neechan, Loki-san, over there... Huh?!"

Xiaobai was about to call out to the Deep Sea Yamato and Loki beside him.

But after opening his eyes and seeing the scene before him...

Xiao Bai's expression froze for a moment.

Chapter 1568 Necessary Items

Xiaobai was stunned because she saw the scene inside the deep sea territory.

As Yamato Abyssus said, the Deep Sea Territory is indeed a place like a deep forest on the sea, filled with a rich and lingering deep-sea atmosphere at all times, and a wondrous place dotted with deep-sea ships.

only.

The aura of the deep sea was indeed strong and lingering... but the state of the Deep Sea Ark was indeed beyond Xiaobai's expectations.

Because, right after Xiaobai entered the deep-sea territory, the so-called "deep-sea amphibious ship" that he saw was actually a pile of deep-sea wreckage floating on the surface of the water, almost inhuman in shape, and emitting thick smoke and dust.

Ahead, to the left, to the right, and in the distance.

Large swathes of deep-sea debris floated on the fog-shrouded surface of the water. At a glance, pieces of iron on the dark surface crackled and crumbled, emitting plumes of thick black smoke.

These deep-sea remains have suffered severe damage from bombing, burning, or penetrating artillery fire, making it almost impossible to discern their original shape. Only from the scattered and completely wrecked remains can one roughly discern that these were once fragments of the shells of some enormous marine creatures.

These are "dead" deep-sea amphibious ships.

This body of water.

It appears that a rather brutal war has taken place.

"Ya... Yamato, is this... is this the deep-sea territory you mentioned, filled with deep-sea ships?" Shiro stared at the water in front of her with her mouth agape, then turned to look at Yamato and Loki beside her.

In front of Xiaobai.

Yamato and Loki were also completely bewildered by the scene before them.

"Uh... eh?" Yamato from the Deep Sea raised her hand blankly, scratching her head, looking completely bewildered by the situation. "I... I know that the Deep Sea Fleet is a warlike and belligerent race... and I know that the Deep Sea Territory isn't necessarily as peaceful as other Deep Sea Territories... but... but... this is the first time I've ever seen anyone this belligerent..."

Yamato's voice was filled with confusion.

"Is this the first time you've ever seen something like this, Yamato-neechan?" Shiro asked Yamato from the Deep Sea.

“Of course!” Yamato replied quickly. She turned to look at Shiro and pointed to the piles of deep-sea wreckage ahead. “Most of the deep-sea territories are peaceful—or rather, relatively peaceful. Even if you occasionally see one or two fights between deep-sea ships, it’s impossible for it to escalate into such a vicious brawl… These deep-sea wreckage are practically piled up like mountains of corpses!”

At this point, Yamato Akagi slapped his thigh angrily.

"The Deep Sea Dean, who's in charge of this deep-sea territory, is so incompetent! Her own deep-sea amphibious ships are in such a mess, and she doesn't even bother to do anything about it!"

"Deep-sea brawl..." Xiaobai looked at Deep Sea Yamato's indignant expression and could only smile wryly.

Yamato the Deep Sea was once a scourge... cough cough, the Deep Sea Dean who occupied a region, with a group of obedient underlings under his command, and of course, his own Deep Sea territory.

Before Lu Yun, the former admiral of the newbie naval base, dispatched his main fleet to capture Abyssal Yamato and flatten the Abyssal territory, the Abyssal territory under Abyssal Yamato's command had always been in a peaceful and leisurely state.

Seeing the devastated state of the deep-sea territory, and recalling how it had been thriving under his diligent management over a decade ago, Yamato felt a surge of frustration and disappointment.

unacceptable!

unacceptable!

This year's new Dean of the Deep Sea Academy is simply outrageous!

They can't even manage their own deep-sea territory, yet they're planning to attack the land? This... isn't this just making humanity a laughingstock?