Yes. When the special combat zone collapsed earlier,
it seems to have also caused the rest of the nearby area to become unstable as well.
Is this all done by the Sirens?
The Sakura Empire's "Project Orochi"
and that mysterious event caused by Enterprise...
I cannot help but feel that they are related in some way.
In order to thwart whatever it is the Sirens are plotting...
We can't let the Sakura Empire escape.
Big sis... What's going on?
How would I know...?
What are you doing... Big sis?
Enterprise...
Cold.
We got separated from the others...
We have to regroup with the fleet, soon.
Oh...
Ayanami.
The world used to be a simple place.
Fighting was the reason we existed,
our enemies were invaders from the outside.
In addition, humanity was backed into a corner.
It was a tough world to live in, but there was no doubt in our fighting.
To fight. To protect.
Those two things were one and the same, no contradictions.
But...
This again...
Why won't you fight?! What are you thinking?!
We told you before. We want to be friends with you.
That's right! We want to be friends with you, Ayanami--
We're enemies! What are you talking about?!
It doesn't matter.
It does matter!
We are warships...
Fighting the enemy is natural!
No.
We are not that simple.
Watch out!
Stop bullying Ayanami!
Yeah!
Wait! We don't want to fight...
We won't fall for that!
What are you hanging around for?! Let's get out of here!
We'll settle this in the future!
We won't be easy on you next time!
Ayanami!
Javelin!
Are you all right?
Belfast.
Let us depart. It is not safe here.
This world we live in-- since when has it become so complex?
We face a common enemy, but for some reason, our guns are pointed at each other.
I... Why...?
Oh, they're still lost in their concerns.
They're always together, but when they cry, they cry alone.
They're both clumsy, that's what.
Just like you.
Have we... met?
But there is a connection.
We were born with the memories of warships embedded in us.
A distant sea, beyond the boundaries of time itself,
Braiding together countless emotions.
Please do not forget that within you lie the prayers of humanity.
She's awake!
Dear sister!
Kaga! You're badly hurt, please don't push yourself.
Fifth carrier division? What happened?
I was fighting the Grey Ghost, and...
Dear sister... Yes...
Where is my dear sister Akagi?!
She's...
What's going to happen next?
The situation is difficult.
I'm scared...
There, there. It'll be okay.
I'm so glad you're okay!
So? What's going on?
I want to ask you the same question. It's like we're being shown an illusion.
Hmph! Zuikaku is paying too much attention to Kaga!
As her big sister, I'm lonely!
We still haven't found Akagi.
The rest of the separated ones have mostly regrouped.
If she's still not found, then...
Did Grey Ghost really...?
It's too early to give up! We have to search harder.
But it's not like we can hang around here for as long as we please.
This is a dangerous area. We need to leave.
Also, there is one more issue.
It won't budge. Did it overheat or something?
Could this be another ploy by the enemy?
I wonder what happened.
The mass-produced Sirens have shut down...
Not just one, but all of them...?
Is this related to the weird way the ocean is right now?
Perhaps it is because the connection to Orochi has been severed.
Losing the black Mental Cube was a big loss...
If you think about it, though, this Project Orochi thing...
Shoukaku?
The black Mental Cube, how we control the Sirens...
None of those things were explained to us properly.
Come on, Shoukaku, at a time like this...?
And that force field-type enchantment? Or whatever, from Akagi, too.
Too many secrets, don't you think?
The 1st Carrier Division elders...
What are they hiding?
Are you concerned about that Sakura Empire girl?
You saw.
Yes. I apologize for being late to come help you.
Um... Aren't you mad at us?
Excuse me?
Ayanami is our enemy... But we really don't want to fight her.
But we don't know what to do...
You should continue to dwell on this.
Huh?
Keep thinking. We cannot let the situation continue to make our decisions for us.
Our powers must not be taken so lightly.
We were created to fight, not to destroy.
--Yes! --Yeah.
This area is especially dangerous.
Please try to regroup with the fleet as quickly as possible.
What about you?
I must find Enterprise.
I am a maid. Being at her side is my duty.
Laffey will help, too.
But...
We will help find Enterprise. Let's all go home together.
What?! Say that again.
Kaga, please calm down!
We are ending our search for Akagi, effective immediately.
All ships are to leave this area and return to Sakura Empire headquarters.
Unacceptable! Akagi is our flagship!
There is no way I will allow you to leave her behind!
Like you just said, we have lost our flagship,
and the mass-produced Sirens are not functional either.
Our fleet no longer has the ability to continue the operation.
We cannot remain in this area anymore.
We cannot risk the entire fleet for Akagi.
Souryuu... You...!
Dear sister... Dear sister Akagi...
What else can we do...?
Dear sister Souryuu...
Reporting.
We've tracked down the main Sakura Empire fleet.
So we have to do this.
Yes. The power of the Sirens that they control is too dangerous.
If we let them go now, this situation could get far worse.
There's no other way... This is war.
It seems they're not willing to let us slip away freely.
We can't take them on head-on in our current state.
Dear sister Souryuu, please command the retreat.
I will pull the Azur Lane away.
No, I will be the rear guard.
Zuikaku?!
I'm your elder--I can't let you do that!
This isn't something you should feel responsible for.
Shoukaku... I really understand how Kaga feels.
I think, if I lost my own sister, I would break down as well.
It's okay, Zuikaku. Your sister will always be by your side.
Take care of yourselves, both of you.
It's fine, all good! I might not look it, but I'm a lucky ship!
Take care of everyone, please.
Shoukaku...
They took off.
I don't know what to do.
Ayanami...
But...
Dodged...
"Tester" The human race continues to entertain me.
They despise war, yet choose to fight.
Their internal contradictions are simply incorrigible.
They are a mirror, reflecting the thoughts and histories of humans.
Conflict is the core of humankind. Yes...
War never changes, regardless of era.
What, did you pick that up?
Yes. She still has a role to play.
Thanks to Enterprise, the black Mental Cube has acquired a huge amount of data.
It's enough for the project.
Yes. Finally.
Yes. Orochi awakens.
Grey Ghost?!
Zuikaku!
Sister?!
Big sis?
Someone tell me...
Will there ever come a day when all conflict ends?
You know the answer to that question better than anyone.
Ah, I see...
War never changes.
Grey Ghost!
I'm sorry, Shoukaku...
Ayanami?!
I don't know what I should do.
But...!
I know I don't like this!
Oh... Wait...
Go!
--Yes! --Yeah!
Deactivating self-imposed limiter!
Too heavy...!
Climb up quickly...!
Thank you.
The ripples seeing each other
Are messages exchanged with you
Connecting us across this blue ocean
Guideposts of light
Have you met someone nice?
Are your days filled with smiles?
Filling your melancholy eyes with light
When the starshine wanes in them
I'm close to you
Always by your side
you can't see the next day
I am calling out to your heart
Please stay with me
Please don't give up
Until the morning comes when we can hold hands