This scene again.
What are you?
What are you trying to accomplish by showing me this?
War...
I repeat.
Across time, over every ocean, I continue to fight.
Endless war.
This ocean engulfed in flame...
...is my true, crimson lane.
For you soon as well...
Good morning. Have you slept well?
Belfast...
It is time for breakfast.
I don't need any.
I insist. In order to lead a healthy human life,
breakfast is mandatory.
Stop.
I would look like a fool pretending to be human.
The Sakura Empire has lost some of its strength.
It should take them some time to recover.
Unfortunately, we aren't ready to pounce on the opportunity either.
The black Mental Cube, right?
And Enterprise, too.
There are a mountain of issues.
Did you learn anything?
Nothing. Totally stumped.
"Light Aircraft Carrier Langley " We don't know anything about Mental Cubes in the first place.
A literal black box, I see.
"Destroyer Sports Day" A literal black box, I see.
Is the glow getting stronger?
This item is related to the Sirens.
We should assume this is a bad sign.
If the Sirens are messing with my sister, I won't let them get away with it.
How is she doing?
She is concerned.
Why does she have to suffer alone...?
Why did Akagi cause so much trouble?!
Akagi was the one principally allied with the Sirens.
With Akagi gone, I worry about how Kaga will act.
Is Sakura Empire okay...?
Too hot.
Are you okay, Ayanami? Want to get out now?
I was just thinking.
I am worried about my Sakura Empire friends.
The Azur Lane people are all great.
But the Sakura Empire members are precious to me as well...
I want to save everyone there.
Yes! Let's do it, Ayanami!
If they are important to you, they are important to me.
I still don't know what to do, but...
It's okay. We were able to become friends.
We should be able to do the same with the Sakura Empire.
Thank you, everyone.
You want to seal Orochi away?!
It is just a temporary pause to the project.
With Akagi gone, we cannot move it forward.
Who put this idea in your head?
The decision is mine and mine alone.
Half measures, Nagato. Without Orochi, Sakura Empire has no future.
Kaga, you should rest as well.
Akagi's absence has clearly taken its toll on you.
Rest and allow your heart to heal.
Nagato...!
My decision is final. You are dismissed.
This is starting to look troublesome.
Project Orochi is put on hold.
Mass-produced Sirens are still unresponsive.
We're in a bind, that's what.
I'm worried about Ayanami and Akashi as well.
I hope they aren't feeling lonely.
This whole plan was doomed from the start.
We shouldn't be wagering our entire fate on that thing we know nothing about.
It's not that simple.
The Red Axis is not a monolithic alliance.
We don't want the Iron Blood to see quite how weakened we are.
The real enemy are the Sirens, you know.
I wonder what we're going to do next.
Nothing has changed. We simply do what must be done.
At the end of the day, the only thing you can really trust is your own power.
How are you feeling?
I'm fine now. I can fight anytime.
That's good to hear.
But the situation is not great.
I fear it is not just the Sakura Empire...
I fear everything is being pushed toward some terrible fate.
Then it's up to us to change that.
I can't let them do all the work.
We have to change as well.
This scenery...
Dear sister Akagi?
Dear sister Amagi.
"Battlecruiser Amagi "
The cold evening wind is not good for you.
I'm sorry. I felt well today.
Look how pretty the cherry blossoms are.
Even if I am gone, my heart is always right here.
Why so faint-hearted...?
And my powers will be inherited by the new children.
We will be together forever, Akagi.
At this rate, the Sakura Empire... No, the entire world has no future.
You need power. Power akin to the gods.
This black Mental Cube collects all forms of data and evolves.
Data is will. Will is power.
Especially for people like us.
That's why the ship created from the Black Box will have great powers.
To reanimate the past and generate whatever future you desire.
Nonsense...
You can create anything.
Even the dead.
Nonsense.
Oh? How hurtful.
Even if it had the same appearance, the same memories,
it would still be a mere reflection.
A shadow within a mirror image.
You're wrong.
If the shape and content are the exact same, that is simply real.
What is "real" anyway?
A newly repaired ship, a collection of rotting woodwork...
Which is the Ship of Theseus?
The only thing that matters is that Amagi would be by your side.
There is no place for me beside dear sister Akagi.
I have failed to even be a replacement.
But it doesn't matter.
Dear sister Akagi, your wishes are mine...
What are you...?!
Humanity set sail into the oceans with adventure in their hearts.
But soon, that heart was filled by a different desire: to conquer the seas.
The history of the ocean is full of war.
Conflict. That is humanity's true desire.
That is the drama that humanity yearns for.
What insanity is this...?!
You're... different.
That look, and the previous one--just fakes...
Your true nature is much more horrendous.
No, I am real.
For I am a mirror that reflects the will of humankind.
I am Orochi.
A monster born from the will of humanity.
Wait!
I will take care of her from here.
Are you sure? In that case, thank you.
I...
You fell unconscious in the hallway.
It is a direct result of your unhealthy lifestyle.
Was I dreaming? No...
Leave me alone.
There is clearly something wrong with me. I cannot possibly be of any use now.
Without the ability to fight, I am worthless.
Huh?
W-Wait... Hey...
Wait, what is this?! Hey!
S-Stop! Let go already!
Are you listening to me?!
Huh, huh? What was that?
Surprised.
I've never seen Belfast like that...
Morning. I overslept.
H-Huh? What's going on?
Lovers' quarrel?
Eat.
I said I...
Eat.
Y-Yes...
If you had a decent meal, you would not be so preoccupied with negative thoughts.
As I have mentioned before, you do not favor fighting.
Yes. I think I might be afraid of the ocean.
But you still kept fighting. Why is that?
That's because... fighting is the purpose of my existence.
Stop falling back on easy answers.
You already know the correct answer. You have simply lost track of it.
What was that?!
--Big sis! --An attack?! Where?!
The Sakura Empire, making a move now? What were the patrols doing?!
No, the enemy is...
The attack isn't coming from the ocean!
The enemy has infiltrated the base alone!
The enemy is...
...a Siren!
Northampton!
I'm sorry... I couldn't stop the enemy.
My ship again!
Belfast and a few others are in pursuit, but the enemy is...
I know. Who would have thought that an upper-class Siren would come alone?
Enterprise?
I...
Sh-She's too fast!
The enemy has stolen the black Mental Cube.
We cannot let her get away.
There's no way! She's too fast!
I have a shot.
Oh?
You did it!
What, does someone want to play?
"Purifier" What, does someone want to play?
It's the eve of the big day! Let's party hard!
Mass-produced Sirens, too?!
I can't let my sister do all the work!
Ayanami!
Yes!
We did it!
No!
Enterprise...!
Hornet! Hold this position!
If I am afraid of the ocean, why do I keep fighting?
I'm going to die! I'm really going to die!
Come on now, how am I supposed to enjoy this?
What?!
Siren!
Ooh, it's Enterprise!
Sorry, Sakura Empire. I'll just help myself to the secrets of the Orochi...
Kaga?!
Dear sister... I am on my way.
What?!
What--What is this?!
Is Kaga doing this...?
What is that...?
Is that... Orochi?
Kaga!
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