Chapter 568: Open the Gate, Free Trade_2
Therefore, under the call of the Japanese government, he had no choice but to return to Osaka with his family, as staying in the countryside without land or a job made it impossible for him to live.
However, just as Shimazu Tsubaki thought it was going to be another ordinary busy day, he suddenly noticed chaos among the container ships, originally lined up waiting to enter Osaka Port, as they retreated quickly.
"What's the situation, is it another sea monster attack?"
Shimazu Tsubaki's face turned pale, and his colleagues around also thought of this; many had their legs turning to jelly and had already started to make a run for it.
It's important to know that the Japanese government had promised that they had set up many early warning devices in the sea.
If a sea monster attacks, an alarm will be triggered immediately, instructing them to evacuate.
At the same time, as an important port city, Osaka Port has been reinforced with two Self-defense Team brigades, with more than ten thousand soldiers stationed there.
Very quickly, Shimazu Tsubaki noticed several massive warships appearing in the distant sea.
Having worked at the dock for years, Shimazu Tsubaki could immediately distinguish these as warships, not other civilian vessels.
The piercing air raid alarm also sounded in Osaka City, accompanying the approach of one warship after another to Osaka Port.
Especially one central warship, more than two hundred fifty meters in length, had six large biological tentacles surging on the sea surface, churning the water into waves.
This warship, although it was Shimazu Tsubaki's first time seeing it, he was not unfamiliar with it.
Throughout Blue Star, only Jieke Group possesses this Devourer-class Deep Diving Cruiser.
This cruiser arsenal ship, capable of diving into deep sea and carrying terrifying amounts of missiles, is already known worldwide, recognized by people all over the world.
"These are all warships from the Jieke Group, what are they trying to do?"
Shimazu Tsubaki's eyes widened; although he heard Jieke Group had some Far East Mixed Fleet, he thought in his mind that Jieke Group's fleet at best would just patrol offshore, showcase their military power, conduct some exercises to demonstrate power.
But now, their warships have run to Osaka Port; what's the matter?
He had not received any prior notice, if warships were to come here, arrangements would surely be needed for command and dispatch.
This indicates that Jieke Group has arrived uninvited, without any greetings, forcibly barging in.
"An unfriendly visitor, an unfriendly visitor!"
Shimazu Tsubaki watched the approaching Jieke Group warships, which showed no signs of a friendly visit.
Normally, when warships enter port, they, as moving territories, should hoist the flag of the visited country, perform a whistle salute, fly full flags, and send fleet honor guards and bands.
But none of these were seen on Jieke Group's warships; those entering Osaka Port had all their weapons deployed, as if ready to start a fight at the slightest disagreement.
Inexplicably, Shimazu Tsubaki thought of a terrifying guess, could these Jieke Group warships be looking to start a war here?
"Impossible, absolutely impossible, they have no reason to fight us."
Shimazu Tsubaki shook his head immediately; such matters as warfare are unlike eating and drinking, how could it possibly happen, especially since Japan has not offended Jieke Group recently.
As Japan's most important port now, Osaka Port naturally has warships patrolling nearby to protect it from sea monster threats.
Patrolling here are two Japanese Jingang-class Destroyers, Mist Island and Miao Gao, with a standard displacement of 7250 tons and a crew of 300.
Four Mogami-class Escort Ships, Kumano, Nengdai, Mikuma, Yashimao; these escort ships have strong anti-submarine capabilities, expected by Japan to scout for sea monsters attempting underwater ambushes, holding great hopes.
"To the Jieke Group fleet ahead, this is Japanese territorial waters, you have not obtained entry permission; leave immediately, or we will take all necessary countermeasures."
On the Mist Island Destroyer, Captain Tianye Shiwu Lang raised his binoculars, looking at the massive fleet opposite, his eyebrows furrowed together. At this moment, they had already warned the Jieke Group fleet via radio communication.
"What exactly are these guys doing here?"
Tianye Shiwu Lang felt a sense of panic and unease, the arrival of Jieke Group's warships made him smell the scent of danger.
"Send a telegram to the country, report the situation here, I need reinforcements."
Tianye Shiwu Lang spoke in a deep voice; he didn't know why Jieke Group came, but with such a display, it did not seem like a visit for friendship.
"Yes!"
The lieutenant nodded, immediately ordering the signalman to send the situation back to the upper echelons in the country.
Meanwhile, heading towards Osaka Port was part of the Far East Fleet of the Jieke Group.
The Ilova Deep Submarine Cruiser led the way, surrounding it were four destroyers, six escort ships, one comprehensive supply ship, one amphibious assault ship, eight large tank landing ships, and twelve medium landing ships.
At this time, in the command room of the Ilova Deep Submarine Cruiser, Captain Tu Fengpu looked expressionlessly at the Japanese warships blocking the road ahead, saying indifferently: "Reply to these Japanese warships, let them make way and open the door; we come for free trade."
The lieutenant nodded quickly, conveying Tu Fengpu's words without alteration to the Japanese warships opposite.
When the Japanese Mist Island Destroyer received this message, many had unpleasant expressions.
"What free trade, we Japan have not reached any trade agreements with Jieke Group; I repeat once more, we Japan do not welcome you; you have invaded our territorial waters, leave our territorial waters immediately."
Tianye Shiwu Lang snorted coldly, feeling insulted by such words from the Jieke Group.
What does the Jieke Group take us Japan for, this is not the old colonial times, where one's goods could be forcibly exported with powerful ships and cannons.
"The sea monster incident occurring in Japan, sea monsters are the wealth of all humanity, you have no rights for any exclusive behavior; we demand to be stationed here, the benefits of sea monsters need to be shared."
Tu Fengpu's lip curved slightly, instructing the signalman to convey this message via radio to the opposite side.
"Bastard."
Hearing these words, Tianye Shiwu Lang couldn't help but have his eyes turn red in anger.
The sea monsters are now Japan's most untouchable sore spot; Tokyo was completely destroyed by sea monsters, and now Jieke Group is deliberately bringing this up, clearly intending to pour salt into Japan's wound.
Tianye Shiwu Lang gritted his teeth, issuing the order: "Final warning, according to the 'United Ocean Law Treaty', you entered our territorial waters without our approval, we have the right to take lawful measures."
Meanwhile, on the opposite, the Ilova River, Tu Fengpu said indifferently: "Transmit the order, Japanese vessels have unauthorized provocations attacking our warships, we shall resolutely defend ourselves and retaliate; all ships, open fire, sink the enemy ships."
The Jieke Group warships, well prepared, immediately executed this order, with messages passed down layer by layer.
In the next moment, missile launch hatches on the Ilova River opened one after another, and white swordfish hypersonic anti-ship missiles ignited, darting out towards the Japanese warships ahead.
"Warning, warning, missile strike incoming."
On Mist Island, seeing this scene, Tianye Shiwu Lang's heart tightened as if about to leap out of his chest, with an expression of disbelief.
Despite knowing Jieke Group came with ill intentions, he never expected Jieke Group would suddenly launch an attack like this; don't they care about international law and public opinion at all?
"Fight back, immediately fight back, intercept those missiles."
In his shock, Tianye Shiwu Lang shouted crazily, not forgetting his duty, organizing the warships to counterattack.
On the Japanese warships, missiles started to launch, but the rate and quantity of launches could not match that of the Ilova's.