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In the not too distant future

Territorial disputes in East Asian waters are intensifying

The island nation of Kaledorf

averse to the interference of the great powers

united with other nations in the surrounding region

to form a community of nations known as the East Asian Federation

to form a community of nations known as the East Asian Federation

The East Asian Federation

The East Asian Federeation has flared up a militant nationalism

and has deployed military forces on the high seas

to claim territorial recovery

and the danger of military conflict is rising in the waters around Japan

and the danger of military conflict is rising in the waters around Japan

Approximately 450 km west of Okinotori-shima, in the waters near the Huruma Archipelago

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Patrol Vessel "Kuroshima"

Pressure's dropping rapidly.

There's a heavy rain area approaching our ship.

21 degrees 23 minutes north, 132 degrees 14 minutes east longitude

20 ships is a lot.

I don't think it's a proper fishing boat, but I guess it's headed for Hatsujima.

Captain

At this rate, the vessel could cross the waterline and enter our territorial waters.

Request backup from headquarters.

yes

Get down!

(heavy gunfire)

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Prime Minister of Japan Tarumi Keiichiro

Chief Counselor Ishiwata Toshimichi

Earlier today, 20 fishing boats of unknown nationality...

From the EEZ* off Hatsushima in the Haruma Archipelago. *Exclusive Economic Zone

Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Shiroyama Sosuke

Because it was thought to be heading for the connecting water area.

A patrol boat of the Japan Coast Guard's Huruma Special Area

Minister of Defense Oki Tadamasa

Finance Minister Otani Yoshio* *Name may be incorrect

"Kuroshima" rushed to the scene, but...

Minister of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism Kauchi Mitsuaki* *Name may be incorrect

At 3:34 a.m., a group of fishing boats suddenly opened fire.

After Kuroshima reported a few injuries.

We lost radio contact.

The crew of the fishing boat landed on Hatsushima and

The Coast Guard officers are believed to have been detained

There are reports of what appears to be a flag being raised in the middle of the island.

What?

You mean the first island has been taken!

Militants disguised as fishermen.

I thought it was the East Asia Federation.

There are several neighboring countries claiming ownership of the Kuruma Islands.

The organization that has been the most assertive and has repeatedly violated our territorial waters

is the East Asia Federation.

Three years have passed since the unilateral declaration of the founding of the nation.

They don't have a clue about international norms.

The U.S., China, and Russia are in a three-way tie, and the U.N. can't do anything about it.

If they're serious about taking Hatsujima...

We've already issued the maritime patrol order.

premier

Shouldn't we mobilize our defenses?

We still don't have enough information.

Identification of illegal occupiers

I think the first thing we need to do is figure out what that is.

Minister of Foreign Affairs, We need confirmation from the relevant countries

and prepare to file a complaint with the United Nations.

Understood

The Maritime Self-Defense Force...

The 5th Convoy Group is training in the southwestern waters of the Ogasawara Islands.

I have sent them to Hatsujima immediately

Fifth convoy group?

"Ibuki"?

Fifth convoy group

Escort Ship "Ashitaka"

(Radio) CIC, bridge...

Ship Captain Urata Tetsuto (Captain)

(Team Member) Understood

Escort Destroyer Ship [Isokaze]

Captain Ukifune Takehiko (Commander)

Destroyer [Hatsuyuki]

Ship Captain Seto Nariaki (Commander)

(over radio) I'll check the main gun's operation.

(Team Member) Understand

Escort Vessel [Shirayuki]

Ship Captain Seike Hiroshi (Commander)

(Radio) Good visibility.

Submarine [Hayashio]

No solar reverberation.

Ship Captain Taki Takanobu (Captain)

Aircraft Carrier Escort Vessel [Ibuki]

Fleet Commander Wakui Keiji (Admiral)

Onboard patrol, second deployment.

Ship Captain Nakane Kazuhisa (Lt Commander)

Second shift, patrolmen, stand by for shift change.

Artilery Chief Katsuragi Masanao (Lt Commander)

Executive Officer and Chief Navigator Niinami Toshiya (Commander)

Aircraft Carrier Ibuki

This is for everyone to see.

It's an aircraft carrier, isn't it?

Isn't that right?

Possessing it is the most important thing we can do in our country.

It's a clear violation of the Constitution!

What do you think?

The Ibuki is for defensive purposes only.

A means of self-defense.

No war! We don't need an aircraft carrier!

For a country with 6,800 islands...

Having the Ibuki to secure air superiority is

We will not deviate from our exclusive defense.

I am convinced that we will be able to meet the expectations of the people.

(Applause)

Captain, the Fleet Commander wants to see you.

Please return to CIC.

Understood

Captain of the Ibuki Akitsu Ryota (Captain)

Is this a maritime patrol operation?

You don't know what you're dealing with.

Niinami, mobilizing the defense is a tall order.

The East Asia Federation has a significant stockpile of weapons and personnel that have been shipped out via the peninsula.

It used to be a U.S. military installation, so the military operations are more sophisticated.

If they're reading that we're coming out...

They've definitely read it.

If you are going to invade Japan...

The enemy will want

data on Ibuki's strengths

They'll be coming to knock us out.

Our first priority is to maintain air superiority in the area.

But still...

I got you in trouble, didn't I? Hahaha...

Captain Akitsu has always been...

You were an ace pilot in the Air Self-Defense Force.

It's true he was a fighter pilot.

So, why did you become a captain of an aircraft carrier?

The captain of an aircraft carrier should be an Air Force pilot.

I think he's following the American military tradition.

But an aircraft carrier is a strategic weapon.

What do you think about the idea that it is inconsistent with self-defense?

Does Japan need the Ibuki?

That's not for me to answer.

I'd like to hear your thoughts as captain.

It's not for me to answer.

(key press sound)

You're up early.

Good morning.

Good morning.

If you work so hard before breakfast

you'll be behind on news from the internet

What are you talking about, Toho Shimbun?

Is this yesterday's interview?

Yeah, I mean, there's nothing we can do about it.

Well, even before the flight...

It's the ship that caused all the controversy.

So let us interview him.

We want the public to understand.

And yet, that captain...

He's not interested in cooperating at all.

The XO is nice to me.

Those two were classmates at National Defense Academy, and they competed for the top spot.

As for the Ibuki

Mr. Niinami of the Maritime Self-Defense Force is the deputy chief.

Mr. Akitsu of the Air Self-Defense Force is now the captain of this ship.

So, well...

There's a lot going on.

That's true

All the countries involved deny any involvement.

Since there is no official diplomatic contact with the East Asian Federation.

We've been making contact through third parties...

Prime Minister, our country is being invaded.

I think we should take decisive action.

It's hard to move in this.

You can't play golf here, can you?

Yeah, I guess not

It's for safety reasons.

Please make sure you wear it when you leave the room.

I see... Anyway...

What's going on with the maritime security operation?

I'll explain it to you later...

I can't believe we're about to run into a maritime security operation.

I've never been so lucky in my life.

It's only been issued three times since the SDF was established.

Isn't that right?

Right? Yeah...

As expected of you, Ms. Tanaka.

You know a lot about the SDF.

No, not really

Out of a hundred companies, only two had the good fortune to be selected.

we're still going strong

I don't want to have to cancel the interview.

I'm sorry, sir.

It's no longer a training mission.

Try to stay out of this officer's quarters as long as possible.

(helicopter whirring)

(Pilot) Flipper 1 to Ibuki CIC

There's a fishing boat on our course. They're calling for help.

Flipper 1, this is CIC. (Radio: New Wave)

What ship is calling for help?

(Pilot) Unable to confirm.

Does it have anything to do with the occupation of Hatsushima?

Fleet Commander, Submarine alert

No way...

(Pilot) CIC missile launch sound detection

It's a submarine.

15 miles ahead of the fleet, 10 o'clock.

He just shot at us out of the blue?

Ambush.

They're coming. 12 missiles.

(missile firing)

"Ashitaka" missile interceptor.

not good enough

Fire Chaff and engage the CIWS* *Close In Weapon System

Anti-aircraft combat, begin CIWS attack. Fire chaff!

(gunshot)

The target is 2,500 meters away, and will soon be within range of the CIWS.

Fire!

(machine gun firing)

(explosion rumbling)

A missile's on its way.

All hands prepare for impact!

(explosion rumbling)

Ugh...

Put out the fire!

There's a fire aft of the deck!

Back me up! Go around!

No, no, no. Call for backup!

This is the emergency manager!

We've been hit in the rear of the deck! We have a breach!

Aircraft elevator Electrical damage

Both units are not moving!

How long will it take to repair?

Twenty-four hours... no, twenty in a hurry.

Twelve hours, please.

Until then, we can't...

Pull yourself together!

To the mess hall! Don't panic.

Are you injured?

Somehow. -What's going on?

It's fine.

Just stay in your room. You'll be safe.

Go on go on. Please, go in, go in.

They attacked us!

The submarine that attacked the IBUKI has left the area.

The fishing boats are gone.

Prime Minister.

Isn't this already on the level of a defense operation?

More ships are approaching the waters of the Kuruma archipelago.

An attack force?

The main ship is the aircraft carrier Grusha

of the Northern Fleet of the East Asia Federation.

It was the East Asian Federation after all!

Prime Minister, mobilize the defense force!

Prime Minister!

That's an aircraft carrier.

It looks like a used carrier from the old communist bloc.

They seem to have made upgrades

How many planes are on it?

Sixty Mig-35s.

That's going to be a problem.

Fleet Commander

The reporters will be transferred by helicopter to a supply ship heading south.

Yes, that's for the best.

(LOUDSPEAKER) Shipboard patrol, deploy three.

First shift, patrolmen, stand by for shift change.

A satellite phone?

Only because you can't use your cell phone at sea.

They made me bring one

But you're not supposed to send information without permission.

Yes, I know.

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Good morning.

Good morning.

Good morning. Good morning.

Good morning.

Good morning.

Mr. Saraya.

Hmm?

I got this post in a while ago.

Hmm? What?

Oh, it's beautiful again today.

Thank you.

What's burning?

Well... it could be the Coast Guard.

There's been no word on any fires or accidents involving large ships.

Do you know where it is?

We have location data.

It's about 400 kilometers west of the Ogasawara Islands.

Enlarge. -OK.

Hmm?

One... nine...

(Mana) Huh? Are you at it again?

Mr. Todo likes boats, doesn't he?

Hmm?

Ibuki, right?

Didn't we do a special on the Maritime Self-Defense Force?

Look.

DDV192, this is the Ibuki.

Geez...

Oh, my...

They're in the ship, right?

They're on it, right?

She's on the ship, Yuko.

Mr Vice President (Bates)

Regarding the unjustified invasion at this time

We are going to immediately recapture our territory

I have a message from the president, who is currently attending the US, China, Russia summit meeting

He expects your response in a strictly self-restrained manner

Of course.

Be we may ask for your co-operation

as allies

I'll deliver that message to the president.

We wish you good luck

Sonobuoy contact, submarine detected.

20 miles ahead of the fleet, depth 320.

No response to identification signal.

Fleet Commander, this is an East Asian Federation submarine.

It is on course for Hapuruma.

If we go straight, they'll shoot us, huh?

Yes, in that case...

Returning fire will be inevitable.

We should go around.

No...

We should go straight ahead.

This operation is also a race against time.

Once the enemy's defenses are in place.

It'll be more difficult to retake Hatsushima and rescue the Coast Guard.

Well...

But then...

Will you give in to their threats?

Or you can take a fighting stance.

It's our resolve that's being tested.

Are there any more opinions, gentlemen?

No

it would be best to ...

go straight ahead.

All hands, battle stations!

Repeat! All hands, battle stations!

Fighting... what are we fighting?

Hurry up! Yes!

The ship is in emergency lockdown!

Let's get in front of the Ibuki at maximum speed.

Maximum speed!

Maximum speed!

Chief Gunnery Officer, prepare for anti-submarine warfare.

Prepare to launch anti-submarine missiles.

Ready to fire.

Torpedo tube opening sound detected

They want to fight us here?

Hashio's torpedo tubes are open.

Captain Akitsu, what is your decision?

The enemy has had his finger on the trigger of his gun.

Even if we could avoid the torpedoes

We are facing each other at close range. The Hayashio is in danger

If we don't, they will.

We believe the situation meets our attack requirements.

Our mission is maritime security operations.

You can't attack unless it's in self-defense.

It's clear that the situation already constitutes an urgent threat.

If we set it off...

There will be a battle.

This is the hurdle we have to cross.

Distance 2 miles, 2 minutes to target.

Fleet Commander, give the order to attack.

If we can sink the enemy submarine...

Not only does it affect the safety of the Coast Guard personnel on Hatsujima.

It will give the enemy an excuse to launch another attack.

Hayashio wants to be a pillar of humanity?

I didn't say that.

Captain Taki and his crew

Let's trust in the maneuvering skills of the crew.

Well?

Do not fire a single shot until the enemy has fired.

Maintain attack position. Go straight ahead.

Maintain attack position. Continue straight ahead.

We're on course and speed.

Well...

Commander!

Get the Commander to the infirmary!

Get a stretcher!

Fleet Commander! Get a stretcher! Hurry!

Are you okay?

One minute to target.

15 seconds

Ten seconds.

We're passing directly over the enemy ship.

They didn't shoot at us?

The fleet broke through the attack line.

(All sigh in relief)

The enemy submarine has set a course to the northeast.

They've left the area.

If nothing happens from here on out, Ibuki will be on schedule.

We'll be in the waters of Huruma within 24 hours

You've all done well.

We have shown them, without running away, the true nature of our nation's defense.

That's in hindsight

If the enemy was shooting at us, we'd be...

Premier

Shouldn't we have mobilized for defense and attacked immediately?

The Fleet Commander is seriously injured and has left the mission.

Who's in charge from now on?

The command of the IBUKI has been transferred to Captain Akitsu.

Akitsu?

This is Commander Akitsu, sir.

I'm Akitsu, and it is a great honour

I hear you're the youngest to be promoted to Captain

I'm sure it was a difficult transition from the Air Self-Defense Force to the Maritime Self-Defense Force.

Have you gotten used to it yet?

Humans, when they get a new toy.

It's something you'll want to use.

Of those who hold it in their hands.

I believe we must have a strong mindset.

300 billion (yen) of blood money was invested in this ship.

You were right about that.

My ears are screwed

The world is spinning in circles. I'm screwed.

hahaha

Captain Akitsu

I'm delegating command of the 5th Convoy Group to you.

Yes!

You were right on target.

They'll shoot us next time.

We all have hurdles to overcome, whether we like it or not.

What's the hurdle?

Against those who seek to infringe upon our sovereignty.

I'm ready to face it head-on.

We must not run away and we must show our strength and will to defend our country.

There will be casualties for sure.

Since its inception, we've never had a single combat fatality.

We, the SDF, should be proud.

No.

We're not proud of the fact that no one in the SDF has died in battle.

For decades after the war.

No one on this planet has ever been killed in a war.

If I'm willing to die to protect the people, I'm willing to serve in the Self-Defense Force.

Taking advantage of the three-way standoff between the U.S., China and Russia

I thought it was a result of good maneuvering.

Sawazaki

You're just trying to make it look like we're in possession of Haruma.

It's called the Kaledorff dynasty's territorial recovery.

A pledge to support the military regime in East Asia.

I'm afraid it's not that simple.

For better or for worse, a country that had been a weight on the world stage is now in a state of crisis.

By stepping down from that position.

With the spread of the country-first mentality throughout the world

A nationalist state like the East Asian Federation has sprung up.

But the rapid expansion of the military

It's not something they can do on their own.

So there's a country behind all this.

They're so skillful that we don't even know they're pulling the strings.

Certainly not in terms of national strength or war potential.

Our country has outperformed the East Asian Federation.

But in the event of a full-scale war.

Both sides will be mortally wounded.

Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Asian and Oceanian Affairs Director Sawazaki Yusaku

If Japan is unable to maintain

its current presence in territorial disputes

A defense operation may be inevitable.

But if we make a mistake here...

The fire will spread throughout Asia... no, the rest of the world.

The next 24 hours are the most important.

You may be right

Thank you very much.

Thank you. -Thank you.

Boss, I'll take your place.

Oh, thank God.

Look, they're all sold out. Christmas candy canes.

I finally received more stocks, and now I have to add them.

I'll be depending on you.

Yes.

Oh, Shi-chan.

Do you mind if you could take the late shift tomorrow?

What?

Ah, Yasuo has the flu.

Oh...

Well, it's Christmas Eve, so...

Well, you shouldn't. It's Christmas Eve.

It's fine, but... -Yeah.

I knew you'd be okay.

Thanks. I'm going to make Christmas stockings.

Man the counter, please.

Yes...

Wada-kun... Wada-kun... I'm counting on you.

Oh... yes.

Let's try to arrange them neatly with a little more sincerity

I'm depending on you.

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Captain, Hatsujima is up ahead.

(radar beeping)

Radar Contact 1-9-0 16 Angel 10

They're on their way.

Detection at this distance means it's a stealth plane.

East Asia Federation, Mig-35.

I have visual on the target

Warning, flying over this area is strictly prohibited

Evacuate this airspace immediately!

You're kidding me.

You're the ones who are violating our airspace.

(machine gun firing)

Naha DC, this is Dug2.

I got a warning shot.

(Radio) Dug 2, this is Naha DC.

Invert return.

I repeat, reverse course immediately.

Copy that. We're returning immediately.

But first we have to complete the mission.

We're going to photograph Hatsujima.

Roger that.

(warning beep)

We're locked on the radar.

They're coming!

(warning beep)

Missiles! Break Right!

(explosion rumbling)

(over radio) Dug Two, come in.

This is Naha DC.

I repeat, Dug Two, come in.

This is Naha DC.

Dug 2, come in.

Killed in action?

Are you sure? !

The Air Self-Defense Force's reconnaissance plane was shot down.

There's no sign of the crew.

He probably wouldn't have survived...

Sir, I think we've met all the requirements.

If you don't make up your mind now, you'll lose this war.

Prime Minister!

Prime Minister.

Japan's territory has been invaded.

Self-Defense Forces personnel have lost their lives.

I'm declaring a state of armed attack.

Minister of Defense

All ministers shall give their consent, and the Diet shall give its approval after the fact.

I order all SDF units to mobilize for defense.

Yes!

Minister of Foreign Affairs, please report to the United Nations.

that Japan will be invoking the right of self-defense.

Understood

(operation sound)

Captain Ibuki calling all ships.

Defense mobilization has been ordered.

This is not a drill.

I repeat

Defense mobilization has been ordered.

Maintain strict anti-aircraft and anti-submarine warfare.

Defense mobilization, Execute!

Hey, hey, hey... mobilization of defense?

We're in a lot of trouble.

Combat ready.

It's your first time, right?

Yes, for the first time since the war.

We're under orders to use force, too.

Is there a war coming? Isn't this ship in danger?

It's going to be fine.

Don't worry. It's a big thing

Well... generally speaking, there's a difference between war and combat.

What's the difference?

What?

We don't need to use force.

Japan has always believed that peace can be maintained.

I realized it was an illusion. I was the first prime minister.

Ishiwata

How does one take responsibility?

(Breathing deeply)

"I'm..."

"It is the mission of the Self-Defense Forces to protect the peace and independence of our country."

"In compliance with the Constitution and laws of Japan."

"Unity and strict discipline."

"Always cultivate virtue and respect for character."

"Train your mind and body, hone your skills, and stay out of politics."

"To carry out my duties with a strong sense of responsibility and devotion."

"Never take risks in a situation."

"I will devote myself to the completion of my duties."

"I pledge to live up to the expectations of the people."

92nd Flight Group Commander Fuchikami Susumu (Commander)

I believe the pilot who was killed over Haruuma...

must have been reminded of this oath of service.

The enemy definitely took us out

Fuchikami

On the battlefield, if you get caught up in these thoughts,

your command will be clouded

Yes!

We do not avenge our enemies.

This military aggression in the Asian seas.

However arrogant, reckless, and stupid.

If the only way for them is to know is by force, then let it be known by force.

A defense mobilization is a force to be reckoned with.

The total length of the deck is 248 meters.

There are 720 men and women aboard this massive ship.

One of these fighters can hold the equivalent of 60 drums of fuel.

There's no smoke or anything yet, right?

Todo...

It's not working. I can't get a connection.

I wonder if it's turned off.

Hmmm...

Todo. -Yes?

Get me research on Ibuki

I'm going to do another feature with what I have.

Yes, ma'am.

Do you think they'll bite?

It's my job to get them to bite.

"Japan's first aircraft carrier, the Ibuki."

"A secret operation in the Pacific Ocean, fully exposed.

I'm going to use a headline like this

Isn't that too long?

Not long.

Manager, all the reservations for the Christmas chicken are finished.

Manager. -I'm so surprised!

Oh, my God.

Oh, I'm sorry. I put in earplugs to help me concentrate.

haha.

What's wrong? Oh, you scared me

All the reservations for the Christmas chicken are finished.

How many more do you want me to order?

Oh... 30.

Oh, no, no, no. Let's say 50.

Yes, sir.

I'm happy to scream out loud

They've been selling out for years.

We have to have 300 of these by tomorrow morning.

Which one... this one.

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Propeller sound detected

One o'clock. Distance, five miles. Depth, 600.

Is it them again?

No, this is the U.S. Navy Schmidt class.

Behind it, the Russian Alpha class.

There's probably a British or French submarine lurking nearby.

So, they're all just waiting to see what happens.

(operation sound)

Continue to maintain a strict anti-aircraft and anti-submarine alert.

Launch the fighters

Eagle Eye to Ibuki.

Fighters launched from enemy carrier

Five fighters are on their way.

Migs. What's the current distance?

400 miles from our fleet.

We will be within range of enemy missiles

in about 20 minutes.

(operation sound)

IBUKI to all ships, prepare for anti-aircraft battle.

Prepare for anti-air combat!

Prepare for anti-air combat.

Anti-air combat, stand by.

Prepare for anti-aircraft combat!

Prepare for anti-aircraft combat.

Prepare for anti-air combat.

Enemy aircraft detected on radar

We're locked on!

What's their position?

Azimuth 2-2-0, 75 miles.

Altitude, 30,000 feet. Speed, Mach 1.8, unchanged.

All five planes are approaching.

They're gonna shoot

Enemy aircraft, launch missiles!

Eight shots, coming this way. 50 miles.

Enemy aircraft, launch missiles.

Seriously?

Ship [Ashitaka]

All right!

All your training has come down to this.

Yes

Anti-air combat, stand by.

Prepare for anti-air combat.

Foredeck VLSs* one through eight, prepare to launch anti-aircraft missiles. *Vertical Launching System - advanced system for holding and firing missles on mobile naval platforms, such as surface ships and submarines

Chief Gunnery Officer, target eight. Don't miss a single shot.

I'll take care of it.

Target data input complete.

Ready to fire. Okay.

Fire!

(missile firing)

The Ashitaka has launched anti-aircraft missiles.

All eight rounds are on an intercept course.

Distance to target, six miles. Ten seconds to contact.

9 8 7 6 5

Four, three...

Two...

All missiles have been shot down.

Good.

All missiles down.

All enemy missiles down.

All enemy missiles down.

Gunner

Yes.

The enemy must have been in a five-plane formation, right?

Huh... five?

The enemy fired 8 missiles

Assuming two shots for each plane, one plane didn't fire.

Enemy aircraft at 11 o'clock.

Eagle Eye's radar is picking us up.

20 miles out. Approaching at very low altitude.

(operation sound)

To Ashitaka CIC.

This is Ashitaka.

One of the planes is coming in at very low altitude.

Trying to do a hop up attack.

and catch us unaware

Shoot it down.

Is he serious?

Bridge to CIC

Captain.

If we shoot him down at this distance.

It's going to be difficult to get the pilot out.

If we miss

They're going to shoot another missile.

This is already a war zone.

(Radio) Contact, bearing 2-0-0.

Distance, five miles. Altitude, 100 feet.

Anti-air combat, stand by.

Prepare for anti-air combat.

Enemy aircraft fired two missiles.

Foredeck VLSs 9 through 11.

Prepare to launch anti-aircraft missiles.

Target data input complete.

Fire!

Missile launch.

Distance to target, three miles.

Enemy missile down!

One shot, heading for the enemy aircraft.

(explosion rumbling)

It has been shot down.

Don't forget.

This realization...

Remember that.

This is the XO

Begin search for the pilot.

Tell every ship.

Not to give up.

We cannot let him die.

(knocking)

Excuse me. (Door opens)

How are the both of you?

nothing untoward happened?

What was that explosion you heard?

That was pretty big. Isn't it bad?

Oh, it was just a sound.

Ha-ha. It scared the hell out of me.

Sound only...

Oh, and...

I'll be with you both in about 20 minutes.

We're going to have to ask you to get off this ship.

No, according to our schedule. We have two more days...

I will leave

I wish to leave

What?

We have no confirmation pilot is alive

I repeat, we have no confirmation that the pilot is alive.

For the first time, we, the SDF, have shot down an enemy aircraft and taken the life of its pilot.

It's a matter of course now that we've been mobilized for defense.

You would say.

There was no hesitation there, was there?

Commander Niinami

To have power...

Use it when you need it, without flinching.

We had already shot down two enemy missiles.

I wonder if he was really planning another attack.

That's what pilots do.

They shot it down?

I assume the pilot didn't make it.

I see.

Stay with me.

You, Prime Minister, are the supreme commander of the SDF.

Hey~ That's not what you said.

We'd have to give up on the story.

The situation has changed.

I mean, what about the people who got hurt instead of us?

It's all right. Please get in quickly.

Every time he says it's okay, it's okay...

I said it's okay, it's okay.

It's not okay. We're being sent home, right?

Hurry up and get in! Come on!

Mr. Honda! Mr. Honda!

Captain, I'm going to ask you one more time.

Does Japan need an aircraft carrier?

It's not for me to answer.

We're just trying to figure out what's going on here and now.

We have to tell them.

Please let us stay on this ship.

Please be aware regulations will be stricter

Here we go.

I don't know why I said what I said

What?

Japan's First Aircraft Carrier "Ibuki" in the Pacific Ocean in Top Secret action! Now revealed in Full!!

Whoa... thank you.

But will Yuko be okay?

Well, she's not only strong in body, she's strong in mind.

(Christmas song playing in the room)

It's Christmas all over the world.

Todo. -Yes?

If you're thinking about it, you've lost.

excuse me

Sound, stop it!

(sound stops)

Excuse me...

(Loudly) I'm going for a break!

Good work

Thank you for your time.

(Loudly) This is the order in which you put the chocolate.

It's troublesome

This one, the Dutch one, is delicious, too.

This Brazilian one is good, too.

Oh, that? That, um...

It's supposed to be a letter from Santa.

When you handwrite in each sheet like that.

The kids love it.

Heh.

"If you like them, they'll like you..."

No, no, no, no, no, don't say that out loud.

Why do you read my stuff like that?

It's nice.

Put it down, put it down, put it down, put it down, put it down, put it down, put it down, put it down, put it down.

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"If you can't do it today..." No, put it down!

(morse code tone)

Emergency message received

Taking down the antenna.

"Combat that affects future diplomatic negotiations are to be avoided as much as possible"

what to do

Self-Defense Fleet Command has been notified.

Please do your utmost to avoid any fighting that could affect future diplomatic negotiations.

That's all.

They're asking us to prevent this from escalating from a battle to a war.

Then where does the war begin?

When we, the Self-Defense Forces, as well as the general public, are affected.

That's war.

"Avoid battle as much as possible"

Propeller sound

Azimuth 190 degrees, distance 8000, depth 400.

The submarine that attacked the IBUKI.

They're here.

Enemy submarine has opened torpedo tubes.

They opened the launch tube?

They're gonna shoot at us. If we don't do something...

Ibuki will get hit

Captain

The enemy hasn't spotted us yet.

The enemy ship has not changed course and is accelerating.

Prepare for torpedo battle.

Attack target: enemy submarine

Prepare for torpedo battle!

Prepare for torpedo battle.

Prepare to fire tube two.

Prepare to fire tube two.

(torpedoes firing)

Enemy has fired.

"Ashitaka, Ibuki.

Enemy submarine has fired four torpedoes.

XO, report to the bridge.

Copy that.

(operation sound)

Ibuki to all ships

Anti-submarine combat, torpedo evasion.

Don't get hit by one.

Prepare for anti-submarine warfare.

Prepare for anti-submarine warfare.

Face the torpedoes. Hard Port!

Hard Port!

Number three, four, launch decoy.

(gunshot)

It's okay, it's okay. Are you okay?

Are you okay, Mr. Tanaka?

Oh, I'm fine.

(gunshot)

If the enemy torpedo bites the decoy...

It'll buy us some time.

Captain, we have to stop the next attack.

Ibuki is in danger.

If we shoot now... we can sink this ship.

If we fire... 150 enemy crewmen will die.

But...

Stop firing.

Cease fire.

What's the distance to the enemy ship?

Distance 2000

All right, we're going straight ahead. Maximum speed.

(Unit 1) Maximum speed.

(Unit 2) Maximum speed.

Sonar, increase the range.

700

650

600

550

Sir, the Hashio is approaching the enemy submarine.

Collision course.

(Distance 150 meters)

Are they trying to block the second shot by blocking us?

If they get hit badly, a total of 300 people will sink into this sea.

(propeller stopping sound)

Torpedoes have avoided decoys

They're coming toward the ship.

Ibuki to Hatsuyuki, Captain Seto.

I've got it. Leave it to me.

Fire!

(gunshot)

What is the depth difference between Hayashi and the enemy submarine?

Hayashio is five meters higher.

Enemy submarine taking evasive action!

Up-trim while turning.

Hayashio has aligned in the same direction and uptrims

Collision imminent

enemy torpedoes are hitting ASROC* *Anti-Submarine Rocket

(explosion rumbling)

1 missile evaded

Missile heading for Ibuki.

one torpedo incoming.

Start Masker*. Hard Port! *Masker is a device that shoots out a large amount of bubbles to disrupt the detection of torpedoes and other objects

All hands prepare for impact.

Prepare for impact.

Prepare for impact.

They're not going to torpedo us again.

There's a collision. Torpedoe incoming

Hard Port, Helmets on

This is the captain speaking.

Port and starboard, fall back to the stern.

(Troops) Hurry!

I will defend the IBUKI with my ship.

Maximum speed. Head for the torpedo.

(Unit 1) Maximum speed.

(Unit 2) Maximum speed.

The port side crew has evacuated.

Everyone, to the stern!

Seto...

Torpedoes incoming, port side!

All of you

At all times...

The captain taught me never to leave my post.

Torpedo incoming!

All hands brace for impact!

(EXPLOSION)

(Impact sound)

(Door opens) Hey!

(door slamming)

All sections report damage

All clear in the launch tube room.

1L. All clear.

Flooding in the command center! AIP room clear!

All clear in the mechanical room!

Air Bank!

Air banks are clear.

Main tank blow!* *emergency procedure to force high pressure air into its main ballast tanks

Main tank blow. Emergency surfacing!

Emergency surfacing!

Hayashio and the enemy submarine are surfacing together.

Hatsuyuki became our shield.

(operation sound)

Ibuki to Shirayuki and Isokaze

Both ships, commence rescue of the Hatsuyuki crew

We'll arrive at Haruma in two hours.

Isokaze, copy that.

Copy that.

Listen, we have to do our best to help the Hatsuyuki.

Get the gunboats ready!

Prepare the gunboats!

Ready the gunboats!

Hatsuyuki is...

It's burning.

But Ibuki's safe.

I'm counting on you, Ibuki.

The destroyer Hatsuyuki is on fire.

Shall we go back?

Hayashuo is currently on its way to Kure

The Hatsuyuki is unseaworthy, and there are many serious injuries.

Ibuki left Shirayuki to the rescue mission

The Ashitaka is heading to Hatsushima with the Isokaze.

The UN Security Council has called

for an emergency meeting in three hours.

I see

The Self-Defense Forces on the ground, even though they've been mobilized for defense, are still

fulfilling their duty of self-defense.

Sir, we actually have two ships down.

We should send in reinforcements and hit them at once!

Todo-san! It's from Yuko.

what

(knocking)

Saraya! Come here!

What the...

The destroyer Hatsuyuki is on fire...

It doesn't matter what it is.

Yuko, you're okay, right?

(LOUDSPEAKER) Load first aid supplies on to the helicopters, hurry!

I repeat, load first aid supplies on to the helicopters, hurry!

Is it okay if I use this?

Well, if I didn't get permission, then I'm just as guilty as you.

But it's a scoop.

This is gonna turn the whole world upside down.

I would like these. -Yes.

Thank you. -Next person, please.

Mr. Kobayashi, you've come a long way today.

We're at war.

War?

(crowd murmuring)

Quickly. -Okay.

Prime Minister!

Ibuki's case is all over the Internet.

What?

How could something like this...

Take it down! Take it down now!

Yes.

I'll hold a press conference.

No, sir.

I think this video has given the nation quite a shock.

I'm afraid we'll need some time to arrange a press conference.

Now that things are out in the open.

It's imperative that we gain the public's understanding and support.

If we make a mistake, we could easily blow up the cabinet.

Shouldn't we be sending reinforcements first?

We must strike the enemy at once with all our forces.

Or else we will lose this war!

Mr. Shiroyama.

Since the war, many politicians have decided the course of this country.

There were hundreds of arguments, and the chamber was constantly filled with shouting.

But the one thing that they have been united in defending...

There is only one.

It's... this country.

It's a promise to the people that Japan will never go to war.

I urge you not to use the word "war" lightly.

Chief Cabinet Secretary, please prepare for the press conference.

Yes...

That was quite a powerful image.

I'm very happy to hear that your work has been received well.

Sending the footage without authorization is a violation of our agreement.

Please hand over your satellite phone.

Oh, and be sure to wear your life vests.

yes

Hatsuyuki was hit near the bow. Explosions and flames from the bow area continue to be extinguished. Many slightly injured (number to be confirmed), 15 seriously injured.

Report from Hatsuyuki

Many minor injuries. 15 seriously injured.

And...

Two dead.

What?

those who died

Who are they?

We're working on it.

Tell Captain Seto to treat the crew and repair the ship.

Any of the critically injured who can be moved should be transported to Okinotori Island by helicopter.

Captain Seto is seriously injured.

The XO is in charge now.

All right, well, tell the XO.

Yes

I buy these for my granddaughter every year at a nearby convenience store.

I always look forward to it.

Har name is Nao.

When this interview is over.

I was supposed to take it with me.

What's this...

Because it's gone out of business.

Eat up. I'll buy more for the grandkids.

"We have only one world. We are all friends."

It's got good things written all over it.

[Name tag: Nakano]

"If you laugh, everyone is happy"

"If you laugh, everyone is happy" "If you are sad, let's be sad together"

"If you laugh, everyone is happy" "If you are sad, let's be sad together" "With your smile, everyone will smile"

"Dreams will come true if you wish for them"

Two enemy ships ahead, sir. Destroyers.

Azimuth 1-9-0, distance 45 miles.

We're on course for Hatsushima.

Are they trying to stop us?

The Northern Fleet of the East Asian Federation, Lusa and Sleag.

Both ships are armed with YJ95 anti-ship missiles.

We have to neutralize those two ships.

Isokaze is the lead ship

I believe we can sink them with Harpoon missiles.

If we use the harpoon, the enemy ship will sink.

Two ships, 600 crew members. Do you want to take all their lives?

If that happens.

The enemy will undoubtedly use that as an excuse to escalate the battle

We have to avoid combat, which could affect diplomatic negotiations.

It's also against all directives from headquarters.

The reporter leaked the information.

The result is that the public is becoming more and more worried.

The Northern Fleet of East Asia Federation

are equipped with long-range missiles

that can target the Japanese mainland from the sea.

The way things have been going, common sense is not going to cut it with them.

International law has no meaning.

We need to get them in here...

In the unlikely event that any harm should come to the people...

There will be a "war," as you call it.

We, the SDF, are here to avoid that war.

Our decisions could trigger a war.

That's the only thing I know about being in the Self-Defense...

No...

As a naval officer

I cannot admit to it.

The enemy ship is approaching.

XO, what if we use the Isokaze's main gun?

Then the enemy won't sink.

Main gun?

Let's do it.

(Radio) Main gun?

While you've been Urakaze's Artillery Chief

You have been at the top of artillery competitions many times.

I'd love to see your skills in action

I don't take kindly to that kind of flattery.

If I have to do something, I will do it.

Copy that.

Enemy destroyer, speed 25 knots, range 35 miles.

This ship's main gun range is 20 miles.

We can definitely outrun their main gun range by five miles.

Make the most of this difference

Sure, if it's the main gun.

Damage to enemy ships will be minimal.

At 20 miles, we'd have to be in their radar range.

It's quite dangerous.

Why are we being so considerate of the enemy when we're being deployed for defense?

I thought we were training for this day.

Well, let's give it a try.

But the enemy's will fire anti-ship missiles at us

Yeah, those will come.

Captain, why don't we use extended-range bombs for the bombardment?

Extended-range rounds have a range of 60 miles.

No, no!

what...

It's hard to pinpoint the destruction with extended rounds.

We need to get 20 miles out and shoot them!

Hahahaha...

There he goes with that Kansai dialect!

Hmm?

It's a sign that the captain has gone into serious mode.

No, I haven't.

We've confiscated the reporter's satellite phone.

Isokaze, 10 miles to go. We'll have the enemy within range.

I've given them a stern talking-to.

Excuse me, sir.

Lieutenant commander Inoue

Yes.

I repeat, 40 miles from this ship to the enemy destroyer.

Yes!

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Our country is now...

being unjustly invaded by the East Asian Federation.

We have deployed the 5th Convoy Group into action and shot down enemy fighters

as a constitutionally mandated battle for self-defense.

So Yuko's video got the Prime Minister to hold a press conference.

Under the current interpretation of the Constitution...

Exercising the right to self-defense

For the protection of the people's freedom, safety, and property.

With minimal use of force.

should be recognized as a matter of course.

Oh, that's my...

Give me one.

Not if it's mentaiko*. *walleye pollack roe (generally served salted and spiced with red pepper)

Not Mentaiko?

Definitely not

Would you like my cheese rice ball?

I don't want that.

Prime Minister, this is Imai from the Gendai Daily.

The shooting down of the East Asian Federation plane was a clear engagement.

Isn't that a use of force?

No, as I just explained.

This is based on the right of self-defense.

We were not exercising of the right of belligerency*. *Beligerency is the condition of being in fact engaged in war.

My mentaiko...

Please wait a moment.

Hurry up! -Hurry up!

Excuse me.

We don't have any more cup noodles or water in stock.

I've been trying to call the distribution center at headquarters, but I can't get through.

I don't think I'll be going home for a while. My shift's over.

However, the use of force...

*Various News headlines and Social media posts about the Ibuki and the battle

should not exceed anything beyond

what is absolutely necessary

Our government will strictly adhere to this policy.

The East Asia Federation has detained a Coast Guard officer.

They have occupied our territory.

And then they attacked an SDF destroyer.

Causing a lot of injuries.

It's a shame...

There have been multiple deaths.

This was an unavoidable act of self-defense

I'm Ichinose from the Toho Shimbun.

Let's assume that everything we've done so far has been an unavoidable act of self-defense.

From now on, the fighting will escalate.

Let's say 100 East Asian Federation planes attack us.

We're going to have to shoot down all 100 of them.

Along with the lives of 100 pilots.

Isn't that what the world calls war?

No, it's not a war.

This is a battle for self-defense only.

However, the government is trying to prevent the situation from escalating.

We're making every effort.

We must never start another war.

We swore an oath to that in our constitution after the past war.

I urge you, as citizens, not to be misled by unreliable information.

We need you to trust our government.

Our country will never start a war.

Prime Minister...

Are negotiations with the East Asia Federation underway?

Has there been any kind of statement from the East Asian Federation?

Prime Minister.

Isn't it possible that this situation was triggered

by commissioning the Ibuki?

What do you think, Prime Minister?

(reporters asking questions)

(warning beep)

Enemy anti-ship missiles approaching.

Prepare to launch anti-aircraft missiles.

Come on!

Fire!

Our SAM* have hit two enemy missiles *Surface to Air Missiles

One missile got through!

Range, 10 miles. 20 seconds to contact.

CIWS!

(machine gun firing)

(explosion rumbling)

All missiles confirmed down.

We should have prevented that. What is Yako-san doing?

Speed unchanged.

Both ships are closing.

20 miles from this ship.

We'll be in range of the main gun shortly.

All right, let's clear the firing line.

Go around to Lusa's right.

Full starboard! Maximum speed!

Maximum speed

Maximum speed.

We're counting on you, Isokaze...

We've reached a position 90 degrees to the target destroyer.

in line of fire

Gunner

Take out all the targets one shot at a time.

From now on, it's a race against time.

Don't give her time to fight back.

Copy that. All sights on target. Fire control, manual.

First target, the enemy destroyer Lusa. Missile launcher.

Come on!

Fire!

(gunshot)

(BANGS CLINK)

First target hit.

Second target, foredeck, anti-aircraft missile launcher.

Fire!

(gunshot)

Captain, Sleag is coming.

Ten o'clock. Distance, 16 miles.

Oh, not until we get Lusa.

Second target hit.

Target three, rear deck. Torpedo tubes, on my mark.

Keep going. Stay with me!

Fire!

(gunshot)

Confirmed hits on all Lusa targets.

We're heading for Isokaze.

Ten o'clock, 15 miles.

They're shooting at us at 12 miles an hour.

Sleag, approaching, course unchanged, 14 miles.

Gunner, you'll be in charge of the foredeck guns next.

Another main gun?

This one's got no trouble clearing a line of fire.

Yes! Target, foredeck main gun!

Radar waves from the enemy ship.

We're locked on!

Eyes on the prize.

Come on!

Fire!

(gunshot)

(gunshot)

(operation sound)

Isokaze! They're firing at us!

(warning beep)

Uh... stop port and starboard!

All the way back. Hurry up! Back! Back!

Both sides stop!

Hurry up!

Let's go!

(Impact sound)

We dodged it!

They didn't hit anything...

Both enemy ships have been neutralized, sir.

Isokaze is unharmed.

(troopers cheering)

As expected... from Ukifune.

I'm going to report to the Commander-in-Chief.

Captain.

We don't want any casualties.

friend or foe.

I'm assuming you feel the same way?

If we sink those two ships, international humanitarian law says

We have to go to the survivors' aid.

Especially since you were so adamant about it, Deputy Chief.

It is imperative that we reach the waters of Haruma.

as the rest of the fleet can't afford to do so now.

That's all, Niinami.

hah

This brings back memories

In the 54th batch of the Academy, you were the only one who addressed my friends as "sir"

Ryuta Akitsu, only you.

I haven't changed since then.

We have the power to wage war.

But we must never do.

With that in mind, that is why I am here

There are things we can't protect without a fight.

Looks like that difference will never change.

No, there's only one thing that's the same.

I hear you're having a second baby.

What?

Your children will have dreams for the future, and they will live in peace.

Japan needs to be that kind of country.

We all have the same desire to protect Japan.

I never thought I'd hear that from a single man.

You're the only one who hasn't started a family since college.

I thought the Air Self-Defense Force would be a better fit.

I've been on this ship for six months.

I still don't understand why you chose to join the Self-Defense Force.

When you're on a ship...

you're putting your life in each other's hands.

fighting and dying, you're a lone fighter

I don't think it's easy for you to understand that

It's going to be a tough fight.

The Security Council began meeting an hour ago.

I've explained as much as I can to each country about our history.

But each of them has their own agenda.

It may take some time to reach a conclusion.

I know you don't want any part of this

well then

The constitution stipulates the renunciation of war and the prohibition of rearmament.

but the right of self-defense for independence and self-preservation is

is a natural right that every country has before the Constitution.

To resist an unjustified attack from outside.

It is only natural to equip ourselves with a minimum force and equipment.

Right to self-defense...

It has become a reality.

The Self-Defense Forces are fighting hard against a post-war legacy.

We must not let them steer us in the wrong direction.

Ministry of European Affairs has an appointment with French Foreign Minister Avaro.

In 45 minutes, I'll have a conference call with Foreign Minister Shiroyama.

We're also negotiating with the other permanent members through diplomatic channels.

The President of Ethiopia,

Non-permanent G7 members Ukraine, Uruguay, Italy

and Canada, the G7 Chair,

Tell the U.N. delegation to schedule a conference call with every single one of them.

In this day and age, wars between nations...

are a risk to the global economy.

They are all aware of that.

If you push them hard enough, they'll change their tune.

Yes.

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Submarines from the different countries have made their appearance again.

Tracking seems to be continuing.

And there's one more ship.

It's a Chinese ship.

So all the major UN nations are here.

Eagle Eye to Ibuki.

This is Ibuki.

MIG 35 departing from enemy carrier

A total of 10 aircraft are headed for Ibuki.

Altitude 30,000 feet. Velocity Mach 1.5.

30 minutes to reach.

Captain, we can't defend against 10 fighters without our fighters

Listen to me. The enemy's attack will only get more intense.

Albatross Squadron Captain Sakomizu Yohei

We're close to launching.

I don't have to tell you this now.

What we need is teamwork.

Trust your wingman, your crew, your mechanics, and be trusted.

With that support.

Albatross Pilot Kakinuma Masahito

You will be proud to be an Air Self-Defense Force soldier.

And in all circumstances, remain calm.

Let's show them what we've been training for.

Yes...

Ship's hangar to CIC.

Elevator repair completed.

Captain, did we get there in time?

(operation sound)

Well done.

92nd Wing, prepare for sortie.

Repeat, 92nd Wing, prepare for sortie.

Fleet Commander Fuchigami, this is not a drill. This is a battle.

Once we have a visual on the enemy aircraft, we will authorize you to shoot it down.

Yes

What are your instructions to the pilots?

First, a warning. Don't fire until they do.

Add this.

What?

Don't lose one of them. When in doubt...

When in doubt, shoot.

Captain's orders.

When in doubt, shoot.

My good luck charm to keep from getting lost.

Prepare to launch Albatross 2.

Understood.

(sound of jet launching)

Five planes in the air...

(knocking)

Excuse me.

Emergency rations brought to you by the captain.

Don't let it get cold.

Thank you very much.

Oh, the captain sent us some provisions

Oh...

the satellite phone...

Five against ten. When in doubt, shoot.

We've already lost.

(gunshot)

Eagle Eye to Albatross Squadron.

Five MIG-35s ahead of us have just launched a missile.

Ten shots total, 50 miles.

Albatross 1 to all planes.

Weapons are permitted. Weapons free.

Engage the target. Let's go!

Flare!

Albatross team.

No reports of casualties, sir.

CIC to Albatross 1, maintain missile range.

Avoid a two-on-one situation.

Understood

Albatross 1 to all planes.

Ten of them. Don't take them all.

Alpha is the upward enemy formation. and Beta is the forward formation

We'll circle around to Alpha's upper left flank. Leave Beta alone.

Five Alpha targets, each with their own prey to attack.

Distance 25

Now it's our turn. Let's do it again!

Fire!

Okay, two down.

(warning beep)

Enemy missile, 10 o'clock.

All enemy missiles dodged.

Now we've used up all our chaff and flares.

Alpha 4 confirmed shot down.

Albatross Squadron, not a single plane reported hit.

I can't believe you've been hit this hard and not taken a single shot.

We have six enemy fighters left.

Normally, returning pilots leave at least one missile in case of pursuit.

That means they have six missiles left.

Air combat consumes a lot of fuel.

Considering the distance we have to travel to get back to the ship, I'd say we've got a 2-3 minutes left.

So... a complete victory for the Albatross Force?

That is, if you can survive the time.

(warning beep)

It's locked on.

Eagle Eye to Albatross Squadron.

Enemy aircraft has launched missiles.

Six planes are firing simultaneously. Take evasive action!

(warning beep)

From "Albatross 2" to "Albatross 1

Six missiles...

All towards me

All six?

Albatross 2, break right! Head for the sea!

Understood.

Kakinuma, endure!

Pull up at 6,000 feet above sea level.

Kakinuma, endure!

Oh no...

Kakinuma! Bail out!

Slow down and get us out of here!

Captain...

This is one...

15 billion (yen plane)

You idiot!

The aircraft is replaceable.

You're not replaceable.

Kakinuma, bail out.

Kakinuma!

Kakinuma!

I won't... be replaced!

They're pulling away.

Confirm First Lieutenant Kakinuma's survival

At the same time, make sure the enemy pilots are alive.

Yes

What about the pilot?

We're searching as hard as we can.

We haven't found him yet.

The chopper caught a distress signal.

I'm making sure the lifeboats are open.

Ejection at that speed would be quite dangerous.

I believe he survived

Yeah.

(DOOR OPENS)

Captain.

We were instructed not to lose a single plane, but...

Sixty planes on their carrier. Fifteen on ours, a quarter.

If we drop four planes and lose one, we're even.

That's what the enemy thinks.

The battle will be even tougher.

Brace yourself.

Yes

Don't get carried away dropping four planes.

Is that what you mean?

No, I just wanted to thank you.

Thank?

Bailing out First Lieutenant Kakinuma.

When he says don't lose any planes, he means he doesn't want to lose any men.

"First Lieutenant Kakinuma found alive.

First Lieutenant Kakinuma found alive.

(troops cheering)

This is the deputy director. Each division will take turns eating.

I know you're all hungry.

Let's eat first!

Yes!

Anti-aircraft and anti-submarine warfare are to remain strictly enforced.

Prime Minister, good news.

The helicopter that rescued Lieutenant Kakinuma, who ejected.

found one enemy pilot on the way back.

They've rescued him.

You mean prisoner of war.

Two lives have been saved.

Good news.

Each group is taking their meals one at a time.

Morale is very high.

Okay.

What's the status of the enemy pilot?

No signs of trauma.

He hasn't regained consciousness yet.

Copy that. We'll take him to the infirmary upon our return.

I have informed the East Asian Federation that we rescued one of their pilots

I just hope they get the message successfully

Successfully?

Toward mutual understanding.

I can walk.

I can't. Please stay in bed.

Hey!

What are you doing?

Stop it!

Stop it! What are you holding?

(GUNSHOT)

You're not supposed to go out there.

Aaah!

Kakinuma...

You son of a bitch!

(pilot breathing heavily)

How could you...

Don't shoot!

Captain! This is for Lieutenant Kakinuma...

He doesn't have a weapon anymore.

We saved his life!

You're alive!

And yet!

(ISHIDA CRYING)

It must be cold out there, in the ocean

It's Christmas Eve today

I don't know about your country

but in Japan

We celebrate this day regardless of religion

We just wish you spend this day

Peacefully

(pilot whimpers)

Take him to the brig.

Give him something warm to drink.

Yes.

Lieutenant Kakinuma.

Yes.

Back to your stations.

Yes.

Don't shoot!

Pull yourself together.

(video camera operating sounds)

Today, I

saw a convoy ship in a huge fire.

I saw a man lying on the ground, covered in blood.

Where's the Minister of Foreign Affairs?

He is on the phone with the Chinese ambassador.

I just got off the phone with the foreign ministers of eight countries in five hours.

I'm still working on it.

You look like you care about your country more than anyone.

bureau director

UN Ambassador Nomura

just received a call from the President of the Security Council.

it's coming

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(Warning alarm)

Eagle Eye to Ibuki.

Fighters departing from enemy carrier.

Set up a strict anti-aircraft alert.

Four in the advance squadron, 24 in the main squadron.

And now we're getting anti-ship missiles.

I'll make sure the ship is secure and prepared for enemy fire.

The Albatross fleet is undergoing maintenance.

10 Fighters from the Sparrow and Pigeon Squadrons are the only ones that can go up.

(operation sound)

Sparrow squad, Pigeon squad, prepare to launch.

I'm Honda

and here I've reported from the "Aircraft Carrier IBUKI."

Huh...

Was that okay?

I think it's gonna be okay. All right, let's send it out into the world.

You can speak English?

Hehehe...

Send

(operation sound)

Block 3, Block 4 closed.

(operation sound)

Sparrow squadron, Pigeon squadron, launch when ready.

Understood

Please, let me fly.

I know the quirks of the enemy aircraft.

All right.

But don't think about avenging your enemy. It'll blind you.

(alarm beeping)

Torpedoes, two o'clock, 15 miles out.

Eight incoming!

Hayashio's departure will be painful.

(operation sound)

CIC to bridge. First Officer, take command of the anti-submarine warfare.

Aye, sir. Full starboard!

Full starboard!

Decoy one, two, three, four, stand by to fire!

Decoy, prepare to fire!

Ibuki to Ashitaka, torpedoes, please.

Copy that, ASROC. Stand by to fire.

ASROC, begin attack.

Ready to fire.

Fire!

Prime Minister, the UN is on the phone.

This is Tarumi speaking

(Hatanaka) Six down.

Two missiles incoming.

CIWS!

(explosion rumbling)

All enemy missiles destroyed.

More missiles from four enemy planes.

Eight shots!

Eight shots, coming your way!

Launch SM-2* *Standard Missile 2 is a surface to air missile

SM2, 11 to 18, stand by to fire.

Come on!

Fire!

Eight enemy missiles destroyed.

Greetings from four of the advance party

After that, we'll meet up with the main group and they'll all come at once.

Chief Gunnery Officer, keep your eyes open.

Copy that.

Maintain strict anti-aircraft alert.

I repeat, maintain a strict anti-aircraft alert.

24 planes coming here

All ship, maximum speed. Zigzag your way.

Maximum speed! Zigzagging!

This is Fuchikami.

The impact of the missile will disable the second and subsequent planes.

Only one fighter?

Commander Sakomizu, do you copy?

Yes.

We can't fight 24 planes with just one.

Can you fly over the surface of the ocean to the enemy carrier?

Understood

Distance to enemy formation is less than 75 miles.

Attack targets, enemy formations one through 24.

Shoot within 50 miles

SM2 21 to 44, stand by to fire.

Sakomizu, what is your current altitude?

I'm 50 feet above sea level.

Listen, I want you to punch a hole in the deck of the enemy carrier.

Don't allow any follow-on aircraft to launch.

Understood

Sakomizu

Yes.

Just don't hop up.

Understood.

Thank you very much.

When is the Manager coming out?

I'll go check.

Hurry up!

excuse me

I'm sorry, one moment, please.

(Nakano breathing heavily)

Enemy formation approaching within 50 miles.

We're within anti-ship missile range.

Anti-aircraft combat. We'll take out every last one of them.

Target enemy aircraft, commence attack!

Fire!

Our targets are enemy aircraft and missiles that Ashitaka missed.

Put it all together. Come on!

Yes! Anti-aircraft combat SM2, prepare to fire!

Data entered... ready for launch!

Come on!

Fire!

Captain, we have five more submarines.

Bearing 1-9-0, 12 miles, midway between us and the enemy carrier.

They've been lurking all this time?

Ashitaka, Isokaze, prepare for anti-submarine combat.

Submarine fleet launched torpedoes

Ten torpedoes coming.

Masker initiated. Prepare to launch decoy!

The torpedo's course has been diverted.

Five of them are heading right for us.

The other five...

Enemy fleet!

They are heading for the enemy carrier!

What?

Sakomizu, can you hear me?

Yes.

Abort the attack.

What?

Get out of the line of fire immediately.

Understood

Torpedoes incoming!

(explosion rumbling)

Captain...

Did they self-destruct?

(explosion rumbling)

Torpedoes are exploding all around the enemy fleet.

Did they hit it?

No, it looks like they self-destructed as well.

We have five submarines on the surface.

What the hell's going on here?

Identification signal... UN troops.

All ships are using UN code

The United Nations is not allowing further escalation of the fighting?

Enemy aircraft are dispersing.

Just in time.

The enemy carrier fleet has changed course.

Okay...

I guess that's to be expected.

We're not the only ones.

who crossed the hurdle.

I understand.

The entire fishing fleet of Hatsushima has left the island.

I see

The five permanent members of the UN Security Council will simultaneously join the UN military.

For the first time in history, a local conflict has come to an end.

Certainly.

Our work is just beginning.

How far can we go to prove our opponent's wrongdoing.

No, true diplomacy...

Is the pursuit of pragmatic well-being of both countries.

It's never about achieving justice.

You don't have break into your opponent to drive them out

The way diplomacy should be...

Yeah, we have to be discreet

Yes...

However...

things do move in unexpected ways.

Don't shoot!

Captain, this is for 1st Lieutenant Kakinuma!

He doesn't have a weapon anymore.

We saved his life... you're alive!

And yet, and yet...

Don't shoot.

Today...

I saw a convoy with a huge fire.

I saw a man lying on the ground, covered in blood.

I couldn't move, my legs were so stiff.

This is war.

We can't let this happen. We must not let this happen.

Such a feeling comes naturally to me.

I really, really thought so.

But there's also a fight to prevent that war.

It's contradictory, but true.

And whether that fight turns into a war or not is up to you.

It's up to all of us who live in this world.

No matter the pain, no matter the frustration, no matter the sacrifice.

Try to stay the course.

Until one day there will be no more conflict in this world.

This is Honda Yuko reporting from the aircraft carrier Ibuki.

I'm Honda.

and here I've reported from the "Aircraft Carrier IBUKI."

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Good morning

It appears that the threat of war has passed

and all-out conflict has been averted

The group that occupied Hatsujima has already left the island.

At present, the 5th Convoy Group, led by the aircraft carrier Ibuki...

will stay on (mis-pronounces "strict") anti-air and anti-submarine alert.

Oh, it's not Gon.

It's strict (Gen). Strict (Gen).

Maintain strict anti-aircraft and anti-submarine warfare.

While on its way to Hatsujima to rescue the Coast Guard.

Huh?

I'm sorry. Um... I'm sorry.

I just fell asleep.

But I'm about... well... about 80% done.

Twenty percent to go. Come on. Twenty percent...

What?

What... what?

What is this? Hey, Shi-chan!

Shi-chan! Shichi-chan, was it a robbery?

Hey, Shichou, Shichou, are you hurt?

Injured...

please give me

What? Mi... water?

Christmas present

Christmas present? Christmas...

This?

Okay, if this is okay with you, um...

Uh... yes.

Merry Christmas

What?

Merry Christmas, Santa.

Merry Christmas...

Hey, what's going on? Hey?

Oh, my God! You scared me. What the hell?

Do you want to get a drink?

Is there any place open at this hour?

Hahaha, don't underestimate Tokyo.

Anything's possible in this town.

Yes indeed

But I'm not going

Why?

My son's already up.

Oh, I see.

How old is he now?

He's five years old. Junior school

hmm

Yes. Merry Christmas.

What? For 5 year olds.

You know

You've been staying at the office for the past few days.

So, as your boss...

I have to be considerate

Well... in this case, "consideration"* really means what it means *She is using a word (sontaku) which has a negative connotation due to a past political scandal, but the orginal meaning of the word does mean consideration for others

Oh...

Huh...

Well, whatever it was, a war didn't break out.

Merry Christmas to all of Japan.

Oh!

We didn't suffer a great deal from each other.

It's 50-50, and the conclusion has been postponed.

Well, if this is how diplomatic negotiations are supposed to end, it might be ideal.

If we had won this 100-0.

The resentment and hatred on the other side will never go away.

That's how a big country works

We pushed a small country to the brink

and it's made the world what it is today.

Yeah...

Haa.

"I've been making lunches every day with fried eggs and octopus sausage."

"I complained to my mother, and for the first time, my father beat me up."

"Entrance ceremony for the younger child"

"My wife keeps asking me what I'm going to wear."

"Grandson's Birthday"

"Grandma and Grandpa have been making a fuss all morning."

"Christmas gift: I've been trying to decide what to buy my girlfriend for 10 days."

"Owning a home is a once-in-a-lifetime purchase."

And someday.

"We can send our parents off with all the gratitude we can muster."

Yeah.

Hey, Ishiwata

That's the kind of life we're trying to protect.

It's the small, casual happiness.

That's what politicians are for, right?

Yeah

All right, let's go to the press conference.

Okay, okay.

Ishiwata

Three years now... do you think I should still be doing this?

Hahahaha...

(DOOR OPENS)

(door slamming)

(LOUDSPEAKER) Shipboard patrol, second deployment.

Second shift, patrolmen, stand by for shift change.

Deputy Director

Yes.

Order the cook to prepare a hot bowl of rice and miso soup.

What?

The people waiting for us on Hatsushima must be very hungry.

Let's get some food.

The pilot...

I thought you didn't care about people's stomachs.

You haven't studied enough.

I'll have them ready for you.

Deputy Director

My food...

I'll have them brought to the captain's quarters as usual.

No...

I want to eat with everyone in the cafeteria.

huh

A fighter pilot joining the crew?

I want to hear about the ship and the sea.

Copy that.

(LOUDSPEAKER) Store the ship's patrol gear, separately

Second shift, sailing duty, in position.

It's hot! It's hot.