The Japanese Navy's 'kamikaze-class' destroyers have two generations. The first generation of 'kamikaze-class' destroyers, built before the First World War. With a displacement of just over four hundred tons, the performance is very poor. The second-generation 'kamikaze-class' destroyers were built after the First World War. The displacement was increased to 1,400 tons, and the armament consisted of four 45-caliber 120-mm single-mounted guns, two 25-mm machine guns, and two triple-mounted 533-mm heavy torpedo tubes. Although, the second-generation 'kamikaze-class' destroyers are not the most powerful destroyers of the Japanese Navy. However, the 'Muyue-class' destroyers and the 'Fuyuki-class' destroyers are both more powerful. However, the kamikaze-class destroyers are the most powerful destroyers in the hands of the Japanese Navy today. The Mutsuki-class destroyers and the 'Blowing Snow-class' destroyers have long been lost.

In order to meet the arrival of American merchant ships in Japan this time, the Japanese Navy sent nine 'kamikaze-class' destroyers, which can be described as a bloody investment! This time, the American merchant ships sent as many as 100 anti-tank guns and thousands of anti-tank guns. The Americans, knowing that Japan lacked anti-tank weapons, were defeated on the battlefield by the armored forces of the Chinese* army, immediately sent them these anti-tank weapons. In the hope that Japan would be able to hold out in the war for a longer time and inflict more losses on the Chinese* army.

In addition to these anti-tank weapons, there was some fuel, ammunition for weapons and food. Therefore, Japan attaches great importance to these American merchant ships. Japanese War Minister Shinroku Ishimoto even personally rushed to the Admiralty to make a request to Admiral Rokuro Yashiro, Minister of the Navy, hoping that the Navy would do its utmost to help those American merchant ships arrive safely in Japan.

Now, the Japanese Navy has fallen. The Army took complete control of Japan. Therefore, in the face of the army's request, the Japanese Navy did not refuse. And said that I will fully support it.

On the destroyer Kamikaze, Shizuzo Nakasa, Kamata was not only the captain of the destroyer Kamikaze, but also the commander of this destroyer formation. The Japanese Navy, which was once a naval power in the world, is now only a few destroyers left to prop up the façade. This has to be said to be a great shame for the Japanese Navy. But even so. Do they have a way to do it? I can only persevere.

"Send a telegram to the ships, our mission this time is to escort those American merchant ships to Sendai, not to confront the Shina Navy. Therefore, after discovering the warships of the Shina Navy, they immediately tried to find a way to expel each other, not to fall in love with the war, and to avoid being entangled by the Shina people. Kamata Shizuzo Nakasa ordered. After all, the Japanese Navy is now greatly weakened, these 'kamikaze-class' destroyers. They are all very valuable and cannot afford to lose anything. And in this sea area, the number of warships of the Chinese Navy is definitely quite large. Once they are dragged and wait until the reinforcements from the Chinese Navy arrive, they want to leave safely, it is impossible. When the time comes, it will definitely pay a lot of price. This is a lot of things that Kamata Shizuzo Nakasa wants to see. So, he emphasized this point again and again. Meantime. In his heart, he kept praying to Amaterasu that this mission would be completed smoothly.

"Hi. Your Excellency Nakasa. The signal man nodded, and immediately went to send a telegram.

Nine 'kamikaze-class' destroyers of the Japanese Navy lined up on the surface of the sea and rushed to the predetermined sea area at a speed of up to 30 knots. If the kamikaze-class destroyers were to accelerate at full speed, their top speed would be increased to 35 knots. This is already very good among the destroyers of various countries.

10 a.m. Nine 'kamikaze-class' destroyers of the Japanese Navy have already arrived in the predetermined sea areas. However, they found that there was no trace of American merchant ships at all. This made Kamata Shizuzo Nakasa a little worried, was there any accident? If the task is not completed because of this, how can you go back and explain it to your superiors? And how can the Navy recover from the Army?

"Order the ships. Disperse the search. U.S. merchant ships should be in this area. Kamata Shizuzo Nakasa ordered. He believes that even if the US merchant ships are trying to evade the Chinese navy, they will not go far.

Nine 'kamikaze-class' destroyers immediately scattered in all directions, looking for traces of American merchant ships.

On the other side, two 'self-class' destroyers of the Imperial Navy were driving away the American merchant ships. The U.S. merchant ships that had gathered made more and more efforts and now numbered more than ten. Obviously, this is the collusion between the Japanese and the Americans. They had been waiting for this opportunity for a long time, and then they were ready to break through the blockade of the Imperial Navy and transport those supplies to Japan in one fell swoop.

At the same time, two 'self-class' destroyers of the Imperial Navy are also asking for help from the Imperial Navy in the nearby waters. After all, they only have two 'self-class' destroyers, and if there are too many enemies, I am afraid it will be difficult to deal with.

"These Yankees of **** are simply shameless. If you could sink them, it wouldn't be that much trouble. Luo Xuhe, the captain of the destroyer Ji IV, and the major said scoldingly.

Of course, this can only be said casually. If the Imperial Navy did that, it would obviously cause a full-scale conflict with the United States. Now, the empire is attacking Japan with all its might, and it is not appropriate to provoke other powers before destroying Japan.

Even if the empire used a hard-line attitude to intimidate Britain and the United States, it would only be a pretense. If there is a real war now, it will be too difficult for the Chinese Empire to win. Besides, now that there are enemies on all sides, it is not the best time to start a war with Britain and the United States.

"Warn those U.S. merchant ships to get out of this area." Luo Xu and Major ordered.

The Imperial Navy's destroyers 'Ji IV' and Ji VII constantly drove away these American merchant ships. However, those American merchant ships showed their cooperation, but in fact they did not leave this sea area. Its intentions can be imagined.

"Discovery of destroyers of the Japanese Navy." It was at this time that the lookout raised the alarm.

Sure enough, in the southeastern sea, two destroyers flying the sunburst flag of the Japanese Navy appeared.

At the same time, the Japanese Navy also spotted destroyers of the Chinese Navy, as well as a large number of American merchant ships that lingered in the waters. The Japanese Navy immediately informed the other friendly forces and contacted the American merchant ships. They will do their best to tow the destroyers of the Chinese Navy for these American merchant ships, creating opportunities for them to break through the blockade of the Chinese Navy.

"Get ready to fight! Send a telegram to friendly forces that we need support in the encounter with a destroyer of the Japanese Navy. "Luo Xu and the major gave the order to fight. At the same time, a telegram for help was sent to the surrounding friendly forces.

"Sir, three 'E-class' destroyers, you'll feel it in half an hour. The two 'Xuanwu-class' destroyers will also arrive in forty minutes. The Signal Corps reported.

"Very good, send a telegram to the 'Ji Qi', we only need to hold out for half an hour, and the victory will be ours!" Luo Xu and Major said.

"Yes, sir."

The Imperial Navy's destroyers 'Ji-4' and Ji-VII, with their main and secondary guns turned, aimed at the two 'kamikaze-class' destroyers of the Japanese Navy. Less than eight kilometers after the two sides met, the main artillery began shelling. And the two 'kamikaze-class' destroyers of the Japanese Navy also began to return fire with 120-mm guns.

As for those American merchant ships, seeing that the naval battle had begun, they began to retreat one after another for fear of being affected. However, judging from their course, these guys clearly want to take advantage of the chaos to go to Japan! It's just that the two 'self-class' destroyers of the Imperial Navy can't take care of them for the time being.

Luo Xu and Major Commander were sure that there must have been Japanese naval destroyers in the nearby waters. In order to hold out for more than half an hour, they had to sink the two 'kamikaze-class' destroyers of the Japanese Navy in front of them as soon as possible, or at least suffer heavy damage. In this way, it will have the strength to deal with the destroyers of the Japanese Navy that follow. As for those merchant ships, the speed is too slow. In half an hour, they fled at most ten nautical miles. After these Japanese navies have been dealt with, it is not too late to launch a pursuit.

"Boom! Rumble! ”

The two twin 105mm guns of the two 'Ji-class' destroyers of the Imperial Navy opened fire frantically, raining shells at the Japanese destroyers at maximum rate of fire. The 88-mm secondary guns on the side also began shelling. For the destroyers of the Japanese Navy, even 88-mm secondary guns can pose a serious threat to them.

"Sir, the destroyers 'Chunfeng' and 'Matsukaze' have spotted the Shina Navy and American merchant ships. Now, they are fighting the Chinese and covering the American merchant ships. A communications soldier reported to Kamata Shizuzo Nakasa.

"Okay, immediately order the other warships to rush to support the 'Chunfeng' and 'Matsukaze'. This time, we have nine destroyers, and we must teach the two destroyers of the people of China a hard lesson. Kamata Shizuzo Nakasa gave the order.

The destroyer 'Kamikaze' and six other 'kamikaze-class' destroyers accelerated closer to the battlefield and prepared to besiege the two 'Ji-class' destroyers of the Imperial Navy.

"Boom!"

A 105-mm shell hit the side of the destroyer 'Matsukaze', and the shell blew a large hole in its side. A 25-mm secondary gun was blown away. However, no fatal damage was inflicted on the destroyer Matsukaze.

In order to give full play to their own firepower superiority, the two 'Ji-class' destroyers of the Imperial Navy took the initiative to close the distance between them and the two 'kamikaze-class' destroyers of the Japanese Navy, in order to sink or make the opponent ineffective in the shortest possible time. Such tactics made this small-scale naval battle more and more tragic. (To be continued.) )

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