It's just that this time the offensive didn't seem to be going well, and after the bombardment of the fleet began, it didn't take long for Sanshoyu Hanzo to realize that something was wrong!

The defenders advancing above the city seemed to have a built-in perpetual motion machine, as if they had no concept of exhaustion at all, and intercepted most of the shells fired by the fleet!

Moreover, due to the rocky structure of the Advance City, the flame splashing effect of the blasting projectile could only cause a small number of buildings on the ground to catch fire, but it was quickly extinguished before the fire on the island could be formed!

"What's going on...... this?"

Sanshoyu Hanzo, who returned to the command room again, frowned, and his mood suddenly became very heavy!

This is a situation that has never been encountered since the expedition of the Imperial Navy!

Could it be that the chakra shells expired and expired? Impossible!

Looking at the fireworks of the cannonballs that were detonated in advance by the continuous volley interception, Sanshoyu Hanzo began to be a little irritable!

"After all, it's a fortress island, and it's still different from a ship floating on the sea......

Orochimaru, who was also observing the artillery offensive, said: "In the naval battle, these puppet government navies are not only limited in space because they are concentrated on ships, but also the ships under them are easily ignited or penetrated by blasting shells, resulting in the sinking of ships......

"But this fortress, after all, is made of rock, and the blasting projectile is lacking in both the rate of fire and the penetrating power."

"Moreover, this kind of fortress is also estimated to be able to maximize the combat power of the so-called Devil Fruit ability - they will not lose their strength because they fall into the water!"

“…… According to you, this is the true strength of the pirate world? ”

Sanshoyu Hanzo's tone was a little gloomy, and he pointed to the advancing city where there were still people jumping into the air to intercept artillery shells and said: "In other words, in fact, in the previous battles, these navies were not able to exert their real combat effectiveness?" ”

Now it seems that it is! After all, the advantage of our warships is too great, so those navies can only die in resignation. ”

Orochimaru replied calmly: "But after all, this is based on absolute intelligence superiority, and as the number of battles increases, it is impossible for the enemy to be ignorant of our intelligence forever, so it is inevitable that the war will become more and more difficult as time goes by." ”

"Indeed, as Your Majesty said...... After all, this is a new world that should not be underestimated! ”

Sanshoyu Hanzo thought for a moment before sighing faintly.

Orochimaru nodded and did not speak.

He was waiting for Hanzo's next question.

"That'...... Does Dean Orochimaru have any good advice? ”

Sure enough, after a while, Sanshoyu Hanzo humbly asked for advice.

"I have three strategies to choose from."

Orochimaru responded immediately.

"I want to hear about it!"

"The best strategy is a desperate plan!"

Orochimaru pointed to the city and said, "According to the close observation of the ninja snake I dispatched, it is judged that this should be a semi-man-made island based on its architectural features, and the whole is a huge tower-like structure submerged in the sea, its foundation is on the bottom of the sea, and there is a building void under the surface of the sea. ”

"Therefore, the best way is to have the submarine directly attack the wall under the sea, hollowing out its foundations and capsizing the entire island, so that the defenders of the advancing city will not be able to attack themselves!"

Orochimaru's 'best strategy' made Sanshoyu Hanzo stunned, but after thinking for a while, he shook his head: "It's not appropriate...... After all, this place is to be used as a place for His Majesty's personal expedition, and if the entire island fortress is sunk......"

"It's okay, I still have a plan."

Orochimaru said calmly: "That is, the advance city will keep the artillery bombardment only surrounded and not attacked, anyway, the defenders of the fortress will not be able to rush out to launch a counterattack against us, but we can dispatch all the main warships to the command of Lunbu Jun, and make every effort to annihilate the navy that comes to help!" ”

"According to the intelligence, this time the support fleet is led by the admiral of one of the three giants of the navy! Presumably, its combat power will not be bad. ”

"You must know that the higher the rank, the stronger the strength of these puppet government navies, although there will definitely be some indiscriminate people, but we can't be careless after all."

"Moreover, since the first battle between Lumbus-kun and the puppet government navy, the highest we can contact is the rear admiral......

Orochimaru said sincerely: "Commander Hanzo, please think twice!" ”

“…… What else is there to do? ”

Sanshoyu Hanzo hesitated for a long time, but still didn't make up his mind.

"The next strategy is to concentrate firepower, change the all-covering salvo to a certain position for ultra-high-density fire, and tear through their interception defense line with firepower!"

Orochimaru pointed to the gate of the advancing city and said, "Then under the cover of artillery fire, send a marine brigade to land and strangle!" ”

“…… But if this happens, the casualties of the ninja army will skyrocket. ”

Sanshoyu Hanzo sighed.

According to the torture information of the naval captives, the remnants of the defenders of the advance city were about 2,000 people, but the guards of the large prison to the director were all strong men whose strength should not be underestimated; What's more, there are still a large number of vicious pirate prisoners in Advance City, if these pirate prisoners get out of trouble, even if they capture the first layer of Advance City, the ninja army will not end well.

What's more, if a landing operation is forced, then the three wings of the Fourth Army of the Dynasty Army, which is attached to the First Army Corps, and even the Marine Brigade are very likely to suffer heavy losses in the bloody close combat!

He is not an indecisive person, and before the war, Uchiha Tokumitsu almost explicitly said such cruel words as 'as long as you advance the castle, no casualties', which is even Uchiha Tokumitsu's determination, it is a complete trust and letting go of Sanshoyu Hanzo.

But because of this, Sanshoyu Hanzo felt that he absolutely could not disappoint His Majesty - whether it was combat efficiency or a controllable battle loss ratio, he wanted it!

Orochimaru shrugged his shoulders and didn't answer.

He actually preferred to stay in the laboratory to dissect those captives of different shapes and races, after all, most of the captured navies had eaten the so-called Devil Fruits, and the strength they showed, in addition to the basic Navy Six, was basically based on the special abilities developed by the Devil Fruits they ate.

And it was the preliminary dissection of some of the naval remains that died in battle in private, that Orochimaru had a deeper understanding of the 'indigenous powerhouses' of this world, if it weren't for the limited function of the simple tools he carried, Orochimaru would have directly conducted vivisection experiments on the spot.

"It's a pity ......"

Although the bored Orochimaru was still observing the shelling of the ship's guns, his inner thoughts were already wandering.

If it weren't for the real boredom, he wouldn't have stayed in the command room to watch the 'fireworks' to pass the time.

“…… Notify all ships and concentrate their firepower to bombard the main gate of the advancing city! ”

After hesitating for a long time, Sanshoyu Hanzo decided to take half of Orochimaru's plan - only bombing and not landing, and creating a dense barrage by hitting firepower to make it exceed the interception limit of the defenders of the advancing city!

Moreover, he really didn't believe it, if he really bombed here for three days and three nights, the strong men in these defenders would not be so tired that they would die of exhaustion!

But that's not enough!

After all, behind the fleet of the First Army Corps, there is also the arrival of huge reinforcements from the puppet government navy!

After some self-review, Sanshoyu Hanzo also discovered his own cognitive blind spots.

In the first phase of the naval battle under his command, the First Legion fleet was absolutely superior in numbers and equipment, so it is not surprising that it achieved almost zero casualties.

However, when the fleet faced a real strong enemy, Sanshoyu Hanzo found that the 'ship-only artillery theory' actually had great shortcomings.

"Sure enough, ninjas can't be complacent......"

Sanshoyu Hanzo sighed and reflected on his short-term complacency.

"I think Commander Hanzo may be able to ask His Majesty for tactical guidance......"

Orochimaru also saw Sanshoyu Hanzo's hesitation, so he kindly reminded him.

Perhaps because the practice of immortal arts does have a positive effect on personal temperament, at this time, Orochimaru is extremely sincere in both his tone and demeanor, which makes Sanshoyu Hanzo can't help but be a little convinced.

“…… It's good. ”

After thinking about it, Sanshoyu Hanzo felt that his personal face was still not as important as his military exploits, so he also agreed to Orochimaru's suggestion.

……

After three hours of waiting, Sanshoyu Hanzo finally received a reply from Uchiha Tokumitsu, but it was very brief.

"The Second Expeditionary Army has been formed, don't be impatient."

"All strategies need to be prepared to be adaptable."

"Prepare for a long siege of the city."

"The pattern is open."

"Tailed Beast Jade."

Although there is not much content, Sanshoyu Hanzo is immediately opened!

Yes!

I'm in a hurry!

As long as the ninja's battleship superiority can be maintained, then Advance City will undoubtedly become a bloodletting point for the World Government!

And it's the kind that has to sacrifice your life to save!

Because Advance City is not only a place where pirate prisoners are held, but also represents the 'domination' of the world government over the world - meaning that he can effectively punish the 'lawless' behavior of this world!

However, if the authority of the world government is constantly surrounded and the reinforcements are lost, then the majesty of the world government will be doubted and even the impulse to challenge will arise!

At this time, Sanshoyu Hanzo finally understood the beauty of Orochimaru's solution!

The conquest of the new world will be a long and arduous process, and it will not be smooth sailing, and you really shouldn't be impetuous because of a momentary setback!

After self-reflection, Sanshoyu Hanzo felt that his will to be so weak must be due to the fact that he had briefly indulged in alcohol in the past, and repeatedly jumped sideways at both ends of the vows and broken vows, so he quit drinking again!

So, Sanshoyu Hanzo immediately unsealed the seal scroll that contained a large amount of fine wine, threw all the wine bottles inside into the sea, and decided to wash his hair and face again and become a strong-willed demigod again!

"What did you smash!"

The wolfberry Yakura under the bottom of the sea surfaced and said very dissatisfied.

"It's the bad habits of being a ninja that are abandoned."

Sanshoyu Hanzo said without changing his face: "By the way, have all the giant sea monsters under the bottom of the sea been cleared?" ”

"How could it be so fast!"

Goji Yakura said angrily: "I just killed a giant overlord squid, but the other giant sea monsters have already escaped." ”

"Really~"

Hanzo looked at the giant squid that had been dragged out of the sea by the wolfberry Yakura in the form of a tailed beast giant turtle, and looked thoughtful: "I remember that the inner shell of this creature can be made into a precious medicinal herb called sea cricket, and it is also aphrodisiac......"

The giant tortoise incarnated by Goji Yakura couldn't help but roll his eyes, and then didn't bother to pay attention to Hanzo, who was suddenly a little crazy, and after beckoning the other naval ninjas to put down the hook and pull the remains of the sea monster onto the ship for a meal, he dived into the sea again.

Hanzo, who was in a much happier mood, returned to the command room and stood by Orochimaru's side again to observe the effect of the bombardment.

After the adjustment of firepower, the results of the heavy artillery of the First Army were greatly improved.

The cannonballs like a shower far exceeded the interception ability of the defenders, and even if a certain barrage of shells was intercepted by the dense cannonballs, the number and density of the shells that followed were beyond the limit of what manpower could stop, and those admirals or prisoners who were not strong but liked to challenge the limits were bombarded into a blood mist by the dense cannonball volley!

With the continuous bombardment of Chakra shells, the defenders who had gathered to intercept the hedgehog finally chose to give up and let the gate be bombarded into pieces by the shells!

"Are you going to prepare for a landing operation?"

Orochimaru, beside him, asked.

“…… No! ”

Sanshoyu Hanzo shook his head slowly and approvingly, then picked up the microphone in the command room and ordered: "Maintain the state of concentrated fire and continue the shelling!" Until all the buildings on the ground are demolished for me! ”

Orochimaru raised an eyebrow and didn't speak.

"Your Majesty has replied."

Sanshoyu Hanzo handed the Uchiha Tokumitsu's imperial text to Orochimaru, "You're right......"

"Encirclement and reinforcements continue to bloodletting......"

Orochimaru glanced at the brief telegram, and at the same time understood what Uchiha Tokumitsu meant.

"It seems that His Majesty's strategic requirements are bigger than imagined......"

"Later, let Yakura-kun try how the effect of the Tailed Beast Jade bombardment is, and if he can, let him be responsible for the firepower output in the future!"

Sanshoyu Hanzo said indifferently.

"What about Lumbus-kun?"

Orochimaru chose to divert the topic, after all, he didn't want to be used as a donkey: "If you don't carry out the landing operation, it's useless for so many warships to stay here......"

"I'm going to allocate twenty cruisers over to reinforce ......"

Sanshoyu Hanzo said: "As for the leader of the team, I will trouble you......"

"Yes."

Orochimaru agreed.

"However, I have a suggestion, I wonder if Commander Hanzo would like to listen to it?"

"Say it."

Sanshoyu Hanzo nodded.

"The objectives of the second phase of the battle can be adjusted to maximize the damage, and let the puppet government navy that comes to support enter the advance city!"

Orochimaru said quite seriously.

"What do you mean......"

Sanshoyu Hanzo frowned at first, and then stretched out.

"It's not a bad thing to send more wounded into Advance City......"

"Then I'll bother you."

Sanshoyu Hanzo nodded in agreement: "Just keep in touch through the telegram channel at that time!" ”

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