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Pontus has struck without warning, again. The Third Pontic-Inazuman War has ignited, shattering the fragile peace between the two seafaring nations. As fleets clash under crimson skies, Admiral Sangonomiya Kokomi of Inazuma must lead her armada against the cunning and relentless Pontic garrison.

In a theater of war spanning uncharted waters and treacherous coastlines, loyalties are tested, alliances are forged, and betrayal lurks in the depths. With the fate of her nation hanging by a thread, Kokomi faces not only the enemy but the ghosts of her past and a dangerous secret that could turn the tide of the war—or destroy everything she holds dear.

Amidst the roar of cannons and the whisper of waves, honor and survival become inseparable in this tale of maritime strategy, sacrifice, and the enduring spirit of the warrior. "Waves of Honor" immerses readers in a Japanese-inspired naval epic where every decision carries the weight of an empire.

Eiko no Nami - Waves of Honor

It turned out for all the fuss about the attack, only two carriers had been lost. The rest were either undamaged or salvageable, but it was a considerable hit to Pontic naval supremacy. It would be at least a year before Pontus would recover from the loss of two fleet carriers.

STAVKA HEADQUARTERS, PONTUS, KAZAN

Supreme Commander Alexander Kuznetsov let out a howl of rage as he set his eyes upon the reports. Two fleet carriers had been sunk for nothing at all? This was absolute bullshit.

He would have to find a way to prevent the Valkyries from discovering his fleets before they set sail. But their gods-damned SOSUS line prevented him from hiding any large mobilisations. Add that to their long-range AC-700 Hoshōs, and they would even know when he was brushing his fucking teeth. But each line had a weakness. The Zhukovskiy-Krasnoarmeysk line from the First Pontic-Inazuman War had taught Pontic high command a sobering lesson. But how could the Kyurii-Musashi-Tsurumi line be shattered? How could he destroy the SOSUS line?

He pressed a buzzer to summon his admirals and generals. Kyurii would have to do.

INAZUMAN NAVAL HIGH COMMAND, INAZUMA, MUSASHI

Kokomi took a sip of chamomile tea and stifled a yawn. She'd been awake for almost twenty hours and the briefing was getting to her. "How long will it take to repair the Tsurumi?" she asked, wanting the speaker - Yoimiya Hashimori - to get to the point.

The Valkyrie winced, tripping over her words. "W- Well, Admiral Kokomi, it's quite extensive damage-" "Give it to me straight, Yoimiya. I know better than to shoot the messenger. You tend to get less clear messages that way." she groused, fighting a growing headache. "T- There was extensive damage to the main gun turrets and radar, as well as the engines... So, in total..." Yoimiya flinched again. "...Around five months..."

The naval officers glanced at each other. "We can replace her with Shimokita..." Yukiko said, fingers drumming on the table. Kokomi shrugged, a sign of silent approval as she dismissed the messenger. "Valkyries, the third Pontic-Inazuman War has begun. We must emerge victorious. The Inazuman Empire will prevail." Kokomi gave a curt nod as she stood up, brushing her rumpled uniform down. "Now get some rest. Dismissed."

Chapter 5