Kantai Collection: A New Force For Good

Preparing For Practice

"So are we clear on the rules and settings of the mock battle?" Ishigara asked. Anya gave a nod as she stood in front of his desk, looking over the agreements of said arrangement.

It was the seventh of November, only a mere three days after the arrival of the various new pieces of rigging. And it had been three days since Admiral Ishigara and Admiral Johnson had begun discussing the terms of the coming mock battle the next day.

"I believe so. Thirty vs Thirty in Tokyo Bay. Your girls start up North. My girls start down South. No live rounds or bombs. Only the Type 0 rounds." She recalled. Ishigara gave a nod.

"Indeed. And I expect you to use the thirty Kanmusu you have at your hand?" He asked. Anya gave a nod in turn.

"As it stands, I only have seven actually combat experienced girls and twenty three new summons. But I have faith. That does beg the question though. What can I expect out of your force? We only have five battleships? Can I expect you to match that with what we have or a difference in force?" She asked. Ishigara shrugged.

"Well, if it is to be believed of what your Navy is asking of us, we'll need pretty much all hands on deck. And since resources are at an all time high for this base, you can most likely expect two certain individuals to use this mock battle as a way to stretch their legs per say in preparation." He replied. Anya gave a nod in turn.

"Should be an interesting event then." She replied, a small nod joining her statement. Ishigara gave a nod.

"Indeed. Shall we agree on a starting time for tomorrow?" He asked. She gave a nod.

"How about 12:30 tomorrow? They'll be already past on breakfast and running on a fresh lunch.  Depending if they're done by then of course..." She reasoned. Ishigara gave a nod.

"Sounds like a plan. I'll organize our division tonight and your girls will meet them out on the water tomorrow it would seem." He answered. She gave a nod.

"Indeed. Now, if you'll excuse me, I need to be heading to the carrier range. I asked all those interested in rifling to come to my office a few days ago, but the next morning I had a few more come to me as well. So pushed it back to tonight. They had better be there if they wish to learn." She reasoned. Ishigara only chuckled in reply as he gave a nod.

"Well then, I won't keep you any longer. I will ask though, did any of my girls show up?" He wondered aloud. Anya gave a nod.

"The first night, Shouhou and Zuihou showed up, curious and all. And the next morning, Zuikaku came slinking into my office, not exactly clear with what she was doing. Took close to an hour to figure out even a smidge of what she wanted." She answered. Ishigara gave a nod in reply.

"Well, then it's best to not keep them waiting. I trust they're in good hands with you?" He asked. She gave a nod as she turned to leave, quickly doing so. Taking no time at all, she made her way out of the command building, soon finding herself walking across the base.

The sun was just setting, casting a light glow across the base, the shadows seeming to stretch forever. She watched as the water remained calm, nothing disturbing it too much besides the occasional wake. Anya watched the water a few moments before continuing on her way, soon watching as she neared the carrier range.

Taking a peek inside, she found the building empty. Giving a shrug, she walked inside, watching as the lights flickered on. Soon enough, she found the various bows and quivers put up and stored correctly. Watching a moment, she didn't have to wait long for girls to start showing up.

Watching the door, she recognized as Shouhou and Zuihou walked through the door, soon landing their gaze upon Anya.

"Hello Anya-San." Shouhou greeted. Anya gave a nod.