Mirai/Hiyo's Moonlight Maiden Katana inspiration.

"Six slices... isn't simple? Mirai..." A charming voice laced with mockery sounded within a Dojo.

Two people were inside. A Mentor and a Student, the other drenched in sweat while the latter was seathing with disapointment.

"Is that how far you'll go? You and your sisters are mere Target ships, like them you came looking for an alternative way to gain firepower for this war. But it seems you're merely spitting on your third sister's grave."

A fast strike of a blade aimed at the teacher's neck, the student's action was justifiable for mocking a beloved someone whobpassed away, even still she failed to focus. Immediately a wrist gauntlet blocked the edges of the blade, easily stopping the momentum.

"Didn't I say never to be distracted? Words of spite will be thrown at you. These may not be the Communist Chinese but they're still Chinese. The influence of their old goverment along with the lingering fury against our kind is still present, don't expect them to smile and say "Wanna be Friends?" They'll put two swords up your stomach and split you into as their nice gesture." Its a harsh training coming from the nicest woman of the JSDF. "Your current task is doubled as punishment." Almost the most nicest JMSDF ship.

JMSDF 1st Carrier Division Flagship, Hiyo. A Kansen known for not only being the first official carrier of the JSDF but also learned the infamous Niten Ichi-ryū combat style founded by Miyamoto Musashi and developed the Moonlight Maiden Style which focuses on powerful, fasta and swift offense.

Compare that to the Student. Yukinami-class of Decoy Aegis Destroyers, DDG-202 Mirai. With little to no achievements in her name.

Decoy Aegis Destroyers meant to mimic not only the Shape of the ships but also its unique Radio wave pattern. It was cheap and most of the time heavily successful drawing fire towards itself. 6 ships were in the Class, Mirai being the second sister.

"Are you perhaps tired already? You're breathing so hard it seemed as if you're drugged with Aphrodisiac or perhaps you're a rabbit in heat?"

Mirai layed down, no words came out of her mouth as her lungs were near empty of air. Despite wanting to say a word or lifting her finger to communicate she was kicked and slid away to the other end of the Dojo.

"Get up you lazy fat sack of Shirako! (Don't look it up.) Wanna know the reason why they avoid you? Huh?! Because all of you will die! If you can't even get four strikes in a second on a fruit then GIVE UP and FUCKING DIE."

Mirai didn't comply and she stood up silently, her heart pounding with many emotions present to face a challenge.

Normaly getting 4 strikes in a single fruit is that in itself difficult that even humans couldn't achieve.

Kansens have an Additional skill within thought process, durability/endurance and strength having these abilities made them better than the average humans by tenfold.

Kansen's being weapons of war lead to the birth of new combat styles with efficiency in mind many of whom who developed such styles became teachers like Hiyo.

Despite being in the Age of the Missiles Kansens still need to rely on other equipment to get an advantage, specialy in close quarters, this started trends such as swords, Blunt weapons and whips.

While long range anti-kansen weapon belongs to the successful feared and revered Predator Drone S. Everyone has a version of this weapon but the methods are the same.

The Predator Drone S is a weapon concept which stored inside a capsule that is proppeled by a Missile that is launched at a designated location where it then breaks up and releases swarms of Kamikaze Drones. The Idea was first implemented by China in which later other countries started developing with.

A Great and deadly weapon against the barely regestri'ng Radar signatures on Kansens.

A fellow Kansen interupted the session, with word from the high command she called Hiyo.

"Hiyo. May I have an Ear for a Moment? And please don't torment the meatshields too much."

"Alright.... Hey, when I get back here you should standardize the 4 slices. If not leave my dojo."

Hiyo with a little threat didn't turn back to see Mirai, the same could be said with Mirai who didn't faced her teacher.

There was Frustration and Anger rising from within Mirai's heart. For one she wants to kill her teacher, while the other wants to protect her sisters. Both can't be present at the same time so she's conflicted of what to do.

Everytime she threw an Apple to be sliced, a Standard of 3 Cuts were only regestering though sometimss 4 or 5 would be present but she doesn't understand how the clean cut happens.

A Sliced up apple fell from the skies and she sheated her sword. Looking at her work it was again the standard of 3 Cuts, even if there were more pieces than the actual cuts, the goal set by her teacher were clean and long cuts.

If that wasn't the case then she would've had a standard of 9 cuts per fruit. The Blade she carries was a disadvantage as it weighed more than she could effectively use and due to nonstop slicing of fruits Mirai fell down.

Exhausted to move, she could feel blood flow through her systems and her sking went numb. She drooled not realizing it was blood sipping from her lips. Finaly she gave up, and conveyed her thoughts outloud.

".... I'..m Powerless...."

Despite her words she still struggled to try and get up, the thought of all her remaining sisters disapearing crossed her mind and she curses the world for her suffering.

"Powerless? You call yourself powerless...?"

The Voice of her teacher made her shudder and she closed her eyes expecting another abusive word.

"Nobody is Powerless."

She looked up shocked by what she heard, Mirai couldn't believe it so she doubled check who said it.

"Everyone has a source of power. Be that happiness, friendship, love or Family. Its just matter of wether you'll find what you truly want to fight for, so if you're not powerless then what must you discover for you to understand what you truly desire to be powerful. So what is your desire? End the war? Find love? What?"

Being looked down on certainly was hurtful so Mirai forced her body to move biting her lips and struggling to stand up she looked at her teacher in the eyes, not realizing how petrified the expression Hiyo had.

"What do I want?" Mirai laughed stiffly

A Light banter came to her mind. From a Person she looked up to, her Older Sister Yukinami.

"Do you honestly believe that guy? He turned me down! Ain't I beautiful enough? I guess theres a War, yeah. But that doesn't mean I can't get into a relationship with someone! C'mon Soldiers had wives and girlfriends back then... why are they not interested in us?"

It was Yukinami, the head of the Class and the oldest among her sisters. She wore a Peaked Cap as her signature look and to employ being the oldest among her sisters whilst Mirai with an innocent appearace wore a simple Sakura Hairpin in her soft white untied long hair.

"Mm... I too got rejected sis, but I don't think we should realy be cursing them. After all other ships are there, they may not be as beautiful as us but their Personalities certainly lured in the Officers."

In this age, Appearance no longer mattered for those looking for an ever lasting relationship.

"Nnnngh... But still! I want to get Married!"

"What about an American Officer?"

"I tried! But almost everyone is simping at CVN 80! Fucking typical."

Despite the frustrated look on her face. She was enjoying the talk with her sister and that alone made Mirai realise that. Her Sisters were all energetic, boastful and prideful to Mirai that alone is enough to stand out in the world full of injustice.

So to answer the Question of what she truly wants. The answer was simple,

"My Sisters. Their Smiles I will protect them, I may not be as powerful nor as experienced as you are sensei. But I will give it my all, and If I so fail I will make sure others won't have to experience the sorrow of losing somebody they love."

"Naive..." a grin appeared in Hiyo's lips, though it wasn't mockery. "Naivety is something only the strong will always follow...." though Mirai didn't hear it a Small whisper from Hiyo foreshadowed her life, "but if you fail... you will descend into madness."

The Smile of Hiyo motivated Mirai to push on learning. Though she didn't realized at the time, the Mountain's peak was not the tallest.

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A sad Memory surfaced in the mind of Mirai. Slowly she lifted her head to see with her eyes a fortified corridor, with her body leaning to the wall and a railing supporting herself.

Even if it was tormenting just trying to move Mirai didn't care, her eyes were burning with hatred and fury. With a voice that didn't stop cursing at her very own sister.

"... Liar... as always. You Prosperous wench..."

She keeps muttering insults and curses to quell the pain and to keep going in her long and short march towards the cafeteria.

Sakae. Mirai's sister was impersonating as JS Hiyo when Mirai opened her eyes and embraced the Imposter she immediately knew something was up.

For one, her Teacher was always strict so being nice was a huge red flag, second was the fact she was wearing the old ensignia. From there she slammed the person and ripped off the disguise.

Finding out it was her sister all along. She was mad that her trust was doubt by her very own sister, and the promise they had together was immediately broken.

That Promise was to be better and never place doubt within Mirai. But that was exactly what happened. Even if Mirai adored her last and only sibling she was infuriated to see that Sakae had little trust in her.

"Sister! Wait!" The Desperate voice clings to little hope she had with reconciliation.

"Oh come on. What now, wench." Mirai demands with spite, she didn't even dare looking at her sister.

"Please wait a moment. Listen to me." Sakae breatheless tried stopping the furious Mirai but she never expected the level of Persistance her Onee-chan has.

"I'm hungry." That was the only reply Mirai could give and marched further.

Respectfully, Sakae held the old 1st Carrier Division Flagship hat and clenched her fist. "I'm Sorry!" She yelled with all her heart, but Mirai didn't even turn to look.

"I'm Hungry." Only repeating her previous statement.

Sakae was distraught and Devestated by the attitude she was given. Disheartened she stepped away. But looking back she immediately placed her sister by her shoulder.

Mirai was surprised by this and opened her mouth to voice her opinion but was stopped by the determined gaze of her sister, which sprouted a small smile in her lips.

"Lets go get some food. Sister." Sakae says with a cool and serious expression.

Oh dear. What should I do with you now? Mirai was happy by the new development in their relationship even if it was merely a small step.

(Fun Fact. Sakae's name means Prosperity. And Mirai means Future.)

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The Cafeteria wasn't fairly crowded, most people inside were injured Kansens or those who recently returned from their missions.

In one table which was the loudest was currently attended by Belfast(Bell), America, Akashi(Onee-san), and Youzui(Qingbai).

Akashi bows apologizing to Youzui for making her remember some unfortunate things. But Youzui didn't mind even if she broke down in tears.

In her mind she has to move on. The first step was always the hardes to success, even if she wasn't ready for it Youzui needs to embrace her past Identity.

"Belfast, you're the only witness of that fight. Can you retell it word for word?" The Request was made by a determined Youzui.

"Sure. But I won't cover anything before you stabbed Mirai in the stomach. Is that fine with you?"

"Yes. Infact I remember most of it. Not after stabbing her in the guts."

Then we're in agreement, Belfast thought in her mind. She began to recall things, particularly a fight breaking out between her and the shop owner.

Sejong. A Kpop Kansen Idol of South Korea later known as the United Korean Federation. Appeared.

The Fight broke out due to a miscommunication between her and Belfast but they weren't the only ones as Haguro and Maya were in disagreement wether they should take action or not.

Sejong silenced them and fought after Belfast said she'll break up the fight. She got toyed with easily. From here on Bell shall study the ways of the sword, but thats a story for another time.

They were reduced to witnesses during the remainder of the duel and to everybody's shock specialy Bell's was the fact Mirai lost. She didn't knew why at the time but infact it was only the beggining.

As soon Youzui started breaking down from the endless cheers being showered upon her, Mirai pulled out both swords out of her own Guts and attacked Youzui. Who then had to desperately use a Katana. A Sword she has little to no experience with, it wasn't far to say that the moment Youzui lost the Katana being thrown at such a distance and imbeded into the ground became her defeat.

"I was going, along with Haguro to stop Mirai. But Sejong again stopped us."

Sejong's judgement was right. Because soon thereafter reinforcements arrive by the shape of the Northern Recon Fleet.

"Interesting Story." A Voice says from the sidelines.

It came from the very person who stood out among the base. A Person in white robes and one of the only few europeans who used a melee in Combat.

"Cavour." Akashi immediately recognized the person.

Cavour placed down her spork and left the spaghetti, looking to the group's direction with a smile in her face.

"Good afternoon, it seems you were telling such a fine story. Can I insert the rest of the duel?" Cavour proclaims.

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After a Long and tiring mission, the Northern Scouting fleet assigned to investigate the north for phenomenons returned to Korea.

Among them is Cavour, an Italian Aircraft Carrier. She has long soft tied Brown hair and wore a white Hooded Robe, along with her clothing she wore pieces of heavy armor.

The Armor she wears are a Knight's Templar Sugarloaf Helm, a upper body piece, Wrist Gauntlet, shoulder pads, waist armor with a cape tucked in and out, shin and boots.

She carries 6 weapons, Two Bastard Swords, a Large Shield that also works as her flightdeck, Missiles, Naval Guns, 4 Hidden Blades, and throwing knives.

(She can combine the two bastard swords with their ends to create a double blade sword, this is for her to be able to equip the shield and the swords at the same time.)

Cavour wasn't realy doing well mentally and Physicaly. Longing for a way home had made her homesick, she along many others has had dark revelations that they may never comeback but she managed to stay positive by remembering her Father figure's teachings.

"Even in Darkness, The Dimmest light shrines the brightest."

She recounted the words while sighing tiredly. Because right now, she may be facing the worse her nightmares has to offer.

"For honor. And Glory!" She yells.

Combining both swords and placing her deck as a shield. Her helmet that only hid her eyes collapses and covered her face. With a stance she prepared to counter an attack, from Mirai.

Thats right, after returning. They recieved a Simple Protocol Message. Protocol Sigma-Delta 09015, which was a Temporary change of Priorities due to a Kansen Losing Control of herself.

This has happened many times in the battlefield when anger, fear and anxiety takes over. Sometimes death was the solution but under peace, all ships are required to be subdued.

Cavour immediately as the leader of the expedition ordered everyone to scatter, stop the police or a Military force by creating a diversion and Cavour thought she could do it alone and walked onto the scene.

Immediately she regreted her decision and was forced to face a Monster that even for her as a Carrier couldn't stake off alive.

'I know this Demon's reputation, slaughtering a fleet and sinking not one but three carriers in one occasion And thats when she was still sane, God knows what'll happen to me if I were to face an out of control Demon.'

Those were Cavour's honest feelings.

Similarly, Mirai stands upfront, against Cavour. Her rigging forming as Armor, she looked to be a Samurai Warrior with a Chinese Dao and Jian while also mimicking the same stance as Youzui.

Suddenly the Dance between th3 two Began with a quick boost from Cavour, with her shield at front she was determined to stun Mirai by knocking her over with the shield. Mirai immediately leaped out of the way and took an offensive sidestep and dash.

Realizing what she was Facing, Cavour dematerialized the shield and held the conbined swords like a staff and defflected the dual wielding Mirai.

Immediately it became a stalemate with the two attacking as fast they can to get a upperhand. But that wasn't all, Cavour immediately devised a plan of victory and she did this by disarming Mirai both of her weapons.

The Jian was to stab while the Dao was to slice, and using that patter, Cavour redirected the Jian upwards and knocked away the Dao.

Cavour knew her skill couldn't possibly match Mirai so for her this was a big achievement for such a small result.

Mirai dropped the Jian and took a Martial Art Stance of the Fist. Adjusting her body weight and launched a straight hook to the ground and dust was raised towards the air.

Cavour was quick to reassess her Sight to a thermal upon understanding the diversion for a surprise attack. Yet it never came.

"She ran away?" Cavour was doubting her eyes but soon a message came through to her alerting the senses in herself.

{She never does. Keep alert and search for her.}

It was from Sejong. So it was trust worthy, looking around she saw Mirai's signature just as the dust were blown away.

"Let's fight seriously then." It was the first words Cavour ever heard from this Person. And yet it sounded strangely beautiful.

Entanced Cavour realized too late, and Mirai picked up the Moonlight Maiden Katana. A Dark Blade with Red Glowing Carvings lit up, Carvour realized her mistake and soon she'll pay dearly for it.

Hurryingly she disconnected both Combined Blades and Materialized her entire rigging to form True Heavy Armor.

Now with two Bastard Swords she took a defensive stance, her missile launchers located below the waist locks on. Armed and ready.

"Huhuhuhu...." a Strange Laugh came from Mirai.

Her face and body was enclosed by her Rigging. A Complete set of an almost Identical Akai Oni Armor with slight differences such as the mask and lack of a Helmet, or that its colored grey and looked to be part of a ship's.