Narrator:Takeo and his ships are looming around the plaza to see who else is at the harbor.

*Takeo and his ships go around the plaza, looking for anyone else they recognize*

Takeo:"Alright, anyone that I recognize?"

Laffey:"Commander...look over there..."

Takeo:"Huh?"

*Takeo looks to where Laffey is pint, and spots a familiar white haired woman*

Takeo:"Good ol' grey ghost. Hey, Enterprise!"

Enterprise:"Huh? O-Oh, commander."

*Enterprise shakes her head, then approaches us*

Takeo(mind):She doesn't seem too happy to see me.

Enterprise:"We meet again."

Takeo:"Yep, last time we saw each other was...oh."

Takeo(mind):Is she still mad at me for what happened back at the Eagle Union's cafeteria?

Enterprise:"No worries, commander. That was all a few days ago, I'm over it."

Takeo:"Well, I'll still apologize in case you haven't. I'm sorry for not paying attention to you when you wanted me to."

Enterprise:"I-It's fine, really."

Laffey:"Hey Enterprise..."

Enterprise:"I guess I don't need to take that off your record."

Takeo:"Take what off my record?"

Enterprise:"Nothing..."

*Enterprise stares at Takeo*

Takeo(mind):Why does it feel like I'm doing something criminal?

Javelin:"Oh, hi Enterprise!"

Enterprise:"Hello to you too, Javelin."

Unicorn:"Enterprise...n-nice to see you again."

Enterprise:"Oh, nice to see you too, Unicorn."

Takeo:"Heh, I'm not surprised that everyone knows you at this point, Enterprise."

Enterprise:"Well, I think my ego is a bit too worth of praise."

Takeo:"You are the 'grey ghost', what's so bad about that?"

Z23:"Commander! Oh, I see you've found Enterprise. Nice to see you again."

Enterprise:"Likewise."

Takeo:"What's up, Nimi?"

Enterprise:*Whispers* "Nimi?"

Z23:"Oh, Ayanami may have ran into someone that is a bit...important."

Takeo:"Important? Like how important?"

Z23:"Like 'members of the round table' important."

Takeo:"Huh?"

Z23:"Just come on!"

Enterprise:"It seems you have some business to take care of."

Takeo:"Oh, would you like to accompany us, Enterprise? You can be my...bodyguard."

*Enterprise blushes a bit*

Enterprise:"A-As much as I'd like to, I wouldn't want you to worry about me, right?"

Takeo:"Well, that's fine."

*Takeo starts leaving Enterprise*

Enterprise:"...Alright, fine."

Takeo:"Huh?"

Enterprise:"I'll tag along with you all."

Takeo:"Y-You don't have to-"

Enterprise:"A-And one other thing, you should give me a nickname too."

Takeo:"What?"

Enterprise:"'Enterprise' is a long name, and 'grey ghost' isn't the best nickname. Something like a shorten version of my name."

Takeo:"Uh...ok then...how about Enty?"

Enterprise:"That's fine with me."

Takeo:"O-Ok."

Takeo(mind):Why did she want a nickname to begin with?

Enterprise:"Now, let's go."

All:"Right."

*They follow Z23 to where Ayanami was, there stood a girl with long black hair, and gold eyes, with fox ears*

Takeo(mind):Whoa! Who is she?

Takeo:"What's happening here?"

Ayanami:"Oh, commander. This girl is from the Sakura Empire, I was telling her about you."

Takeo:"A-About me?"

???:"Excuse me, are you the commander of this harbor?"

Takeo:"Uh...yes, that's me. I'm Takeo, may I ask who you are?"

???:"Oh, my apologies. My name is Nagato of the Nagato class. The flagship of the Sakura Empire's combined fleet."

Takeo:"Wait..."

Takeo(mind):Isn't Nagato the girl that Ayanami said was the highest in command at the Sakura Empire, even higher than Akagi!

Takeo:"I have heard of you, it is very nice to meet you, Nagato."

Nagato:"Likewise, I have only one question for you, commander. Would you allow me to witness your attempt to unite this world?"

Takeo:"Huh? Unite this world? I don't think I understand."

Nagato:"Do you believe that Azur Lane will be where all the regions live in unison?"

Takeo:"Wait, are you asking if I think I can make peace with every region in the world?"

Nagato:"Not just that, but do you believe you could unite us?"

Takeo:"As in, every region lives in peace?"

Nagato:"Correct, do you believe you can unite us?"

Takeo:"Well..."

Takeo(mind):How do I answer a question like that? I do want to make peace with everyone here, not everyone is a bad person. It's just that people have different ways of doing things, a single person can't bring the whole world together.

Takeo:"I don't believe I can unite every region, it's not up to me, alone, to try and unite everyone. To ask a random lonely person to unite the whole world be impossible, unless that person has friends on each side."

Javelin:"He's talking about us!"

Z23:"Way to ruin the moment, Javelin..."

Javelin:"S-Sorry."

Takeo:"I'll have to make peace with everyone first before I unite them. That's my answer."

Nagato:"Hmm."

*Nagato nods her head*

Nagato:"That is a good answer. If that's what you believe, then I will assist you."

*Nagato pulls out her certificate, and hands it to Takeo*

Takeo:"Wait, you'll assist me?!"

Nagato:"Exactly, you'll have to have a harbor full of ships from all over the world to send a message."

Takeo:"So you'll Help?"

Nagato:"Of course, are you that dense?"

Takeo:"S-Sorry, it's just a bit overwhelming. That question, and all of a sudden wanting to join me."

*Takeo signs the certificate, and hands it back to Nagato*

Nagato:"It's just our duty, hopefully you'll complete your end of the bargain."

Takeo:"Thank you, I look forward to working with you."

Nagato:"As do I."

*Nagato walks away*

Takeo(mind):This girl looks and talks very professionally, I was a little nervous answering her question.

Ayanami:"So, what did you think of her?"

Takeo:"She's a...interesting person."

Ayanami:"She is very important, and you getting her as a ship is a very big deal."

Takeo:"I knew it would be important. At least I got to meet her."

Ayanami:"Yep."

Enterprise:"Well now, commander. I don't think you need me as your 'bodyguard' anymore. I'll take my leave then."

Takeo:"Oh, Enterprise wait."

Enterprise:"What is it?"

Takeo:"Thank you for coming with us, it was nice to see you again."

Enterprise:"O-Oh, it's no big deal."

*Enterprise blushes a bit*

Takeo:"Now at least we go our separate ways on a good note."

*Takeo holds his hand out to Enterprise*

Enterprise:"Heh, I guess so."

*Enterprise shakes Takeo's hand*

Enterprise:"I-It was nice to see you again, commander."

Takeo:"Likewise, we'll see you later."

Enterprise:"Right, bye."

Javelin:"See ya, Enterprise!"

Z23, Ayanami, and Unicorn:"Bye."

Laffey:"Zzz..."

Takeo:"She's asleep?! Again?!"

Ayanami:"I thought you wouldn't be surprise anymore?"

Takeo:"Well, now she's drooling on my shirt."

Laffey:"Zzz..."

Z23:"Let her sleep."

Takeo:"Alright, fine."

Takeo(mind):I'll have to wash this shirt.

Unicorn:"Um...big brother?"

Takeo:"Yes, what's wrong Unicorn?"

Unicorn:"I-I should be getting back to big sis. She will be mad if I stay out too late."

Takeo:"Alright, we'll drop you off."

Unicorn:"Ok."

*They find Illustrious, and say goodbye to Unicorn*

Takeo:"Alright, shall we go get something to eat now?"

Javelin, Ayanami, and Z23:"Alright."

*They get dinner at the plaza and look at the ships passing by*

Takeo(mind):How am I going to get more ships? This is going to be hard.

???:"Um...excuse me, dear comrade?"

Takeo:"Huh?"

*Takeo sees a girl with long purple hair and blue eyes, wearing a cat ear headband*

Takeo:"Uh...who are you?"

???:"Oh, I'm Tashkent of the Northern Parliment. I was told from my fellow Northern Parliment comrades that you have visited the motherland, and I was left out."

Takeo:"Oh, I didn't know you were part of the North Parliment. I'm sorry."

Tashkent:"It's fine. I was also told that my comrades got their certificates signed."

Takeo:"Yeah, I can sign yours, if you want."

Tashkent:"Yes please."

*Tashkent takes out her certificate, and Takeo signs it*

Tashkent:"Thank you very much, dear comrade."

Takeo:"No problem, make sure you get back to the Northern Parliment."

Tashkent:"Alright, I will return to the motherland. Farewell, dear comrade."

*Tashkent walks away from Takeo*

Takeo:"Well, now I think I have all of the Northern Parliment ships now, if she was the last one."

Takeo(mind):Maybe I do have a chance at getting everyone. I just need to visit more ports in order to get more ships.

Z23:*Yawns* "Alright, commander. I think it's time we head back."

Javelin:"Yeah, it's getting pretty late."

Takeo:"Ok then, let's go then."

All:"Ok."

*They start heading back to Takeo's office*

Takeo:"Ok, goodnight girls."

Javelin, Ayanami, Z23:"Goodnight commander!"

*They leave Takeo's office, and he checks out his new dorm*

Takeo:"Alright. I don't really have time to decorate my room tonight, but maybe later."

*Takeo lays on his bed*

Takeo(mind):Where did Dido go after this morning? I'm sure she should be coming back by now.

*Takeo head to sleep. Meanwhile with Dido*

Dido:"Master left me...he left me for a few days...does master not like me anymore? Am I nothing to him anymore? If that's how it has to be, then that's how it has to be...who would want a useless maid like me..." *Sniff*

*Dido curls up into a little ball on the streets of the harbor*

Dido:"Master...I'm sorry for everything I've done."

*Takeo looks to the side of his bed, where Dido would be sleeping at his house*

Takeo(mind):Why do I feel so sad all of a sudden?

*Takeo tries to shake it off, and ends up going to sleep*

Narrator:Takeo finally met Nagato, and now his journey to get all of the ships has kicked up a notch. Stay tuned for what happens next.

Hey bros, it's me, the author. Can we get a F in the comments for Dido, who ended up sleeping on streets! That's no way to treat best maid! Ugh...anyways, here's the meme of the chapter:

And can I get a F for my resources, that for some reason, run out so quickly. I need more Oil please...I'll see you guys next time.