"Report to the General, ahead is Miyako Island. We've spotted a large number of vessels wandering here; they should be the Japanese 'pirate ships'!"
The Japanese referred to them as fishing boats, so the enemies from East Africa naturally defined them as pirate ships roaming the seas of the southern Ryukyu archipelago. This way, if fighting broke out, it would be more convincing. Both sides had impure intentions, but both liked to feign righteousness.
"Fire a warning shot, start driving them away," Gleiss ordered.
Not engaging directly was East Africa's sign of respect towards Japan's strength. After all, East Africa was a guest from afar and hadn't become arrogant enough to be domineering in the Far East region.
Subsequently, the sailors in the main gun room of East Africa's "Zhegu" began adjusting the artillery angle, firing three shells in succession towards the sky above the Miyako Island waters.
"Boom..."
