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AN: There is a considerable amount of reason why of my absence in this story and the community. First is my time in my gaming, I poured…a thousand hours playing various new games this year including last year which is The Division, Star Wars Battlefront (WHICH IS A HUGE DISAPOINTMENT! SCREW YOU EA!), XCOM 2, Fallout 4, the aging Minecraft and quite a few more games I borrowed. Second is my life, I know for a fact that majority of writers here in this community would view IRL as a bitch and mines pretty much screwed with problems. Third is my time reading other stories and continuing my other stories.

All I could say is I'm sorry for all the wait and I feel ashamed of myself, trust me, I know the feeling, hardly anyone doesn't.

That aside, let's get on with the story. I hope you'll at least still enjoy reading it.

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Chapter 6: Imminent Meltdown

Earth Kingdom - Fire Nation Occupied City of Hushu

The city of Hushu was once a great city in the south western regions of the Earth Kingdom continent, built inside pentagon shaped perimeter wall. Legions upon legions of Earth Kingdom soldiers was stationed to defend this one important city as it held great percentage of importance for the Earth Kingdom's economy and territorial defense. For this city is merchant paradise and a had one of the most largest commercial industries that could rival Ba Sing Se's own.

A great battle took place in this city once as the Fire Nation set its sights on it, wanting to set a foundation to symbolize Fire Nation's military power in the Earth Kingdom. They conquered this city with only minor cost, this then made the City of Hushu as one of the biggest cities to be conquered by the Fire Nation, save for Ba Sing Se as it is yet to be conquered.

The occupation led to an eventual economic boom for the Fire Nation while it lead to destabilization for the Earth Kingdom - except for the colonized Earth Kingdom settlements, who in fact have been thriving more than the former occupying government -, the latter being manage to keep it a secret from the public though only in BaSingSe as other cities and towns in the Earth Kingdom heard of the news. And the leader who gave this victory to the Fire Nation came from a noble family, the Xing Family, a family with a great long military tradition since the fourth Fire Lord and the beginning of the Great War.

In the city, the palace was one sight to behold in the Earth kingdom-made city, renovated and redesigned for Fire Nation architect and culture, it stood gloriously in the center and in a much higher level. Governor-General Hong Xing, commander of all of the Fire Nation army divisions stationed in the Southern-east region of the EK controlled continent, sat calmly in his office, mentally contemplating on their current situation.

General Xing is one of the most decorated and respected officers in the Fire Nation army, he's concern yet lack of naivety made the majority of his forces attached to their superior that it could rival their loyalty towards the Fire Lord. He's tactical prowess and micro managing ability to control his forces was greatly admired by admirals and generals from other fronts. Also due to his care for the people as he's charities greatly supported common good, this eventually led the Fire Nation colonies to love him more than their ruler, not the Fire Lord but him.

If there is a day he is not confident and greatly worried spite his spree of straight victories against the Earth Kingdom forces as he pressed on North, it would be today. It wasn't until he heard of a new force, an Empire apparently named the Nation of the Rising Sun which the Fire Nation now simply dubbed as the Imperials, suddenly joined the conflict and struck a blow in their forces in the western seas, disarraying almost every fleet the Fire Nation had in the western sea.

He shivered at the thought, last time he knew, the Fire Nation had the biggest and most powerful Navy in the world but it seems the Imperials the hundred year title and claimed it as they hammered down the Fire Nation Fleet in to smithereens and send them down to the water spirits or so he heard.

Rumors or facts they may be, he can't help but install a bit of concern in his conscious. Concerned of the Nation he is fighting for due to its current state.

Out of both curiosity and worry, he ordered intelligence officers to regularly inform him of reports about the Imperials should something come in that is considered a concerning matter for the Fire Nation, especially for the eastern Fire Nation colonies which he governs.

"So…how's the western fleet doing?" Xing ask his aide who was merely standing beside him.

"I'm sorry but our communication's been cut off and we can only assume that it will last until the Nation of the Rising Sun is defeated." The aide solemnly reported which made the general sigh. Xing received another Grimm and bad news yet again and he was sure that wasn't the last of them.

"And the men?"

"Morale is neutral but they will do whatever missions demands in this front."

"I see…Then what about the Fire Nation main land? Is the Fire Lord not going to move on with his plans?"

"As we have been informed, our communications have been blocked off and the Imperials are shooting down our messenger hawks and has little plans of diplomacy unless we show raise a white flag. Without contact with the homeland and reinforcements cut off by the Imperials, we will not only weed out in the vine but the need to independent if we are to continue the war against the Earth Kingdom and survive this conflict."

"Then I could only imagine what of our western fleets, do we have any other fleet that is not blocked by the Imperials?"

"Last I heard general, the Eastern fleet is stationed in Ember Island and the other fleet under the command of Zhao that is on its way to conquer the North."

"The North? What could we gain by conquering the North Pole, shouldn't the Fire Nation concentrate on this new force or at least the Earth Kingdom by sending us reinforcements."

"It was out of desperation, we having been lacking off victories for the past few months and the pride of his majesty is a firm yet sensitive one. Both the Firelord and Zhao need that victory to at least gain a momentum for the people to give in so they could still support the war against the Earth Kingdom and this Imperials. So until the Imperials seize their attacks or the Fire Nation sends help, we'll be in the middle of this conflict and temporarily independent. Also, I would like a report of our current forces in the regions we've occupied."

"We have three legions of those new tanks and forty thousand personal left, counting bender and non-benders."

"Then we are obviously being tinkered and surrounded by two foreign powers. What are your orders general?"

"Gather advisers and our people who are skilled in administrative work, we need to stabilize the colonies economies without the help of the homeland. We cannot continue to be sitting ducks waiting for our enemies to slowly flatten us."

"The Earth Kingdom's forces are also stretched thin and still small unlike ours, that would give us the assumption that Ba Sing Se still unaware of the presence of the Imperials in their territories."

"Then divert our forces from the Ling Ho Peninsula and fortify our positions near our colonies between the Sinkua Desserts and Kan Gu forest. Earth forces won't be stupid enough to perform frontal-assaults, I already have something in assumption."

"Would you care to share General?"

"Any time now, the Earth Kingdom will eventually encounter the Imperials and there's a big chance that our colonies in the west coast will hardly offer any resistance against an imminent invasion of technologically powerful foes."

"Ah yes, so I've heard, it's about the sudden fall of Whale Tail Island and Kyoshi Island."

"Their status is not our concern, for now we have our problems to settle."

The aide could only nod to his general. Both officers admitted they're afraid of what the future holds, even though, they remained vigilant and prepared on what was to come. All the least they could hope is what they expect isn't what they really expect.

Fire Nation Territory - Shirada's Fleet

The Southwest Sea, the largest sea in the world. Barely most of it controlled is by the Fire Nation, the said nation conversed with marine life and is acquainted in dealing problems anything related to it. It is one reason why the Fire Nation had the most powerful and largest Navy in the present world, at least in the terms of the Four Elemental Nations.

The Fire Nation was an adept to machinery and revolutionary advancement, with their homeland being an island nation. Combining the two important fundamental parts would give them the advantage in fighting over waters, tending to fight in full-on onslaught with overwhelming numbers and firepower, not to mention the effective range of their weapons.

Life in the sea has become a part for every Fire Nation soldier, after all, they needed to travel by sea should they plan to invade the three other nations. But it was such a disappointment and let down for Shirada. Life in the southwest sea is proven to utterly and regrettably boring than what Shirada would've expected.

Admiral Naomi Shirada, known for her attitude and life in her Battleship, was frowning. She realized that her opinion towards the Fire Nation as inferiors was an understatement. Now she sees nothing but cave-man in floating bunkers. Why you ask?

Shirada had all the fun for the past days after she received her independence from the Prince to lead her fleets and isolate the Fire Nation. Hunting Fire Nation ships from water to water was certainly an experience to satisfy her hunger for the blood of her enemies and empire. But she was not that really satisfied, from what she had learned. Fire Nation ships very less improved and upgraded after the three Firelords. Heck, the ships are exactly the same during the past few Firelords, nothing has advance except for better engines and deck-mounted weapons but that's about it which really disappoint Naomi for some reason.

She had every right to ask why the Fire Nation hasn't advanced much during their isolation years while the said nation had the entire world to feast on. They literally control almost half of the globe and their factories are still mass-producing same old 100 year old ship classes.

Eventually she got bored from hard strategy mass murder to game of murder. Naomi admits it herself, what they we're doing are just murder. Basically they are literally fishing in the sea, either looking or waiting for a Fire Nation ship to pass by and eventually sink it. Almost like a game.

"I hate to say this but…ship battle really can be boring." Naomi muttered bitterly, scowling at another group of Fire Nation ships in their radar. Seconds later, one of her battleships sent a volley towards the Fire Nation flotilla in the distance and as expected…they sunk.

"Fire Nation ship confirmed, 2-0-0 off starboard flank."

"Firing solutions, fire when ready." The weapons officer said.

"Fire!" The captain ordered his voice almost eager as another barrage of pounders sent towards the poor ship before hitting it and sending to David Jones Locker. Shirada yawned, bored at the usual atmosphere she is feeling for the last few days.

"Enemy ships destroyed, well done admiral." The rear captain said earning a frown from the Admiral.

"Are you being sarcastic, I barely did anything in this encounter." She wasn't' satisfied apparently and the rear captain almost cowered in fear.

"My apologies milady." Naomi sighed heavily at that. At least the rear captain was trying to livening things up around the bridge and the fleet, she can't blame him for trying.

"Never mind that captain, how much for today?"

"A hundred nine confirmed ship kills, most are supply ships en route to probably Fort Hanshu?" Shirada, oddly, shrug her shoulders. The number would've been impressive, if only they we're equals and not primitives.

This was really a joke. There she was, a cold and sadistic admiral wanting nothing but to sink the boats of her enemies, now nothing but a bored admiral wanting more action than just plain massacre of primitive navies.

Minna and the Rocket Angel division she brought in would even sometime still their kills should she order them to sortie out and clear the remaining or chase out retreating ships. Somehow, captains of various battleships from her Fleet would even compete with each other at the number of Fire Nation ships sunk almost as if they're playing a competition instead risking their in a conflict.

The communications officer suddenly caught her attention as the officer tried to gain it.

"My lady, Prince Naruto has new orders for the fleet."

"Spill it warrior." Shirada sternly said, almost eager too like the rest who was silent.

"My lady, according to the Imperial Intelligence, a minor number of factories are located in the Southwest. Said factories are mass-producing second generation panzer-class tanks, we are ordered simultaneously hunt down Fire Nation Navies and destroy as many of this factories as we can if we are to encounter one in our courses." Shirada narrowed his eyes.

"Well that's a switch, what so special about this tanks that the prince is so concerned."

"Given by the available information, the tank is 360 degree capable, both vertically and horizontally, capable in travelling almost any terrain and climate, hull-mounted harpoon gun and considerably fast for a first generation tank. Essentially, a mobile bunker manned by a driver and a single Firebender and quiet agile for primitive designs." For once, Shirada is intrigued and interested with the report about Fire Nation innovation. Dare she say, she admitted that at least the outside world manage to barely impress her but not that impressive.

"Hm, still primitive for our Empire's standards. I want satellite images of every possible island that is used for production of these weapons, send Yari-subs, Rocket Angel and Tengu squads to scout and report sightings of any factory in this sector, relay that order to the other flotillas as well." Shirada said still prideful and arrogant that matched of Kenji's. She can't help it, the Empire is blessed with the most intelligent mind and is given ever expanding scientific prowess.

"Yes my lady." The officer simply responded before relaying the orders to the other ships.

Central North Sea - Port Tijia

Standing between an invasion force and the North Pole's only city is thousands of kilometers off the North coast of the region which was occupied by Imperial forces and their navy not too long after the fall of the Air Temple to the Imperials.

Thanks to the occupation in the Northern Air Temple, The Imperials finally managed to set proper bases all over the Northern regions of the Earth Kingdom continent and finally able to safely cross the Imperial fleets though former enemy territory to invade the North Pole, the nation that took their Pearl Harbor away.

The Northern Air Temple became the central base of operations for the soon-to-come western front armies should they begin to invade the Earth Kingdom from both east and south. Also, it became an improvised air base for most Air Divisions from Itsuka and Naruto's forces. The refugee's was relocated to a much more comfortable and secured civilian sector somewhere in the region. Most villages have been occupied with almost non-existent resistance. Despite being integrated into Earth Kingdom culture, the villages in the North are neutral and mostly unprotected which is why the Fire Nation easily converted them to Fire Nation colonies. The Imperial forces advanced further north from the Air Temple and subjugated every village and settlement they pass by. Fortunately for the Imperials, when they reached the coast, they manage to subjugate a coastal port town making at as one strategically asset for future Northern Imperial navies.

A port base has also been built in the Northern coast of the region just near the town port, it is where Naruto, Itsuka and Kenji's fleet is based and docked for now, all of which are preparing for their upcoming invasion to the North Pole. They we're perhaps ready, what's only holding Naruto back was the arrival of a small flotilla escorting a new admiral of the new fleet, just commissioned not too long ago from Japan.

"Out of curiosity my prince, do you know who is this new admiral?" Itsuka asked the prince to his side who was eating ramen, his eighth bowl apparently. Frankly, no one cared spite the fact he was eating in the temporary conference room and it wasn't princely at all. They received message from Imperial Intelligence that the Empire finally choose a suitable admiral for their latest fleet, latest fleet until further notice.

"I actually don't know, all I heard was he or she was chosen by mother." Naruto said, almost absently and just shrugs and continues to gobble down the rest of his ramen before attacking another bowl of it.

"I heard it was actually a combined air and navy fleet that the new admiral is commandeering." Kenji said which surprised the commander and Prince a bit.

"Air fleet?! I thought only five Giga Fortresses are built, to see a fleet of it would be so much overboard." Naruto said visibly shocked but mused about it. Japan is small and their combined resources only managed to build five air capable battleships called Giga Fortresses, its one expensive Imperial war machine but worth the price and time, not to mention the monstrous presence of the Floating Fortress that was guarding Pearl Harbor.

"Calm down my prince, it's not a fleet of Giga Fortresses, though I'll admit that a fleet of them would be a sight to behold." Kenji said.

"If I heard, one is stationed back in the homeland and another in Pearl Harbor, where are the others?" Itsuka asked.

"Oh, the one is with Shirada and another in Whale Tail actually. What is the air fleet composed of Kenji by the way?" Naruto asked curious about this air fleet he hasn't heard of.

"Well they are modified massive Zeppelins called Kirov's." Kenji said as if it was an eventual info.

"Kirov's?" Naruto and Itsuka asked in unison both tilting their heads.

"They are basically massive airships acting like heavy aerial bombers and troop carriers in the size of a dreadnought. They are steam powered air balloons also with integrated diesel fueled rocket boosters made by the Vladimir Arms Corp." Kenji explained with a smirk.

"…wow, somehow I'm jealous of this new admiral." Just before he could continue, an officer entered the room holding a letter with a royal seal and presented it to his prince, giving him a bow in front of him.

"My prince, her majesty the Empress has sent you a letter." The officer said as he handed the letter to Naruto. The prince raises his eyebrows, curious at the contents of the unread letter also why would his mother would send her words via letter instead of transmission. Then again, she is quiet the traditionalist like the Great Emperor Yoshiro. To kill his curiosity and odd suspicion, he quickly started reading it, he soon widened his eyes at the letters conclusion which both Kenji and Itsuka noticed.

"Is something wrong my prince?" Kenji asked, nearly concerned at the change of expression displayed by the Imperial Prince of the Nation of the Rising Sun. Naruto simply cleared his throat, retaining his former composure.

"Yuriko was just made admiral of the newly commissioned Imperial fleet." Naruto said in disbelief at the fact, much to Kenji and Itsuka's shock as their eyes were also big as saucers. If this was a prank, they had gone too far but the letter had a royal seal so this is plain serious and true.

"Wait wait wait? What?!" Kenji practically screamed in shock.

"I do respect the judgment of her majesty the Empress but is it really that wise? Her highness is only 14 years of age, while by far a genius as Prince Naruto, I doubt her highness's resolve and will to counter the horrors and experience of war." Itsuka politely said to Naruto and Kenji and it somehow made them silently agree as the commander had a point.

Not even a week, they encountered pointless bloodshed half-way across the world, as seen in Slave and prison camps, the Imperial we're barely resisting to leave their honor and just outright end the war with so much blood as possible. It was only Naruto that stood between them in that path, while definitely a warmonger for the common good and out of vengeance, his desire to unite the world with less blood spilled as less as possible never left his mind and it remained a pill for his brain to remain rational and not awaken the sleeping beast that is Naruto. Putting out his thoughts and opinions about his mothers decisions, there's nothing he could do about it.

"She apparently just finished her studies, its way too early but what can we do?" Naruto said with a sigh taking away the letter.

"What about her training regarding weapons and CQC?" Kenji asked.

"No need, like the few super soldiers in the empire, she is psionic capable. She perfected it to the point that she is both praised and feared as a living goddess within the Empire. Besides, she is not good at handling weapons but then again, she'll hardly need it since she's essentially a living weapon. When was this letter sent?" Naruto asked the undismissed officer in the room.

"Four days ago my prince. You would've received it earlier so I extend the apologies from Imperial Intelligence for the delay for they needed a day or two to re-check our communication channels my prince."

"That long? Remind me again when will the new admiral arrive?" Before anyone could even answer his question, come breaking through the metal wall creating a human-shaped hole was a certain twin-tailed princess that flew in great speed and tackled Naruto from behind.

"BIG BROTHER!" Yuriko said happily giving Naruto another bone crushing hug and tackled him to the ground. The officer just dismissed himself and left the room at the arrival of the princess.

"Yuriko, what are you doing here? Not that I'm not happy about it." Naruto said regaining composure and standing back up to his feet. Eyeing his little sister, instead of her usual sailor uniform, she now wears a white robe military uniform that signified his rank as Admiral and her hair remained as twin-tails.

"Well, I would've arrived with my fleet but it was too slow, it would've been fast but the engine would overload and I don't know why?!"

"Your ships are steam powered with basic fuel my princess. So as their weapons and secondary armaments to nuclear-based." Kenji explained.

"…oh…and you are?" Yuriko said noticing Itsuka's presence. Noticing the attention of royalty towards him, he quickly bowed and greeted politely.

"Itsuka Tahashi, commander of the Allied-class Special fleet divisions. An honor to meet your highness."

"Hiya! I'm Yuriko Uzumaki admiral of the Soviet-class Special fleet divisions, nice to meet you Tahashi." Yuriko gleefully greeted back.

"Um hello, I'm still here." Naruto said in the background, only for Yuriko to ignore him and turn to Kenji.

"Hi Kenji, how's it going?"

"Quiet well, princess."

"So Yuriko! before anything else, can I know what is your flagship?" Naruto almost shouted not wanting to be unnoticed, much from his sister.

"Oh, that would be INS Makarov Dreadnought; all armed with our new and improved long-range Ballistic V4 Rocket Launchers." Yuriko said with a challenging tone to her brother.

The Imperial Dreadnoughts, while by far primitive and outdated by their standards due to low DPS and speed, is a veteran weapon to be reckoned with and considered the best ship for all-out destruction and support. They we're created not too long before they we're replaced with Shogun Battleships which we're faster and agile while carrying considerable fire power, but the Dreadnought we're a bit cheaper and more on the side of quantity over quality.

"So the Empire gave you two of our new yet outdated submarines, ships and weapons eh? The Shogun-class still is the largest and most powerful above all other Imperial ships." Naruto claimed arrogantly with superiority in his composure earning a low growl and pout from Yuriko.

"Yes, well the destroyers my family clan built are far faster and is amphibious capable than the Shiraga families big and slow battleships as you have witnessed with Commander Itsuka's use of them." Not even long after that, the three started an argument.

'Is this some traditional dick waving contest?' The commander thought as he could only watch the high nobles of the Empire argue like children comparing their toys with each other. Adding the odd carefree personality of the Imperial princess as well as the Prince and head of the family that runs the company that makes the most advance weapons the Empire could give to their forces. Much to his relief, the argument concluded and turning back to the situation at hand.

"Yuriko, since you're here, I'll give you your first orders. I want your forces to invade the Earth Kingdom from the east coast of their territory. While so, occupy as many villages and towns as possible and set up bases for your reinforcements and follow up invasion forces. Also, try to sneak in shinobi's and political spies, if possible in BaSingSe and conduct a political Coup within their government. If not possible, beat them to submission until they retreat and eventually reach BaSingSe then stop there as your forces won't be enough to capture it. "

"Sure! Will you be joining me then?"

"After Itsuka, Kenji and I conquers the north, I'll invade from the North and we'll attack them from three fronts until we can surround their capital, oh! And that reminds me, Commander, please finalize the transfer two of your shinobi's to Yuriko's forces."

"Of course, my prince, may I just know who they are."

"That would be Akame and Tatsumi."

"If anything else is there any particular reason why you are invading the north?" Yuriko asked.

"Other than the Oil, rich nano-crystal and titanium deposits, I believe the Avatar would be heading there first, considering he is still a child and can only bend air, he needs to follow the path of the spirit, air, water, earth then fire. Where can he find someone who is a master of water bending?" Naruto explained and asked the three.

"Other than the South Pole, the North Pole is the only possible place where they could produce the best Water Benders, a common assumption, nothing more nothing less." Kenji deduced the simple assumption.

"Exactly. Kenji, Itsuka, I want the Imperial Benders and your fleets ready for battle. We will sail in two hours, we invade tonight."

"Yes my lord." Itsuka acknowledged.

"It's just one city, we'll conquer the Water Tribe in no time." Kenji declared with a confident smirk.

[END]

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AN: Alright!(Vanossgaming meme) There was little progression and I'm sorry if this chapter didn't satisfy your needs from a very LONG update. So yeah…I can't really say much because I know behind your screen your fingers are very itching to rant at me for being so late.

Anyways explanation, Yuriko will be having the Imperial-Soviet-style divisions in her fleets and army, they'll be fighting in the eastern parts of the Earth Kingdom and will eventually encounter General Hong Xing. I also plan to put some Black Ops chapters during their slow advance towards Earth Kingdom's Capital. The invasion will be next chapter and hopefully it will be posted next week.

Message to Fanwriter10101, I've been reading your stories of Naruto in the Star Wars Universe. You have experience in galactic-scale stories so I have an idea for you. Can you make a sequel of Whirlpool's Revenge and have them enter the galactic stage. Since Naruto is a god and can be immortal, he can still lead the Whirlpool Empire to the stars. Your choice of universe though, Mass Effect would be great but it's a bit of a cliché (you know, Human supremacy stuff), maybe Halo or Star Wars. I don't know. Again, keep up being awesome dude with the awesome ideas! Luv the NarutoxSylvia pairing!

Alright come at me flames and rants Hahahahaha! I deserve them for being this VERY late! Thank you so much for reading and I'm very sorry for the inconvenience. *Bows* I'll see you in the next update then and have a good day sirs and maams.