The Admiral: Roaring Currents

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1597, Second Japanese Invasion

Accused by a Japanese double agent,

Admiral Yi Sun-shin is relieved

of command and tortured.

In July, Joseon's navy is

decimated in Chilcheollyang.

Japan's army advances mercilessly,

capturing two crucial regions in August,

and setting its sights on the capital.

King Seonjo quickly pardons and reinstates Yi,

who immediately rallies his

remaining warships and troops.

He obtains 12 ships that escaped

the battle of Chilcheollyang,

and encamps on the Southern Sea.

Just 20km away in Haenam,

Japan's navy sets up base,

preparing to attack with over 300 ships.

So, Admiral,

when will the troops expect you sir?

What do you mean?

The Royal orders that you've been given.

You're supposed to join forces with the ground troops sir.

The General has been very clear. He expects you to be there.

I don't doubt that's what he wants.

What?

All respect to you Admiral.

the enemy has a massive ships send to come this way!

We're starting to see several of your men deserting their posts.

He's correct. I count it at least 50 deserters..

50...

Just please tell us what are you thinking Admiral.

The enemy has 200 ships prepared and are ready to

invade us in any moment now!

What strategy have you developed?

Show us!.

Show us what plan you have in mind to defeat the enemy?

Let's hear from the young officers at the table!

Do you think we can win?

Do you?

Don't any of you have an opinion

for the Admiral?

Admiral.

You need to erase all of the doubts here!

Aside from using that damaged turtle ship,

what do you plan on doing?

You best remember you're addressing our commander!

How dare you!

You should remember your place here!

I'm your superior officer!

Shut your mouth and listen!

You don't deserve to hold any rank!

We all knew the truth about you.

That you fled from Chilcheollyang!

Do you know why we have those 12 ships out there?

because I saved them from being

destroyed in the battle.

You keep your mouth shut if you don't know the truth.

Admiral, you know as well as

anyone that this battle is futile.

You know the kind of power our enemy has,

and how they're brutal and relentless!!

They're going to defeat you!

Will do you insist on sending men into a battle

they'll never win?

This meeting is adjourned.

Dismissed.

Admiral!

He's given us a direct order!

We have to obey it!

Our main priority is to repair

the ships and train the men!

Get to it!

It's clear that we have to capture King Seonjo

to end this war once and for all.

We can't just let him slip through our fingers

like he has been able to do to us before.

We must have a solid plan

and coordinate to the perfect storm!

Do you agree?

Yes, commander.

Senjoe is our rightful prize.

We can't allow Konishi to dethrone him first.

But Chancellor Hideyoshi wants us to wait for his men to arrive

before we make our move.

So it seems that's the only option we have

for right now.

Wakizaka's ships are arriving.

Yes sir those are his ships,

they've been in a reconnaissance mission.

I hope they have good information.

How many trips?

They've done 2 already,

and they've been good missions.

So then,

What do we know the help being send to us?

Has the Chancellor told you anything at all?

The only thing I"I've been told is

that its someone essential to the battle.

He's goal is to take on Yi Sun-shin.

Make sure he won't be an issue for us any longer.

General

It is futile to battle such a formidable foe. I command

you to disband the navy and join Gwon Yul's army.

Father! Father!

Captain Bae tried,

but they'll gonna kill him!

He had to!

Stay down!

Father! Father!

I'm not finished yet!

You pay for this

with your head!

I don't want to interfere.

I just couldn't simply pass by.

Who are you sir?

Are you the one who was sent to us by the chancellor?

That's the navy from Ehime Prefecture.

Like hell their navy!

Pirates is more like it.

Let's go.

Deployment imminent

It's swarming with activity Admiral.

They have over 200 warships docked.

Theyre moving supplies on to the ships.

and they're stealing

provisions from villagers who are to weak to stop them.

If anyone resists,

they cut their nose off their face.

They also use children for target practice.

It looks to me like....

Their almost ready.

They're on the verge of deployment.

What's the status of their reinforcements?

They really have 25,000

soldiers en route?

Yes, sir.

That's how it appears..

They're bracing.

They're not worried about our navy in any way.

And they talk about how to storm our capital with ease

and little resistance from us.

We must do something,

or else our capital will bleed..

Deliver this to Junsa as fast as you can,

and then report back to me.

Yes Admiral,

The figurehead is complete!

The figurehead is complete!

The figurehead is finished!

Sweetheart.

A talisman?

This isn't my first mission.

But I'll treasure it for sure.

I gotta go.

Be sure to stay strong!

Tell me.

Is Yi disobeying the royal orders again?

He pursuing what he believes is logical.

I cannot promise his safety

if he disobeys the royal orders given to him.

The province is at the southern are dissemated.

Japan's ground

forces are headed north.

That's for certain, our capital could be destroyed.

If we don't stop their navy

you'll unavoidable.

But what can he do

with those measly 12 ships of his?!

Well you're the one who expects

the men on those ships to be of value to the army.

Don't be insubordinate!

In any case the Admiral isn't in good health!

Do you need to be reminded sir,

Who caused that?

Watch it!....

Can you even comprehend

what we're about to be up against exactly?

You certainly know of Kiyomasa don't you?

He's about to be at our gate.

Destroying it! So many men are needed.

If we're to have any hope of stopping him!

Grab him!

Grab him!

Let go!

Let go!

Please general, Help us!

You have to support our Admiral!

Our navy is just not prepared to face that brutal enemy.

So obey the orders then!

General. Our request is done in earnest.

I can't believe you'd abandon us.

How dare you speak that way!

You now suffer the punishment!

What are you all waiting for?

Take him this instant and put him away!

General!

General!

Hear me!

The Admiral wishes

to convey these words!

"To forfeit the sea is to forfeit Joseon!"

General! General!

I've been waiting now half a day.

Is this how you treat all the guests

you hosts here?

I'm afraid our planning is here.

gotten the way of us being good hosts.

My sincere apologies!

Now then.

We could use a little enlightenment from a pirate.

How would you kill a king?

Share with us you wisdom.

I've surveyed the region for

opportunities to advance.

We'll take advantage of the morning tide

and ride through the strait.

We can then resupply the troops by night

sail into the capital.

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