It can actually be any kind of secret stash. In this case, the IJN was embezzling fuel of all things, and this was even before the war heated up.
Damn, destroyers burn fuel at a ridiculous rate when moving at high speeds. This could go in "Defeating the Purpose" pool, if they're transporting oil...
Take this more seriously!Ok, mission complete.Gulp, gulpSlurpTherefore, the IJN's fuel managers had cooked the books and hidden a secret fuel stash.Swoosh!!SplaaaaashSecret Stash Charge!Crude Oil StashTrudge...However, the peacetime cruising speed of 12 knots was unbearably slow... The crews were restless.After training at its destination, the fleet would always use the stash to make speed for home port.Secret StashHurry up, Fumizuki!
I wonder when we'll get there.
Originally Minazuki, seemingly a typo.Allllright!The Santosu Maru was finally finished today!
A cargo liner, completed December 10, 1925. This places the timeframe of this comic to long before even the Second Sino-Japanese War had begun.Crude oil was valuable.Looks like it's DesDiv 22's turn again.Upon arriving at the destination...I'll be back at Tokyo Naval Base by 1900 hours, just you watch!!Fifth Torpedo Squadron, sortieing!Let's return to home base.
