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Prototype of the Unsinkable BattleshipAuthor: Unno Juza
| Original Title | 不沈軍艦の見本 |
|---|---|
| Author | 海野 十三 |
| Genre | Popular Fiction |
| Author Type | Male Author |
| Summary | Amidst escalating tensions between Japan and Allied forces, eccentric inventor Dr. Kin finds himself entangled in a web of wartime intrigue. Accosted by a relentless journalist demanding confirmation of rumors—that his secret inventions fueled Japan’s naval triumphs—Dr. Kin deflects accusations with comedic desperation. Yet global powers take notice: America dispatches an envoy bearing exotic smoked meat laced with manipulative toxins to coerce his genius. Seduced by culinary temptation, Dr. Kin agrees to construct an "unsinkable" battleship for the U.S.—a colossal vessel impervious to shells, bombs, and torpedoes. \nThe USS Honolulu’s unveiling stuns military brass: attacks pass harmlessly through its rubber-clad hull, defying physics. But as American ambitions soar to replicate this marvel, a fatal flaw emerges—one tied to dwindling resources and geopolitical realities. Dr. Kin’s ingenuity becomes a double-edged sword, leaving leaders scrambling in a world where innovation collides with hubris. Blending absurdity and sharp satire, this tale probes the chaos of war, the allure of technological supremacy, and the unforeseen consequences of a single inventor’s defiance. |
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