**Chapter: The Unseen Ironblood**

In the vast expanse of the Azur Lane universe, where sentient warships, known as shipgirls, battle a mysterious alien race called the Sirens, the Ironblood faction, representing Germany's naval forces, had been secretly harboring a new shipgirl, München. She was a light cruiser from the cancelled M-class, designed for high speeds and armed with advanced weaponry, including a unique black spear that could activate from a projector on her arm. München stood at 5'4" feet, with a kind, sweet, and caring personality, but also struggled with severe sadness and withdrawal due to being the only ship of her class. She had a habit of overworking herself to cope with her emotions, which didn't go unnoticed by her fellow Ironblood shipgirls. Bismarck, the leader of the Ironblood faction, had taken a particular interest in München's well-being, subtly watching over her and ensuring she didn't overwork herself. One day, Prinz Eugen, a charismatic and teasing heavy cruiser, approached München in her dorm, teasing her about her cooking skills. München blushed, unaware of Prinz Eugen's underlying crush on her. As they chatted, Roon, a heavy cruiser, entered the dorm, checking on München and reporting back to Bismarck. "München, mein Schatz, how are you doing today?" Roon asked, concern etched in her voice. "I'm fine, Roon," München replied, smiling weakly. "Just a bit tired." Roon nodded, her eyes narrowing slightly. "I'll make sure to tell Bismarck. She'll want to know." As Roon left, München couldn't shake off the feeling that she was being watched. Unbeknownst to her, multiple Ironblood ships, including U-556, Graf Zeppelin, Friedrich der Große, and Prinz Hipper, had been keeping a discreet eye on her. When München went on a solo patrol, her escorts remained vigilant, watching from a distance as she sailed towards the mirror sea, a notorious hotspot for Siren activity. Prinz Eugen, Prinz Hipper, and Odin tracked her movements, ready to intervene if necessary. As München approached the mirror sea, her determination to face the Sirens grew. But before she could engage, she was intercepted by Deutschland, who knocked her out with a sleeping dart. Back at the Ironblood base, Bismarck waited anxiously for München's return. When she finally arrived, Bismarck hugged her tightly, whispering in German, "My daughter isn't dying now or ever." The next day, during a meeting to discuss sending a support fleet to the Sakura Empire, Prinz Eugen suggested sending München along. However, the other Ironblood shipgirls were hesitant, citing concerns about her safety and the risks of the mission. "I don't think that's a good idea," Bismarck said, her voice firm. "München is still... fragile. We can't afford to lose her." The meeting ended with München being kept in reserve, but her existence remained a closely guarded secret within the Ironblood faction. Little did they know, Azur Lane had begun to take notice of München's existence, and a game of cat and mouse was about to unfold... As the story continues, Azur Lane's senior leadership, including Queen Elizabeth, Enterprise, Warspite, Belfast, Hornet, New Jersey, King George V, and Sheffield, gathered to discuss the little information they had on München. They knew she was an Ironblood shipgirl, but her capabilities and design remained a mystery. "We need to find out more about her," Queen Elizabeth said, her voice resolute. "Sheffield, can you try to gather more intel?" Sheffield nodded, her eyes scanning the room. "I'll see what I can find, Your Majesty." The meeting concluded with Azur Lane sending a few squadrons to patrol the Atlantic, hoping to catch a glimpse of München and uncover her secrets. The Royal Navy also increased patrols around the Atlantic Ocean and North Sea, keeping a close eye on Ironblood ship movements. As tensions rose, Royal Navy planes spotted a convoy raid led by München and her escorts in the Atlantic. Ironblood intelligence intercepted transmissions between the Royal Navy, and panic set in as they realized München had been spotted. Prinz Hipper quickly contacted München's escorts, ordering them to cancel the raid and return to base. München was annoyed but complied, unaware of the reason behind the sudden change in plans. The Royal Navy mobilized a fleet to chase down the Ironblood ships, led by King George V and New Jersey. The chase was on, with München's guns firing at a distant carrier from the Royal Navy. In the end, the Ironblood fleet made it back to the safety of their coastal range, with Bismarck hugging a confused München. As Azur Lane operatives retreated, they were angry but also relieved that they had gathered valuable information about München's design and class. Senior Azur Lane leadership was shocked to discover that München was from the cancelled M-class battleship, a class they thought was purely historical. "This changes everything," Enterprise said, her voice low. "We need to reevaluate our strategy." The story of München, the unseen Ironblood shipgirl, had only just begun...