Chapter 1: Little Fox, Big Consequences

The sun was setting over the horizon as Ai, a 5-year-old shipgirl with a fox-like appearance and abilities, stood on the deck of her ship, looking out at the sea. Her nine tails swished behind her, and her large, sparkling purple eyes shone with a mix of sadness and determination. She was a light aircraft carrier, but her capabilities far exceeded those of her peers. Ai's ship was equipped with the latest technology, including F-35 jets, F-15 bombers, A-10 ground attack aircraft, and F-14 torpedo bombers. Her arsenal also included 12-inch main guns, 9-inch secondaries, anti-air defenses, and multiple rocket launcher systems. Ai's creation was a result of a collaboration between the world's top researchers and engineers, who had been given a budget of 200 billion dollars and a dream of absolute chaos. They had modified a Wisdom Cube and used it to create Ai, infusing her with the power of the War Robots. Ai's abilities were inspired by the Ares robot, a medium robot known for its offense-focused playstyle and powerful ability. She had four energy cannons on her back, which could fire 40 energy charges in 4 seconds with a 500-meter range. Despite her impressive capabilities, Ai was a kind and gentle soul, loved by many of the shipgirls in the Azur Lane fleet. Enterprise, a stoic and battle-hardened aircraft carrier, had taken Ai under her wing, and the two had formed a close bond. Ai's maternal harem, which included Enterprise, New Jersey, Hornet, Cleveland, Queen Elizabeth, Warspite, Belfast, Sheffield, Hood, Cheshire, Illustrious, and Unicorn, adored her and would do anything to protect her. But not everyone shared their affection for Ai. The Sakura Empire, led by Akagi and Kaga, had grown increasingly wary of Ai's connections to the Sirens and her perceived threat to their power. They had decided to exile Ai, stripping her of her title as IJN and casting her out of their fleet. Ai's emotional reaction to her exile had been devastating. She had felt betrayed and hurt by the very people she had considered her family. As she set sail for Azur Lane's base, accompanied by Shoukaku and her sister, Ai couldn't help but wonder what the future held for her. Would she find a new home and a new family among the Azur Lane fleet, or would she be forever alone? The Sakura Empire's decision to exile Ai had sent shockwaves throughout the fleet. Some shipgirls, like Bismarck and her allies, had expressed disgust and anger at the treatment of Ai, while others, like Queen Elizabeth and her inner circle, had discussed the implications of Ai's exile and its potential consequences for the factions. As Ai sailed away from the Sakura Empire, she knew that she would face many challenges ahead. But she was determined to find a new home and a new purpose, no matter what lay in store for her. The little fox was ready to face the big consequences of her exile, and to forge a new path in the world of Azur Lane.