Light Novel Volume 8

"Gun Smoke on the Water" (ガンスモーク・オン・ザ・ウォーター,) is the eighth volume of the 86 -Eighty Six- light novel series. The volume covers the first half of the sixth story arc of the series, depicting the Strike Package's new mission to hunt down a Morpho nestled in the seas of the Regicide Fleet Countries. While the others seem to have their bearings straight and headed towards a better tomorrow, Theo struggles to find an answer for his future.

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Synopsis
A PATH TO PURPOSE LAID WITH IRON RAILS.

An end to the endless war. The possibility of stopping the Legion once and for all. Such is humanity’s most fervent desire. But in the war-free world of tomorrow, what will become of the Eighty-Six? Many have gained a renewed hope for the future. Some have found love, and others have new aspirations, but what of those who have yet to dream? The warm rays of hope have bent their iron wills and distorted their realities. For those tragic few, the worst is yet to come…

Contents

 * Prologue: The Red Dragon 序章　ザ・レッド・ドラゴン
 * Chapter 1: The Gun in the High Castle 第一章　ザ・ガン・オン・ザ・ハイ・キャッスル
 * Chapter 2: Moby Dick; or, The Whale 第二章　モービィ・ディック・オア・ザ・ホエイル
 * Chapter 3: Into the Storm 第三章　イントゥ・ザ・ストーム
 * Chapter 4: The Tower (Upright) 第四章　ザ・タワー（アップライト）
 * Chapter 5: The Tower (Reverse) 第五章　ザ・タワー（リバース）

Appearances

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 * Supporting Characters

Trivia

 * Along with Mist and Valkyrie Has Landed, it is considered the third part of 86 -Eighty Six-.
 * Chapters 4 and 5 are named after the The Tower.
 * The volume title is in reference to the Deep Purple song "Smoke on the Water."