Seven Ninja Swordsmen of the Mist Traits, Meeting Mei Terumi Again (Parts One, Two, Three)

"Stay alert once we enter these waters."

Tsunade stood at the bow, her arms crossed over her chest.

"Kirigakure patrol boats could appear at any time. The moment you spot the enemy, report it immediately."

Hyuga Ginka nodded and activated her Byakugan.

The white eyes reflected the rolling waves in the distance.

"No abnormalities detected so far."

She reported.

Yūhi Kurenai walked to Qingyu's side, bracing both hands against the railing as her red eyes watched the distant horizon.

"Qingyu, which island do you think Kirigakure's ninja are hiding on?"

"No matter where they're hiding, we'll find them eventually."

Qingyu said.

He felt they could not be far away.

"That's true."

Yūhi Kurenai smiled faintly and shifted her weight from one hand to the other.

Time passed quietly amid the peaceful voyage.

About an hour later, Hyuga Ginka suddenly raised a hand, cutting off everyone's conversation.

"Ships spotted ahead."

Hyuga Ginka said.

Tsunade quickly walked over to Hyuga Ginka's side.

"What's the situation?"

"A fleet of at least five ships, sailing northeast."

Hyuga Ginka closed her eyes and poured more chakra into her Byakugan, expanding her range of observation.

"They're all Kirigakure ninja. Each ship has roughly ten to fifteen people, for a total of over fifty—wait. There's a very powerful chakra presence on the lead ship."

Hyuga Ginka paused, her tone becoming more solemn.

"There are four people standing on the deck. Their chakra reserves far exceed those of ordinary Jonin—one of them has an enormous, broad sword on his back. It should be the Kubikiribōchō."

"Jūzō Biwa?"

Tsunade's brow furrowed slightly.

She spoke in a low voice.

The Seven Ninja Swordsmen of the Mist had been renowned throughout the Shinobi World for a long time, and each ninja sword possessed a unique ability.

Jūzō Biwa's Kubikiribōchō was famous