After several days of arduous travel, Ying Yue's squad finally reached the border of the Land of Whirlpools.
The Land of Whirlpools was surrounded by the sea, giving it a natural defense. The Uchiha discovered no signs of the Allied Shinobi Forces having engaged in battle there yet.
Uchiha Ying Yue let out a breath of relief, but he knew this was only the calm before the storm.
The Allied Shinobi Forces could attack at any moment. The situation in the Land of Whirlpools was urgent.
"We arrived just in time. We must notify the Feudal Lord of the Land of Whirlpools as soon as possible and make sure they're ready to defend themselves," Ying Yue told the elite squad. He then decided to head straight for the Uzumaki Hidden Village and meet with the Feudal Lord.
Uchiha Ying Yue led several elite shinobi toward the entrance to the Uzumaki Hidden Village.
The guard shinobi grew alert as soon as they saw Ying Yue and his companions. They put their hands on their weapons, ready to fight.
"Who are you? Why have you entered the Land of Whirlpools without permission?" one of the guards demanded, fixing Ying Yue with a sharp stare.
Ying Yue remained calm and slowly raised his hands to show that he meant no harm.
In a steady voice, Uchiha Ying Yue said, "Please don't misunderstand. I'm Uchiha Ying Yue, from Konoha. We've come on the orders of Lady Uzumaki Mito to deliver an important message to the Feudal Lord of the Land of Whirlpools. Please inform him. I must meet with him immediately."
At the name "Uzumaki Mito," the guards' expressions shifted slightly.
They knew Uzumaki Mito's identity and standing. Although Ying Yue's words surprised them, they didn't dare dismiss him lightly.
"Please wait a moment.