The other side's words had some suspicious points, but Kari still needed to make the trip. The Poison Ninja's potential for growth and the pressure he could bring to the front lines made him worth the risk.
If Uchiha Yū joined the battlefield, the defensive line Iwagakure had set up would develop a major flaw.
As for Yū, he traveled quickly, but he had kept something in reserve.
The terrifying radiation of radioactive elements spread into the surrounding area. There was no need to go to the designated location.
"Why did we stop?"
Hizashi Hyuga was still watching the surroundings to guard against the enemy's appearance. When Yū paused for an instant, Hizashi assumed an enemy was approaching and used his Byakugan to survey the area.
"We'll deploy the poison here."
Although Uchiha Yū, standing atop a tree, sensed nothing unusual, there was a strong chance they would encounter Yamanaka Riyan along the rest of the route.
None of them objected to Uchiha Yū's arrangement. He was the key to deploying the poison this time.
"Move away from me for the time being."
"Hizashi, watch the surroundings. Unless enemy ninja are willing to do anything to assassinate me, do not come close!"
Because the mirrors had reflected sunlight onto him lately, he had absorbed rather too much energy. He could only control its direction; intermittent radiation would form around his body.
Once the others had retreated to a safe distance, Uchiha Yū slowly extended his palms. Invisible radiation poured from both hands.
The shimmering green glow stood out starkly against the night, yet this very power could bring destruction to anything.
Because of the radiation, the surrounding trees withered at a visible rate. Birds perched in the branches tried to take flight in terror, but as the radiation reached them,