The arrival of the Dawn Hidden Village ships concealed an unspeakable secret. Though Akatsuchi investigated repeatedly, his people simply could not get close. He immediately wrote a letter to be delivered to Ōnoki in the rear, leaving him to decide the next plan and whether they should remain wary of the other side's actions.
The two sides remained in a delicate balance. Uchiha Yū paid no attention to the Iwagakure ninja in the camp. His attention was fixed on the surrounding waters. Night had already fallen, and the dim sea provided the enemy with perfect cover.
Uchiha Yū fixed his gaze ahead as a layer of green light spread across his hand. Faint radioactive elements blanketed the entire sea, serving as his eyes and ears. So long as any living creature entered this area, the radioactive elements would cling to them, allowing Uchiha Yū to detect the enemy's direction.
Standing quietly, Uchiha Yū wore a slight smile as a pair of Sharingan appeared in his eyes. He spoke calmly:
"Looks like you're preparing to launch an attack. Let's see what you're capable of."
The radioactive elements in his hand began to gather. From their speed and scale, he could tell the enemy had not come by walking on water, but aboard a large ship. The vessel had stopped in distant waters, using this method to conserve stamina.
As Uchiha Yū's words fell, the Dawn Hidden Village ninja who had been resting quietly all opened their eyes. Killing intent filled the deck, accompanied by the sound of weapons being drawn. Their silver chakra short blades reflected the darkness of the night.
There were three members of the Uchiha Clan aboard this ship, making the night seem all the more dark and ominous.
In an instant, white light flared from the ship.