"If the Marines insist on fighting, then the Uchiha Clan will see this through to the end!"
Fugaku's voice rang out from within Susanoo, accompanied by the thunderous rumble of Chakra. The sea itself trembled faintly beneath it.
The colossal Tachi wreathed in purple flames slowly rose, its blade aimed at the five Marine warships. Terrifying pressure surged over them like a tidal wave. The Marines on deck instantly lost their nerve; rifles nearly slipped from their hands, and even the cannons wavered uncontrollably.
Even Gion couldn't hide the solemn caution that crossed her face.
Her Observation Haki blared warnings. From the enormous purple giant that had appeared out of nowhere, she could clearly sense a lethal threat.
Even if that threat was only slight, it was enough to put her on full alert.
Their opponent's abilities were far too strange, completely beyond her understanding of the power systems in this sea. She had no confidence whatsoever that she could take him down.
Besides, these people could walk across the sea as easily as dry land. If a fight broke out, she might gain the upper hand, but she wouldn't be able to stop them from leaving.
A powerful fighter who could summon such a terrifying giant at will would be a ticking time bomb if he went on a rampage across the Four Blues. The Marines couldn't afford that risk.
After a moment of silence, Gion finally suppressed her anger. She stepped forward and gave Fugaku a slight nod, her voice calm and entirely free of provocation. "You've misunderstood, sir.
"We came under orders from Headquarters to investigate the string of ship disappearances in West Blue over the past year. We have no intention of making an enemy of you. Please don't misunderstand."
At her side, Onigumo's eyes widened