The chakra-formed Susanoo blossomed over the sea.
The extended blade in its hand crashed down onto the water, kicking up enormous sprays. Uchiha Yuu's utterly unrestrained strike made every Konoha higher-up who had come to the rescue choose to dodge with grave expressions. Uchiha Yuu's formidable strength had been tested in war, especially in direct assaults. According to the intelligence they had gathered, his physical strength was practically monstrous. Konoha would gain no advantage in a frontal confrontation.
Even after the blade fell, its power did not fade. It transformed into towering waves that surged outward in layer after layer.
The Iwagakure ninja who had been asleep were abruptly awakened by the massive waves. Their bodies swayed unsteadily as many assumed a tsunami had struck, panic appearing on their faces and throwing the cabins into chaos.
"It hurts like hell! Has our ship been attacked? How can the whole ship be shaking?!"
"Get up! Enemies are attacking ahead! The aftermath of a battle between top experts has reached us!"
"Wake up, all of you! Prepare to evacuate! We can't get dragged into this!"
The group of ninja above immediately sensed that something was wrong. Following the direction from which the waves had struck and the chakra energy soaring into the sky, terror filled their eyes. A single slash had made the surrounding seawater flow backward, while nearby ships were directly swept in. Who knew how many people would die in the aftermath of the clash between the two sides?
Before such terrifying power, ordinary ninja could only flee. They were not even qualified to interfere or watch. The sorrow of the weak was laid bare at this moment.
Facing the assault of the towering waves, Akatsuchi, standing at the bow, wore a dark expression. Konoha's attack could not possibly have