Yashiro and several Uchiha Genjutsu experts stood silently on branches by the bay.
His companions felt that Yashiro, who led their team, had grown much quieter these past few days, no longer as lively as before.
The salty, damp sea breeze brushed gently against Yashiro's face. The personnel near the bay had all been recalled by the Daimyō under their control.
To prevent passing Mist Ninja from noticing traces of Genjutsu, they had only used it to control the Daimyō and a few ministers.
They were also particularly cautious during their daily activities in the Daimyo's Mansion, avoiding unnecessary complications. The Uchiha's professionalism on missions was worthy of trust.
"They're here."
One of his companions spoke up, and Yashiro's tightly closed eyes snapped open, three sinister tomoe slowly rotating within them.
The Daimyō's black ship followed the current slowly toward the bay. Judging by its intact decorations, it had encountered no battles along the way.
This let the Uchiha breathe a sigh of relief. They would not have to carry out the troublesome plan B.
Terai checked the map carefully. After confirming that the bay before them was their destination, he stood on the deck and waved a small flag vigorously twice.
Seeing the signal, the Uchiha darted out of the dense woods, while the black ship slowly docked at the rudimentary harbor.
Holding a sturdy mooring rope, Nonō leaped from the deck onto land and wound the rope around a massive wooden post at the harbor.
She looked at the stern Uchiha and gave them a kindly smile.
"You must be the Genjutsu experts sent by the Uchiha to support us?"
"I'm Yakushi Nonō of Root."
"I look forward to working with you on the mission ahead."
As she spoke, Nonō bowed to them. Despite her thoroughly approachable manner,