"I am the captain of Team East Sea, and these are my teammates. We wish to speak with your fleet commander."
As Team China hurried towards Fishing Islands, Team East Sea veered off course towards a different destination, heading to the location of the United States Navy forces stationed in Japan, precisely where the U.S. Seventh Fleet in the Pacific patrolled.
Such a fishing boat wouldn't usually attract attention in the Pacific, but its appearance amid a storm, far out at sea, was uncommon. Typically, deep-sea fishing vessels would seek shelter in the nearest international port until the storm passed. Thus, when this fishing boat emerged, the naval ships immediately signaled for it to stop for inspection, with the sailors onboard readying themselves for any scenario.