Hundred Eight Style: Dark Thrust

At three in the morning, a waning moon hung high in the darkened sky.

Masked Uchiha Mai glanced at the residence ahead, then raised his hand to check his watch. "We confirmed this afternoon that this residence is the intelligence station's base.

"The Chunin captain guarding this base is named Ishida. He is particularly skilled in Earth Style and taijutsu, so be especially careful. The other three Genin are not worth mentioning, but we cannot rule out the possibility that they have been replaced by Cloud Shinobi.

"I'll lead the assault. Kakashi will charge in with me and cover me. If anyone tries to flee, kill them on the spot if possible. If you cannot catch them in time, shout loudly to alert the others.

"Do not give them a chance to pass along any information. Minato-sensei and we are operating separately, and the other teams may not be.

"Might Guy will stand guard outside the residence. If he hears us shout or sees anyone else fleeing this residence, he does not need to care who they are. Kill them on the spot.

"That is all. Move immediately."

Overall, Uchiha Mai's arrangement had no problems. The two strongest fighters would charge in front, while Might Guy handled any stragglers.

Neither of them had any objections.

After confirming their respective duties, Uchiha Mai took the lead, vaulted over the courtyard wall, and landed inside the residence. His blood-red eyes swept over the surroundings.

Two or three breaths later, Kakashi vaulted in as well. Uchiha Mai seemed to have already located the enemy and gathered chakra to use a ninjutsu.

"Wait, we still don't know which room the enemy is in. Using ninjutsu rashly will alert them!" Kakashi reminded him quietly.

"I already know."

The One Tomoe in Uchiha Mai's eyes turned