Inside the aerial fortress, command room.
Haku's slender fingers moved steadily across the map, pointing out one by one the coordinates of noble estates marked for elimination as he continuously issued attack orders.
As the final marker for a noble estate whose inhabitants all deserved death was cleared from the map, he gave a light cough to clear his throat, then looked up at the people standing by in the command room and said slowly, "Good. The first phase of the elimination mission is complete."
"Now, split into two teams immediately according to the predetermined plan."
"First team, proceed at once to the Land of Water's capital. While arresting the remaining nobles and taking control of the situation, swiftly assume control of the Land of Water's administration. Your top priority is to quell any unrest and panic in the capital caused by the bombardment as quickly as possible and maintain order!"
"Second team, fly over Kirigakure and prepare to support Lord Zabuza's ground operation at any time!"
Although the previous bombardment had precisely targeted the noble estates and deliberately avoided civilian residences.
The ceaseless explosions and tremors had still caused considerable chaos and panic in the Land of Water's capital. These aftereffects had to be brought under control and soothed as quickly as possible, or they would lead to even greater casualties.
Haku paused, then looked at the Dawn ninjas operating the Chakra cannons and said solemnly, "Lastly... adjust the angle of the Super Heavy Cannon and aim its barrel at the uninhabited forest behind Kirigakure!"
The Super Heavy Cannon was the most powerful weapon, previously powered by Zero-Tails' dark Chakra, though its Chakra delivery system had since been modified.
"Understood!"
"Received!"
Though everyone in the vast command room was busy, everything proceeded in perfect order, without the slightest hint