In fact, given the strength of Konoha's ninja, even if they charged straight into the capital and launched a direct assault, they were fully capable of completing the mission with minimal casualties—or even none at all.
However, the primary purpose of this operation was to test the power and effectiveness of these new weapons in actual combat, gathering data and leaving room for improvement against potentially stronger enemies in the future.
Using the Byakugan's penetrating vision, Neji carefully surveyed the Daimyo's residence in the distance.
Security within the estate was extremely tight. Every few steps, several samurai stood guard, mixed among them were many rogue ninja hired from other countries and even the black market.
Under the Byakugan, their Chakra shone especially brightly in the darkness.
After thoroughly mapping out the personnel distribution and weak points in the estate's defenses, he lowered his voice into the Konoha Research Department's latest improved miniature radio device. "Neji Hyuga is ready. I can carry out the mission at any time."
Almost as soon as his words fell, reports from the other Hyuga clan members rang out one after another over the radio channel.
"Hinata Hyuga is ready..."
"Tokuma Hyuga is ready..."
"Hyuga..."
Inside the temporary command center on the ground, the highest-ranking official of the operation—a calm-looking ninja from the Nara Clan—was staring intently at the strategic map spread across the table.
After carefully confirming the feedback from every assault team, he drew a deep breath and said gravely into the radio, "Mission, begin!"
The instant the order reached the elevated platforms, every Hyuga ninja's gaze sharpened, and without hesitation, they pulled the triggers of their kunai launchers.
Bang!
Bang!
Bang...
A series of harsh, distinctive firing sounds rang out across the night sky a thousand meters away, shattering the night's silence.
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