The border conflict had not subsided after a victory in a small skirmish. Instead, like a spark dropped into dry kindling, it threatened to grow ever more intense. Kumogakure had clearly come prepared. Its ninja were not only fierce and skilled in battle, but also wielded Lightning Release Nintaijutsu with swift, incisive force, putting constant pressure on Konoha's defenses.
Though Konoha's ninja fought with all their might, they gradually began to feel overwhelmed by Kumogakure's powerful assault. Cries of battle and explosions rang out across the battlefield as smoke filled the air, making it almost impossible to see the path ahead.
This was not the first time Uchiha Sou's squad had faced a skirmish like this. In every battle, he displayed an unusual quality: he was calm, observant, and adept at manipulating the situation.
He was like an uninvolved onlooker, yet at the same time, the invisible hand controlling the entire battle. He made deft use of the power of Weaving Logic, a mysterious and formidable force that allowed him to interfere with causality and guide the course of a fight.
During battle, Uchiha Sou continually experimented with ways to wield Weaving Logic more subtly. He carefully observed his enemies' attacks and movements, then, at a crucial moment, "happened" to disrupt their attacks, throwing off their aim or greatly diminishing their force.
Sometimes, he would also "accidentally" alter the surrounding environment, creating a patch of mist or some kind of cover to obscure the enemy's view and give his teammates a chance to attack.
Yet, despite how impressive Sou's actions were, they did not attract much attention. To his teammates, his success seemed to come from a combination of skill and luck. After all, his interventions always came at just the right moment, making them marvel at how incredibly lucky