"There are three powerful chakra signatures inside the base. They're probably the commanders from Sunagakure and Otogakure."
Kakashi spoke quietly. "The command room is at the center of the base, and the armory is to its west.
There are plenty of patrols around. We need to avoid them."
"Right."
Kawaki said, "We'll split into two groups. Kakashi and I will destroy the command system, while Asuma and Guy take out the armory.
Kurenai, stay here and maintain the genjutsu. Be ready to cover our retreat.
Remember, try not to alert the enemy. Get in and out fast!"
"Understood!"
Once they had split up, everyone moved out.
Kawaki and Kakashi followed the inside of the perimeter wall, carefully making their way toward the command room.
They slipped past several patrols and used the buildings for cover as they advanced.
Before long, they reached the command room.
Four Jonin guarded the entrance, and none of them looked weak.
"Leave them to me."
Kakashi activated his Sharingan. His body blurred as he charged the guards.
"Konoha Ninja!"
The guards reacted at once, drawing their weapons.
"Lightning Release: Lightning Blade!"
Blue lightning gathered in Kakashi's hand. He flashed in front of one guard and drove his Lightning Blade straight through him.
The other guards' expressions changed, and they immediately launched ninjutsu at Kakashi.
Kawaki struck too, weaving hand seals. A massive fireball flew at the guards and forced them to break off their attacks.
Kakashi seized the opening and took down two more guards.
The last guard tried to flee, but Kawaki hurled a kunai that struck his leg and sent him sprawling.
Kakashi stepped forward and knocked him unconscious.
"Move!"
Kawaki pushed open the door and entered the command room.
Inside, several commanders from Sunagakure and Otogakure were discussing their attack plan. Their