"Anywhere from a hundred to two hundred meters. Elite scouts can reach over five hundred," Hyuga Taito answered, his tone carrying the precision and rigor characteristic of the Hyuga Clan.
"But the Hidden Mist's terrain has plenty of water and thick fog, which will limit the Byakugan's penetrating vision somewhat.
Water vapor scatters chakra, and fog narrows the field of vision. In that environment, scouting range could drop to seventy percent."
"Seventy percent is enough," Mirai said. "Have the Hyuga scouting teams take shifts, keeping watch around the clock.
The moment anyone from the Hidden Mist enters their scouting range, report it."
"Yes, sir!"
"The Uchiha Clan will handle close-range security and rapid response."
Mirai turned to Yamamoto Uchiha. "The Sharingan's ability to track movement gives it a major advantage in defensive battles. Once the Hyuga Clan spots the enemy, the Uchiha Clan must reach the scene as quickly as possible."
"Understood." Yamamoto Uchiha nodded, then hesitated before asking, "Lord Mirai, the Hidden Mist is coming at us in force this time. I hear all Seven Ninja Swordsmen of the Mist have been deployed.
I fought one of them when I was young. They really are difficult opponents.
Are you... confident?"
Mirai tilted his head to glance at him, the corner of his mouth lifting. "Clan Head Yamamoto, have you ever seen Wood Release trap seven swords?"
Yamamoto Uchiha froze for a moment, then shook his head.
"Then you'll get to see it this time."
Hyuga Taito and Yamamoto Uchiha left to carry out their orders.
Mirai stood before the sand table a while longer, tapping his finger on Kirigakure's location.
The Hidden Mist terrain marked on the sand table consisted entirely of waterways and islands. Kirigakure's shinobi specialized in Water Release, giving them an enormous advantage when fighting on