Shimura Kensuke pointed to the eastern section of the base on the map. "The defenses here are relatively weak. Almost all the fortifications built by Lord First have been destroyed, and rebuilding them will take a long time. Right now, we're mostly relying on the natural woodland and a few traps, and we don't have enough defenders. Sakumo, I'd like your squad to help defend the eastern sector. Your Hyuga Clan teammate in particular-his Byakugan is vital to our early warning efforts."
"Understood," Sakumo said tersely. "Shinji, you'll provide direct support at the eastern fence. Follow the orders of the defense squad leader there. Make use of your Sharingan to detect and stop infiltrations and surprise attacks as early as possible."
"Roger!" Shinji answered, like the wage slaves in front of the screen.
"Miwako, report to the medical team and stand by. Keep an eye on the central area's security as well. Your strength must protect our most important line of defense when it matters most."
"Understood, Sensei Sakumo!"
"Hizashi, keep your Byakugan active from now on. Focus on monitoring the coastline and the northern forest. Report any large concentrations of chakra immediately."
Hizashi nodded silently and headed for the lookout tower. Veins had already bulged around his eyes, and his pure white gaze seemed to pierce through space as he looked into the distance.
Orders were issued in steady succession, and the squad members quickly took their positions.
Shinji arrived at the eastern side of the base. The fortifications here were indeed less sturdy than those at the main entrance. Though the wooden fence posts were thick, the gaps between them were wide. The barrier relied more heavily on dense, thorny bushes, preplaced Explosive Tags, and tripwire traps.
Few ninja were stationed here, most of them Chunin and Genin.