Chapter 133: Lightning Raid, Imminent Siege
The Kusanagi Sword swept past the hidden sentry, and Sasuke did not look back, merely raising his left hand toward Neji behind him.
Neji activated the Byakugan, his vision sweeping past the cliff walls and minefields as he whispered the arrangements ahead.
"There are twelve mobile sentries on the west side of the fortress. Relief is already late, the northern camp is still fighting over Soldier Pills, and only six members of the Barrier Team remain on guard."
Kakashi steadied the unconscious hidden sentry, dragging the man into a rock fissure before sealing his Chakra with an Explosive Tag.
"There is no mountain cover further ahead. The moment Kumogakure launches an illumination flare, we will be exposed."
Sasuke looked at Shikaku Nara.
"How many people can the shadows control?"
Shikaku swept his gaze over the narrow mountain path, his fingers resting on three guard towers on the map.
"If we avoid a fight, three teams are enough. If anyone raises the alarm first, we can only launch a frontal assault."
"Then let them raise no alarm."
Sasuke adjusted his collar, pointing the Kusanagi Sword forward.
"The Hyuga Team will pull out the hidden sentries, the Nara Team will control the guard towers, the ANBU will sever the communication lines, and the Uchiha Team will follow me into the fortress."
Kakashi pulled up his Forehead Protector, revealing the Sharingan.
"Leave survivors?"
"Seal and detain those who lay down their weapons, execute those who continue making Hand Seals on the spot, and the Recording Team will record everything from start to finish."
Yamada Naoto secured a small Recording Formation Plate to his back, confirming that the mirror surface lacked any reflection.
"Nighttime vision will be affected."
"Record the Chakra first, then record the identities. When dawn