Takeda stood at attention, his expression serious. "Sir, Operation Snake Beheading is a go," he said firmly.
"We have reason to believe that the Uzumaki's heir is located in their village, and we intend to capture him in order to end this siege with as little bloodshed as possible."
The Commander's face remained impassive as he listened to Takeda's report. He knew that this mission was risky, but it was also necessary if they were to win the war.
"And what are the risks?" the Commander asked.
Takeda hesitated for a moment before answering. "There is a possibility that the Uzumaki's will not surrender even if we have their heir, and they may choose to fight to the death," he said evenly.
"But we are prepared for that eventuality, and we will do whatever it takes to ensure our victory."
The Commander nodded slowly. "I understand," he said. "You have my full support, Takeda, I will order two company of Silent killers to assist you in your efforts by holding the enemy from the back once their line is breached. May the gods be with you."
Takeda bowed respectfully before turning and leaving the cabinet. He knew that the success of this mission was not just up to him and his team, but also to the warriors on the battlefield who were putting their lives on the line.
As he made his way back to his team, Takeda felt a surge of determination wash over him. He knew that this mission was not going to be easy, but he was ready to face whatever lay ahead.
Together, they would capture the Uzumaki's heir and end this war once and for all.
The assault was launched after the coalition disabled the whirlpool traps, stopped the volley of explosives, and the tsunamis.
As Takeda and his team waited, they received the signal from a nearby observation boat that the operation had begun.
The Shinobi on board silently prepared themselves for the mission that lay ahead.
The sound of battle grew louder as they drew closer to the Uzumaki clan's village, and the clan's defenses finally began to crumble under the relentless assault of the coalition's army.
The Shinobi's hearts began to race as they neared the beaches, knowing that the success of their mission would depend on their skill and stealth.
With each passing moment, the tension grew until finally, they reached the beaches and began to execute the first step; infiltrate the village.
The battle raged on around them, with the sounds of clashing swords, explosions, ground breaking apart by numerous Jutsu, and battle cries filling the air.
But Takeda and his team remained focused, their eyes fixed on the breach that the army had made.
With a nod from Takeda, the Shinobi silently made their way towards the tower, slipping past the Uzumaki's defenses. They moved quickly and efficiently.
However, things did not go as planned. "Damn, they spotted us," Takeda said as he eyed the near squad-sized Shinobi following them.
"Change of plan, do not separate under any circumstances. Our only remaining chance is a fast and efficient kidnapping."
Takeda and his team moved quickly, ducking behind buildings and blending into the shadows to avoid detection.
They knew that time was of the essence and they had to act fast before the Uzumaki's reinforcements arrived.
But with each passing moment, it became clear that their cover had been blown. The Uzumaki Shinobi were no longer fooled, and more and more Redheads moved into the village to use the terrain to their advantage.
Takeda knew that they had to come up with a new plan if they were to succeed in their mission. "Alright, listen up," he said, addressing his team.
"We need to find a way to get to the Uzumaki heir without attracting more attention than necessary. We can't afford to engage in any battles. Our only chance is to move quickly and efficiently."
The team nodded in agreement, their eyes fixed on Takeda as he outlined their new plan. They would use clones to lure the Uzumaki's into a trap and finish them off quickly before continuing with the plan.
As they got into an alley, every one of them made their special clone. Takeda and two Iwa-nin made Mud clones, while two Kiri-nin spat a large amount of water to create water clones, proving their efficiency in Suiton Jutsu's.
As they waited in the alley, they prepared for their followers to arrive. As they arrived, all hell broke loose.
Takeda and his team quickly sprang into action, engaging in a fierce battle with the Uzumaki Shinobi.
Despite outnumbering them, Takeda's team had a hard time holding their ground. The three Shinobi they were fighting were incredibly efficient, likely at the Jonin level or higher.
The battle raged on, with Jutsu being thrown, Kunai and shuriken flying, and swords clashing. Although Takeda's team seemed to gain an advantage, they did not have much time, as more enemies would know of their scheme with two of their five enemies that were tailing them were still missing.
Takeda quickly realized that they had to retreat, but he also knew that they would have to make a sacrifice to do so.
"Soru and Gekko, you stay here. When we're near the tower, come with us," Takeda ordered, his voice firm and commanding. The Iwa-nin and the Kiri-nin both looked surprised but quickly nodded in agreement.
"Affirmative!" they replied in unison.
As they prepared to leave, one of the enemies shouted, "Don't let them near the Uzukage Tower!"
Takeda smirked, pleased that the intel division didn't give false information. He thought to himself, 'Good, they didn't fuck up this time.'
As they made their way towards the tower, the sounds of battle started echoed through different part of the village.
Takeda and his remaining team members had to move quickly, scanning the surrounding area for any sign of danger. When they arrived at the tower, Takeda noticed the absence of guards, which was unusual.