Board Thread:Important Logs/@comment-25687356-20170508004334/@comment-26510601-20170509231623

Takahiro could not see through this mist, as it was created using the infamous Hidden Mist technique that Kirigakure prided itself on. Because of this, the mist in question was layered with chakra effectively remaining an affective cover against sensory types and dōjutsu users together. An unfortunate circumstance, but one that would not necessarily hold them back for too long. Originally, the plan was meant as nothing more than a distraction but with Takahiro's quick acting and his super-charged flames sent blazing through the forests turning everything into a pyre, the Kiri-nin had to act quickly and hold their ground lest they should've been burnt to a fine crisp with the span of forest in between them and the 3rd Battalion.

The great fire sweeping through was met swiftly with the onset of 15 skilled water users unleashing their own defense. This would've stopped the spreading blaze in its tracks and even doused it for as far as it came, but due to the advent and clash of these extreme opposites a pillar of steam rose into the air and began to quickly blanket the area. At the same time, for just the one moment before the flames reached the stalemate the intensity and wind behind it blew back the mist revealing an innumerable amount of Kiri-nin that were simply sprinting ahead of the defenders at their sides where they could move past.

In that one moment, every practicing sensor there in the 3rd battalion could've clocked out around an estimate of 800 Kiri-nin just from what was revealed. Takahiro's group had unfortunately found themselves at the tail end of the split Kiri army surging across Konoha's southern wall before moving in for a devastating pincer movement. Just this end would be enough to overwhelm and swarm these forces quickly enough, which had rooted themselves into place and decided to take on The Mist headstrong.

The left and right flanks divided into 300 nin each, following up on each side as they pushed ahead. Myoo's clone would've found much more resistance than he initially may have thought, after all these ninja came from a land that prided itself on its superior water jutsu and kenjutsu. While the clone was fast and had exceptional skill it was merely ignored as people kept running straight to the division as squad leaders kept screaming out orders to move ahead. Because of the sheer force and resistance met with the careless clone, it would've been pushed over and trampled by the Kiri-nin. Yet all of this movement and friction was enough to make it swell even faster as a huge explosion engulfed the Kiri-nin closest, 40 people could be seen sent flying into the air as the others kept charging.

At this point the flank would've begun to turn and dive straight towards the divison's own left side. Given the other right side that the Kiri-nin came from was left unprotected the 300 of the right flank would've found little to no resistance as they took their charge and CRUSHED the side of the 3rd battalion.

If Takahiro let up the Great Fire Annihilation, the remaining 200 would've simply began their charge as well. Another front for them to fight on if they foolishly continued as they were run down.

Myoo was in an extremely vulnerable and weaker state given his use of the ever-exploding clone, and given his position he would've been caught between his own soldiers and the flanking Mist warriors. If they already hadn't tried retreating at this point, he would've been caught between the bloody conflict and given his exposure wouldn't be able to protect himself from the coming forces.

Overall, they would've simply been swallowed, and things wouldn't have been worse if Tak's inexperience didn't immediately almost kill herself. While the strategy she had was sound in theory, the Lightning Rod technique required body contact with the chosen area to help. The others, following her orders alone, would've reached down. They were all covered in plate armor and nothing of an insulator to protect their bodies as they reached out to the water with full confidence in their leader.

The lightning release users were instantly killed as the force of lightning was conducted straight into their bodies. Tak would be similarly shocked, but because of her unique composition and the fact she wasn't covered in black steel plate she would simply be immediately knocked out fried with electrical burns coursing from her hands and up her arms. Someone needed to grab her immediately and keep hold of her if they chose to run. If not she'd simply be trampled over the dead bodies as they tried to run through the muck of the woods that had been floored by Tak's blown out attack with a dead Anbu somewhere under a tree crushed and electrified.

Given the uncollective focus as the division tried to focus too much and too little on different areas, a few others would be left behind as the 3rd battalion pulled back. If they didn't they'd be crushed and all would perish under the lead of Takahiro Uchiha. Right now, he needed to pull his division together and with the utmost confidence and profession to lead them out of this mess before it grew any worse. These soldiers needed clarity in the overwhelming horde ahead, and this was why Takahiro was chosen to be a leader.

Myoo could only listen and help with the retreat and try saving Tak if they so chose to storm out. The shack situation would've easily been handled, but letting it fall into Kiri's hands might have been a worse fate than simply letting go of it. They could still technically win despite their follies.

If everything went accordingly and the 3rd division cleared itself from the area and gave a good run, eventually the Kiri-nin would've lost interest and turned elsewhere rushing back onto focus of Konoha to continue the movement. Depending upon where Takahiro wished to stop, he could let the men rest and help let the men heal before deciding whether or not to take a different approach to find other supply depots and raid them or turn heel and try to join back with the others despite knowing he would be abandoning his mission if it meant saving people's life from any future risk such as the one that almost killed them entirely.