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The village slept, its streets bathed in silver moonlight. Kirito sat cross-legged in his apartment, shadows flickering around him. The air was thick with concentration as his shadow clones silently studied maps, scrolls, and notes spread across the floor.
One month. That's all I have before Orochimaru moves, he thought, tracing invisible lines over the village layout. And when he strikes, I need to be ready.
Twelve shadow clones stood by his side, each silently awaiting instructions.
"Listen carefully," Kirito whispered, voice low and precise. "Orochimaru's target will be the village. Sand shinobi and his men will move under cover. I will not confront them ,I will only fight like other chunin and priorities civilias safety . My target is the Hyuga main house. Their elders' kekkei genkai, their secrets—they will give us leverage. But we strike only during the chaos of Orochimaru's attack. Any earlier and the plan fails."
A clone tilted its head, cautious. "And the elders… if we wait, what then?"
Kirito's gaze sharpened. "If we wait, we act with perfect timing. Patience is a weapon as deadly as any jutsu. We observe, we calculate, and when the storm comes, we strike with precision."
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Reconnaissance and Analysis
Over the next days, Kirito poured over everything he had gathered:
DNA samples from Hinata, Sasuke, and Naruto.
Detailed chakra patterns and kekkei genkai charts.
Village layouts, including hidden entrances to the Hyuga estate.
Historical data on Hyuga security protocols and internal movement patterns.
He drew intricate diagrams, marking each elder's potential weaknesses, their patrol routes, and blind spots in Byakugan coverage. His clones acted as scouts, quietly returning with observations from every angle.
"Boss, the elder in the east wing moves differently than expected," one clone reported.
Kirito nodded, adjusting a mark on the map. "Noted. That will be important when the timing is right. Every detail counts."
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Forbidden Knowledge
Evenings were reserved for his darker studies. He revisited the Edo Tensei scroll, running simulations with shadow clones as test subjects. Each experiment was controlled, cautious, but expanded his understanding of binding techniques and chakra control.
Meanwhile, he studied the genetic samples, running small-scale chakra-infused tests to simulate kekkei genkai activation.
"Nothing permanent," he muttered. "I only need enough insight to manipulate chakra under pressure. That's all."
The months of preparation weren't physical training alone—they were mental, strategic, and scientific. Every clone, every scroll, every sample contributed to a living, breathing plan.
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The Final Blueprint
At the end of the month, Kirito spread the final diagram across the floor:
Red lines marked entry and exit points.
Blue markers denoted patrols and chakra sensors.
Yellow circles showed areas of potential vulnerability in the Hyuga estate.
Shadow notes indicated DNA analysis and kekkei genkai applications, showing how each sample could enhance his techniques.
"One month of preparation," he whispered to himself, "and when the storm hits, we will be ready. No mistakes. No hesitation. Timing is everything."
The shadow clones bowed in silent acknowledgment, each a living extension of his will.
Outside, the village lay calm, unaware of the silent predator weaving a web of strategy that would come to life only when chaos arrived.
Kirito leaned back, eyes closed, imagining the coming battle.
Orochimaru may strike the village… but by the time the dust settles, the Hyuga elders won't even know what hit them.