Jumping back down from his puppet as he arranged his own, even pulling back the one straggler as Tetsuo had rejoined the group, he looked around for a moment to assess the forces they had. He wasn't ignorant to the fact that this was many groups trying to work together, but if they could work together then this would go smoothly. He wasn't so confident however that he was the one to lead everyone, but he felt he'd be the most willing to take the lead in the physical sense so he'd try and lead by example at the very least.
Before he thought to address those that had gathered, they were given some military rations, which frankly he couldn't have appreciated more in that moment. He had regained some of his strength, but he wasn't exactly running at full strength, so he'd only take the one.
"Please give the other five to Isamu. They can distribute them better than I can right now."
Pointing his thumb towards the Support Squad's leader, he nodded to them, before turning towards them.
"It might not hurt to set up and preemptive station for the injured, but this part of the battlefield has no injured or civilians, or even other Ishigakure forces to take care of that we've seen, prior to the ones that you showed up with that is. None of our squad took any injuries."
Motioning around at specific areas, he was trying to make sure to point out the battlefield so far now that they were gathered and mostly calm.
"There are some buildings in that direction, but no one in them that we are aware of. The monsters attempted to ambush us when we got here, from those buildings. Then there is the obvious hole where they came from, in front of us of course. We could use as much of your Support Squad with us as possible. Leaving anyone could leave them open to attacks we can't protect them from if those metal beasts return and decide to attack just the couple of them here, as some of them scattered when you were arriving."
Part of him was simply speaking from what he thought was the best for the group, but in truth a large part of him just didn't feel comfortable leaving Souma here with just one person while they left them to go into a cave they would likely not be leaving for quite a while. It was bad enough that he was still annoyed he hadn't argued for them to join his team so he could watch over all the other Tantetsu on this mission, but he wouldn't make that mistake twice. Looks back towards Souma, he motioned towards her with his head.
"Plus, I'd feel better if I could keep an eye on my cousin."
Taking a deep breath, he waited for a response and waited for whoever needed to be ready to get ready, before moving any further. One he was certain people were where they were going to be, he lined up a couple of his puppets in front of him, then quickly began to create five handseals, as he bit down on his thumb, and placed his palm on the back of one of his metal puppets in front of him.
NAME: Kuchiyose no Jutsu [Summoning Technique]
Summoning Kioshi: Rank C - Tai Spec
A puff of smoke partially covered the puppet for a moment, but as it cleared there was a spider a bit smaller than the puppet itself now on its metallic back.
"Kioshi, we won't be out in the light for long. We are about to head into that entrance in front of us, and I need your help with lighting the way and being a look out. Don't worry, the others won't bother you, and you'll be nearest to me. I don't need you to be on the front line when any fighting starts, so don't worry."
It was clear the spider he had summoned wasn't particular thrilled about being summoned at all, and only looked moderately pacified by the explanation, as it turned away with what sounded like an annoyed grumble, riding on the back of the puppet. Once they got into the actual tunnel, the spider began to glow, lighting at least in front of the group.
Kioshi:
Bioelectrogenesis -
It is unknown just how Kioshi has become able to naturally produce electricity in his body, but he utilizes it the best way he knows how. By making it so people can’t touch him. As long as he has this ability active, it does drain on his chakra at a continuous medium rate. Luckily, he can turn it on and off at will.
"If anything attacks us in there, please please please don't start blasting unless we are in a more open area. We don't want a cave in or friendly fire. From here on, I'll be focusing on combat and managing my puppets, so Isamu will be leading the singular squad, but I'll be in the front physically leading the way.
You okay with that?"
He asked, turning towards Isamu as they were walking, after his comments.