— A Week Later —
It is said that opportunities present themselves in times of chaos, and Big Zo understood those words in depth. The streets were currently unsafe due to the 'animal attacks' and the nights were usually empty.
This was the best time to strike.
Before making a move, LNS leadership, including 20 Shots and his top lieutenants, spent the week preparing for the attack. This wasn't going to be a reckless gang war—it would be a calculated military-style operation designed to wipe Iron Fang off the westside in a single night.
LNS spies and informants worked undercover, gathering intelligence on Iron Fang's safe houses, drug stashes, weapons caches, and meeting spots.
A detailed map of Iron Fang's entire West Side operation was built—marking weak spots, escape routes, and areas to avoid police patrols.