kabuto can also puts them into attack mode/autopilot iirc.
i think the 7 swordsman were like that cept for zabuza/habu. also the gold/silver bros are another example.

think of playing like 7 games of starcraft at once. most of the times u put each army into attack move command. then u look around and micro the army that is most important(kages) or needs the most help. thats sorta how imo i think he is handling it