Beyond these small teams, there exists an even larger group of elderly ninjas—many of whom possess combat strength at the High Immortal Level beings. They are the true pillars of the Shinobi World, each possessing battle merits and glory.
Mito Uzumaki, wife of the First Hokage and the most senior member of Konoha, stood atop the Hokage Building, overlooking the entire Konoha. The Sealing Jutsu aura emanating from her was vast and boundless, as if she could control all things in heaven and earth. Her gaze seemed to pierce through the clouds, looking towards the distant ocean shore, where the Ōtsutsuki Legion was wreaking havoc.
"The fate of the Shinobi World has always been in our hands," Mito Uzumaki said softly, her tone both solemn and resolute. "This time, we have a mission to defeat the Ōtsutsuki and protect our homeland."
Beside Mito Uzumaki stood Senju Tenpuku, Hyuga Tensei, and other veteran High Immortal Level masters who had survived the Warring States period. Their auras were different, but all were equally powerful.
Senju Tenpuku, wielding a Crimson Sky Sword, exuded a sharp aura. " The Ōtsutsuki Clan may be powerful, but our Shinobi World is not to be trifled with. This time, I will show them the might of Senju Tenpuku of the Senju Clan."
Hyuga Tensei, holding a longbow, said calmly, "Back then, I could fight against the Oni Clan, and now I can deal with the Ōtsutsuki Clan. Their power may be strange, but in the end, they cannot escape the punishment of my Hyuga Clan."
Other veteran masters also expressed their opinions, each with a determined glint in their eyes. They knew that this war concerned the survival of the Shinobi World, and they had to go all out. As elders who had watched the Shinobi World grow since the Warring States period, they decided to go to the front lines together one last time to form the oldest fighting team and put the Will of Fire into practice.
As time passed, the Shinobi World's preparations for war were essentially complete. The ninjas of the Seven Veins had assembled, and even the High Immortal Level masters were ready for battle. An earth-shattering war was about to erupt on the ocean.
Outside Konoha, teams of soldiers were preparing to depart. Sunlight shone on the rune armor of the ninjas, reflecting a dazzling light, and a chilling atmosphere filled the air.
The thirteen squads of the Yin Branch were the first to set off. Uchi Chiri led the first squad, their figures moving through the forest like ghosts. Uchiha Fugaku's Mangekyō Sharingan spun constantly, vigilantly observing the surrounding environment.
"Everyone, quicken your pace and proceed to the naval battlefield along the predetermined route." Uchi Chiri's voice was deep and powerful. "On the way, remain vigilant and avoid encountering the Ōtsutsuki's advance force. Our mission is to scout and lure the enemy, not to engage them in a direct confrontation."
One of the team members nodded in response, "Don't worry, Master Yin Shadow, we'll be careful. With the Sharingan's perception abilities, we can detect any enemy ambushes in advance."
Uchiha Fugaku followed behind the group, his Rinnegan emitting a faint purple glow as he sensed the flow of Chakra around him. " The Ōtsutsuki's advance force should already be approaching the ocean. We must get to the battlefield as soon as possible to conduct reconnaissance and lure the enemy. Once we detect their movements, we must immediately lure them into the Space-Time Suppression Barrier."
The group continued forward, their speed increasing. Their figures flashed through the forest like streaks of black lightning as they sped towards the ocean.
The ten squads of Yang Lineage followed closely behind. Senju Nawaki led the team, their steps steady and powerful, golden Senjutsu Chakra constantly flowing around them.
"Everyone, maintain formation and don't scatter," Senju Nawaki shouted. "Our mission is battlefield first aid and support, so we must stay behind the combat troops and be ready to treat the wounded at any time. On the way, be careful to protect yourselves and avoid enemy attacks."
A Senju Clan replied, "Lord Nawaki, we understand. Our regeneration rune light armor is very strong, and we are also enhanced by Senjutsu Chakra. Ordinary attacks can hardly harm us. Please rest assured."
At the same time, three of the four great Immortal Cultivation lands of cultivation— Ryūchi Cave, Shikkotsu Forest, and Mount Myōboku —as well as the " Immortal Venerable Hall " personally founded by Immortal Venerable Tsubasa, also mobilized their full strength.
With the Ten Family members at the absolute core, supplemented by genius disciples selected from the Yan Nation and even the entire Shinobi World, over a hundred holy land squads set out in a grand procession. They practiced the most orthodox and powerful Senjutsu, equipped with standardized Immortal Level equipment crafted from holy land resources and the highest rune technology. Their uniform robes, adorned with intricate warding runes and Chakra convergence arrays, shimmered with complex protective runes. They were not only powerful warriors but also mobile nodes of Senjutsu technique barriers. This force represented the highest achievement of the Shinobi World's reforms, a super Immortal Level elite cultivated under the Immortal Venerable Tsubasa's philosophy of "everyone is a dragon."
On the ocean, the winds and clouds shifted. The powerful members of the Immortal Venerable Hall, led by Immortal Venerable Tenchu, had already arrived at the designated battlefield.
Dozens of powerful High Immortal Level joined forces, mobilizing the vast Natural Energy of heaven and earth to construct a " Super Space-Time Suppression Barrier " covering the Vast Sea. Countless profound runes flew from their hands, merging into the void and connecting with the massive ocean Senjutsu array they had previously set up. Light soared into the sky, subtle ripples appeared in space, and the flow of time subtly changed. The purpose of this barrier was to completely seal off the battlefield, cutting off any possibility of the Ōtsutsuki using Space-Time Ninjutsu to maneuver or escape, forcing their main force to one place for the final battle!
Tian Muyan and Tenpei, leaders of the Moon God Cult, one of the four Immortal Cultivation cultivation grounds, led their Moon God Cult legion, renowned for its stealth and reconnaissance, silently creeping towards the edge of the ocean like a dark tide. Their mission was to build a cutting-edge early warning network, using their unique Byakugan techniques to monitor any spatial fluctuations, pinpoint the precise coordinates of the Ōtsutsuki Legion's possible appearance, and buy the main force behind them the most precious reaction time.
The entire Shinobi World, from top to bottom, was like one. There were no dissenting voices, no hesitations, only efficient operation and a do-or-die belief.
Immortal Venerable Tian Flying Swallow stood atop the clouds, overlooking the rapidly forming torrent of steel and the light of Senjutsu. Tsubasa's reforms finally revealed their true value in the face of the impending cataclysm: no longer a ninja village embroiled in internal strife, but a united, powerful, and well-equipped Body Integration with a shared goal.
"This battle concerns the very survival of the Shinobi World." His voice was calm, yet it resonated deep within the hearts of every warrior. "Let those arrogant 'gods' witness the power of mortals united, witness the fury born from the fusion of technology and Chakra! For the Shinobi World, everyone!"
"For the Shinobi World!"
A deafening roar echoed through the sky, and the Chakra of countless Immortal Level powerhouses surged into the heavens, merging with the immense radiance of the barrier, as if building an insurmountable wall on a vast ocean.