The sea breeze, carrying a salty, fishy smell, slapped hard against Tenjin's cheeks. He gripped the short blade wrapped in a pale blue cloth at his waist; the Ryūchi Cave -specific runes embroidered on the cloth were slightly warm with his breath. Behind him, more than a hundred Holy Land squads, like a surging torrent of steel, were rushing along the coastline toward the designated ocean battlefield.
The Tenjin Ryūchi Cave team, including Tenren, wore uniform dark green robes shimmering with intricate warding runes and Chakra arrays. With each step, the runes lit up, seemingly resonating with the Natural Energy of the world. "Pay attention! This isn't an ordinary mission; we're facing the Ōtsutsuki's 'alien gods'!" Captain Uchiha Genrin's voice was slightly hoarse, yet full of power. He was one of the most senior High Immortal in Ryūchi Cave, having once single-handedly slain three King Level Oni Clan.
On the left side of the group, the disciples of the Shikkotsu Forest wore white robes embroidered with vine-like runes. They held staffs crafted from thousand-year-old God Tree, each topped with a gem that shimmered with a soft green light. "I heard this equipment is a combination of sacred land resources and the highest runic technology. Our staffs can directly absorb Natural Energy to unleash Senjutsu —it's so much more convenient than before!" a young Shikkotsu Forest disciple exclaimed excitedly, his eyes gleaming with anticipation.
The disciples of Mount Myōboku on the right wore earthen-yellow robes covered with spiraling runes, and carried huge scrolls on their backs. "Don't get too excited. This battle is on the ocean, and our Mount Myōboku Senjutsu will be somewhat affected on water. Everyone should get used to Chakra combat on the ocean beforehand!" Ten'u, the captain of the Mount Myōboku squad, reminded them in a deep voice, while his hands quickly Hand Seals, and a light blue Chakra barrier unfolded in front of him, steadily blocking the oncoming sea breeze and waves.
Tenjin looked up and saw streaks of light flashing across the distant sky—the powerful figures from the Immortal Venerable Hall were rushing to the battlefield. Led by Immortal Venerable Tenchu, dozens of High Immortal Level immortals moved with lightning speed, disappearing into the horizon in the blink of an eye. "As expected of the Immortal Venerable Hall, Brother Zhu's speed is astonishing! I will definitely catch up," Tenjin couldn't help but exclaim.
Just then, a clear bell rang out. Tenjin turned his head and saw the Moon God Cult's ninja legion silently emerging from the dense forest beside them, like a tide in the dark night. They wore black bodysuits and masks, revealing only pairs of sharp white eyes. The Moon God Cult's leader Tian Muyan, and Tenpei walked at the front of the procession. Tian Muyan held an ice bow and arrow, the surface of which shimmered with a faint silver light, while Tenpei held a slender dagger engraved with mysterious runes.
" The Moon God Cult is still so mysterious, they don't even make a sound when they walk," Uchiha Genrin said in a low voice. "I heard they're building a cutting-edge early warning network system this time, and they're even using the Byakugan secret technique to monitor spatial fluctuations. The mission won't be easy."
Tenjin nodded, his gaze returning to the distance. He knew this battle concerned the very survival of the Shinobi World, allowing no room for carelessness. The group continued forward, soon arriving at the designated ocean island location. At this time, the Immortal Venerable Tenchu, and his Immortal Venerable Hall experts had begun constructing a " Super Space-Time Suppression Barrier."
High Immortal Level hovered in mid-air, their hands Hand Seals and their mouths chanting incantations. Countless profound runes flew from their hands, like Fire Fly dancing in the sky, merging into the void. These runes connected with the massive Senjutsu array base that had been set up earlier in the ocean, instantly bursting forth with dazzling light. The light soared into the sky, dyeing the entire sky gold.
Tenjin could clearly feel that the surrounding space was beginning to ripple subtly, and the flow of time was also subtly different. "Such powerful strength! Is this the strength of High Immortal Level?" He was deeply shocked.
Meanwhile, the disciples of the Moon God Cult also began to move. A group of disciples, in a temple on the moon, activated the Giant Tenseigan hidden atop the temple. The Tenseigan slowly opened, emitting a pale purple light that enveloped the entire moon and even extended to the distant lunar mountains. On the sea, Tenpei reported to Tian Muyan, " Moon God Cult, the Tenseigan has been activated. So far, no trace of the Ōtsutsuki Legion has been detected."
Tian Muyan nodded slightly and said, "Send out an elite squad to use the Tenseigan to monitor all movements in the Western Continent from a very long distance. Report immediately if they discover any activity by the Ōtsutsuki Clan!"
"Yes!" The disciples of the Moon God Cult responded and left, transforming into several black shadows as they sped off towards the Western Continent.
Meanwhile, the Yin Branch Ninja team had reached the edge of the ocean. They wore dark red robes embroidered with eerie runes and wielded various weapons. The team leader Uchiha Insa, smirked and said, "Brothers, it's our turn! Let those Ōtsutsuki bastards taste the power of our Susanoo!"
Having said that, Uchiha Insa raised his longsword and swung it towards the Western Continent. A dark red sword Space Break through the air, leaving a long trail in its wake. "You useless Ōtsutsuki Clan, get out here and face your deaths! What kind of skill is it to hide in the Western Continent like cowards!" Insa's voice, filled with intense provocation, echoed throughout the entire sea.
Other Yin Branch ninjas followed suit, some releasing Chakra shockwaves, others unleashing Ninjutsu towards the Western Continent to attract the attention of the Ōtsutsuki Clan, all uttering provocative words. "Come out now! Otherwise, once we get there, we'll slaughter you all!" "You think you can invade the Shinobi World? You're delusional!"
The provocative voices echoed over the ocean, but there was no response from the Western Continent. Uchiha Insa frowned slightly and said, "Looks like these guys are quite patient. No problem, let's keep provoking them, I bet they'll come out!"
While the Yin Branch Ninja Squad continued their provocations, the other Holy Land squads also began to deploy their defenses according to their respective missions. The Ryūchi Cave Squad was responsible for setting up traps in the ocean. They buried specially made rune scrolls on the seabed. As long as the Ōtsutsuki Legion stepped into the trap's range, the scrolls would automatically trigger, releasing powerful Senjutsu attacks or trapping the enemy.
The disciples of Shikkotsu Forest constructed a sealing defensive fortification on the beach. They summoned numerous Adamantine Sealing Chains Adamantine Sealing Chains with their staffs, which intertwined to form a massive golden barrier. Simultaneously, they set up runic arrays around the barrier, ensuring that any enemy who approached would be attacked by Sealing Jutsu.
The disciples of Mount Myōboku unfurled scrolls on their backs, which were intricately drawn with sage Senjutsu arrays. They laid the scrolls on the sea surface, formed hand Hand Seals, and activated the arrays. Once activated, massive whirlpools appeared on the sea surface. These whirlpools could absorb the enemy's Chakra and also unleash powerful water attacks.
After the powerful figures of the Immortal Venerable Hall completed the construction of the " Super Space-Time Suppression Barrier," they did not rest. They divided into several small teams to patrol around the barrier, preventing the Ōtsutsuki Legion from sneaking in through the gaps in the barrier. The Immortal Venerable Tenchu hovered in the center of the barrier, his eyes warily fixed on the direction of the Western Continent. He could sense a powerful aura gradually approaching.
Immortal Venerable Tian Flying Swallow and Immortal Venerable Tian Mai also led their elite squads to the battlefield. Immortal Venerable Tian Flying Swallow Tianfeiyan stood atop a cloud, looking down at the ninjas setting up defenses below, his eyes gleaming with unwavering determination. "The reforms of Tsubasa have finally shown their true value at this moment," he said softly. "No longer a ninja village embroiled in endless internal strife, but a united and powerful Body Integration."
Immortal Venerable Tian Mai stood beside Immortal Venerable Tian Flying Swallow, clad in a long white robe, a long sword in her hand. "We must win this battle," Immortal Venerable Tian Mai's voice was gentle yet powerful, "For the Mirai of the Shinobi World, for all living beings."
Immortal Venerable Tenchu flew to their side and said in a deep voice, "The aura of the Ōtsutsuki Legion is getting closer and closer; they'll probably arrive here soon. The three of us will lead our elite squads from each branch to stand above the ocean and await their arrival."
Immortal Venerable Tian Flying Swallow and Immortal Venerable Tian Mai nodded, and the three of them led their elite squad into the air, hovering above the ocean. Their Chakra soared into the sky, merging with the radiance of the " Super Space-Time Suppression Barrier " to form a powerful aura.
Below, the various holy land teams have completed their defenses. The traps in Ryūchi Cave are hidden underwater, the defenses in Shikkotsu Forest are impregnable, the Senjutsu formations of Mount Myōboku are ready to be unleashed, and the Yin Branch Ninja team continues to provoke them. The Moon God Cult's early warning network has also been completed, Tenseigan is constantly monitoring the movements of the Western Continent.
The entire naval battlefield resembled a giant cage, awaiting its prey. The sea winds grew even more violent, and the waves crashed against the shore with a deafening roar. Dark clouds filled the sky, as if foreshadowing an earth-shattering battle about to erupt.
Tenjin gripped his short blade tightly, his palms slightly sweaty. He knew the battle to come would be incredibly brutal, but he didn't flinch. He looked up at the three figures in the sky, his heart filled with admiration. "For the Shinobi World!" Tenjin murmured to himself, his eyes shining with unwavering determination.
Just then, an Tenpei report came from the direction of the Moon God Cult: "Mother! The Giant Tenseigan has detected a large number of spatial fluctuations. The Ōtsutsuki Legion is heading this way! They are expected to arrive at the battlefield in ten minutes!"
Tian Muyan's expression changed, and she immediately relayed the message to the three Immortal Venerable, Tenchu, Tian Flying Swallow, and Tian Mai. The three Immortal Venerable exchanged glances, a hint of solemnity flashing in their eyes.
"Attention everyone! The Ōtsutsuki Legion is about to arrive! Prepare for battle!" The voice of the Immortal Venerable Tenchu resounded throughout the entire battlefield like a thunderclap.
In Setsuna, all the ninjas tensed up, gripping their weapons even tighter. Chakra surged wildly within them, and runes on their robes shimmered with dazzling light.
Above the ocean, three powerful auras soared into the sky, echoing the brilliance of the " Super Space-Time Suppression Barrier." A final battle concerning the survival of the Shinobi World was about to begin.
Immortal Venerable Tian Flying Swallow took a deep breath, his voice calm yet powerful, resonating in the hearts of every ninja. "This battle concerns survival. Let those arrogant 'alien Ōtsutsuki Clan ' witness the power of mortals united, witness the fury born from the fusion of technology and Chakra! Everyone, for the Shinobi World!"
"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.
On the distant horizon, dark figures appeared, growing closer and clearer. The Ōtsutsuki Legion had finally arrived!