At the command post on Mars, Tsubasa held a newly released intelligence report, his face grave. The report stated that the Ōtsutsuki army had appeared outside Mars, numbering approximately ten thousand, comprising various military branches, and was likely led by a Domain Level warrior of the Ōtsutsuki Clan.
"A ten-thousand-strong army..." Tenmei frowned beside him. "And there are so many professional units we've never seen before. This battle won't be easy. Our interstellar carrier won't arrive for another two hours, we only have three hundred Super Rune Vajra Mecha, and only three superconducting nuclear bombs..."
"We have to fight, even if it's tough." Tsubasa's eyes were resolute. "We have no way out. Tenmei, you're in charge of developing the defense plan. First, concentrate our forces to defend for at least three hours, holding out until my interstellar carrier arrives. Second, use the Immortal Corps to test the tactics of the Ōtsutsuki Clan's various units. Third, hold off all enemy forces and prevent them from diverting their troops to cause destruction on Shinobi Planet."
"Yes?" Tenmei's voice was firm. "Big brother, I will definitely win this battle. Just you wait and see!"
" Orochimaru." Tsubasa said without hesitation, "Your Flying Zombie Corps and the Hell Oni Clan Corps will serve as the vanguard." Tsubasa sighed, "Be careful. Prioritize probing. The enemy's methods are unknown; even if you are immortal, you will be in extreme danger. Orochimaru, whether you can find the weaknesses of the Ōtsutsuki troops in your first battle depends on you."
"Weakness? We'll find it." Orochimaru's voice was filled with fanaticism. " The Ōtsutsuki's special forces? I can't wait to taste their blood."
Meanwhile, on the outskirts of Shinobi Planet, the army of Ōtsutsuki Ran was drawing ever closer. The sensory Ōtsutsuki soldiers had already detected the energy fluctuations on Mars. Standing in the command cabin of the God Tree Battleship, Ōtsutsuki Ran looked at Mars's space defense line, a cold smile playing on his lips, "You wild monkeys, you do have some strength after all. No wonder three squadrons of mercenaries died here. I'm coming. Are you ready to face destruction?"
He turned to his lieutenant and said, "Pass the word down: launch an immediate attack! In the first battle, use ranged and Genjutsu units to wear down their defenses. Then, send teleportation assault units and stealth assassin units to raid their command center. Finally, have melee and defensive units charge in and take this wild star in one fell swoop!"
"Yes, sir!" The adjutant quickly went to relay the order.
In the command center on Mars, Tsubasa stood before the interstellar electronic map, watching the red dot representing the Ōtsutsuki army approach little by little. He knew that the first battle would be the decisive one.
" Lord Tsubasa!" A girl in a research lab coat rushed in; she was a junior member of the Uzumaki Clan, holding a report in her hand. "The jamming device has arrived! Although its range is only a thousand miles, it can interfere with the spacetime energy fluctuations of the Ōtsutsuki Ōtsutsuki Clan, reducing the abilities of their special units by more than 30%!"
"Great!" Tsubasa's eyes lit up. "Distribute them to all the defensive positions immediately."
"Yes!" The girl turned and ran out.
Just then, the communicator suddenly rang. It was Scorpion's voice, tinged with excitement. " Lord Tsubasa! Fifty sets of the latest Super Rune Vajra Mecha have been sent over! Their defense is incredibly strong, and their firepower is also formidable; they can easily penetrate the shields of Golden Core Immortal Venerable Level!"
"Very good!" A smile appeared on Tsubasa's face. "Send it to the front lines immediately and hand it over to Commander Tenmei."
"No problem!"
After hanging up the communicator, Tsubasa looked at the interstellar map again, his determination even stronger.
" Ōtsutsuki Clan, let's settle this on Mars!"
The void surrounding Mars, once silent, was torn apart by countless points of light. The Ōtsutsuki Legion's phalanx, like a moving metal continent, slowly approached Mars's space defense line. They were disciplined and silent, with only the low hum of energy flowing through their weapons and armor, converging into a chilling sense of oppression that reached the hearts of everyone in the Mars command center across the vast distance.
"High-energy reaction detected! The enemy has entered our first line of fire range!" The observer's voice carried a hint of tension.
Tenmei stood before the holographic star map, his eyes sharp. "Command! Long-range missile array, infuse with mixed Senjutsu Chakra, first salvo! Target: enemy forward defensive formation!"
The moment the order was given, countless launch silos on the Mars surface and in near-Earth orbit spewed out dazzling plumes of flame. Hundreds and thousands of specially designed missiles, trailing azure ( Senjutsu Chakra ), crimson ( Fire Style enhancement), or pale white ( Yin-Yang Release corrosion) light, hurtled towards the black Ōtsutsuki Clan army like a reverse meteor shower.
"Hmph, a mere trick." Inside the God Tree Battleship, Ōtsutsuki Ran scoffed. "Defensive unit, Gravity Barrier!"
The defensive units at the very front all planted their massive black shields in mid-air—yes, they stood there as if they were standing on solid ground. Ripples spread across the surface of the shields, and an invisible force field that distorted light instantly unfolded in front of them.
The missile swarm crashed into it. An astonishing scene unfolded! The moment most of the missiles made contact with that invisible force field, they seemed to be deflected by an invisible giant hand, their trajectories severely veered off course, grazing the edge of the legion's formation as they flew into the deep cosmic background, ultimately exploding into useless puffs of smoke in the far distance. It was perfect gravitational manipulation, deflecting the physical trajectory and locking onto the energy.
A few missiles imbued with high-intensity penetrating Senjutsu managed to tear through the gravitational barrier, but their speed decreased significantly and their power plummeted. They eventually crashed into the "shield wall" composed of countless giant black shields.
"Boom boom boom--!"
The Kakkō engulfed the front-line defensive troops. However, when the light faded, those figures clad in heavy black armor stood motionless, their shields unmarked, bearing only a few barely perceptible white marks as proof that the attack had occurred.
"What?!" A collective gasp rippled through the Mars command center. A High Immortal immortal from the Earth Branch roared in disbelief, "Our Explosion Release armor-piercing bullets and Dust Release Disintegration Technique projectiles... haven't even caused the slightest decent damage?!"
"Those shields... can absorb energy attacks, and their physical defense is ridiculously strong." Tenmei's brows furrowed. "Perfect manipulation of gravity and repulsion... is this the collective defense of the Ōtsutsuki regular army?"
Looking at the unscathed front line, Ōtsutsuki Ran nodded in satisfaction. "That's about all the wild monkeys' attacks can do. Ranged units, teach them a lesson! Genjutsu units, use simultaneous interference!"
As the order was given, the ranged units in the center of the legion raised their "longbows." These were not physical bows, but rather bows with frames made of energy. They drew the bowstrings, and arrows—black arrows—formed instantly from pure dark energy. At the same time, some Genjutsu units wearing robes with strange patterns began to chant softly, and invisible mental fluctuations spread out like ripples on water.
"Whoosh whoosh whoosh--!"
Thousands of black arrows Space Break air, ignoring some physical distances and seemingly able to penetrate space, heading straight for the energy shields and physical barriers of the Mars defensive positions. Even more troublesome was that accompanying the black arrows was a soul-piercing whisper of illusions, causing many ninjas with weaker mental strength to feel dizzy and experience various terrifying hallucinations before their eyes.
"Hold on! Genjutsu Defense Team, deploy the ' Mirror Heaven and Earth Change ' barrier at full power!" Tsunade's voice echoed across all positions through the communication channels. At the same time, Mars ' close-in weapon system and the ninjas' combined Ninjutsu (a mixture of Earth Style: Earth-Style Wall of Vajra, Water Formation Wall, and other Senjutsu ) began to intercept the black arrows.
The black arrows collided with the defense system, producing a piercing tearing sound. These black arrows had extremely strong penetrating power, easily piercing through energy shields and leaving deep holes in the thick alloy barriers. Occasionally, unlucky fighters or ninjas completely controlled by Genjutsu would be hit by the black arrows and instantly corroded and disintegrated by the dark energy contained within them.
"We can't just take the beating!" Tsubasa's calm voice reached Tenmei's ears. "Let Orochimaru's ' Immortal Corps ' go and probe for their weaknesses."
"Understood!" Tenmei immediately gave the order, " Orochimaru, lead your Flying Zombie Corps to follow the Hell Oni Clan Corps and attack! Primarily to probe their defenses and find any weaknesses!"
"Hehehe... Is it finally our turn?" Orochimaru's hoarse, excited voice rang out, "Children, go and drink your fill of the enemy's blood!"