On the eve of the Ten-Tails God Tree's departure, Tsubasa personally visited the cabins where the more than five hundred descendants were temporarily residing.
Looking at these young or mature faces, I saw in their eyes a fear of the unknown, a reluctance to leave their homeland and loved ones, and even a hint of resentment at being regarded as "deserters".
Tsubasa's gaze slowly swept over them, his voice steady and powerful, reaching the depths of everyone's hearts:
"Children, I know what you're thinking. You might think that staying on the battlefield and fighting to the death against the enemy is what makes a hero, what brings glory."
He paused, then raised his voice slightly. "But I must tell you, you are wrong! The burden on your shoulders is heavier than that of those left on the battlefield!"
"You are not deserters! You are pioneers! You are trailblazers! You are the spark that will continue the civilization of the Shinobi World!"
"Our enemy is powerful, so powerful that it inspires despair. That's why we can't put all our eggs in one basket. Your journey is not an escape, but a journey to forge new horizons! It's a journey for humanity, to find a new home in the endless sea of stars, to sow new seeds. This journey is fraught with unknowns and dangers!"
"This requires immense courage, unwavering perseverance, and extraordinary wisdom and responsibility! This is also a war, a much longer and more solitary war concerning the survival of the human race! We are all waiting for the day you establish the ultra-long-distance teleportation array. I believe that the Shinobi World will still exist then, our Ten Family has never been defeated, and I believe we will not be defeated by the Ōtsutsuki Clan either. At that time, I will personally host a victory banquet for you heroes."
Tsubasa's words struck everyone's hearts like a heavy hammer, dispelling the confusion and grievances in their eyes and replacing them with a profound sense of responsibility and mission.
"Remember, no matter what the Mirai holds for the Shinobi World, no matter whether those of us who remain live or die, you are our greatest hope! Live well, pass on our civilization, and carry it forward!"
"Yes! (Father, Grandfather, Great-Grandfather)!" More than five hundred people responded in unison, their voices choked with emotion, yet full of strength.
Meanwhile, at the Mars spaceport, on the massive boarding plaza, scenes of life and death were unfolding.
Elites from various clans, including those from the Fire Branch, Wind Branch, Lightning Branch, and Water Branch, bid their final farewells to their loved ones.
Those elites who were fortunate enough to board the ship wore complex emotions, some with the relief of surviving a disaster, others with the sorrow of parting from their loved ones. They tightly embraced their weeping parents, wives, and children, promising to find a new home for humanity, establish a long-distance teleportation array, and await the day their families would be reunited.
Those left behind fought back tears, patting the shoulders of their departing relatives and companions, offering words of encouragement, their eyes filled with the sorrow of parting.
Minato Namikaze said to his wife and children, "You must survive! I'll come back for you once I've set up the teleportation array."
Naruto Uzumaki, holding his mother Kushina Uzumaki, said to Minato Namikaze, "Father, rest assured! Your son is the captain of the Kurama Interstellar Aircraft Carrier, a man who defeated the Ōtsutsuki Clan. I will protect the Shinobi World and await your victorious return."
Tsunade Senju Nawaki, "Take care of yourself!"
"We'll come pick you up after we win!"
Senju Nawaki said to his older sister, "Our team will definitely complete this super SSS-rank mission. I'm entrusting my wife and children to your care, sister."
Konohamaru Sarutobi held his father Sarutobi Shinnosuke's hand and said, "Dad... don't go..."
Hiruzen Sarutobi grabbed his grandson and said, " Konohamaru, you're fifteen years old now, you're an adult. Your father is going to complete an epic mission for humanity this time, we can't be a burden."
Such scenes unfolded throughout the square, with cries, words of advice, and words of encouragement mingling together to create a poignant and grand symphony of farewell. The entire airport was permeated with a heartbreakingly heavy atmosphere.
Only after all the boarding personnel had arrived were people able to get a close look at the full view of the " Ten-Tails " interstellar carrier.
It is not a streamlined warship in the traditional sense; its appearance is more like a colossal tree rooted in the void! The bow, like vigorous tree roots, extends deep into space; the hull is an incredibly thick armored trunk covered with dark gold, bark-like patterns, with countless branches (actually energy conduction arrays and weapon platforms) extending in all directions; the stern, like a lush canopy, emits a soft, vibrant emerald green light, which is the core of the powerful propulsion system and ecological cycle system. The entire aircraft carrier floats there silently, exuding an ancient, mysterious, and powerful aura, as if it itself were a living ecological world.
As the last passenger entered the ship through the connecting passage, the heavy gates slowly closed.
Inside the bridge, Tenpei and Kaguya Otsutsuki stood side by side in front of the main control panel, with Tenna and Ōtsutsuki Agin on either side. Through the huge portholes, they could see the familiar starry sky outside, as well as the beautiful blue and white Shinobi Planet in the distance.
"All system checks complete."
"The ecological cycle system is operating normally."
Navigation coordinates have been set.
Engine warm-up complete!
A cold, electronic voice reported various data.
Tenpei took a deep breath, glanced at Princess Kaguya beside him, and she nodded slightly. Without further hesitation, he gave the order in a deep voice:
" Ten-Tails, set sail!"
Buzz--
A deep and powerful hum of energy resounded, and the "canopy" structure at the stern of the giant tree-like aircraft carrier suddenly lit up with a dazzling emerald green light, like Xingchen exploding!
The massive ship began to move slowly, gradually accelerating, and broke away from Mars' orbit.
On the airport platform, those left behind waved their arms frantically, calling out the names of their loved ones with all their might, tears blurring their vision.
The Ten-Tails flew faster and faster, eventually transforming into a dazzling green streak, tearing through the dark curtain of space, and resolutely leaping through space towards the unknown, deep sea of Xingchen.
It took away hundreds of thousands of elites, a vast amount of knowledge and genetic material, and the last spark of Shinobi World civilization.
It also took away the deepest hopes and blessings of everyone who remained in their homeland.
Inside the aircraft carrier, it wasn't a cold, steel jungle, but rather a miniature world. There were living quarters with simulated natural light, an ecological farm growing various crops, a ranch raising small animals, a library, a research institute, a training ground... all the facilities were complete. Through the observation screens inside the cabin, people watched the Shinobi World gradually shrink and become a bright star, and silent tears streamed down their faces once again.
Their journey has just begun. And the Mirai of the Shinobi World remains shrouded in the shadow of war.