Sasuke Uchiha finally spoke, his voice cold and clear. "Master, where you were, did you really encounter the God of the God Tree and it?"
Tsubasa nodded slowly, a bitter look on his face. "I originally intended to sneak in quietly, Rotation Tianyu and Orochimaru, and then leave, but I didn't expect to be discovered by the God Tree itself as soon as I stepped into the Ōtsutsuki Star Region. It didn't take action personally, but only mobilized a trace of the power of the Divine Domain, and I was powerless to resist."
"What?!" Everyone was shocked.
Tsubasa was the only Saint in the Shinobi World, with unfathomable strength, yet he was powerless against the God Tree itself? This made the Immortal King present feel a chill run down their spines.
"The power of that God Tree was beyond my comprehension." Tsubasa recalled the scene, a trace of fear still lingering in his eyes. "Its Divine Domain was like a net, trapping me completely. My Saint Power was like an ant trying to shake a tree, utterly ineffective. It seemed to simply feel displeased that I had trespassed into its territory and wanted to refine me into its nourishment."
"Then how did you escape?" Tenpi asked urgently, and everyone stared intently at Tsubasa, wanting to know the answer.
Tsubasa took a deep breath and slowly said, "I knew that if I didn't fight desperately, I would surely die. So, I activated my divine power and burned all the Saint Power in my body, even sacrificing some of my own essence, just to barely tear apart its Divine Domain..."
Tsubasa recounted his experiences in the Ōtsutsuki Star Region in detail, his tone solemn, "If I hadn't been lucky, and the power that erupted the instant I burned my Saint Power hadn't exceeded the expectations of the God Tree itself, I'm afraid I would have become nourishment for the God Tree by now, and would never have been able to return."
The plaza fell silent; everyone was stunned by Tsubasa's words. They had initially thought that while rescuing people from the Tsubasa was dangerous for Saint like Ōtsutsuki, his strength should prevent him from suffering too much of a loss. They never imagined the process would be so perilous, and that he would almost never return.
" The Ōtsutsuki Star Region is truly a place of certain death." Tsubasa's gaze hardened as he swept over everyone present. "The reason I'm saying this today is to warn everyone: never, under any circumstances, attempt to provoke the gods of the Ōtsutsuki Clan, and never set foot in the Ōtsutsuki Star Region. It is not a place we can currently contend with."
Senju Tenpuku's expression was solemn as he said in a deep voice, " Tsubasa is absolutely right. We cannot put the entire Shinobi World in danger because of a momentary impulse. We are already aware of the terror of the Ōtsutsuki Star Region, and we will certainly restrain everyone in the future, absolutely forbidding anyone from going there on their own."
"Yes, even Saint almost perished there. If we went, we would surely die." Tenchu nodded repeatedly, his previous excitement gone, replaced by deep apprehension.
Jiraiya sighed and said, "I never imagined that there was someone even more terrifying than Saint behind the Ōtsutsuki. Looking back, our previous encounters with the Ōtsutsuki are truly laughable."
Naruto Uzumaki's usual playful smile vanished, replaced by an intensely serious expression. "Master, don't worry, we'll remember your warning and won't cross that forbidden zone. Right now, the most important thing is for you to rest and recover properly, and also to find a way to help Lady Tian Yu and Lord Orochimaru recover as soon as possible."
Tsubasa nodded, a hint of relief on his face. "It's good that you understand. The peace of the Shinobi World didn't come easily. What we need to do now is not to challenge those insurmountable beings, but to protect our own homeland, improve our own strength, and wait for the day when we are truly capable of fighting them."
"Father, you've suffered too much on this trip; you must immediately go into seclusion to recuperate," Tenpi quickly added.
Tsubasa waved his hand and forced a smile, "It's alright, I can still manage. Although this trip to the Ōtsutsuki Star Region was dangerous, it also allowed me to witness a higher level of power, which will not be without benefit to my future cultivation."
He looked at the hundreds of Immortal King present and said sincerely, " The Mirai of the Shinobi World cannot depend on me alone. I hope that everyone can work together to improve our strength, protect the Shinobi Planet, and protect those around us. Only when we are strong enough can we protect ourselves when facing unknown dangers."
"We obey!" All the Immortal King bowed in unison, their voices booming and echoing through the heavens.
Tsubasa nodded with satisfaction, and with Naruto and Sasuke's support, he slowly walked towards the secluded training room deep within the Immortal Venerable Hall. His figure gradually disappeared from everyone's sight, but his words and the terror of the Ōtsutsuki Star Region were deeply imprinted in everyone's hearts.
The Immortal King in the plaza did not disperse immediately, but instead began to discuss among themselves, their voices filled with awe for God Level being and unwavering resolve for the Mirai. They all understood that the return of the Saint Tsubasa had not only saved Tian Yu and Orochimaru, but had also made them realize their own shortcomings and the perilous situation the Shinobi World was in.
In a specially cleared, quiet spot, Tsubasa carefully placed the cocoon formed from the Tian Yu in the center.
He took a deep breath and adjusted his state. Although he had expended a great deal of energy before, after a month of recovery and the time spent adjusting his breathing on the way back, he was no longer in any difficulty in using another supernatural power.
He Hand Seals, and his body radiated a soft and sacred golden light. Unlike the explosive and destructive " Will of Fire Formation," this power was full of vitality, nourishment, and hope.
"Supernatural Power - Golden Lotus Holy Light!"
As he chanted in a deep and solemn voice, a huge, golden lotus phantom, formed entirely from pure Saint Power, slowly bloomed above his head. The lotus slowly rotated, sprinkling endless warm and gentle golden light rain. This light rain, as if it had a life of its own, gathered into a pillar of light, precisely enveloping the cocoon formed by the Tian Yu.
Under the illumination of the Golden Lotus Holy Light, the eerie glow on the surface of the cocoon became even more vibrant, and the natural runes seemed to come alive, beginning to circulate at an accelerated pace. The life force emanating from within the cocoon also grew stronger, with a faint, drum-like heartbeat emanating from it.
Click...
A faint cracking sound rang out. A crack appeared on the surface of the cocoon.
Immediately afterwards, cracks spread like Spiderweb, quickly covering the entire cocoon.
Buzz--!
A powerful life force erupted, and amidst the intertwining of ghostly and golden light, the cocoon shattered completely, transforming into countless specks of light. At the center of these specks, a slender figure slowly coalesced and manifested.
It is Tian Yu!
She slowly opened her eyes, her gaze initially somewhat dazed, but quickly clearing. She saw Tsubasa before her, his face slightly weary yet bearing a relieved smile.
"Father..." Tian Yu's voice trembled slightly, and she instantly understood what had happened, "I... I'm back."
"Welcome back, Yu'er." Tsubasa smiled and withdrew the Golden Lotus Holy Light. Using this divine power didn't take a particularly big toll on him; his face was slightly pale, but seeing Tian Yu safe and sound, he felt it was all worth it.