Shikamaru walked to the star map and pointed to the outer edge of the Shinobi World Star Domain: "Time is of the essence; we must immediately enter a state of full combat readiness. My plan is as follows:"
First, maximize the space early warning network. Utilize all resources to deploy three high-precision space disturbance monitors at locations one light-year, half a light-year, and 0.1 light-years outside the Shinobi World Star Domain to ensure that an alarm can be issued the moment the Insect Race enter the monitoring range.
Second, the planetary defense system will be upgraded. Led by Lord Orochimaru and Tenpi, a multi-layered composite defense barrier covering the entire planet will be constructed, combining Ninjutsu, Senjutsu, and rune technology. The energy core will use a mixture of Senjutsu Chakra and energy, and will be required to withstand continuous attacks of Peak Domain Level intensity.
Third, the integration and deployment of military forces.
All active-duty ninjas were reorganized according to their specialties, forming standardized legions for defense, assault, long-range support, and logistical medical services.
The ' Immortal King Powerhouses' will form an independently organized ' Immortal King Special Corps,' led by experienced Immortal King, to conduct high-intensity practical combat tactical drills, and must develop the ability for Immortal King cluster coordinated combat within two years.
Naruto, Sasuke, Tenchu, as the top combatants, you need to be on standby at all times to deal with decapitation strikes by enemy Saint Level or higher units.
We also need to contact the various spirit beast clans and request their assistance in the battle.
Fourth, logistical and civilian evacuation plans. Immediately begin large-scale stockpiling of strategic materials (nuclear bombs, aerial mechs, space fighters, medical supplies, etc.). Simultaneously, develop a detailed plan for the evacuation of civilians to the White Sun Star Domain. In the event of a defeat on the Shinobi World front, the plan must be able to transfer the majority of the population to pre-prepared shelters in the White Sun Star Domain or other different spaces.
Fifth, and most importantly... we need to try to contact the reclusive Lord Saint Venerable Tsubasa. We need to assess whether it's necessary and possible to awaken him from seclusion or have him leave ahead of time. After all, the Saint Venerable Tsubasa is our Shinobi World's last reliance and hope. With him around, we are invincible and can fight fearlessly against any enemy.
Shikamaru's plan was clear, logical, and comprehensive, demonstrating his exceptional strategic planning abilities. Everyone present nodded in agreement.
"No problem! Leave the military deployment to me and Sasuke!" Naruto was the first to speak, his eyes burning with fighting spirit.
"We will do our utmost in terms of barriers and technology," Orochimaru's projection said in a hoarse voice.
"I'll take charge of coordinating logistics and civilian evacuation," Tsunade without hesitation.
"Contact Father..." Tenbutsu pondered, "His secluded cultivation place is in an independent dimension, completely isolated from the outside world. Forcibly intruding might disturb him, or even cause his cultivation to go astray. We need to find a gentler method, or... prepare for the worst-case scenario where he cannot emerge from seclusion in time."
The meeting ultimately decided to first fully implement Shikamaru's plan for preparation, while having Tenbutsu's close associates, such as Tsubasa and Tenchu, attempt to contact Tsubasa through gentler methods, such as bloodline resonance, to inform the outside world of the situation.
The order was issued swiftly, and the entire Shinobi World's massive war machine began to operate with unprecedented efficiency.
In Konoha and among the various sects, powerful ninjas could be seen hurrying about, and supply convoys flowed endlessly. On the training grounds, shouts of battle shook the heavens.
Large Barrier Team flew across the sky from time to time, outlining huge runes in the air and reinforcing the defensive barrier.
The underground of the research base echoes day and night with the roar of various energy experiments.
A sense of impending doom hung in the air, like the calm before a storm. Everyone understood that what they were about to face was an unprecedented and crucial battle concerning the very survival of their race.
After a year and a half of intensive preparations in the Shinobi World, the worst-case scenario still occurred.
The first spatial disturbance monitor, located one light-year outside the Shinobi World Star Domain, transmitted an extremely strong and chaotic alarm signal!
The monitoring footage was transmitted in real time to the Military Department command center via remote projection. When Naruto, Sasuke, Shikamaru, and the others saw the scene, even though they were mentally prepared, they still felt a chill run down their spines.
Against the backdrop of the pitch-black universe, a green torrent spanning hundreds of billions of kilometers, composed of countless twisted insect shadows, was spreading towards the Shinobi World at a seemingly slow but actually incredibly fast speed! The vanguard of the insect swarm consisted of hundreds of millions of insects of various shapes and sizes. Some resembled beetles magnified countless times, covered in thick chitinous exoskeletons; others resembled winged centipedes with ferocious mouthparts; still others looked like soft-bodied creatures, yet could spew out corrosive energy liquid...
In this boundless sea of insects, one can occasionally spot some exceptionally large individuals, like moving asteroids, radiating terrifying energy fluctuations; they must be at least at the level of Immortal King!
"This... this is the Starry Sky Insect Race?!" Naruto looked at the dense swarm of insects that seemed capable of devouring everything and felt a wave of nausea wash over him.
Sasuke's Rinnegan was fixed on the center of the insect swarm, where an aura that made him feel extremely dangerous emanated—the aura of Saint Level male insects! And there was more than one!
"They're arriving faster than we anticipated," Shikamaru's voice was hoarse. "The vanguard is expected to reach the outer perimeter of Neptune's defenses in ten days."
"We can't let them get any closer!" Naruto jumped to his feet. "We must intercept them in outer space, far away from the planet! We absolutely cannot let the war reach the ground!"
Sasuke also stood up. "I'll take a team of elites to test their strength first."
Shikamaru took a deep breath, knowing the first battle was unavoidable. "Agreed! Naruto, you'll be in command center, coordinating everything. Sasuke Uchiha, you'll lead a strike team of fifty ' Immortal King ' aboard the latest ' Dawn ' high-speed battleship to meet the enemy! Remember, this is a probe, not a decisive battle. If things go wrong, retreat immediately!"
"Understood!" Sasuke Uchiha, and his figure vanished instantly.
Ten days later, in the Neptune layer of the Shinobi World Star Domain, hundreds of billions of kilometers away.
The vanguard fleet of the Shinobi World, led by Sasuke, encountered the vanguard force of the Starry Sky Insect Race!
Without warning or communication, the Insect Race launched a frenzied attack the moment they discovered the Shinobi World Fleet, like sharks smelling blood!
"Fire!" Sasuke stood at the bow of the " Dawn " and calmly gave the order.
In Setsuna, countless laser cannon beams imbued with powerful Ninjutsu energy poured down on the insect swarm like a torrential rain. Kakkō lit up the swarm, blasting large numbers of low-level Insect Race into pieces.
However, the number of Insect Race was simply too great! As soon as one Zerg was eliminated, another immediately filled the gap. They even devoured the corpses of their own kind, converting them into energy and becoming even more ferocious.
" Senjutsu: Super Vacuum Great Sphere!"
" Fire Style: Superb Dragon Fire Technique!"
"Super Lightning Release: False Darkness!"
The ninjas who followed also unleashed their Ninjutsu, and attacks of various attributes ravaged the insect swarm. The " Immortal King Team" performed particularly well; their teamwork was impeccable, and their Immortal King Level domain power was perfectly combined, often easily tearing apart Insect Race of the same level.
However, the individual strength of the Insect Race is also extremely formidable. Some elite Insect Race, braving artillery fire and various Senjutsu Ninjutsu, rushed to the vicinity of the warship and frantically attacked the warship's energy shield with their sharp limbs and mouthparts.
" Sasuke! High-energy reaction detected at three o'clock!" an observer from the Hyuga Clan shouted.
Sasuke Rinnegan to see a creature the size of a large meteorite and resembling a giant Insect Race breaking through the fire net at an astonishing speed, charging towards the flagship. The aura it emitted was clearly at the Peak Immortal King!
"I'll do it." Sasuke said calmly, and in a flash, he appeared in the vacuum of space outside the warship.
" Amaterasu!"
Black flames instantly ignited on the mantis Insect Race. However, the Insect Race let out a sharp screech, and its body secreted a green mucus that actually slowed down Amaterasu's burning speed to some extent. At the same time, it swung its blade-like forelimbs at full speed, slashing towards Sasuke!
Sasuke's eyes narrowed, Kusanagi Sword instantly became covered in purple Chakra as he charged forward.
"Clang!"