Inside the Ten Family villa, sunlight poured down without reservation, draping the entire courtyard in a warm, golden veil. Tsubasa stood in the center of the courtyard; though his figure appeared youthful, his eyes revealed a determination far beyond his years.
"This trip to the Shikkotsu Forest to break through to the Foundation Establishment is extremely crucial," Tsubasa murmured to himself. "As long as I can break through to the Foundation Establishment, I'll have more time to spend with my family and be able to better protect them." Thinking of this, his eyes grew even more determined.
At this moment, 16-year-old Tian Yueqing walked in with light steps, like a beautiful rose blooming in spring, bright and charming. Her long, fiery red hair danced freely, each wispy end seeming to embody youthful vitality. Dressed in a flowing fairy dress from the luxury brand Phoenix Tower, her skin was as white as snow, and her eyes were as bright as Xingchen twinkling in the night sky, like a fairy descended to earth. "Husband, you're going to break through this time, so please be very careful." Tian Yueqing said softly, carefully sealing the items Tsubasa was going to take, her eyes full of concern and worry. "I've packed all these things carefully for you. Take another look and see if you're missing anything?"
Tsubasa's lips curled into a warm smile. He gently patted Tian Yueqing's head and said, " Yueqing, with your help, we won't lack anything. Take good care of yourself at home, don't let your husband worry." Tian Yueqing's cheeks flushed slightly, and she nodded gently, whispering, "Yes, I will. Husband, you must come back safely."
Not far away, 13-year-old Tian Flying Swallow and 12-year-old Tian Uguisu and Tian Muyan were busily working. The three girls had blossomed into stunningly beautiful young women. Tian Flying Swallow, as the head of Phoenix Tower Business, exuded an innate aura of authority. While deftly tidying her clothes, she confidently said, "Husband, you can focus on your cultivation. Don't worry about Phoenix Tower at all. As you said before, I've set up the charity organization, and we're currently recruiting ninjas and samurai. Phoenix Tower will definitely be impregnable in the future!"
Tsubasa looked at Tian Flying Swallow approvingly and earnestly instructed, " Flying Swallow, you did a great job. However, when recruiting people, you must be careful in your selection. Don't let anyone with ill intentions infiltrate, understand?" Tian Flying Swallow puffed out her chest and said firmly, "Husband, just watch, I know what I'm doing!"
Tian Uguisu rushed to Tsubasa, patted her chest, and exclaimed, "Husband, don't worry! If anyone dares to bully our Ten Family, I'll use the Overbearing Spear Art my mother-in-law taught me to beat them to a pulp!" She had inherited her second Tenjin's Overbearing Spear Formula and was exceptionally strong among this year's freshmen, firmly holding the top spot. Tsubasa smiled and ruffled Tian Uguisu's hair, saying, "Alright, I believe in you! But don't be too impulsive; think things through before acting."
Tian Muyan Earth Flow, smiling, and said, "Husband, I will also work hard in my training. When you return, perhaps my ranged attack abilities will have improved even further." She inherited her grandfather's Ninjutsu, excelling in long-range strikes and rapid movement. While she had only learned the Eight Trigrams Thirty-Two Palms of the Hyuga Clan's Gentle Fist, she had mastered the Ten Family's hidden weapons to perfection. Following Tsubasa's advice, she diligently practiced archery and had already become an excellent long-range sniper. Tsubasa looked at her and encouraged her, " Muyan, keep going! You can definitely do it. I'll definitely bring you a good bow next time I come back!"
Afterwards, Tsubasa hugged the youngest Tian Zhiyun, goodbye. Although young, Tian Zhiyun's love for Taijutsu was undiminished, and she practiced diligently every day. Senju Ga adored this little girl, personally picking her up and dropping her off every day, even neglecting the business of the Divine Weapon Pavilion, leaving it all to Mei'er. Tian Zhiyun hugged Tsubasa tightly, saying in her childish voice, "Brother, come back soon, I'll practice my Taijutsu diligently!" Tsubasa gently patted her back and said tenderly, "Okay, wait for brother to come back and see if you've improved."
Senju Tenpuku entered the living room. Senju Yasuhei and his daughters-in-law were sitting there, the atmosphere somewhat heavy. When Senju Yasuhei saw Senju Tenpuku enter, his expression paused slightly. After a moment's hesitation, he spoke, " Tenpuku, a meeting was held in the Senju Clan Compound today. Your son Tsubasa's position as clan leader... was snatched away by Akira Senju."
Upon hearing this news, Senju Tenpuku's body stiffened abruptly, a flicker of disbelief flashing in his eyes, but he quickly regained his composure. He bit his lower lip, his fists clenching unconsciously, thinking to himself, "I didn't expect them to act so hastily so soon after Lord Hashirama's passing." But his face remained calm as he said indifferently, "Oh, Tsubasa alright?"
Dō Senju, his face contorted with rage, slammed his hand on the table and shouted, "This is outrageous! Lord Hashirama just left, Little Tsubasa is already being targeted! Don't they have any respect for rules?!"
Gi Senju frowned, his face full of doubt, and said, " Lord Hashirama's son is the clan leader, but he's only at the Elite Jonin, right? I could defeat him with one hand. Does he really have that ability? Will the clan members submit to him?"
Kaidō Senju scoffed, "Our Tsubasa never wanted to be the clan leader anyway, so what's wrong with giving it to him? But from now on, our Ten Family owes their Main Family nothing, so don't even think about making us work for them anymore!"
Nanshin Senju said softly, "Our Ten Family has had 50 years to recuperate and rebuild, a period set by Lord Hashirama before his death. From now on, we just hope that Tsubasa will grow up quickly, get married, and have many more children for us, so that our whole family can be together. That's more important than anything else."
Ame Senju nodded quickly and said with a smile, "Yes, the most urgent thing is to find two more good wives for Tsubasa to fill the seven spots."
In Senju chimed in, "That's right, that's right. Everyone else has a daughter-in-law and is Tenten teaching her how to get one, but we two don't. Dad, you really have to take this to heart. Maybe we can lower our standards a little, as long as the girl is kind-hearted."
Senju Yasuhei looked at everyone, chuckled, and said, "I've said it before, Tsubasa is born extraordinary, and only the best girl is worthy of him. I've already thought it through. If we can't find a suitable one in the Land of Fire, we'll turn our attention abroad. Either we'll look for outstanding women from families with Kekkei Genkai, or we'll look for a princess from a country. Our caravan is already set up; keep an eye on news from various countries. You all should also pay close attention." At this point, his expression suddenly turned serious, a hint of worry in his eyes. "I'm old, but I have a strong premonition that without the suppression of Six Paths Level expert, this world will likely soon descend into war. My body won't last many more years. I don't want to die silently on my sickbed. I want to do one more thing for Konoha; let's see which country is unlucky enough to fall."
Hearing his father's words, Senju Tenpuku's eyes welled up with tears. He fought back his tears and said firmly, "Dad, why are you saying this! You are the Sea God of our family; you can't be hurt."
Tsubasa walked in at this moment and said, "Grandpa, Father, and all the mothers, please don't worry, I will definitely complete my Foundation Establishment breakthrough as soon as possible. When I come back from this breakthrough, I'll accompany Grandpa to the battlefield for a bit. Please wait for me to return!" After saying this, he hugged his family again, then strode into the courtyard, took a deep breath, and quickly Hand Seals. In Setsuna, a cloud of smoke rose up, and his figure gradually disappeared from the villa, heading towards the Shikkotsu Forest to break through to Foundation Establishment.