Upon returning to Konoha, Minato immediately activated the highest communication authority.
Signal towers across the major cities of the Ninja World instantly activated, and urgent directives were swiftly issued.
"Urgent directive: All ninjas are to proceed immediately to the nearest gathering point, without delay! This operation concerns the survival of the Ninja World! Violators will be treated as rogue ninjas!"
The Ninja World was no longer the scattered, individualistic battleground of the past. The unified system had greatly increased the efficiency of directive execution.
In just three hours, all 130,000 ninjas spread across the Ninja World had arrived at their designated gathering points.
Shun dispatched a large number of Shadow Clone, which hovered in the air above the gathering points.
"The Sage of Six Paths from a thousand years ago is plotting to revive and cause chaos. The Ninja World is about to face a catastrophe. The Sage of Six Paths possesses the ability to absorb others' Chakra. To prevent and cut off his Chakra supply, and for your safety, I will transfer you to other planets."
He raised his hand and waved, creating large Chakra ties that connected to every ninja. "There's no need to panic. I will use spatial teleportation to take you away. Upon arriving at your destination, there will be dedicated personnel to receive you, and once the crisis is resolved, I will personally bring you home."
After he finished speaking, dozens of massive spatial gates simultaneously opened above the gathering points, revealing landscapes of different planets behind them.
Some were lush green forests, some were flat and open plains, and others were resource-rich canyons.
A mysterious force guided the ninjas orderly into the spatial gates. There was no crowding, no chaos. The 130,000 ninjas, like streams flowing into a river, all disappeared within half an hour.
Watching the last spatial gate close, Minato let out a long sigh.
"Shun-sama, all ninjas have been transferred."
Shun shook his head, a solemn look flashing in his golden Rinnegan. "Hagoromo and Hamura joining forces means the scale of the battle will inevitably affect the entire Ninja World. Civilians are unarmed and will surely suffer countless casualties then."
He clapped his hands, and countless Shadow Clones appeared, densely spreading around. A careful count revealed tens of thousands of Shadow Clones.
"Shadow Clones, execute the transfer plan. Prioritize transferring the elderly, children, and women. Be gentle to avoid panic."
Shun's main body closed his eyes, and his Mental Energy spread out, connecting with every Shadow Clone.
Then, these Shadow Clones appeared in every corner of cities, villages, and fields.
They offered no extra explanations, simply extended their hands gently, and golden Chakra enveloped everyone.
"Don't be afraid, we are here to protect you."
For the civilians who had lived in peace and prosperity under the unified policy for years, the name "Shun" had long been a symbol of guardianship. Despite their inner doubts, they did not resist, allowing the Chakra to envelop them.
Some children curiously touched the golden shield, some elderly tightly held their family members' hands, and some farmers put down their tools, their eyes full of trust.
After a full day and night, a large number of humans in the Ninja World suddenly disappeared and the Ninja World became completely quiet.
There was no longer the hustle and bustle of pedestrians, no children's laughter, no market hawkers, no labor in the fields.
The once bustling cities were now empty, the wide roads devoid of any figures. The wind swept through the empty streets, stirring up fine dust, making a whistling sound, as if narrating this sudden migration.
At the same time, the handling of the Tailed Beasts was steadily progressing.
The marks within One Tail Shukaku, Two-Tails Matatabi, Three-Tails Isobu...
One by one, the Tailed Beast's internal marks were stripped away, and their Chakra was suppressed by sealing contracts.
All preparations were complete.
The Sage of Six Paths's Chakra supply was cut off, all life in the Ninja World was transferred, the hidden moves within the Tailed Beasts were stripped, and powerful combatants like Madara and Hashirama were assembled.
All conceivable preparations were done.
Everyone gathered in the plaza in front of the Hokage Building, their gazes fixed on Shun.
They only awaited the discovery of the Sage of Six Paths and Naruto's whereabouts to launch a full-scale attack.
"It's time to find Naruto's whereabouts." Minato's voice held a hint of urgency, his hands unconsciously clenching.
His gaze swept over the empty streets, his eyes filled with worry for Naruto.
Shun nodded, slowly closing his eyes.
Golden Chakra erupted from his body, an unprecedentedly vast aura sweeping across the entire Ninja World. The golden Six Tomoe Rinnegan spun violently beneath his closed eyelids.
Ocular Technique: Divine Eye, capable of penetrating mountains, discerning secrets underground, and capturing the weakest energy fluctuations.
The golden ocular power, like a fine net, enveloped the entire Ninja World: from deserts to deep seas, from plateaus to mountains...
The ocular power swept over every inch of land, searching every hidden corner, yet still failed to find that familiar figure.
One hour... two hours... three hours...
"How is it, Shun-sama?"
Minato couldn't help but step forward, his voice trembling slightly, full of anticipation and unease.
Shun shook his head, the light in his golden Six Tomoe Rinnegan gradually dimming. "Still can't find... Naruto's whereabouts."
Madara's brow was tightly furrowed, his eyes full of disbelief. "What do you mean? Could they have vanished into thin air, or perhaps set up an extremely wide-ranging concealment barrier that not only blocks their aura but also distorts spatial perception, preventing us from pinpointing their exact location?"
Hashirama's face showed deep concern. "Then what should we do? We can't just keep waiting, can we?"
Shun nodded, reassuring them, "Everyone, don't rush. Minato, you can also rest assured. Naruto is safe for now. What we need to do now is to conserve our strength, make thorough preparations, and once he appears, take him down in one fell swoop."
Minato's tense shoulders slowly relaxed, the anxiety in his eyes gradually replaced by determination.
He bowed respectfully. "Thank you, Shun-sama. I understand."
After the meeting, everyone left with varied expressions.
Recalling Hamura's Tenseigan, the figures of Toneri and Hinata appeared in Shun's mind.
Now, Hinata was eighteen, having shed the shyness of her youth, and had grown into a graceful young woman. Moreover, after years of training, her Byakugan had changed, faintly revealing the power of the Tenseigan.
Shun's thoughts stirred, and he instantly appeared somewhere on the ancestral planet.