Before Shun, the various teams had already lined up according to instructions, their backs straight, none daring to be even slightly negligent.
Naruto, Sasuke, and Sakura stood side by side.
Sakura stood by his side, hands clasped in front of her abdomen, her expression calm. Her Chakra was condensed but not released, exuding stability and efficiency, her gaze occasionally falling on Sasuke and Naruto.
Naruto stood with hands on his hips, his yellow hair fluttering slightly in the wind.
He secretly nudged Sasuke beside him with his elbow, his tone cheerful. "Sasuke, we'll definitely find the best stellar core this time."
Sasuke glanced at him impatiently but didn't dodge, only letting out a cold snort to hide his expression.
Sakura shook her head helplessly and lightly patted Naruto's back. "Stop fooling around, listen to the instructions seriously."
Not far away, the trio of Shiryu, Seishin, and Karin stood in an orderly line.
Karin lowered her eyes to sense the surrounding aura, her hair moving slightly, her eyes full of focus.
Shiryu stood tall, his aura sharp, holding a weapon with a solemn expression.
Seishin was slightly more agile, tapping his palm with his fingertips, his eyes dancing with curiosity about the Universe.
He quietly leaned closer to Shiryu and lowered his voice. "Shiryu-nii, do you think there will be treasures in the Universe even more powerful than your shield?"
Shiryu glanced at him and nodded slightly, his tone restrained. "Complete the mission first before talking about anything else."
The trio of Hizashi, Nawaki, and Shisui stood on the other side.
Hizashi's Byakugan was slightly open, his aura steady, always on guard against surrounding movements.
Nawaki carried a massive medicine box, playing with a silver medical ninja tool in his hand, his expression relaxed and indifferent.
Shisui's eyes were gentle, his Chakra warm, exuding great team rapport.
He looked at Nawaki beside him and whispered a reminder, "Nawaki, the space environment is complex. Make sure the medical ninja tools are well-prepared."
Nawaki shook the medicine box, his eyes curved in a smile. "Don't worry, Shisui-nii, I've checked everything."
Hizashi spoke at the right time, "I will remain on guard throughout, you two focus on doing your respective tasks."
"From today on, I will infuse Chakra into each of your teams to help you reach the next level."
Shun's voice was steady and powerful, penetrating the morning mist and falling clearly into everyone's ears.
He raised his hand and pressed down slightly, the orb in his palm flickering as the golden light receded a bit.
"Your core mission is to go deep into the cosmic void to find suitable Stellar Cores. Collaborate in groups to transform and create Life Planets, with each group performing its duties and complementing each other."
His gaze slowly swept over everyone in the line, his expression adding a touch of solemnity. He raised his hand and gripped lightly, the orb in his palm showing fine patterns, as if resonating with some invisible force.
"I want to use the power of faith condensed by trillions of people to strengthen the Soul-Beating Whip. That is an important artifact to restrain Shibai. Even if his soul and will are strong, he will surely suffer heart-piercing pain when struck by the power of faith of trillions."
After speaking, Shun said no more and waved his hand.
Several streaks of condensed golden light shot from his palm, accurately surging into the bodies of the team members according to their groups.
The majestic Solar Power instantly surged through everyone's Chakra pathways, initially with a somewhat scorching force, slowly traveling along the pathways.
A moment later, the light orb in his palm completely dissipated, and the golden light injected into everyone's bodies gradually receded.
Sasuke slowly exhaled, and the phantom of Susanoo around him dissipated. He raised his hand and clenched his fist, feeling the surging power within him, a defiant smile appearing on his lips.
Naruto clenched his fists and chuckled foolishly, his golden Chakra pulsing slightly, full of eagerness.
Sakura nodded slightly, her breathing steady, her eyes firm and resolute.
Shiryu raised his weapon and swung it, feeling the power increase, his expression becoming even steadier.
Seishin moved his limbs, his eyes full of excitement and eagerness.
Karin breathed a sigh of relief, raised her hand to wipe the sweat from her forehead, and nodded gently to her father.
Hizashi slowly closed his Byakugan, his tone steady. "Thank you, Shun-sama."
Nawaki put the medical ninja tools back into the medicine box and bowed slightly.
Shisui also bowed, his eyes filled with gentle respect.
"The power I have given you is enough for you to sustain the transformation of several Life Planets."
Shun withdrew his hand, his tone still serious, as his finger drew in the air.
A pale golden outline of a planet slowly emerged, with the textures of mountains, rivers, and vegetation clearly visible.
"Remember, every planet must have the foundation of an ecological cycle reserved."
"Mountains determine the terrain, rivers moisten the soil, and vegetation creates the atmosphere, each is indispensable. Only in this way can life be nurtured and thrive."
"Build a solid foundation for the goal of a trillion people, and accumulate faith for the strengthening of the Soul-Beating Whip."
Meanwhile, Madara and Hashirama stood side by side on one side of the Training Ground. Both their gazes were directed toward the center, their expressions differing.
Madara stood with his hands behind his back, his purple Rinnegan slowly rotating as his sharp gaze looked ahead. It revealed a desire to explore and control the unknown Universe, with a cold and naturally majestic aura.
Hashirama stood beside him, arms crossed over his chest, Wood Release Chakra faintly surging around him. Several blades of tender green grass quietly sprouted beneath his feet, spreading through the cracks in the slabs.
A hearty smile hung on his face, his eyes full of eagerness. Clearly, he was full of interest in expansion and building an ecosystem.
Although their auras were different, they exuded the rapport of many years of fighting side by side.
The two had long known of Shibai's threat, and at this moment, they understood the deeper meaning of the mission even more. Every birth of a Life Planet was a contribution to opposing the powerful enemy.
Hashirama stopped smiling, his Wood Release Chakra becoming even more condensed.
"Don't worry, we will definitely set up the ecological framework as soon as possible. We'll let the population multiply quickly and reach the goal of a trillion people early."
Madara nodded slowly, activating his purple Rinnegan. "Leave the high-density Stellar Cores to me. I won't delay the progress."
The team members finished organizing themselves and gathered their gazes on Shun, waiting for the mission deployment.
The four teams had different postures, but all exuded an aura of being ready to depart.
The Naruto-Sasuke-Sakura trio was full of vitality, and the Shiryu-Seishin-Karin trio was sharp and efficient.
The Hizashi-Shisui-Nawaki trio was calm and steady, while the Madara and Hashirama duo's aura was fully unleashed.
They fully displayed the style of the core combat forces.
Shun stepped closer, his gaze sweeping over the four teams.
His tone was crisp and decisive, without the slightest delay. "All groups, hear my command."
"Go to different Star Domains to execute the mission. You must each perform your duties and coordinate with each other."
He first looked at Madara and Hashirama and gave orders in a deep voice.
"Madara, Hashirama, you two will be in one group and head to the Core Star Domain."
"Madara, you focus on scouting and creating high-density cores and control the pace of the mission. Hashirama, you use the power of Wood Release to stabilize the core energy and build the early stage ecological framework. The two of you will complement each other to ensure the manufacturing quality of the core planets. This is the core foundation of the future and must not be lost."
Then, he looked at the Naruto, Sasuke, and Sakura, his eyes adding a touch of expectation. "Naruto, Sasuke, Sakura, you three are in one group and will head to the eastern domain."
"Understood!"
Everyone responded in unison, their voices loud and powerful.
It made the surrounding air vibrate slightly, and even the grass on the ground swayed.
Madara nodded slightly, a hint of sharpness flashing in his Sharingan.
Hashirama smiled and raised his hand, his Wood Release Chakra becoming even denser.
Naruto, Sasuke, and Sakura nodded at the same time, their eyes determined.
The other groups also responded one after another, their expressions solemn, full of awe and enthusiasm for the mission.
The team members quickly finished assembling, and Madara and Hashirama looked at each other. No words were needed, their eyes showed rapport as they were the first to turn and walk toward the Cosmic Port.
Black robes and green sprouts complemented each other, creating a powerful aura.
The Naruto-Sasuke-Sakura trio followed closely behind, with Naruto walking in the middle. Excitedly, he discussed the mission details in a low voice with Sasuke and Sakura.
The Shiryu-Seishin-Karin trio's steps were orderly, exuding a capable aura.
The Hizashi-Shisui-Nawaki trio walked steadily, following along in an orderly manner.
The four teams marched in synchronization.
The teams gradually moved away from the Training Ground, finally disappearing at the end where the morning mist and morning light intertwined.
Heading toward the vast Universe, each rushing to their corresponding Star Domain.
Starting the mission of manufacturing Life Planets to lay the foundation for their future.
Shun stood where he was, watching the direction where the four teams had departed.
A faint golden light appeared in his palm, and an invisible whip seemed to flash across his fingertips. That was the prototype of the God-Slaying Whip, the advanced version of the Soul-Beating Whip, waiting for the power of faith to awaken it.
The morning wind blew his black robe, and the leaves of the God Tree rustled. It seemed to be seeing off the pioneers, and also seemed to be whispering about the hardships of the future.
Shun knew that this expansion had just begun. The path of multiplication for a trillion people was long and difficult.
And the pain of enduring the tempering of the power of faith was even more unimaginable.
But to protect the people and defeat Shibai, he had no choice.
The future of the Universe was hidden within the Life Planets about to be created.
It was also tied to that God-Slaying Whip that would eventually be awakened by the power of faith.