Naruto: Cultivating to Immortality

Chapter 455 The Ninja World Shakes

Hyuga Kanan devoted all his energy to studying the power of rules. He pondered and practiced day and night, trying to learn from each experience. In this process, he encountered countless difficulties and setbacks, but he never gave up. Because he knew that only by thoroughly mastering these rules could he set sail on the road ahead and achieve the great goal in his heart.

Just as sunlight filtered through the clouds, casting golden rays, Hyuga Kanan quietly closed his eyes, immersing himself completely in a profound understanding of the power of rules. His tranquil and mysterious secluded retreat seemed to be enveloped by an invisible force, and time seemed to slow down there.

Meanwhile, a fervent atmosphere permeated the entire training grounds. Disciples sat cross-legged on the bluestone, eyes closed in deep concentration; others practiced their techniques, sweating profusely in the training ground. They were all inspired by Hyuga Kanan's seclusion and enlightenment, their hearts burning with fighting spirit and desire. Each knew that only through continuous and diligent training could they catch up with this exceptionally talented and powerful senior.

A gentle breeze brought a touch of coolness, but it couldn't dampen the burning passion in everyone's hearts. The leaves rustled, as if softly chanting an encouraging song for these diligent practitioners. In the distance, the majestic mountains rose and fell, forming a natural barrier that protected this land full of hope and dreams.

For some time now, Orochimaru had devoted himself entirely to teaching Sasuke Uchiha. He unreservedly imparted his years of accumulated ninja training experience and various unique training methods to the young and promising Uchiha clansman before him. Through Orochimaru's meticulous and accessible explanations and demonstrations, Sasuke Uchiha seemed to have a sudden awakening, gradually grasping the correct direction for improving his strength and vaguely touching upon the key that had always hindered him from breaking through his personal limitations.

With his mission to train Sasuke Uchiha successfully completed, Orochimaru immediately plunged into in-depth research on the mysterious Rinnegan. This Rinnegan contained endless mysteries and immense power, like an inexhaustible treasure trove of knowledge, captivating and enthralling Orochimaru. Each observation and analysis brought him unprecedented inspiration; every new discovery profoundly touched his understanding of the various rules and forces. These invaluable gains not only further broadened Orochimaru's horizons but also propelled him further down the path of pursuing ultimate power…

As Hyuga Kanan's prized disciple, Hyuga Neji, after successfully breaking through the Innate Realm and reaching the Golden Core Realm, plunged headlong into profound understanding and arduous training of the power of rules. He seemed to have forgotten all the noise and disturbances of the world, devoting himself wholeheartedly to this journey of exploring unknown powers.

During this period of dedicated training, Hyuga Neji continuously explored his own potential, gradually touching upon the mysterious and unpredictable power of the rules. Each subtle insight was like a twinkling star in the night sky; though faint, they gradually converged into a dazzling galaxy, illuminating his path forward.

As time went on, his progress was astonishing. The seemingly distant and obscure power of the rules was no longer so unfamiliar and vague to him. He began to clearly sense their existence and attempted to communicate and interact with them. This transformation from nothing to something made Hyuga Neji increasingly convinced that the path he had chosen was the right one, and he went further and further down this path full of challenges and opportunities.

In stark contrast to the tranquil and idyllic training grounds, the entire ninja world was currently engulfed in endless turmoil and chaos due to the Akatsuki's ruthless capture of the Tailed Beasts. This surging undercurrent, like a ferocious beast, was opening its blood-red maw, mercilessly devouring the peace and tranquility of the ninja world.

At this crucial moment, Sasuke Uchiha received Orochimaru's painstaking guidance. This was not only due to his own hard work and talent, but also to Orochimaru's meticulous instruction. Under Orochimaru's guidance, Sasuke seemed to have a sudden enlightenment, quickly finding the key to breaking through his bottleneck.

As time went by, Sasuke's strength began to grow at an astonishing rate. Each training session allowed him to feel his power constantly increasing, as if endless potential was waiting to be tapped. This progress was not achieved overnight, but through countless hours of sweat and tears.

Meanwhile, Orochimaru's in-depth research on the Sharingan provided Sasuke with unimaginable assistance. This mysterious and powerful being unreservedly imparted his years of accumulated knowledge and experience about the Sharingan to Sasuke. Under Orochimaru's meticulous guidance, Sasuke's understanding of the Sharingan deepened, and his training became incredibly smooth.

In this way, Sasuke achieved remarkable success in a short period of time. His already powerful Sharingan was now approaching the peak state of the three-tomoe Sharingan. Those eyes, shimmering with a mysterious light, seemed to be able to see through the weaknesses of all enemies, becoming his deadly weapon in battle.

It must be acknowledged that the solid foundation that Uchiha Sasuke laid in Konoha over the years was like a seed buried deep in the ground, silently accumulating power. And when he received Orochimaru's careful guidance, the experience and knowledge he had accumulated seemed to be ignited instantly, quickly transforming into nutrients for his rapid growth.

Every day was a new beginning for Sasuke, and each training session was like a fierce battle against his own limits. He constantly broke through his own bottlenecks, progressing at an astonishing pace. Whether it was his mastery of ninjutsu, the refinement of taijutsu, or the application of genjutsu, he made qualitative leaps.

As time went on, Sasuke's strength far surpassed that of an ordinary Jonin. His attacks became increasingly fierce, and his defenses became impenetrable. In battle, he always managed to escape danger and deliver a fatal blow to his enemies thanks to his keen insight and outstanding reflexes.

Sasuke has reached a completely new level, but he is not content with that. Instead, he continues to strive for even higher and farther goals. He knows that Itachi Uchiha was an unimaginable genius, whose ninja talent far surpasses that of mere prodigies. After all, he joined the Anbu at only 12 years old and possessed the strength to slaughter an entire clan by 13. Therefore, Sasuke believes that only by constantly becoming stronger can he achieve his revenge and sever his inner demons.

Surprisingly, Orochimaru even handed over the Ryuchi Cave summoning scroll, which he had long abandoned, to Sasuke Uchiha. This action undoubtedly showed that he had unreservedly imparted all his knowledge and skills regarding ninja power to Sasuke. It could be said that Sasuke had now almost completely absorbed all of Orochimaru's essence in the field of ninja. Whether it was the profound and unpredictable ninjutsu techniques, the unpredictable and ever-changing tactical strategies, the exquisite use of chakra, or the various unique combat experiences, all of these had been perfectly continued and inherited in Sasuke. Now, Sasuke's strength was almost infinitely close to Orochimaru's peak condition, making him a formidable and fearsome ninja.

After nearly a year of dedicated training, Sasuke Uchiha clearly sensed that his improvement in strength had once again reached a bottleneck that was difficult to overcome. However, unlike in the past, he was not troubled by anxiety at this moment. Instead, his heart was as calm as still water, and he was quite satisfied with his current state.

Sasuke's nearly year-long rigorous training had not been in vain; he could clearly feel the transformation and growth of his own power. Every breath, every subtle movement contained energy fluctuations far stronger than before. He knew that he was no longer the naive man he once was, but possessed the strength to challenge the man who had once been beyond his reach—Uchiha Itachi.

Recalling the helplessness he felt when facing Itachi Uchiha, Sasuke felt a surge of fighting spirit. Back then, he could only watch helplessly as his loved ones fell in pools of blood; but now, he firmly believed that with his relentless efforts and constantly improving skills, he could avenge his defeat in this fateful showdown.

For Sasuke Uchiha, at this moment, there was only one thought burning like a raging flame in his mind—that was to immediately embark on a journey to the ninja world to pursue the figure he hated to the bone, yet could not let go of: Itachi Uchiha!

Once, Itachi Uchiha destroyed his clan, plunging Sasuke into endless pain and hatred. From that moment on, Sasuke vowed to find Itachi Uchiha, end this feud with his own hands, and complete his own revenge. This goal became the entire meaning of his life, driving him forward no matter what hardships and obstacles awaited him.

Every time Sasuke recalled Itachi Uchiha's cold and resolute face, his heart was filled with rage. He could almost see the despair in his clansmen's eyes as they died, and hear their pitiful cries. These memories were like a sharp blade, deeply piercing his heart and fueling his burning desire for revenge.

Now, Sasuke is fully prepared. He possesses extraordinary skills, immense strength, and an indomitable will. He believes that as long as he perseveres, he will one day be able to confront Itachi Uchiha head-on and unleash the hatred that has been building up for so many years.