Naruto: Cultivating to Immortality

Chapter 171 Ninja World Secrets 4

Time flies, passing by like a fleeting moment. Yet, Hyuga Kanan remained motionless, maintaining her initial posture, her eyes slightly closed. Meanwhile, Orochimaru beside her still appeared solemn and dignified, his forehead covered in large beads of sweat, but his gaze had gradually shifted from initial panic to composure.

After some effort, Orochimaru's thoughts gradually returned to normal, and he was able to think about the problem freely again. He had recovered from that heavy blow and began to ponder how to move forward. "I never expected that I, the mighty Orochimaru, would be so troubled by a piece of news." After letting out a long breath, Orochimaru returned to his usual self.

At that moment, he suddenly realized that no matter what mysteries lurked behind the ninja world, he was confident that he could uncover them completely. After all, he didn't have complete control over his own chakra, so he could simply ignore it and one day he would find a path that suited him. And wasn't Hyuga Kanan, right before his eyes, a perfect example?

Hyuga Kanan sensed Orochimaru's aura gradually stabilizing. His eyes, which had been slightly closed, snapped open, and his gaze swept across Orochimaru's face like lightning. Then, the corners of his mouth turned up slightly, revealing a satisfied smile.

He thought to himself, "Just as I expected, this man is no ordinary person. Even though I completely negated the strength he had painstakingly cultivated over the decades, he was still able to quickly recover from the setback and resolutely embark on a new journey to explore the unknown. Such a tenacious and decisive person is exactly the ideal ally I have been looking for!"

Once the turmoil in Orochimaru's eyes subsided and he regained his composure, he turned his gaze almost without hesitation to Hyuga Kanan beside him. At this moment, Orochimaru eagerly anticipated that this wise man could offer him guidance, provide a brilliant solution to his predicament, and lead him in the right direction.

"Kanan-kun, please continue! I am eager to know how many secrets this ninja world still holds. Do not be constrained by my identity as a ninja; speak freely. Tell me whatever is on your mind. After hearing your insights, I will carefully consider them and decide how to proceed." Orochimaru's voice was deep and firm, revealing his unwavering pursuit of knowledge and truth.

Hearing Orochimaru's tone, Hyuga Kanan frowned, staring intently at him, trying to glean more information from his eyes. After confirming Orochimaru's true intentions, he took a deep breath and slowly said, "In fact, the founding of Ninja Clan was not accidental, but rather contained a far-reaching plan. The core objective of this plan was to transmit the will of that great being through chakra to more people, thereby enabling them to obtain the seed of chakra."

As time went on, more and more people began to frantically refine chakra, and at the same time, countless bodily energies gradually merged with chakra. Once these people passed away, the bodily energy they had painstakingly cultivated during their lives would return to its source along with the chakra. And that place is what you call the 'underworld'.

In other words, this is where all power converges, and the key to that great figure absorbing endless physical energy and constantly improving his strength. It is precisely because of this that the Impure World Reincarnation technique you developed was able to successfully summon the souls of the deceased back to the ninja world.” At this point, Hyuga Kanan’s voice lowered slightly, as if revealing a huge, unknown secret.

"However, simply waiting for the chakra users of the Ninja Clan to die naturally was clearly not feasible. As time passed, they grew old and weak, and the energy within their bodies gradually diminished, which contradicted the goal of the plan. Therefore, under his meticulous planning, the entire ninja world was plunged into an endless war."

Tens of thousands of powerful ninjas in their prime threw themselves into fierce and brutal battles, constantly perishing in the process. Their abundant and vigorous physical energy surged like a tidal wave towards their source, allowing his plan to proceed smoothly and perfectly. And chakra, with the passage of time, spread on an ever-expanding scale. In this process, you all became tender leeks he personally planted in the fertile nursery of the ninja world, silently growing, waiting for his harvest.

After Hyuga Kanan finished speaking, he stopped talking, giving Orochimaru enough time to carefully digest and comprehend the deeper meaning of his words.

Orochimaru was now completely shocked by the information revealed by Hyuga Kanan. It was absurd that all the hard work we ninjas put into training to improve our chakra levels would only result in us becoming lambs to the slaughter on someone else's chopping block! However, in this turbulent and unpredictable ninja world, if we don't do our best to enhance our strength, we could easily lose our lives and be buried in some unknown dark corner.

This is undoubtedly a meticulously planned and flawless conspiracy! By stirring up chaos in the ninja world, they are forced into an endless cycle of infighting. To find a glimmer of hope, they have no choice but to train even harder, but this only makes them the most lucrative targets, easier to ruthlessly harvest. The depth of this scheme is astonishing, and utterly unsolvable!

"However, how exactly did he instigate conflict among ninjas, causing them to kill each other?" Orochimaru stared at Hyuga Kanan with a face full of suspicion, eagerly hoping he could provide an answer. According to the records of Konoha Village, the original intention of the Ninja Cult was to build bonds of friendly exchange between people, and it should have promoted harmonious coexistence in the ninja world. How could it have degenerated into such a tragic state of mutual slaughter?

After all, all historical documents praise the birth of the Ninja Cult as a bridge connecting the human heart, bringing boundless light and hope to the peace of the ninja world.

Upon hearing Orochimaru's question, Hyuga Kanan's lips curled into a cunning and strange smile. He looked directly at Orochimaru and said slowly, "If the Ninja Clan were truly an evil force wreaking havoc on the ninja world, why would people flock to its cultivation methods? If this organization weren't portrayed as a beautiful paradise, how could it attract so many people to join it? Only in this way can the seeds of chakra be spread throughout the world, benefiting all living beings!"

Orochimaru's eye twitched slightly upon hearing this. He suddenly realized he had raised an incredibly foolish question: if the purpose of the Ninja Sect wasn't concealed, how could the scheme to spread chakra be accomplished? However, Orochimaru's gaze towards Kanan grew increasingly strange. After all, the Ninja Sect had existed for over a thousand years; where had this person obtained such confidential information? Even more perplexing was the fact that the other party maintained an air of mystery, as if no secret in the world could escape his discerning eyes.

Moreover, is Hyuga Kanan truly right? What are his true motives and attitudes towards the ninja world? Orochimaru couldn't help but harbor deep doubts about this mysterious figure.

Despite the Hyuga clan's illustrious reputation as a family with a history spanning nearly a thousand years in the ninja world, there has never been any mention of them possessing information sources recording this history. This implies that this information did not originate from the clan to which Hyuga Kanan belonged. So, where did he obtain such invaluable knowledge?

What puzzled Orochimaru even more was that Hyuga Kanan clearly hadn't trained in chakra, yet his strength was so astonishing. So, where did his training method come from? Facing the mysterious figure of Hyuga Kanan not far away, Orochimaru's thoughts once again fell into chaos.

On one hand, there is the chakra power that he has painstakingly cultivated over decades. It not only carries his years of effort but also represents a traditional system that has been refined over thousands of years. On the other hand, there are the little-known secrets about the ninja world that Hyuga Kanan mentioned—the spread of chakra is actually just to harvest the entire ninja world!

Caught between these two diametrically opposed viewpoints, Orochimaru felt an unprecedented sense of confusion and struggle. He couldn't help but begin to re-examine the path he had always adhered to, and this seemingly familiar yet strange ninja world.

Immediately afterward, Orochimaru's gaze hardened with unwavering resolve, as if he had made up his mind. At this moment, whether the information Hyuga Kanan provided was true or not was no longer important to him. What he truly desired was to obtain more crucial information from Hyuga Kanan.

Only by gathering sufficient intelligence can Orochimaru determine his direction and specific tasks, and dedicate significant time to verifying the veracity of each piece of information. Once all the information is confirmed, he can make accurate judgments and thus clearly define the path he should choose in the future.

Orochimaru turned his gaze to Hyuga Kanan without hesitation and said bluntly, "I hope that Kanan-kun can generously share more information with me so that I can comprehensively and deeply assess the current situation and determine the goals and paths that I should pursue with all my might."

Hyuga Kanan looked at the incredibly serious and earnest Orochimaru, and knew that while Orochimaru still had some doubts about the information he was conveying, he was beginning to accept it. This pleased him greatly, because if you want someone to become your most steadfast ally, the most important thing is to get them to agree with your views and information.