Naruto: Cultivating to Immortality

Chapter 150 Fierce Battle

Hyuga Kanan knew very well that if he didn't seize this opportunity to deliver a fatal blow to the enemy, endless trouble would inevitably follow. With a flash, he sped towards the Raikage like a ghost.

Seeing Hyuga Kanan's fierce attack, the Raikage gritted his teeth, channeling all his chakra to try and withstand the onslaught. However, to his shock, the strength his opponent displayed far exceeded his expectations! Had his opponent been hiding his true power all along? Or had he underestimated him from the very beginning?

Thinking this, Raikage secretly vowed never to make the same mistake again! He would give it his all to fight this powerful enemy before him!

In an instant, the Raikage unleashed his power to its limit and activated Lightning Release Chakra Mode to its maximum power. This not only granted him an indestructible defense but also greatly enhanced his speed and attack power.

In the blink of an eye, the two figures clashed at an astonishing speed, engaging in a breathtaking battle. The surrounding Cloud Village ninjas couldn't even see their movements with their naked eyes; they could only hear the continuous booming sounds coming from the area hidden by the dense forest, and the sound of tree trunks, shattered by the aftershocks of the battle, falling to the ground.

"Boom!"

After another loud bang, the two figures instantly separated and stood facing each other on either side.

At this moment, Raikage stood firmly on a thick tree trunk, his eyes like those of a hawk, locked on his opponent. He knew that he had given his all in this fierce battle, yet the person before him could contend with him to this extent solely through physical skills, which was truly astonishing.

"What a skilled Hyuga clan ninja!" the Raikage mused to himself. "With such mastery of taijutsu, he is indeed incredibly powerful. To be able to hold his own against my Lightning Release Chakra Mode is no small feat. However, according to the information we have gathered about Kumogakure, there seems to be no record of anyone of such high strength in Konoha."

Faced with this enigmatic opponent, the Raikage grew increasingly perplexed. He had personally experienced clashes with Hyuga clan ninjas and was familiar with their unique fighting style and techniques. However, the taijutsu and fighting style displayed by this person were completely different, bearing no resemblance to the Hyuga clan. Instead, it subtly revealed the essence of the Uchiha clan in certain aspects—their attack methods were both elegant and highly visually appealing, as well as highly efficient and practical; it was as if they possessed the Sharingan, able to accurately predict his attack route and react in advance.

A multitude of questions welled up in Raikage's mind, making him increasingly curious about the enemy's true identity. Just who was this person? What was their true identity? It all seemed more and more mysterious, but given the current situation, a thrilling contest was unlikely to stop.

Hyuga Kanan stared intently at the Raikage, his eyes flashing with surprise and curiosity. The Raikage's massive, mountain-like body, aided by Lightning Release chakra, moved with astonishing speed, like lightning. Kanan thought to himself, "My body has undergone two breakthrough evolutions, far surpassing human limits. Yet, this guy is so powerful in taijutsu; his speed, strength, and defense are all on par with mine!"

He couldn't help but develop a strong interest in the Lightning Release Chakra Mode. Xiang Jianan already knew that the power of lightning could temper the body's cells. But what he hadn't expected was that the Raikage, simply through this lightning forging, possessed strength comparable to his own body, which had undergone two evolutions.

"Could it be that the power of the lightning element contains other unknown mysteries?" Xiang Jianan murmured to himself. The more he thought about it, the more he felt the need to explore it further. After all, if he could grasp its secrets, perhaps his strength could reach an even higher level.

Thus, a firm idea arose in Xiang Jianan's mind—he decided to set aside some time to study the mysterious effects hidden within the power of the lightning element. Perhaps, this would become the key to his advancement to a higher level.

The two engaged in a pure and intense taijutsu duel, but neither could gain a clear advantage. The Raikage knew that relying solely on taijutsu would likely not produce a decisive result. Although it appeared to be a simple taijutsu exchange, he had actually activated Lightning Release Chakra Mode with all his might, a state that consumed an enormous amount of his own chakra.

To slow down his opponent and prevent their departure, the Raikage knew that he had to continue fighting head-on and maintain this high level of intensity. He gritted his teeth, enduring the exhaustion caused by the rapid loss of chakra within him, daring not to relax in the slightest. He knew that if he let his guard down, he might give his opponent an opportunity, causing all his previous efforts to be in vain.

Both sides were clearly prepared for another clash, and this battle would certainly not be limited to taijutsu as before. Without hesitation, the Raikage launched the first attack, his figure flashing towards Hyuga Kanan like lightning.

However, this attack was completely different from the previous ones. Judging from the denser and more concentrated lightning chakra gathered on the Raikage's arm, he had clearly used some kind of powerful lightning ninjutsu to enhance his attack power.

"Heavy Flow!" With a roar, the Raikage arrived beside Hyuga Kanan at an astonishing speed, gathering highly concentrated Lightning Release chakra at his elbow before slamming it down on Kanan's body. This extremely violent force was undoubtedly far more ferocious than any of the previous attacks, its power elevated to a whole new level.

Facing the Raikage's swift attack, Hyuga Kanan dared not be careless. His distinctive Byakugan stared intently at his opponent, keenly sensing the Raikage's chakra continuously surging towards his elbow. Undoubtedly, this attack would be incredibly powerful! Therefore, Hyuga Kanan acted decisively. Instead of his usual slight sidestep, he stomped hard on the tree trunk beneath his feet, using the recoil to leap backward, quickly increasing the distance between himself and the Raikage.

While still in mid-air, Hyuga Kanan clasped his hands together, and a powerful force surged from his palms. In an instant, the previously still tree trunk seemed to be under a spell, with countless thick branches sprouting from the ground like bamboo shoots after a rain, stretching towards the Raikage at an astonishing speed. In a short moment, these dense branches completely surrounded the Raikage, then quickly converged and closed, attempting to trap him and weaken his mobility.

Upon successfully landing, Hyuga Kanan immediately reached out and pressed down on another tree trunk beside him, channeling his surging energy into it. Nourished by this power, the surrounding tree trunks became active again, growing wildly like a pack of ferocious beasts, baring their fangs and claws as they pounced on the trapped Raikage. Each impact carried the force of a thunderbolt, seemingly intent on tearing the Raikage to shreds.

Suddenly, a large patch of lush, wildly growing trees appeared before Lei Ying like bamboo shoots after a spring rain, but he showed no fear and slammed his elbow into the thick tree trunk without hesitation.

With a deafening roar, the tree trunk that had been trying to trap the Raikage was instantly shattered and scattered in all directions. However, just as the Raikage was trying to break free, even more branches surged in like a tidal wave, tightly binding him. Helpless, he could only swing his palms again, using all his strength to smash these annoying branches one by one.

Even so, the endless stream of branches continued to swarm towards Lei Ying like moths to a flame, leaving him momentarily overwhelmed and flustered.

In fact, Hyuga Kanan's purpose in launching this attack was not to severely injure his opponent, but to deplete the opponent's chakra and effectively slow down his offensive, thus creating an excellent opportunity for himself to decisively win the battle.

After all, using the Wood Element Law on such a scale would have minimal impact on one's chakra. Moreover, there is no need to expend too much energy to enhance the defensive power of the trees. As long as there are enough trees to keep the enemy occupied, that is sufficient.

Countless trees continued to attack the Raikage, leaving him unable to escape for the time being. He could only expend more chakra to attack the ever-growing trees. Seeing the trees still surging in endlessly, the Raikage could no longer restrain himself from this drain.

"Thunderous Horizon Dance!"

The Raikage concentrated his chakra into his hand blades, swiftly slashing them repeatedly, easily cutting through the branches and creating space for him to escape the encirclement. He slammed his feet into the tree trunks, quickly breaking through the encirclement of branches and rising into the air.

Seeing this, Hyuga Kanan knew his opportunity had arrived. Before the Raikage could even land, Hyuga Kanan launched his attack.

The Raikage keenly sensed the attack coming from his opponent. Without hesitation, he swung his powerful arms, preparing to unleash a thunderous counterattack. However, Hyuga Kanan's movements were as swift as a ghost, his speed astonishing! The Raikage's all-out counterattack seemed so pale and powerless at this moment, as insignificant as fighting against a raging wind.

In the blink of an eye, Hyuga Kanan had already traversed space and arrived in front of the Raikage. He suddenly raised his leg and kicked the Raikage in the abdomen with tremendous force. This strike was like a meteorite hitting the earth, its power astonishing! The Raikage let out a muffled roar, his body flying backward like a kite with a broken string before crashing heavily to the ground.

Before the Raikage could recover from the excruciating pain, Hyuga Kanan unleashed a barrage of incredibly fierce attacks. Each move was as fast as lightning and as ruthless as thunder, leaving the Raikage utterly defenseless. In this breathtaking battle, the Raikage was completely on the defensive, forced to passively endure the blows.

Finally, after a fierce battle, the Raikage, exhausted, collapsed in a pool of blood, unconscious. Hyuga Kanan stood there, clapped his hands, and coldly surveyed the surrounding Cloud Ninja. His icy gaze seemed to pierce through hearts, sending chills down everyone's spines. Finally, he slowly spoke, "Who else dares to come forward and test their skills?" His voice wasn't loud, but it carried an irresistible authority.

The Cloud Ninja exchanged bewildered glances, their faces deathly pale, none daring to utter a single word. They were utterly stunned by Hyuga Kanan's overwhelming power, their hearts filled with fear and awe. Seeing this, Hyuga Kanan's lips curled into a slight, disdainful smile. Then, he turned and gracefully departed, leaving behind only the ravaged battlefield and the Cloud Ninja's terrified eyes.