Naruto: Cultivating to Immortality

Chapter 301 Orochimaru's Determination

Hyuga Kanan firmly believes that as long as he continues to work hard, one day he will be able to transcend this world and achieve the true path of a sage. At that time, he will shatter the void, ascend to immortality, and become the freest and most powerful being in the universe.

With this belief, Hyuga Kanan embarked on a new journey. He will stride more resolutely toward the pinnacle of immortality. Along the way, he will encounter more opportunities and challenges, but he is fearless, for he knows that only through trials and tribulations can one see the rainbow; only through constant refinement can one achieve the true path of immortality.

After careful consideration, Hyuga Kanan finally grasped his current basic situation. He discovered that although he had not yet fully mastered the power of a sage to summon wind and rain and change the world, he could already basically operate and mobilize most of the power of the five elements in the world. This made the power of the five elements an important basic means for him, which could be flexibly applied to various combat scenarios.

Hyuga Kanan knew that to truly unleash the immense power of the Five Elements, he needed continuous exploration and practice. He understood that only through repeated trials and refinement could he gradually become familiar with and master this mysterious and powerful force. Therefore, he decided to dedicate more time to cultivating and researching the power of the Five Elements, hoping to demonstrate even greater strength in future battles.

Furthermore, Hyuga Kanan realized that the power of the Five Elements was not the only source of power. In this vast world, many other unknown forces of power awaited his exploration and discovery. He resolved to maintain an open mind on his future training path, actively seeking new sources of power and integrating them into his own training system. In this way, he could continuously improve his strength and better cope with various challenges.

Hyuga Kanan spread his powerful divine sense outwards, instantly enveloping the entire training ground. At this moment, his heart was filled with doubt and curiosity, eager to know if his recent breakthrough would affect the barrier formation of the training ground. After all, the power fluctuations brought about by this breakthrough were far too great; he worried that this power might cause some unforeseen damage to the surrounding environment.

As his divine sense continued to scan the entire cultivation area, Hyuga Kanan quickly made a new discovery. It turned out that many people were flocking towards his secluded cultivation room from all directions. Clearly, these people were attracted by his recent breakthrough and came to see for themselves. Hyuga Kanan wasn't too surprised by this result; after all, such a powerful energy fluctuation would inevitably attract attention.

However, when his divine sense detected Orochimaru and several of his subordinates in the crowd, he couldn't help but be taken aback. He never expected Orochimaru to bring his men with him. Hyuga Kanan had assumed Orochimaru had come alone, but he hadn't anticipated this decision. This showed that Orochimaru had made up his mind to completely abandon his past as a ninja and wholeheartedly embark on the path of cultivation.

Hyuga Kanan stood up abruptly and walked towards the outside of the secluded training room. He knew he had to reassure everyone and put their minds at ease, so they wouldn't worry about the commotion. After all, energy fluctuations of this magnitude could easily cause unnecessary panic and speculation.

When the group arrived at the secluded training room on the mountaintop, they found Hyuga Kanan already standing outside, quietly waiting for them. His expression was calm, but a hint of fatigue was visible in his eyes. Clearly, this breakthrough had been a tremendous challenge for him as well.

Hiashi Hyuga immediately stepped forward to Kanan Hyuga's side and said, "Kanan, what was that just now? I felt like all the energy in the entire training ground was converging here. It was like the end of the world, which was terrifying. Natural energies that are usually hard to observe were completely liquefied, forming endless mist that enveloped the entire mountain peak. Moreover, it had tremendous energy fluctuations, making everyone feel immense pressure."

Hyuga Kanan smiled slightly and looked at everyone, saying, "Don't worry, this is just a phenomenon that occurred when I was trying to break through my own limits. Although it looks a bit amazing, there is actually no danger. Everyone can continue training with peace of mind."

Hearing Hyuga Kanan's explanation, most of the doubts in everyone's hearts dissipated. They had initially thought something serious had happened, but now it seemed to be just a normal reaction from Hyuga Kanan during his training. However, they were still filled with curiosity and anticipation regarding Hyuga Kanan's statement about "breaking through his own limits."

Hyuga Neji asked, "Kanan-sensei, what you just said about breaking through your own limits, does that mean you have successfully broken through to a higher realm? If so, wouldn't our Hyuga clan have gained another powerful ninja?"

Hyuga Kanan nodded and said, "That's right. Through this attempt, I successfully broke through my own bottleneck and entered a completely new realm. However, this new realm still requires me to continuously explore and adapt in order to unleash its true power. As for the specific extent of the increase in strength, we'll have to see how it fares in actual combat."

Upon hearing this, everyone showed expressions of excitement. They knew that Hyuga Kanan had always been the pride of the Hyuga clan, and his breakthrough would undoubtedly bring even more glory and hope to the clan. At the same time, they also realized that only through continuous hard work and training could they keep up with Kanan's pace and become pillars of the Hyuga clan's future.

Orochimaru stared at Hyuga Kanan with shining eyes, eagerly walking up to him with excitement in his eyes, and asked impatiently, "Kanan-kun, what changes has this breakthrough brought you? Can you share them with me? I'm so curious, what level will someone as powerful as you reach if you take another step forward!"

His tone was filled with longing and anticipation, like a scholar thirsting for knowledge, eager to explore the unknown. Orochimaru had always had an endless pursuit of power, and Hyuga Kanan before him was undoubtedly the closest sample to perfection in his mind. At this moment, he stared intently at the other, not missing a single subtle expression or reaction.

Hyuga Kanan looked at Orochimaru with a smile, seeing the longing and curiosity in the other's eyes. He knew he had successfully ignited Orochimaru's thirst for power. For Orochimaru, who constantly strived for growth, this encouragement would motivate him to embark on the path of training with even greater determination, so that he could become his capable assistant as soon as possible.

"This breakthrough is of great significance to me. It not only allowed my body to undergo a transformation and evolution, but also enhanced my vitality. Now, my lifespan has been extended to over a thousand years. In addition, I am more adept at using various escape techniques, and can easily cast and comprehend more profound rules, such as the mysterious rules of space. All of this brings me one step closer to transcending this world," Hyuga Kanan said proudly.

Upon hearing the words that his lifespan had exceeded a thousand years and that he had a greater chance of transcending this world, Orochimaru's eyes gleamed, and his longing intensified. His lips trembled slightly, as if he were struggling to suppress his inner excitement. This was precisely what he had been pursuing for so many years, and the reason why he had never stopped exploring and experimenting. And now, Hyuga Kanan was so close to his ultimate goal, which filled him with immense excitement and anticipation.

Orochimaru took a deep breath, trying to calm himself, but his body still trembled uncontrollably. He stared intently at Hyuga Kanan, his eyes gleaming with determination. He knew that to achieve this goal, he would have to make even greater efforts and sacrifices. But he wasn't afraid, because he believed that as long as he persevered, one day he would realize his dream.

Orochimaru pondered silently, a strong resolve rising within him. He decided to abandon his current peak ninja strength and dedicate himself entirely to the path of cultivation. He knew it would be a difficult road, but he firmly believed that only in this way could he truly reach the ultimate realm he sought. He was willing to fight for it, to pay any price.

Orochimaru took a deep breath, raised his head, and his eyes gleamed with determination. He told himself, "I must do it!" Despite the unknowns and difficulties ahead, he was fearless and forged ahead. Because he knew that only by constantly surpassing himself could he realize his dream.

Hyuga Kanan used his powerful spiritual sense to carefully and cautiously scan Orochimaru. He was astonished to discover a tremendous change in Orochimaru. Orochimaru's soul power had been greatly enhanced, which shocked him. However, at the same time, he also noticed a worrying problem—Orochimaru's chakra was rapidly decreasing, and at an alarming rate, it was even beginning to affect Orochimaru's actual combat abilities as a ninja.

Seeing Orochimaru's resolute and determined expression, Hyuga Kanan understood that for Orochimaru, once he had decided on a direction, he wouldn't care whether it affected his current strength. He thought to himself, "Orochimaru, what a madman!"

Orochimaru remained excited, his passion for cultivation now fully ignited. Previously, while resolute in his path of cultivation, Orochimaru lacked confidence in the future. After all, he didn't know how far Hyuga Kanan would ultimately go, or whether he could reach the level Kanan described. However, this latest breakthrough by Hyuga Kanan greatly encouraged Orochimaru and solidified his resolve.