Naruto: Cultivating to Immortality

Chapter 175 Organizing Information

Night falls, like a vast black velvet cloth slowly unfurling, enveloping the entire world. The hustle and bustle of the day gradually fades away, replaced by tranquility. Specks of light twinkle in the darkness, like sparkling pearls, adorning the serene night.

A bright moon hung high in the sky, casting its cool light upon the earth. Under the moonlight, everything became exceptionally clear, as if imbued with a mysterious beauty. The shadows of the trees swayed on the ground, like a group of dancing sprites, twirling with the moonlight.

A gentle night breeze caressed my face, bringing a touch of coolness and the essence of night. The air was filled with the faint scents of flowers and grass, uplifting and intoxicating. The small animals in the fields began to stir; frogs croaked, crickets chirped softly, together creating a symphony of the night.

People returned to their warm homes after a busy day. The warm light shining through the windows created a sense of comfort. In this peaceful night, people could let go of their fatigue and stress and enjoy their own time.

The arrival of night brings a unique kind of beauty. It quiets the world, giving people the opportunity to listen to their inner voice and experience the tranquility and peace of life.

However, at this very moment, the reception hall in Hyuga Kanan's secluded training ground was ablaze with lights. The blazing flames, conjured from Hyuga Kanan's own fire elemental power, illuminated the spacious hall with extraordinary brilliance. Orochimaru listened intently as Hyuga Kanan slowly recounted the little-known secrets of the ninja world, the tranquil night seemingly unable to quell the burning emotions surging within him.

Countless strange and wondrous tales of the ninja world unfolded before Orochimaru's eyes as Hyuga Kanan recounted them with effortless ease, giving him the illusion of being a newcomer to the ninja world. This invaluable information not only greatly satisfied Orochimaru's thirst for knowledge but also provided clear guidance for his future training.

As most of the ninja world secrets that could be explained to Orochimaru surfaced, Hyuga Kanan slowly closed his mouth, ending this long and thrilling narrative. He knew that what he had revealed today was no small matter; these secrets hidden in the darkness were enough to shake the entire ninja world. However, to truly convince Orochimaru and get him on his side, he needed to give him enough time to verify them himself.

Hyuga Kanan thought to himself, "I've revealed many of the ninja world's secrets to him. Now it's up to Orochimaru to verify their authenticity." He firmly believed that once Orochimaru conducted in-depth investigation and research, he would recognize the value of this information and become his most reliable ally. With such powerful support, when he clashed with the enemy lurking in the shadows, he would be like a tiger with wings, unstoppable!

Orochimaru gazed at Hyuga Kanan, catching a glimpse of weariness mixed with satisfaction in his eyes. Clearly, the other had told him everything he could. Although many questions remained, Orochimaru understood that thoroughly investigating all the clues would be no easy task. Such a vast and complex amount of information would require a tremendous amount of energy and time to verify, even with his intelligence and abilities.

However, Orochimaru's deep-seated thirst for knowledge was completely ignited. The mysterious secrets of the ninja world drew him in like a magnet, making him eager to embark on an exploration. He told himself, "No matter how rugged and difficult the road ahead, I will peel back the layers of mist and find the truth!"

"I firmly believe that Orochimaru-senpai will uncover the truth!" Hyuga Kanan replied resolutely. He knew that Orochimaru's thirst for knowledge was exceptionally burning, and his methods and cunning were extraordinary; verifying this information would be a piece of cake. However, the only unknown was how long it would take to achieve his goal. Hyuga Kanan chose to patiently wait while focusing on his own training.

Night had fallen, and seeing that Orochimaru, though excited, still harbored a deep weariness in his eyes, Hyuga Kanan felt pity and said, "It's so late, Orochimaru-senpai, why don't you get some rest for the night? We can discuss the follow-up matters in detail tomorrow." After saying this, he fixed his gaze on Orochimaru, who appeared energetic but was actually visibly exhausted.

Orochimaru paused slightly upon hearing this, but then acquiesced to Hyuga Kanan's kind offer. From the moment he defected from Konoha, he had been relentlessly striving towards this destination. His journey had been fraught with hardship, facing harsh natural environments and engaging in fierce battles with a constant stream of Konoha ninja. While these battles hadn't fatally wounded him, they had left him utterly exhausted and drained.

Especially the harrowing battle with Jiraiya near the border left Orochimaru severely weakened. It's important to understand that Jiraiya was no ordinary opponent; his formidable strength was undeniable. The immense chakra depletion alone during that fierce fight left Orochimaru utterly exhausted, and the mental pressure he endured was indescribable.

At this moment, Orochimaru was utterly exhausted and desperately needed a full night's rest to recover his strength and readjust his condition. Furthermore, this opportunity would allow him to calmly and carefully analyze the crucial information he had obtained from Hyuga Kanan earlier that day.

Hyuga Kanan led Orochimaru to the door of a prepared guest room and politely invited him inside to rest. Once Orochimaru entered, Hyuga Kanan turned and left without hesitation. For him, there was still a crucial training session to complete that night—the Divine Sense Visualization Technique. This technique was exceptionally difficult to improve one's divine sense power, requiring a great deal of time and effort to make any progress. Therefore, even the unexpected arrival of Orochimaru, this uninvited guest, could not disrupt his daily, unwavering training.

Orochimaru stepped into the room, watching Hyuga Kanan's hurried departure. A barely perceptible smile crept onto his lips. At this moment, he secretly rejoiced that his decision to leave Konoha and come to communicate with Hyuga Kanan was a wise one. The secret rumors about the ninja world he had heard today alone made Orochimaru feel that this trip had been incredibly fruitful and well worth the effort. Although he hadn't yet verified the veracity of each piece of information, based on his years of experience and keen insight, Orochimaru could roughly deduce that most of it was highly likely to be true.

If all of this information is true, then the ninja world might not be what Orochimaru knew. There must be far more terrifying information hidden behind it, which Hyuga Kanan hasn't revealed in full. Even the now powerful Hyuga Kanan has chosen to avoid many incidents; one can imagine that an extremely terrifying force is silently watching everything from behind the scenes. Thinking of Hyuga Kanan's true strength, Orochimaru's brow furrowed slightly.

Even with his keen insight and judgment at this moment, Orochimaru couldn't deduce Hyuga Kanan's exact strength, only vaguely sensing an overwhelming pressure. Of course, this wasn't Orochimaru boasting; in terms of the current level of strength displayed in the ninja world, he, Orochimaru, firmly stood among the very few at the pinnacle. Looking across the entire ninja world, no ninja from any village dared to confidently guarantee defeat. However, when facing Hyuga Kanan directly, he could still deeply feel that ever-present oppressive feeling, and even sense a hint of danger. This proved that Hyuga Kanan possessed the power to kill him.

Thinking of this, Orochimaru felt a mix of astonishment and doubt, but deep down he had a strong sense of certainty that this was no accident or illusion.

"Hyuga Kanan... This kid seems shrouded in mystery, his true abilities hidden! Putting aside everything else, just looking at the extraordinary and astonishing strength he has displayed, he has clearly transcended the realm of ordinary ninjas. Such an anomaly is hard to imagine in this ninja world. Just who is he? Not only does he know many little-known secrets of the ninja world, but he also knows the events buried a thousand years ago like the back of his hand; even more bizarrely, he seems to know the masterminds behind everything."

Orochimaru thought to himself: "Never mind. Since Hyuga Kanan is deliberately concealing the mystery of his origins, he must have his reasons. He'll reveal the truth to me when the time is right. There's no need to dwell on this now; focusing on the present is more important."

The sheer volume and complexity of information overwhelming Orochimaru forced him to concentrate fully on sorting and integrating it. This was not only to lay a solid foundation for the subsequent verification work, but also to take this opportunity to delve deeper into the secrets buried in the shadows.

He firmly believed that as long as he persevered, he would be able to dispel the layers of mystery surrounding the ninja world and reveal all the hidden truths. Only in this way could he truly understand and rediscover this world full of unknowns and challenges.

For Orochimaru, this was not merely a mission, but a challenge to his own limits. He would give it his all, utilizing his vast knowledge and exceptional wisdom to unravel mystery after mystery, relentlessly advancing towards his ultimate goal—to completely understand all the secrets of the ninja world!

As he continued to organize the information, the intense fatigue eventually overcame Orochimaru's last bit of energy, causing him to fall into a deep sleep.