Naruto: Cultivating to Immortality

Chapter 515 Situation Analysis

"This... how is this possible?" Hyuga Neji muttered to himself, his voice filled with astonishment and awe. He had never imagined that anyone could wield the power of rules to such a level; Hyuga Kanan before him was simply a living legend!

Orochimaru's gaze deepened as he stared at Hyuga Kanan, thinking to himself, "Hyuga Kanan-kun has probably already transcended the nature of mortals and become a true god..." This thought sent a chill down his spine, while a look of immense envy and longing crossed his face. He began to imagine the wonderful feeling that would come if he could one day reach that level himself.

Hyuga Kanan stood ramrod straight, his face as calm as still water, and asked indifferently, "What brings you here in such a hurry? Is something unexpected happening at your training place?"

His voice seemed to come from the clouds, ethereal yet carrying an undeniable authority. Reaching the ears of the crowd, it resonated like a great bell, sending a shiver down their spines.

Standing to the side, Hyuga Neji was secretly startled upon hearing his teacher's question. He knew his teacher's strength was unfathomable, and that his teacher, usually stern and unsmiling, now exuded an aura that commanded respect. However, given the urgency of the situation, he couldn't afford to marvel at his teacher's power any longer. He quickly stepped forward and respectfully replied, "Teacher, we are truly sorry. We had no intention of disturbing your secluded cultivation. But the situation in the ninja world is currently undergoing rapid changes, with various unforeseen events occurring one after another. We are truly at a loss as to how to deal with this situation, so we have taken the liberty of coming to seek your guidance and advice to resolve our current predicament."

"Oh?" Hyuga Kanan let out a soft exclamation, his previously relaxed brows now furrowing slightly. For the past few days, he had been in deep seclusion in this hidden place, paying little attention to anything happening in the outside world. However, recently, a strange feeling had quietly crept into his heart.

It turned out that even the mysterious and aloof world will seemed to be starting to become slightly restless. Although this subtle fluctuation was extremely weak, Hyuga Kanan's keen perception and profound understanding of the rules of heaven and earth allowed him to clearly perceive the anomaly.

He thought to himself, "Something earth-shattering must have happened in this ninja world, affecting even the world's will and causing this restless mood. But..." At this thought, Hyuga Kanan's eyes flickered as he continued to analyze the current situation.

"If the situation outside had truly reached an irreversible crisis, the world's will would probably have ruthlessly kicked me out of this place of origin long ago. But since it hasn't done so, it means that the current situation isn't too bad, and it might still be in its nascent stage." With this thought, Hyuga Kanan's tightly furrowed brows relaxed slightly.

Immediately afterward, a thought flashed through his mind: "Could it be that the guy who's been plotting everything behind the scenes has finally lost his patience and started to take action? Judging from the situation, he clearly wants to speed up his process of seizing the world's will!" Thinking of this, Hyuga Kanan's eyes instantly became incredibly sharp, as if they could pierce through layers of fog and see the true face of the mastermind behind the scenes.

At this moment, Hyuga Kanan was completely immersed in comprehension, a crucial stage for him. Only through continuous and in-depth understanding and training could he maximize his strength and perception. In this way, he would have enough confidence to face the various variables and challenges that were about to come.

It's important to understand that the enemy who sought to seize the world's will was no ordinary foe. The fact that they possessed the audacity and ability to attack the world's will speaks volumes about their unfathomable and immense power. Given Hyuga Kanan's current strength, claiming absolute certainty of defeating such a formidable foe was simply wishful thinking. Therefore, he had to seize every second to achieve a breakthrough at this crucial moment, elevating his power to a new level.

At this moment, Hyuga Kanan knew he had to do everything in his power to gather information from Neji and Orochimaru to understand the changing world around him. Only then could he accurately grasp how much precious time he had left for focused study and to dedicate himself to improving his strength. However, no matter how focused he was on his training, a vague sense of foreboding lingered deep within him—he feared his time for contemplation was running out. He clearly sensed that his opponent had already taken action, meaning they had completed meticulous preparations and were now sharpening their blades, waiting for their chance. Faced with this pressing situation, Hyuga Kanan felt an immense pressure, but he did not succumb to fear or panic. On the contrary, his determination to achieve a breakthrough and reach a higher level within the limited time he had left only strengthened.

Hyuga Neji silently gazed at Hyuga Kanan's eyes, which were filled with doubt and inquiry. He knew that the other was eager to understand the complex situation in the ninja world. Therefore, he spoke without hesitation, "Please allow me to explain..."

First, he mentioned that the mysterious and powerful Akatsuki organization had been secretly planning and carrying out a dangerous operation—the capture of the Tailed Beasts. This act caused a huge uproar and ultimately led to the emergency convening of the Five Kage Summit. At that crucial meeting, various factions gathered to discuss countermeasures.

However, something unexpected happened. A masked man from the Akatsuki organization, claiming to be Uchiha Madara, suddenly appeared at the meeting. This mysterious figure made no attempt to conceal his so-called Eye of the Moon Plan from the Five Kage. But the Five Kage were not easily swayed and resolutely rejected this absurd proposal. Enraged, the masked man openly declared war on the Five Great Shinobi Villages, stating that he would decide the final ownership of the Tailed Beasts by force.

As the situation continues to escalate, the five great ninja villages of the ninja world have entered a tense state of preparation for war. Konoha, as one of them, quickly relayed this grim situation back to its training grounds. They earnestly hoped that the elites stationed there would step forward and send capable individuals to join the impending brutal war, providing strong support and assistance to the village. Hyuga Neji meticulously explained and analyzed every detail, including the subtle relationships between the various ninja villages, potential allies and enemies, and so on.

Just then, Orochimaru narrowed his eyes slightly and began to add, "Back then, I had a thrilling battle with that mysterious masked man from the Akatsuki organization." He paused, as if he still felt lingering fear when recalling that fierce battle.

"During the battle, I gradually sensed an exceptionally powerful and eerie force continuously descending upon the masked man. This force was so strong that it nearly cost me my life! If I hadn't managed to escape thanks to my years of accumulated experience and superb skills, I would probably have already become his victim." Orochimaru's voice unconsciously lowered, revealing a hint of solemnity.

He continued, "Afterwards, I carefully recalled the fierce battle and conducted in-depth speculation and meticulous analysis about the identity of the person behind the masked man. Based on my observations and the clues I have, I believe that the person hiding behind the masked man and manipulating everything is no ordinary person." As he said this, Orochimaru's eyes became even sharper.

Especially when discussing the other party's strength, Orochimaru went on and on, describing it vividly. "This person's strength is unfathomable, and his abilities are beyond imagination. Just the act of bestowing power upon the masked man is enough to demonstrate his terrifying nature. From what I currently understand, it is almost impossible to confront him head-on. Therefore, we must remain highly vigilant regarding the existence of this mysterious person."

Finally, Orochimaru snorted and said disdainfully, "Although that masked man is quite strong, he's nothing special in my eyes. The one who truly makes me wary is the unassuming mastermind who controls everything behind the scenes."

After listening to their stories, Hyuga Kanan's previously relaxed brows furrowed tightly, as if two deep furrows stretched across his broad forehead. His deep and sharp eyes now revealed a serious expression of contemplation, as he was clearly analyzing the information he had received in his mind.

Speaking of the mysterious masked man, Hyuga Kanan wasn't entirely unfamiliar with him. Years ago, they had a fierce confrontation. While the masked man displayed considerable strength then, in the eyes of the experienced and knowledgeable Hyuga Kanan, he was merely an ordinary Kage-level ninja. Admittedly, this man did possess a powerful space-time ninjutsu, but in the eyes of a master like Hyuga Kanan, this skill was far from its pinnacle. Especially in his understanding and control of spatial rules, the masked man was practically clueless, failing to even grasp the most basic concepts.

Judging from the opponent's displayed strength, they are only considered a troublesome ninja at the Kage level. If one can see through their space-time ninjutsu, there should be some ninjas from the various ninja villages in the ninja world capable of defeating them.