Naruto: Cultivating to Immortality

Chapter 362 Encounter 9

Hyuga Kanan pondered to himself that the situation was becoming increasingly tense, and staying in Amegakure would likely only reveal more of his information. After careful consideration, he had already decided to leave.

With his keen perception, he could clearly sense the subtle, yet undeniable, feeling of being watched. It was as if an invisible pair of eyes were lurking in the shadows, silently observing his every move. This feeling reminded Hyuga Kanan of the masked man with the space-time Mangekyou Sharingan, but it also confirmed his earlier suspicions—the mysterious masked man who had once been possessed by the Sage of Six Paths was very likely hiding nearby!

Thinking of this, Hyuga Kanan frowned, a strong sense of vigilance rising within him. The masked man's strength wasn't a concern, but the fact that the Sage of Six Paths could possess him and protect him made his true identity even more shrouded in mystery. Facing such a mysterious and unpredictable enemy, who could be possessed by the Sage of Six Paths at any moment, a single misstep could lead to utter destruction. Therefore, he had to find a way to escape the man's surveillance as soon as possible and leave Amegakure safely.

However, as he gazed at the six men opposite him, known as "Pain," a strong sense of vigilance welled up within him. The aura emanating from them seemed to burn with boundless rage and determination; every movement, every glance, revealed a resolve to die for their cause. This frenzied and reckless momentum instantly made Hyuga Kanan realize that if he couldn't completely defeat these enemies and render them incapable of fighting, they would not give up easily, nor would they allow him to leave unscathed.

The situation was extremely critical, with a tense atmosphere pervading both sides. Hyuga Kanan knew that this life-or-death struggle had entered a fierce stage, and the slightest misstep could lead to utter destruction. However, he felt no fear or hesitation; instead, it ignited a long-dormant fighting spirit and courage within him. At this moment, he clenched his fists, his gaze fixed firmly on Pain, preparing to face the impending storm of attacks. Only through a decisive counterattack, making it clear to his opponents that they had no chance of defeating him, could he break through the predicament, achieve final victory, and escape safely.

Pain didn't give Hyuga Kanan much time to think. Nagato, who was controlling them, had already been consumed by rage and had lost all reason. His only desire now was to crush this intruder with overwhelming power and prove his majesty as a 'god.' At the same time, he wanted to maximize the intimidation of the masked man hiding in the shadows, letting him know that he was the sole leader of Akatsuki.

As the six Paths of Pain, now fully restored, roared in unison, they were like six war gods descending upon the world, instantly unleashing a terrifying aura that sent chills down one's spine. Immediately afterward, these six figures moved with lightning speed, unleashing without hesitation their most powerful and incomparably fierce techniques!

Pain of the Deva Path clasped his hands together, chanting incantations, and a devastating energy surge suddenly erupted from his body; Pain of the Asura Path wielded countless incredibly sharp weapons, which flew towards Hyuga Kanan like a rain of pear blossoms; Pain of the Human Path flashed, transforming into a phantom, and approached the enemy with unpredictable speed; Pain of the Animal Path summoned various ferocious and unusually powerful summoned beasts, which bared their fangs and claws as they pounced on Hyuga Kanan; Pain of the Preta Path opened his gaping maw, frantically devouring all the power around him; and Pain of the Hell Path summoned raging flames, as if to turn the entire world to ashes.

These attacks were not chaotic, but rather perfectly interwoven through the unparalleled shared vision and tacit understanding among the six, forming an impenetrable net of death that swept over Hinata Kanan like a tidal wave.

Faced with this terrifying and heart-pounding encirclement, Hyuga Kanan's face remained as calm as a still pond, yet a resolute and determined glint flickered in his deep eyes, like an inextinguishable flame. At this moment, he had made up his mind to unleash the boundless power contained within this clone, revealing its true terrifying might without reservation.

He knew full well that these menacing and aggressive Six Paths of Pain were no ordinary opponents, yet he was also confident that his own formidable strength would allow him to swiftly break through their defenses and deliver a fatal blow. At the same time, this action served as a stern warning to the mysterious masked man lurking in the shadows: Do not harbor any illusions or attempt to provoke me, for I am an unshakeable and insurmountable peak! No one should dare to easily provoke me!

"Water Curtain Sky Splendor!"

In that breathtaking moment, countless fierce attacks swept towards Hyuga Kanan like a storm. However, he showed no fear whatsoever; instead, he unleashed an immense surge of energy from his entire body! His body shone brightly, dazzling and radiant, like a blazing sun in the sky. At the same time, the water elemental power within him surged wildly like a runaway horse, reaching its pinnacle!

It's important to understand that Amegakure is a place perpetually shrouded in rain. For Hyuga Kanan, who can manipulate the power of the water element, this environment is an unparalleled and perfect setting. Here, he can draw upon an inexhaustible supply of water resources in the most effortless and efficient way, allowing his control over the water element to grow ever stronger and more powerful. And right now, with the support of this immense power, Hyuga Kanan is confident he can completely suppress the overwhelming and ferocious attack before him.

A torrential downpour engulfed the entire Rain Village in a wet, slick world. Countless torrents of water, like a herd of wild horses, surged wildly towards Hyuga Kanan. As if summoned by some mysterious force, they converged together, forming a massive and magnificent wall of water.

This wall of water was like an impregnable fortress, firmly protecting Hyuga Kanan. Just then, the Six Paths of Pain unleashed their immensely powerful attack, sweeping in with earth-shattering force. The fierce attack was like lightning in a storm, instantly tearing through the sky and heading straight for the water curtain.

When the ferocious attack collided with the water curtain, a deafening roar resounded, and water splashed everywhere, like countless glittering pearls scattering in all directions. Surprisingly, however, this seemingly invincible strike failed to breach the water curtain's defenses. Instead, it merely created ripples on the surface before vanishing completely, as if a stone had sunk into the sea.

It was as if this endless curtain of water possessed a magical power, capable of devouring all invading enemies. At this moment, time seemed to freeze, and the entire scene became unusually quiet, with only the continuous flow of water making a murmuring sound, as if telling the story behind this thrilling battle.

After absorbing the countless, rain-like attacks, Hyuga Kanan didn't stop his astonishing actions. He solemnly clasped his hands together, chanting incantations. With his actions, the enormous water curtain that had covered the entire sky began to change at an astonishing speed visible to the naked eye.

The water curtain seemed to come alive, constantly twisting and deforming, gradually coalescing into six enormous water dragons. These dragons were incredibly lifelike, their scales shimmering with a crystal-clear light, each one appearing as if it were truly alive. They bared their fangs and claws, exuding an unparalleled aura of power.

Immediately afterwards, the six water dragons simultaneously opened their gaping maws, unleashing a deafening roar that shook the heavens. The sound was like a thunderbolt, like a tidal wave, threatening to shake the entire world to its core. With this earth-shattering roar, the six water dragons, carrying a world-destroying force, shot towards the Six Paths of Pain in the distance like arrows released from a bow.

Faced with such awe-inspiring and overwhelming water dragon attack, Pain's Deva Path swiftly rushed to the front of the group like a bolt of lightning. He stood firmly, his eyes resolute and sharp, as if able to pierce through the surging water. Then, without hesitation, he stretched out his arms, as if forged of steel, to face the roaring, clawing giant water dragon head-on.

Meanwhile, hidden in the shadows, Nagato began to mobilize all his chakra energy. This powerful force, like a surging torrent, continuously converged into Pain's body. Not only that, Nagato also extracted all the chakra contained within the other five Paths of Pain without reservation and poured it into Pain's body. Each drop of chakra carried boundless power and will; they fused and converged into an invincible torrent, making Pain's aura increasingly powerful and terrifying.

"Super Shinra Tensei!" With this roar, Pain's body seemed to be enveloped by an indescribably powerful force. His entire body radiated a dazzling light, like a blazing sun, making it impossible for anyone to look directly at him.

At the same time, an unparalleled and immense repulsive force erupted from his body. This repulsive force, like a surging ocean wave, rapidly coalesced into an enormous repulsive barrier. This barrier, like an indestructible fortress, stood firmly between heaven and earth.