Naruto: Cultivating to Immortality

Chapter 565 Hyuga Neji VS Uchiha Madara 3

On the battlefield, filled with smoke and the deafening roar of battle, the once towering stone pillar instantly crumbled, as if it had suffered a cataclysmic disaster. With a deafening roar, the stone pillar turned into countless fragments of stone that scattered in all directions, and billowing dust rose up, blotting out the sun.

At the same time, the ground trembled violently, as if a powerful earthquake had occurred. The incredibly hard earth was forced to cave in, instantly forming a huge, bottomless pit tens of meters in diameter! The surrounding sand and dust were suddenly overturned like surging waves, spreading rapidly in all directions with overwhelming force.

However, amidst this chaos and destruction, two figures were engaged in a breathtaking and desperate battle within the crater. Their speed was as fast as lightning, their figures unpredictable, and each collision triggered a tremendous energy surge.

In an instant, a deafening roar resounded as the two collided violently, the powerful impact distorting and warping the surrounding air. Immediately afterward, an immense surge of energy erupted from the point of their clash, like a ferocious, roaring beast, sweeping outwards with bared fangs and claws. Wherever it passed, sand and stones flew, the wind howled, and a chilling booming sound filled the air.

Hyuga Neji and Uchiha Madara were in a state of chaos, but they seemed oblivious to the sudden changes in their surroundings. Their figures moved like lightning, weaving and crisscrossing at an astonishing speed, each movement creating gusts of wind and a constant whistling sound.

At this moment, Neji and Madara were both enveloped in a layer of thick, almost tangible energy. This powerful force was like a raging fire or a surging tide, tightly enveloping them. With each attack they launched, the vast and boundless energy poured out like a flood bursting its banks, its power enough to shake the heavens and the earth!

Moreover, both Hyuga Neji and Uchiha Madara had honed their taijutsu to the pinnacle. Every movement they made was fluid and seamless, seemingly simple and direct, yet containing endless variations and exquisite techniques. When fists and palms clashed, the air was instantly torn apart, producing a deafening explosion; when legs and feet collided, the ground trembled violently, as if it might collapse at any moment.

Both of them possess the mysterious and powerful bloodline limit of eye techniques, and their extraordinary observational abilities are simply astonishing! Whether in the midst of a fierce battle or facing an opponent's fierce attacks like a storm, they can instantly discern the path of the opponent's attack and their precise location.

This is why the thrilling duel was so captivating from the very beginning, keeping viewers on the edge of their seats and their hearts racing. The two exchanged blows, each move seemingly containing a myriad of unpredictable twists and turns, making them impossible to anticipate. As the battle intensified, a dazzling array of combat rhythms emerged one after another.

This battlefield is riddled with meticulously designed traps. One side might unleash a seemingly invincible attack, only to find themselves caught in a cleverly laid snare by the other; while the other side, thinking they've successfully avoided a trap, might be caught off guard by a sudden counterattack. The entire battle is like a complex and suspenseful game of chess, where every move requires careful consideration, and the slightest misstep can lead to total defeat.

Meanwhile, the rhythm of the battle is unpredictable. At times, it is as rapid and fierce as a storm, leaving one breathless; at other times, it is as gentle and soothing as a flowing stream. But just when you relax your guard, a sudden and turbulent wave will suddenly surge forth. This unpredictable and varied rhythm of battle not only tests the physical strength and endurance of both sides, but also places extremely high demands on their mental fortitude.

Madara Uchiha's eyes widened, veins bulging on his forehead. He never imagined he would feel such immense pressure in a taijutsu exchange! The Sharingan is renowned for its exceptional observational abilities, often granting its user a decisive advantage in close combat. Yet, facing this young Hyuga clansman, he found this norm utterly shattered.

Although Madara Uchiha's Sharingan could perceive every subtle movement of his opponent, his physical strength was vastly different from when he was alive, due to his current state as an Edo Tensei body. In contrast, the Hyuga clan members opposite him were young, strong, and full of vitality, and each of their attacks carried an overwhelming force, making it difficult for Madara Uchiha to defend against them.

In the fierce battle, Madara Uchiha struggled to maintain the stalemate, relying on his years of accumulated combat experience. Worryingly, his opponent, a young man, not only possessed formidable strength but also an exceptional learning ability. In the recent exchange of blows, the opponent rapidly absorbed the lessons learned, becoming increasingly familiar with Madara's techniques and routines, and significantly improving his own combat skills. Gradually, the opponent began to adapt to the rhythm of the battle and slowly gained a slight advantage.

This was unprecedented for Madara Uchiha! In such intense close combat, he was actually at a disadvantage for the first time ever! Back then, even when facing a formidable enemy like Hashirama Senju, Madara Uchiha could firmly control the rhythm of the battle and always maintain an absolute advantage in taijutsu exchanges. And what about Hashirama Senju back then? He was only able to barely hold his own against Madara Uchiha by relying on his indestructible and incomparably powerful body.

However, the situation was completely different at this moment. This guy named Hyuga Neji seemed like a rising star, his combat experience growing at an astonishing rate amidst the continuous fierce battle. Unbeknownst to him, even the battle rhythm originally dominated by Uchiha Madara began to show signs of being suppressed. This feeling was undoubtedly extremely unfamiliar and infuriating to the once invincible Uchiha Madara.

At this moment, Hyuga Neji felt as if a thousand-pound boulder was pressing on his heart, so heavy that he could hardly breathe. This was the first time in his life that he had encountered such a powerful opponent, and the invisible pressure was like a surging wave, sweeping towards him wave after wave.

This opponent is simply too formidable! Both his control of the battle rhythm and his accumulated combat experience far exceeded Hyuga Neji's expectations. In every exchange, his opponent always managed to neutralize his attacks in unexpected ways and launch swift and fierce counterattacks, catching him completely off guard.

However, Hyuga Neji did not give up easily. Despite being at a clear disadvantage, he gritted his teeth and persevered, relying on his innate physical strength. In each fierce exchange, although he accumulated many wounds, he gained a great deal. Those valuable combat experiences, like countless stars, gradually converged into a dazzling starry sky, illuminating his path forward.

Meanwhile, Hyuga Neji was constantly reflecting on his shortcomings in battle and striving to improve and perfect them. He began to learn how to better anticipate his opponent's movements, how to use his chakra more effectively, and how to remain calm and composed in the ever-changing battlefield. As time went on, he could feel himself growing rapidly. Techniques that were once unfamiliar became increasingly easy to execute, and situations that were once difficult to deal with could now be handled with ease.

Hyuga Neji narrowed his eyes slightly, a satisfied smile playing on his lips. He was filled with emotion and a sense of accomplishment after the intense battle he had just witnessed. Such a realistic and brutal combat experience was a precious treasure that could never be learned or comprehended in the monotonous training grounds.

Although his teachers, Hyuga Kanan and the renowned Orochimaru, were both incredibly powerful and awe-inspiring figures when he was in the training ground, they ultimately could not provide him with the immense pressure of being on the verge of life and death, nor could they allow him to personally experience the invaluable lessons of a true life-or-death battle.

That's why Hyuga Neji felt genuinely satisfied with this battle. Only through such real, hard-fought combat could he truly understand the limits of his own power, thereby constantly breaking through his own limitations and striving towards a higher and stronger realm.

At this moment, Hyuga Neji's mind was as clear as a mirror. He had an exceptionally keen perception of the insurmountable bottleneck that had been troubling him for so long. That bottleneck was like an indestructible, invisible barrier, blocking his path forward. But at this very moment, he could clearly feel a faint crack appearing on this barrier, and this crack was the key to breaking through the bottleneck!

Neji Hyuga knew all too well that breaking through this bottleneck would be no easy feat. However, when facing the awe-inspiring Madara Uchiha, an unprecedented and intense desire surged within him. He firmly believed that as long as Madara continued to exert immense pressure and stimulation, this power would surge forth like a raging torrent, breaking through the final obstacle and allowing him to completely break free from the shackles of this bottleneck, achieving self-transcendence and a breakthrough!