Naruto: Cultivating to Immortality

Chapter 521 The Immortal's Chase

In that quiet and dimly lit secluded meditation room, an extremely dense and powerful natural energy, as if being frantically devoured by a bottomless black hole, began to rapidly thin out at an alarming rate.

It's important to understand that this place was previously filled with natural energy, so dense that it liquefied into a pool of clear water. However, at this moment, this pool of natural energy, which had already been completely liquefied, is visibly dissolving and diminishing at an extremely rapid pace.

The root cause of all these phenomena was none other than Hyuga Kanan's body, which was currently located in the center of this space! All the natural energy seemed to have found its home, surging continuously towards his body and ultimately being devoured and absorbed by him.

At this moment, Hyuga Kanan's seemingly frail body was like a bottomless pit, relentlessly and frantically absorbing the vast and boundless natural energy around him. However, even after absorbing such a massive amount of natural energy into his body, his body still seemed unsatisfied, as if it could hold even more.

As time went on, the area from which Hyuga Kanan absorbed natural energy began to expand outwards at an astonishing rate. This powerful suction force was like a storm passing through, and wherever it passed, the energy concentration in the training grounds, which were originally incredibly abundant and dense with natural energy, gradually became thinner.

Gradually, this place, once regarded as a sacred place for cultivation, began to show obvious signs of depletion. The once lush and verdant vegetation began to wither slowly due to the lack of sufficient natural energy; the crystal-clear streams also dried up and stopped flowing because the energy in the water source was extracted in large quantities.

Worse still, this sudden change even affected Orochimaru and the others who were diligently cultivating there. They felt the surrounding natural energy suddenly become extremely scarce, making it difficult to guide and absorb into their bodies as smoothly as usual. This severely disrupted their cultivation process, forcing them to interrupt their practice and open their eyes, looking in astonishment towards Hyuga Kanan, where the secluded cultivation chamber was consuming natural energy.

However, in the blink of an eye, the entire world seemed to realize that Hyuga Kanan was undergoing a crucial transformation. Therefore, the world's will swiftly sprang into action, continuously accelerating the replenishment of natural energy. The previously sparse natural energy, now infused with a powerful force, surged forth, becoming abundant once more.

This abundant natural energy, like a surging tide, quickly converged, forming a vast ocean of energy. Hyuga Kanan, like a long-starved beast, opened his enormous "mouth" and frantically devoured and absorbed this massive amount of natural energy.

The World Will was fully aware of this, knowing that Hyuga Kanan deeply desired to become its capable ally. However, to achieve this goal, its current power was clearly insufficient. Therefore, only by providing Hyuga Kanan with ample energy support could it be possible for him to engage in a breathtaking battle against the terrifying being who had accumulated power for a thousand years—the Sage of Six Paths.

At this very moment, Hyuga Kanan's dantian underwent a dramatic transformation! The once tranquil dantian had transformed into a bottomless, pitch-black black hole, like an insatiable beast greedily devouring the ever-flowing natural energy from its surroundings. The surging torrent of energy, as if drawn by a magnet, frantically converged towards this black hole, showing no sign of stopping, seemingly without end.

Meanwhile, a breathtaking transformation was taking place within the dantian. Various mysterious and unpredictable forces of law intertwined and collided, bursting forth with dazzling light and deafening roars. These forces sometimes clashed fiercely, and at other times harmoniously merged, eventually beginning to operate steadily and methodically after a period of arduous adjustment.

As time passed, an astonishing sight appeared—under the influence of this steadily operating power of rules, the rudiments of various mountains and rivers gradually emerged within the dantian. The towering peaks, winding rivers, and vast plains became clearer and more tangible. Moreover, they continued to grow and expand, their details becoming increasingly rich and diverse, as if they were truly constructing a complete miniature world within this small dantian.

Time flew by, and a whole month passed in the blink of an eye. During these long days, Hyuga Kanan immersed himself entirely in absorbing and integrating natural energy. At first, his absorption of natural energy was like a surging torrent, unstoppable, but as time went on, this rapid momentum gradually slowed down, eventually stabilizing and calming down.

At this moment, Hyuga Kanan, who was in seclusion in the training room, did not stop his transformation despite the slowdown in absorption. The already astonishing miniature world in his dantian continued to operate steadily and orderly. This miniature world, like a dazzling pearl, exuded a mysterious and powerful aura, completely replacing the former location of his dantian.

Meanwhile, the pure energy originally refined from Nascent Souls is undergoing a wondrous transformation. As if guided and catalyzed by some invisible force, it is rapidly undergoing a qualitative change. This pure energy is no longer confined to a single attribute or form, but is gradually condensing and fusing into a completely new power—the Power of the World. This Power of the World contains boundless vitality and mystery; it possesses both a majestic and awe-inspiring presence and exquisite, subtle qualities, leaving one utterly awestruck.

This world power, originating from the small world and continuously flowing into Hyuga Kanan's body, surged like a raging torrent, impacting his already vibrant and energetic body with overwhelming force. This powerful and mysterious power seemed to possess the miraculous ability to change the world, directly causing a cataclysmic effect on Hyuga Kanan's body.

Under the influence of this global force, the cells within Hyuga Kanan's body ignited like flames. They frantically broke through all the constraints and limitations imposed upon them, displaying an unprecedented level of activity. These cells began to rapidly divide, recombine, and continuously evolve and perfect their structure.

As his cells evolved, Hyuga Kanan's body underwent a breathtaking transformation. His vitality grew like a thriving tree, its branches and leaves becoming increasingly lush, its roots ever more stable; its strength also increased dramatically, like an indestructible fortress forged of steel. Both the density of his muscle fibers and the hardness of his bones experienced a terrifying and astonishing increase.

It is no exaggeration to say that at this moment, Hyuga Kanan has completely broken free from the shackles of his mortal body and successfully stepped into a new realm of immortality. Every inch of his skin exudes an extraordinary aura, and every gesture he makes contains boundless power.

Hyuga Kanan slowly opened his eyes, an unprecedented sense of power instantly surging through him. He could clearly feel the earth-shattering changes taking place in his body, as if every cell had been reshaped. This feeling told him that this breakthrough and transformation meant he had finally officially stepped into the mysterious and coveted threshold of becoming a sage!

At this moment, he looked down at his body and found that its surface shimmered with a faint golden light, as tough as celestial armor. A gentle touch to his skin revealed a texture like steel, yet it possessed softness and elasticity. He knew that such a body was indestructible; ordinary attacks could not cause it the slightest harm.

Looking inside, the once calm blood flowed like a surging river. A continuous stream of life force poured out from the heart, rapidly spreading to every corner of the body. Every tissue and every bone was full of vitality, as if it possessed the ability to self-repair and regenerate. Even if severely injured, it could recover completely in a very short time.

What truly shocked Hyuga Kanan was the boundless, immense energy within his dantian. This energy, like a vast ocean, gathered there, and could be mobilized at will with a mere thought. It provided a continuous source of power for unleashing powerful spells or engaging in fierce battles. Such a vast energy reserve gave him the confidence to face any formidable enemy without fear.

Hyuga Kanan stood quietly in place, a sense of unprecedented ease welling up within him. For so long, the heavy pressure had been like invisible shackles, tightly binding him. But at this moment, with this astonishing breakthrough, that pressure seemed to shatter and vanish instantly, disappearing without a trace.

When he first stepped into the mysterious and dangerous land of the ninja world, his heart was filled with fear and unease. In order to survive in this dog-eat-dog world and steadily improve his strength to pursue a higher realm, he had to carefully hide his true self. Every step he took was like walking on thin ice, for fear of attracting the attention of others and bringing about his death.

But now, everything is different. After countless arduous battles, relentless training day and night, and tireless exploration of the mysteries of ninjutsu, he has finally reached this moment—a qualitative leap in his strength! Now, he possesses enough power to face the legendary Sage of Six Paths without fear. This confidence is not blind arrogance, but rather stems from the solid foundation of his own increased strength.