Naruto: Cultivating to Immortality

Chapter 468 The Death of Uchiha Itachi

Those painful memories and deep hatred intertwined, constantly assaulting Sasuke's mind. At this moment, facing Itachi Uchiha's renewed provocation, Sasuke's anger was uncontrollable. He clenched his fists tightly, his nails digging deep into his palms, blood seeping from between his fingers, but he was completely unaware, because the fire of his heart had already overwhelmed the physical pain.

Under the chilling and mocking blows of Itachi Uchiha, Sasuke Uchiha felt as if his heart was about to explode. He had long since forgotten his already exhausted physical condition and dwindling chakra. The raging fire of revenge was sweeping over him with unstoppable force, instantly consuming all his remaining reason!

Sasuke Uchiha has now become a pure avenger. Even if death awaits him, he will not hesitate to forge ahead as long as he can fulfill his unforgettable mission of revenge. For him, life is no longer important; the only belief that sustains him is to kill his enemies. If he ultimately fails to achieve his revenge, he would rather die on the battlefield than live a life of torment and suffering. After all, the relentless nightmares that haunt him every night constantly torment his fragile heart, making his life worse than death.

Without the slightest hesitation or pause, Sasuke Uchiha's eyes hardened with unwavering resolve. He took a deep breath, his chakra surging rapidly within him. With a flick of his wrists, several kunai shot out like lightning. Each kunai was coated with a powerful explosive tag, tracing dazzling arcs through the air as they hurtled straight towards Itachi Uchiha.

A series of deafening explosions rang out, flames soared into the sky, and smoke filled the air. The powerful impact caused the surrounding ground to tremble slightly. However, facing such a fierce attack, Itachi Uchiha, protected by Susanoo, appeared unusually calm and composed.

The tall and sturdy Susanoo was like an unshakeable fortress, tightly protecting Itachi Uchiha within it. Although the explosions caused by the explosive tags were powerful, they only stirred up clouds of smoke and dust on the surface of Susanoo, without causing any real damage.

Itachi Uchiha's face was as still as a placid pond, utterly undisturbed. His gaze was focused and resolute, as if the entire world had been cast aside. His hands moved in a continuous stream of hand seals, channeling his immense chakra. The Susanoo, which had initially only taken the form of a red skull, began to undergo an astonishing transformation!

At first, its size expanded rapidly at a visible rate, like a giant seed growing at an accelerated pace, and in the blink of an eye, it had exceeded the size of an ordinary person by several times. However, this was only the beginning. As time went by, Susanoo's enormous body gradually took on the outline and shape of a human, with limbs, head, and other parts appearing one by one.

Even after the giant humanoid form was fully formed, it did not stop its evolutionary process. Layer upon layer of matter shimmering with a mysterious light flowed slowly from bottom to top like a liquid, evenly covering the giant Susanoo's body. These substances fused and intertwined, eventually transforming into a majestic and imposing red armor that fit snugly against its body.

At this moment, what stood before everyone was no longer a simple red skull or a giant humanoid, but a peerless warrior clad in red armor, wielding a long sword, and exuding an aura of majesty! Every inch of his skin radiated a chilling aura, as if the slightest movement could trigger a cataclysmic upheaval.

Given Sasuke's current state, he could have easily defeated him without using such immense power. However, Itachi, wanting his opponent to better understand the ultimate power of the Uchiha clan, sacrificed his own life force to unleash the third stage of Susanoo, causing Sasuke's Mangekyou Sharingan to blind him even faster.

However, Itachi Uchiha had already calmly accepted his impending death. After all, he was the one who had personally slaughtered so many members of his clan! Even his own parents, who had given him life and raised him, could not escape his blade. Others might find it hard to imagine, but the pain he endured was no less than Sasuke's. Each loved one he had taken was like a sharp dagger piercing his heart, causing him unbearable agony.

However, all of this was a choice he made resolutely on his own. Having chosen this path, he was willing to bear all the pain and torment alone. The only reason he had been able to grit his teeth and persevere for so long was to pave a good future for Sasuke, so that his younger brother could survive safely in this turbulent world full of uncertainties and dangers.

He gazed at his Mangekyou Sharingan, which shimmered with an eerie light, and thought to himself: Let these eyes become powerful nourishment for Sasuke's continued growth! After all, Sasuke was his most beloved younger brother. Whenever he thought of this, his heart was filled with endless guilt and remorse. Because it was because of him that Sasuke had to live in such a heavy and painful situation.

However, he firmly believed that all the suffering he had endured was not in vain. Like being tempered in a raging fire, it would inevitably make Sasuke's will stronger and more unbreakable. Once Sasuke truly weathered this dark period, he would be able to face the various difficulties and obstacles he might encounter on his future path with greater composure and calmness. At that time, no hardship would be able to easily defeat him; instead, it would transform into a driving force, helping him climb step by step to even greater heights.

"This might be the last lesson I can give Sasuke as his older brother," Itachi thought silently, a hint of resolve and relief in his deep eyes. Then, resolutely, he took control of the massive and imposing Susanoo, taking heavy yet unwavering steps as he slowly approached Sasuke.

However, Itachi Uchiha was already pushed to his limit by his illness, and his weakened body could no longer withstand such a high level of energy expenditure. After moving only a few steps, cracks began to appear on the once indestructible armor of Susanoo, which gradually dissipated into nothingness. With the disintegration of the armor, Susanoo's entire body collapsed and disintegrated bit by bit, like a candle flickering in the wind.

Itachi Uchiha's massive and powerful Susanoo was gradually disintegrating, like a mountain about to collapse. However, despite this, Sasuke Uchiha showed no sign of giving up the fight. His sharp, hawk-like eyes were fixed on the front, convinced that this was the perfect opportunity to attack.

Without hesitation, he gripped the Kusanagi sword in his hand even tighter, the veins on his arm bulging, revealing his immense strength and determination. Then, he exerted his strength and charged forward like an arrow released from a bow.

As his speed increased, Sasuke Uchiha leaped into the air, his body tracing a graceful arc. At the same time, the Kusanagi sword in his hand gleamed coldly, thrusting with fierce momentum straight at Itachi Uchiha. In that moment, time seemed to freeze; all hope rested on this breathtaking strike.

In that instant, something unexpected happened! A dazzling light suddenly shone in front of Itachi Uchiha's Susanoo, which had been beginning to dissipate. Immediately afterward, a giant shield appeared out of thin air, standing there like an impregnable fortress.

The shield was enormous, radiating a mysterious and powerful aura. Its entire body was a deep red, its surface shimmering with strange runes and light, as if containing boundless power. When Uchiha Sasuke's all-out attack struck the shield, a deafening roar resounded, and the entire space trembled.

However, despite the fierce attack, the giant shield remained completely still, firmly blocking Sasuke Uchiha's attack. Moreover, a powerful recoil erupted instantly, sweeping away like a surging wave.

Sasuke Uchiha was utterly unable to withstand this terrifying power. He was sent flying as if slammed away by an invisible giant hand. His body arced through the air before crashing heavily to the ground some distance away, kicking up a cloud of dust. At the same time, the Kusanagi sword he was gripping was also knocked from his hand by the impact, flying away as a streak of cold light and embedding itself directly into the earth beside him.

Itachi Uchiha slowly walked towards Sasuke Uchiha, each step carrying immense weight, pressing heavily on Sasuke's already crumbling heart. Sasuke, consumed by despair, involuntarily retreated, as if trying to escape the man before him, a man he both loved and hated. However, no matter how he tried to back away, he ultimately met the cold stone wall bearing the Uchiha clan crest.

At this moment, Sasuke was utterly exhausted, with no strength or chakra left to defend against Itachi's approach. He could only stare wide-eyed at his brother, his gaze filled with resentment, anger, and despair. But surprisingly, a faint, almost imperceptible smile of relief appeared on Sasuke's face.