Naruto: Cultivating to Immortality

Chapter 460 Brothers Reunite

Faced with Sasuke Uchiha's questioning, the masked man calmly replied, "Once the two of you have determined a winner, I will naturally reveal all the reasons and answers to the ultimate victor! If you yearn to know the truth hidden behind the matter, then give it your all to win this contest!" As soon as he finished speaking, the masked man vanished like a ghost, leaving only his words echoing in the air...

Sasuke Uchiha stared wide-eyed at the masked man who was gradually disappearing from sight, his heart filled with confusion and bewilderment. The mysterious figure vanished like smoke, leaving Sasuke standing alone, his thoughts surging like a tidal wave.

He couldn't help but recall his various entanglements with the Akatsuki organization. He once thought he had a certain understanding of this organization, but as time went by, he found himself increasingly unable to see through it.

Despite being the common enemy of the entire ninja world and facing hostility and attacks from various forces, the Akatsuki organization does not seem to be united as a result. On the contrary, its members are rife with scheming and intrigue. Everyone harbors their own agenda and will stop at nothing to achieve their own goals.

Sasuke frowned, lost in thought. He couldn't understand what these people's motives or some other seemingly unattainable goal. Didn't they know that this would only lead them deeper into trouble? Or was there some greater secret hidden behind it all?

With this thought, Sasuke's gaze hardened. Whatever the Akatsuki's schemes might be, it was none of his concern, nor was it necessary for him to investigate. He was simply an avenger, and no matter what hardships and obstacles lay ahead, he would not back down. His existence was solely for the purpose of exacting revenge on Itachi Uchiha.

Regardless of the mysterious masked man's motives for revealing Itachi's whereabouts, Sasuke no longer cared. For him, the only important thing now was to find the man who had betrayed his clan, plunging him into endless pain and hatred—Itachi Uchiha—and personally exact the revenge he had long yearned for. Everything else was insignificant, like fleeting smoke. Even if countless hardships and dangers awaited him, even if it meant paying with his life, Sasuke would never back down. Because in his heart, only by completely defeating Itachi could he quell his long-burning rage and find a moment of peace for his tormented soul.

At this moment, Sasuke Uchiha knew time was of the essence. His most urgent task was to quickly regain his peak condition so he could rush to Itachi's location without delay. He clenched his fists tightly, the fists trembling slightly from the exertion, as if gathering all his strength into his palms. His eyes were sharp as knives, revealing a resolute determination. He muttered to himself, "Wait for me, Itachi Uchiha! The nightmare you inflicted on me still haunts my mind, keeping me awake at night. But this time, I will end it myself, making all the past vanish!" With that, Sasuke slowly closed his eyes, focusing his energy on regulating his breathing and channeling his chakra. His heart gradually calmed, like a still lake, without a ripple. Simultaneously, he used his medical ninjutsu knowledge to heal and repair his injured body, accelerating cell regeneration and wound healing. The surrounding air seemed to sense his inner resolve and determination, becoming heavy with tension.

Time flows relentlessly forward like a gentle stream. Yet, the ninja world remains shrouded in the chilling shadow of the Akatsuki, unable to escape the immense threat it poses. Faced with this crisis, the powerful ninja villages have taken action. They wisely choose to consolidate their power, cautiously remaining hidden in the shadows, constantly vigilant, and rigorously defending against any potential harm from the Akatsuki. Simultaneously, they are preparing to convene a Five Kage Summit to discuss a joint response to the immense threat posed by the Akatsuki.

In this tense and oppressive atmosphere, Uchiha Sasuke silently accumulated power. He knew the road ahead was fraught with thorns, but the burning fire of revenge within him drove him forward relentlessly. During this long period, Sasuke trained diligently with extraordinary perseverance and determination, constantly pushing his limits. Every breath, every movement, was infused with his entire heart and soul.

Finally, after countless days and nights of relentless effort, Sasuke successfully elevated his strength to an unprecedented peak. At this moment, he was like a drawn sword, its edge gleaming, unstoppable. With unwavering faith and a clear goal, Sasuke embarked without hesitation on his journey, resolutely heading towards his ultimate destination hidden deep in the darkness.

As Sasuke Uchiha slowly stepped into the desolate, suffocatingly silent ruins of the Uchiha clan, his gaze was involuntarily drawn to the enormous, tattered Uchiha clan crest before him. That crest, a symbol of glory and power, was now covered in dust and cobwebs, seemingly silently recounting the tragic fate of this once-glorious clan.

Gazing at this horrifying scene, Sasuke's anger surged like a raging inferno, instantly intensifying. Once, the Uchiha clan was one of the strongest ninja families in the ninja world! They possessed the unparalleled bloodline limit—the Sharingan—and countless powerful ninjutsu that struck fear into the hearts of their enemies. Yet, this great clan was utterly annihilated overnight by a man named Uchiha Itachi; everything had vanished like a bubble.

Thinking of this, Sasuke clenched his fists tightly, his nails digging deep into his palms, blood trickling down his fingertips, but he seemed oblivious to the pain. Because compared to the physical pain, the hatred he felt deep within his heart for Itachi Uchiha was far more unbearable. This sinner who had personally destroyed his clan, how dare he still remain in the Uchiha ancestral land? Didn't he feel ashamed? Sasuke thought through gritted teeth, his eyes flashing with a cold light of revenge.

Suppressing the burning rage within him, Sasuke Uchiha gritted his teeth, veins bulging on his forehead, but he still managed to control the emotions that were about to erupt. He took a deep breath, then resolutely turned around and continued forward with firm and heavy steps toward the mysterious and ancient ancestral land of the Uchiha.

This ancestral land holds immense significance for the Uchiha clan, bearing witness to the glory and memories of countless ancestors. Yet, at this moment, Sasuke believes it will become Itachi Uchiha's final resting place. In his view, this place is not only peaceful and serene, but it also allows his deceased brother to receive the clan's attention and remembrance.

Sasuke thought to himself, "Let Itachi Uchiha die here! That way, my clansmen can witness how I avenge them and personally eliminate the traitor who brought endless shame to the clan!" As he thought of this, his eyes became even colder and sharper, like two unsheathed swords, flashing with a chilling light.

At that very moment, even someone as perceptive as Itachi Uchiha sensed Sasuke Uchiha's approach. This was not unexpected for him; rather, it was part of something he had been anticipating and meticulously planning.

Now, Itachi Uchiha's once incredibly strong body is ravaged by illness, nearly collapsing, like a candle flickering in the wind. However, he knows his time is running out, but his belief grows ever stronger—to use his broken body to pave a path to the pinnacle of strength for his beloved younger brother, Sasuke Uchiha.

Only in this way can Sasuke possess enough strength to survive safely in the perilous and treacherous ninja world. This path is destined to be arduous, filled with countless hardships, dangers, and life-or-death trials, but Itachi Uchiha is willing to give everything, even his life, to ensure Sasuke can forge ahead on his future journey and become a truly awe-inspiring ninja.

With heavy but firm steps, Uchiha Sasuke slowly walked into the mysterious and solemn ancestral hall. His gaze, like two burning flames, was fixed on Uchiha Itachi, who sat upright on the stone chair opposite him.

At this moment, Sasuke Uchiha's heart was filled with endless hatred and anger. Itachi Uchiha had once personally annihilated his clan, leaving him, as a young child, without family and a warm home. Now, when he faced this enemy again, all the long-suppressed emotions erupted like a volcano.

His eyes revealed an uncontrollable killing intent, as if he wanted to tear the person before him to pieces. That intense killing intent swept towards Uchiha Itachi, who was not far away, like a violent storm, and the entire hall was shrouded in this terrifying aura.

Uchiha Itachi sat motionless on the cold, hard stone chair, like an unchanging ancient statue. His face was calm and serene, as if nothing in the world could stir a ripple in his heart. He seemed completely oblivious to Sasuke's raging killing intent, which surged forth like a volcanic eruption, as if this killing intent, capable of burning everything to ashes, did not exist at all.

After a long while, Itachi Uchiha finally raised his head slightly, staring at Sasuke Uchiha in front of him with his usual indifferent gaze. Then, he slowly opened his lips and said softly, "Sasuke, you've finally come." His voice was as calm as the surface of an autumn lake, without the slightest ripple, but it seemed to contain an indescribable depth of meaning.