Naruto: Cultivating to Immortality

Chapter 359 Encounter 6

In that instant, an indescribable hint of mockery flickered in Hyuga Kanan's eyes. His gaze seemed to pierce through layers of mist, landing directly on Six Paths of Pain, who was smugly preparing to admire his meticulously crafted "masterpiece." His eyes were like a deep lake, seemingly calm and still, yet concealing endless mysteries and secrets. This playful expression wasn't simple ridicule or contempt, but rather a confidence and composure born from a deep understanding of his opponent. It seemed that at this moment, Hyuga Kanan had already seen through every thought deep within Six Paths of Pain's heart, while his opponent remained completely unaware.

Six Paths of Pain keenly caught the mockery in Hyuga Kanan's eyes, but they were completely bewildered, utterly lost. At this moment, Hyuga Kanan was in dire straits, his life hanging by a thread—the razor-sharp, gleaming blade in Mechanical Pain's hand was hurtling towards him with overwhelming force, as if to pierce him and tear him to shreds instantly. However, inexplicably, at this critical moment, Hyuga Kanan showed no fear whatsoever, instead daring to gaze upon their powerful enemies with such disdain. This undisguised provocation and mockery filled Six Paths of Pain with both confusion and anger: what did this man, facing imminent annihilation, possess? Did he have some hidden trick up his sleeve? Or was it merely a bluff, an attempt to unsettle them? For a moment, Six Paths of Pain was filled with questions and unease, while Hyuga Kanan's enigmatic smile grew even more meaningful.

In that split second, as if struck by lightning, they instantly grasped the profound meaning hidden behind the playful glint in Hyuga Kanan's eyes. Time seemed to freeze at that moment, and the entire world held its breath.

Hyuga Kanan's body collided violently with the gleaming serrated blade in Mechanical Pain's hand. But to everyone's astonishment, his aura suddenly erupted like a volcano! His body, which had been held tightly by the powerful gravity, suddenly broke free with unimaginable strength, abruptly stopping its forward momentum and coming to a steady stop in front of the incomparably sharp blade.

At the same time, without hesitation, he swung his iron fist, tightly enveloped in dense earth element, and with overwhelming force, mercilessly smashed it towards Mechanical Pain. The wind from the punch howled, and the surrounding air seemed to tremble from the terrifying power, emitting sharp, piercing cries. The fist, imbued with boundless rage and killing intent, hurtled towards Mechanical Pain like a falling meteor, carrying an unstoppable momentum.

"Boom!" With this deafening roar, it seemed as if the entire world trembled. The mechanical Pain, which had been quietly lurking and patiently waiting for its prey to take the bait, was completely unprepared for such a sudden and fierce attack. Hyuga Kanan's fist, as hard as if forged from steel, slammed into its body with lightning speed.

In an instant, the immense impact, like a surging torrent, pierced straight through the seemingly indestructible metal shell of Mechanical Payne. Its incredibly sturdy mechanical body couldn't withstand the terrifying power contained in that punch, collapsing to the ground without any resistance.

After collapsing to the ground, the mechanical Payon's body appeared completely shattered, contorted and deformed. It lay helplessly in the massive crater created by the impact, merging with the broken ground. Simultaneously, countless mechanical parts scattered from its broken body, like a dazzling yet cruel rain of metal, scattering across the ground. These fragmented parts gleamed with a cold light, seemingly recounting the breathtaking battle that had just taken place and the grievous wounds suffered by the mechanical Payon.

Just moments ago, those Pain members who were eagerly anticipating witnessing Hyuga Kanan's gruesome gruesome death suddenly distanced themselves from him like startled birds! Their distorted and ferocious faces were filled with disbelief and shock, as if they had encountered an unprecedented nightmare.

These arrogant and self-important Payne's allies never expected the final outcome to be so unexpected, completely deviating from their predetermined path. This sudden turn of events plunged them into chaos and confusion.

Even before they could react, a deafening roar erupted, followed by the sight of the incredibly powerful mechanical Pain flying backward like a kite with a broken string, crashing heavily to the ground. A massive, terrifying dent appeared on its body, clearly caused by an extremely powerful attack. The entire scene was incredibly shocking and astonishing!

The already extremely gloomy faces of the Six Paths of Pain were now even more grim, as if they could drip water! This was the first time in their history that they had suffered such humiliation! This sense of shame pierced their hearts like a sharp blade. Worse still, they had lost one of their crucial Pain bodies in this battle! Each Pain carried immense power and a mission; losing a key figure was undoubtedly a heavy blow to the entire team. This not only meant a weakening of their strength but also fueled an unprecedented surge of anger and resentment within them.

At that very moment, Pain understood. He knew that with Hyuga Kanan's unfathomable strength, he was perfectly capable of breaking free from the powerful gravitational pull of Pain from the very beginning. However, surprisingly, he deliberately feigned being trapped and unable to escape, as if he were truly under his control. The true intention behind all this was to use this opportunity to gradually lower the guard of his enemies, thus luring them into his carefully laid trap.

When Hyuga Kanan was being controlled by Pain's gravity manipulation, he realized this might be the perfect opportunity to subtly approach them and deliver a devastating blow when they were off guard! He knew the enemy likely had other tricks up their sleeve, but he was confident that seizing this moment would force them to reveal more information. Therefore, he deliberately pretended to be controlled, slowly moving towards his target, waiting for the opportune moment to strike. While the enemy remained oblivious to the approaching danger, still complacent in their self-assured safety, he seized the opportunity to directly defeat Mechanical Pain.

The tense battle was clearly at a severe disadvantage for the Six Paths of Pain, all because they knew nothing about this sudden intruder and were completely unprepared. This is why the Six Paths of Pain were put on the defensive from the very beginning, caught off guard by their enemy, and even their mechanical Pain was defeated and fell to the ground!

However, precisely because of this, they deeply realized that they could no longer conceal their abilities; they had to use all their strength and resources without reservation! Only in this way could they possibly trap their opponent and ensure that Akatsuki's confidential information would not be leaked, lest it fall into the hands of those with ulterior motives in the ninja world. After all, this intelligence was of paramount importance; once made public, it would cause a huge uproar, bringing immeasurable impact and consequences to the entire Amegakure and Akatsuki. Therefore, at this moment, they had no way out but to fight with their backs to the wall, engaging in a life-or-death struggle with the enemy with all their might!

At this critical moment, Nagato, hidden behind the scenes, was extremely anxious. He knew the situation had reached its most crucial juncture. Without the slightest hesitation, he exerted all his strength to increase the flow of chakra into the Six Paths of Pain. The continuous, surging, and powerful chakra poured into the Six Paths of Pain's body like a torrent.

With the infusion of massive amounts of chakra, the Six Paths of Pain felt their power surging at an astonishing rate. Every cell seemed to be ignited, filled with boundless vitality and energy. This unprecedented sense of fulfillment boosted their confidence and fueled their fighting spirit.

Once this immense chakra was fully integrated into the Six Paths of Pain's bodies, they were finally able to unleash the full power of the rules they controlled without reservation. The already mysterious and boundless power of the rules now surged forth like a wild horse, displaying a terrifying and astonishing force. The entire space seemed to distort and deform due to this powerful force, as if it were about to collapse and shatter at any moment.

Hyuga Kanan sensed Pain's increasing power, but he made no attempt to interrupt him. His intention was to test the limits of those eyes' power, preparing for his future battle with the Sage of Six Paths. The more Pain unleashed the power within those eyes, the happier Hyuga Kanan became.

At the same time, Hyuga Kanan focused his mind, extending his powerful spiritual energy along the source of the continuously flowing chakra. He explored intently, as if trying to uncover the truth hidden behind this mysterious power. After much effort, he finally sensed an extremely well-hidden barrier deep within the towering tower.

This barrier was like an invisible screen, isolating the outside world from the inside. However, for Hyuga Kanankai, who possessed extraordinary spiritual power, it was not insurmountable. At that moment, the Six Paths of Pain continued to continuously send out large amounts of chakra, almost all of which originated from the area shrouded by the barrier.