Naruto: Cultivating to Immortality

Chapter 293 Meditation

The cultivation grounds stand atop a misty mountain peak, surrounded by precipitous mountains and deep valleys. From a distance, the immortal sect resembles a mysterious celestial palace, exuding an aura of otherworldly refinement.

At the foot of the mountain, a clear stream flows gently, its water shimmering silver in the sunlight. Along the stream, exotic flowers and rare herbs vie for attention, releasing their fragrant aromas. Climbing up the stream, the mountain path is rugged and winding, with ancient trees reaching for the sky on both sides, their branches and leaves intertwining to form a green canopy.

The doors to the meditation chamber were shrouded in mist, constructed of massive bluestones and engraved with mysterious runes and patterns. Two enormous statues stood guard before the doors, their eyes conveying majesty and solemnity.

Outside, a tranquil and peaceful scene unfolds before your eyes. In the courtyard, artificial hills, flowing water, pavilions, and towers are arranged in a pleasing and harmonious manner, as if you were in a fairyland. A faint fragrance permeates the air, making you feel refreshed and relaxed.

Behind the buildings lies a vast garden, filled with a variety of rare flowers and herbs. At the far end of the garden stands a towering building, its top offering a panoramic view of the entire training grounds. Through the Hyuga clan's renovations and decorations over the years, the once quiet and secluded training grounds have become vibrant and bustling with life.

Inside his secluded training chamber atop the mountain, Hyuga Kanan entered seclusion immediately after returning from outside. His trip to Konoha to witness Orochimaru's meticulously prepared spectacle had provided him with some inspiration and insights. After processing and digesting these insights, he now had a glimpse of a path and direction for a breakthrough. He needed to spend time quietly cultivating and verifying these findings to lay the foundation for his future training.

"Watching the Tailed Beasts' peculiar chakra and its circulation this time has given me a deeper understanding of the application and perception of rules." Hyuga Kanan sat on the futon in the secluded training room, his eyes closed, recalling the scene in his mind.

He meticulously analyzed every pattern of the Nine-Tails' chakra's circulation and its impact on the external environment, as well as the workings of the power of rules. These details benefited him greatly and made him realize that he still had much to learn and improve upon.

Tailed Beasts truly deserve to be called the most precious creatures in the ninja world. These tailed beasts are naturally constructed from a portion of the power of rules, and can regenerate their bodies by absorbing natural energy. Even if they are completely killed, as long as their original power of rules is not scattered, they can revive after absorbing natural energy over time. The chakra circulation of tailed beasts naturally carries the characteristics of this portion of the power of rules, and they can also use this portion of the power of rules in a simple way through chakra. Although the use is very crude, it still maintains the basic characteristics of the power of rules. Moreover, because tailed beasts are formed from a portion of the original power of rules, the energy they accumulate is enormous, completely exceeding the amount that normal ninjas can accumulate, so they have an overwhelming advantage when facing ninjas. After all, both the energy level and the quantity far exceed the scope of ninjas.

The most tragic aspect of the Tailed Beasts is that their potential is locked, and they operate their power of rules through the rudimentary method of chakra. Furthermore, their method is extremely crude, merely gathering and releasing basic energy. Because their innate energy is too immense, they cannot better utilize the power of rules they contain, and are forced to fight using only the most primitive means.

While the application of these rules of power is primitive and crude, it is enough to allow the Tailed Beasts to display astonishing strength in battle. They can unleash powerful energy blasts, manipulate elemental forces, or unleash unique skills, posing a significant threat to their enemies. For ordinary ninjas, facing beings like the Tailed Beasts often requires teamwork, strategy, and special techniques.

However, despite their immense power, the Tailed Beasts are not invincible. Through continuous research and practice, ninjas gradually mastered methods to combat them. They learned to utilize the environment, tactics, and special abilities to weaken the Tailed Beasts' advantages and exploit their weaknesses. Furthermore, some ninjas developed sealing techniques and other methods specifically designed to counter the Tailed Beasts, thus limiting their movement and power.

In summary, the Tailed Beasts, as among the most precious creatures in the ninja world, possess mysterious and powerful forces of law. Their existence has not only altered the landscape of the ninja world but has also become the protagonist of many stories and legends. Whether it's battling the Tailed Beasts or exploring the secrets behind them, both are part of the challenging yet rewarding world of the ninja.

However, the ninja world's understanding of the Tailed Beasts seems to be flawed. Most ninjas merely see them as powerful energy sources, ignoring the deeper power and significance they contain. Nevertheless, the ninja world is not lacking in intelligent individuals. Some, through contact and research with the Tailed Beasts, began to comprehend the power of rules contained within them and attempted to use these powers to create new ninjutsu or techniques. Over time, these techniques gradually evolved into unique bloodline limits, becoming special abilities of certain families or individuals. These bloodline limits not only endowed the users with immense strength but also reflected their profound understanding and mastery of the Tailed Beasts' power. Therefore, it can be said that the Tailed Beasts are not merely an energy source but also a mysterious source of power that can be explored and utilized by humanity.

However, truly intelligent individuals are few and far between, and most ninjas still fail to fully comprehend and utilize the power of the Tailed Beasts. They view the Tailed Beasts merely as powerful weapons of war, rather than delving into their potential and uses.

These ninjas often focused solely on sealing the Tailed Beasts into their Jinchūriki, using them as a massive energy source to enhance their destructive power. While this approach might provide a short-term advantage, it overlooked the deeper value inherent in the Tailed Beasts themselves.

If ninjas could better understand and master the power of the Tailed Beasts, they might be able to create more powerful ninjutsu techniques or develop entirely new fighting styles. However, due to a lack of in-depth knowledge in this area, many ninjas missed this opportunity, preventing the true potential of the Tailed Beasts from being fully realized.

In Hyuga Kanan's eyes, these ninjas from the Hidden Leaf Village were simply wasting their opportunity. If they were willing to patiently learn and study the workings of the Tailed Beasts' fundamental power, creating new bloodline limits would be no problem at all. They might even surpass the power of existing bloodline limits. After all, bloodline limits are merely the simplest manifestation of the power of rules, passed down through the bloodline inheritance of chakra to one's descendants.

"I wonder what's going on. It seems like no one in the ninja world has created a new bloodline limit for a long time, and very few ninjas are researching and comprehending the power of rules. It's as if they've all lost the ability to do so." Hyuga Kanan frowned slightly as he thought about this. He noticed that the people in the ninja world seemed to be becoming increasingly mediocre, and both new bloodline limits and new sealing techniques had stagnated. However, these things weren't really his concern. What he needed to do now was make good use of this opportunity to break through his bottleneck.

After organizing his thoughts, Hyuga Kanan began to adjust his breathing, mobilizing all the energy in his body. He felt the flow of energy within him, trying to guide it to specific acupoints and meridians to unleash his body's potential.

As time passed, Hyuga Kanan gradually entered a mystical state. He seemed to be able to sense the fluctuations of natural energy in the surrounding space, and even detect subtle changes in energy in the air. This wondrous feeling excited him greatly, and at the same time, it made him realize that he was moving in the right direction.

In the days that followed, Hyuga Kanan devoted himself entirely to his training. He constantly tried new techniques and methods, exploring how to better control and utilize this system. At the same time, he combined his understanding and insights into the rules to create his own unique application of those rules.

After a period of hard work, Hyuga Kanan finally achieved a breakthrough. He successfully mastered a completely new operating method and was able to utilize it to its fullest potential. This achievement greatly boosted his confidence and filled him with anticipation for his future training.

"It seems my choice was right. This trip to Konoha has indeed given me a lot of inspiration." Hyuga Kanan stood up, stretched his limbs, and sighed to himself.

He knew that to become a truly powerful cultivator, one needed not only exceptional strength but also keen insight and profound thinking. This experience undoubtedly marked another step forward on this path.

In the days that followed, Hyuga Kanan continued his in-depth research and practice, constantly refining his insights and understanding. He believed that as long as he persevered, he would surely achieve a breakthrough as soon as possible, truly enter the path of immortality, and realize his goals and ideals.

Having gained a profound understanding of the true meaning of power, Hyuga Kanan finally found his direction for the future. He understood how to walk his path, and the bottleneck that had previously hindered him was broken. Now, Hyuga Kanan only needed to follow this path step by step, continuously accumulating strength, to achieve his final breakthrough. However, achieving this goal was no easy feat; it required long-term effort and patience. For at least the next few years, Hyuga Kanan needed to focus on accumulating and continuously improving his strength. Only in this way could he truly break through his current realm and become a more powerful cultivator. In this process, Hyuga Kanan must maintain unwavering faith and perseverance, and not give up when faced with difficulties. He had to believe in his choices, believe in his abilities, and believe that as long as he persisted in his efforts, he would surely realize his dream.