Naruto: Cultivating to Immortality

Chapter 215 Obstruction

In the dense forest, a wide road winds its way through, seemingly leading to an unknown destination. Along this road stands a handsome young man in a white robe, his aura ethereal and mysterious, like a celestial being descended to earth. He holds the hand of an adorable four- or five-year-old child, whose innocent face radiates curiosity about the world.

Melodious birdsong filled the surrounding woods, accompanied by the soft rustling of small animals. These sounds broke the silence of the forest, filling it with vibrant life and energy. The two people were Hyuga Kanan and Hyuga Neji, who had just left Konoha Village.

At this moment, Neji was constantly turning his little head, his eyes eagerly looking around. This was his first time stepping outside the boundaries of Konoha Village into this completely unfamiliar environment. Everything here was so new and mysterious to him, leaving him overwhelmed with wonder. While excitedly observing the surrounding scenery, he kept asking Hyuga Kanan various questions beside him, trying to understand and recognize the things that amazed him, in order to satisfy his boundless curiosity.

Hyuga Kanan also continuously explained the situation outside Konoha Village to Neji, describing the general situation of the ninja world. From the distribution of the ninja world's environment to its structure, everything was explained in detail, allowing the young Neji to have a clearer understanding of the ninja world and satisfying Neji's thirst for knowledge.

First, he detailed the different geographical features and climates of various regions in the ninja world, and how these factors influence local lifestyles, cultural traditions, and ninja training. Next, he discussed the political landscape of the ninja world, pointing out that five powerful nations currently control the core power. Each major power possesses its own unique ninja village as the core of its military force, with Konoha being the gathering place for ninjas from the Land of Fire.

Then, Hyuga Kanan emphasized the importance of the Hokage position. He said that the Hokage is not only an honorary title bestowed by the Daimyo of the Land of Fire, but also represents responsibility and commitment to the entire ninja world. The Hokage bears the heavy responsibility of maintaining peace and protecting the people, and is responsible for leading and managing the affairs of Konoha Village. The Land of Wind, represented by Sand Village, has ninjas skilled in manipulating Wind Release techniques, forming a unique fighting style. The other major countries also have their own characteristics, possessing powerful ninja villages and unique ninjutsu systems. This information broadened Hyuga Neji's horizons, giving him a deeper understanding of the complexity and diversity of the ninja world. At the same time, it ignited his inner desire to explore the unknown and pursue excellence.

Finally, he wanted to emphasize to Neji that in this ninja world full of conflict and challenges, strength is the most important thing. This is why the Land of Fire is able to occupy the most fertile and advantageous geographical environment on the ninja continent. All of this stems from the emergence of the great ninja named Hashirama Senju. His unparalleled strength earned him the awe of the entire ninja world, who revered him as the "God of Shinobi." This legendary figure ruled the entire ninja world with his extraordinary abilities and majesty.

Standing alongside Hashirama Senju at the pinnacle of the ninja world was Madara Uchiha from the Uchiha clan. These two, as the most powerful beings in the ninja world at the time, jointly decided to establish ninja villages. From then on, the ninja world entered a new era—the era of ninja villages. In his era, the various ninja villages competed and cooperated, yet maintained peace. Because Hashirama Senju desired peace, the ninja world could only guarantee peace, collectively writing their own chapters of history.

Throughout the journey, Hyuga Kanan continuously imparted knowledge and understanding of the ninja world to Hyuga Neji. He hoped that through his explanations, Neji could gain a clearer understanding of this mysterious and dangerous world. This way, when Neji later left his master to venture out on his own, he would have a deeper understanding of the ninja world.

Neji listened intently, his young face filled with focus. For someone who had just left the ninja village, this knowledge was undoubtedly incredibly appealing. He listened attentively to every word Hyuga Kanan said, striving to memorize this valuable information.

And so, the two chatted as they made their way towards their destination. Before he knew it, Neji had even forgotten the sadness he felt upon parting with Hinata Hyuga. The new environment and the unknown sparked his curiosity, drawing his attention entirely to exploring the novelty around him.

Having been away from Konoha for over a day, Hyuga Kanan continued to carry Neji relentlessly. They needed to catch up with the Hyuga clan members who had already left Konoha as quickly as possible.

To save time and energy, Hyuga Kanan carried Neji at top speed for most of the time, relying on her own strength. However, at this moment, Hyuga Kanan suddenly stopped and stood on the trunk of a large tree, her eyes fixed on a certain direction not far away, while protecting Neji behind her.

"Come out! Don't try to hide in front of me!" Hyuga Kanan shouted at the dark corner with a slight smirk.

As soon as he finished speaking, a figure slowly emerged from the shadows. This person wore a mask that only revealed one eye, and was completely shrouded in a black robe, making it impossible to see his true face. He looked up at Hyuga Kanan, who was standing in the tree, and replied in a provocative tone, "Heh, as expected, you live up to your reputation. You can even sense my presence. No wonder you are a great figure who can awe the entire ninja world."

As soon as those words were spoken, the atmosphere instantly became tense, as if a fierce battle was about to break out.

Hyuga Kanan stood there, his gaze calm and indifferent as he looked at the person opposite him. In truth, he had noticed this person's presence long ago, having sensed their presence back in Konoha. However, since the other party hadn't initiated any trouble, he chose to ignore it; after all, it was better to avoid unnecessary complications.

But now, this person had blocked his path without warning, clearly intending to attack him. Faced with this situation, Hyuga Kanan naturally wouldn't back down. He decided to teach the other party a lesson, to make him understand that he was not someone to be trifled with.

The masked man stared at Hyuga Kanan's indifferent expression, a nameless anger rising within him. He couldn't tolerate such contempt, as if Kanan treated him as nothing. However, he knew his purpose; if he wanted to recruit this man to his side, he had to suppress his anger.

"Hyuga Kanan, I have been observing you for a long time, and the strength you have displayed is astonishing. I firmly believe that if you join forces with me, we will be able to change the fate of this world, bringing it completely under our control and ushering in true and lasting peace and tranquility." The masked man's voice was full of allure and seduction, as if it could penetrate one's soul.

He pondered to himself, based on his observations of Hyuga Kanan, the latter had consistently and tirelessly trained, constantly improving his strength. Such a person, striving for excellence, must have even higher goals and aspirations. Judging from the way Kanan treated the Cloud Ninja, he wasn't someone eager to disrupt peace. Therefore, using the concept of world peace to persuade him should have some effect.

The masked man knew that to successfully win over Hyuga Kanan, he needed to uncover the man's deepest desires and motivations. For a powerful ninja, achieving world peace might be an incredibly appealing vision. By emphasizing their shared goal, he attempted to resonate with Hyuga Kanan, convincing him that only by joining forces could they create a better future.

But Hyuga Kanan remained indifferent as she looked at the masked man, a slight smirk playing on her lips.

Upon seeing the disdainful smile on Hyuga Kanan's lips, the masked man knew that the other party was not someone he could easily fool with a few words.

"Hmph, as expected, I still need to use strength to make you agree with my point of view!" The masked man said coldly to Hyuga Kanan, his eyes filled with seriousness and authority.

"You brat, don't try to play dumb with me! I know your true identity and who's behind you. Stop spouting those ridiculous nonsense. I don't have time to deal with your mess and your pointless plans. If you know what's good for you, disappear from my sight right now and never show your face again!" Hyuga Kanan replied with a disdainful look, his voice revealing a hint of contempt.

Before this, Hyuga Kanan, who had never witnessed the Mangekyou Sharingan's eye techniques, might have been somewhat curious about the masked man's Mangekyou Sharingan, which possessed spatial abilities. However, since his encounter with Uchiha Shisui, having learned the principles of the Mangekyou Sharingan's eye techniques, he lost interest in any further interaction with the masked man.

After all, the other party is the instigator of most troubles. Once you get involved with them even in the slightest way, endless troubles will inevitably follow, which will undoubtedly waste a lot of your precious cultivation time.

Upon hearing Hyuga Kanan's words, the masked man's expression beneath his mask instantly became extremely complex. He pondered to himself, "Who exactly is this guy? How does he know these things? Does he really know something about me?" The masked man's eyes were filled with doubt and wariness, while also revealing a hint of unease.

He knew all too well that if what the other party said was true, then everything he had planned could be under tremendous threat. The fact that they could so easily reveal the person behind it all and the entire plan meant they likely already possessed some crucial intelligence. If such vital information were to leak, not only would his plans be severely impacted, but it could even lead to total failure.