Naruto: Cultivating to Immortality

Chapter 516 Waiting for the Right Opportunity

Hyuga Kanan narrowed his eyes slightly, his face full of surprise. He never imagined that the masked, elusive man could possess such skill. He had thought this ninja was just a fleeting meteor in the martial world, disappearing after a brief streak across the sky, but the facts proved that he had far exceeded everyone's expectations.

This mysterious masked man seemed to possess boundless power and wisdom, single-handedly stirring up the entire ninja world. The series of events he triggered were like a massive storm, quickly sweeping across every corner and plunging the once peaceful ninja world into unprecedented chaos and turmoil.

The five great ninja villages, representing the pinnacle of power in the ninja world, were all mobilized because of the masked man. They dispatched elite troops and capable ninjas to track down and eliminate this dangerous figure. However, the masked man was always like a ghost, appearing and disappearing without a trace, making him elusive. Every time people thought they were about to capture him, he would cleverly escape and create new trouble elsewhere.

Hyuga Kanan couldn't help but sigh, this world is truly full of unknowns and variables. Who could have imagined that a seemingly ordinary masked man possessed such great abilities, capable of shaking the entire ninja world?

Recalling that thrilling battle, Hyuga Kanan remembered it vividly. Just as he was about to deliver the fatal blow to the masked man, an unexpected event occurred—he encountered the exact same bizarre situation as Orochimaru! This striking similarity instantly made Hyuga Kanan realize that this masked man was no ordinary person. After careful consideration, Hyuga Kanan came to a conclusion: the masked man was very likely the agent sent to the ninja world by the mastermind behind everything, and also the executor of their massive conspiracy.

However, the fact that the opposing side is acting so frantically and openly at this moment undoubtedly indicates that the mastermind behind the scenes no longer intends to hide or conceal their presence. On the contrary, they are eager to accelerate the implementation of their meticulously planned conspiracy. So the question arises: is their open provocation and declaration of war against the Five Great Shinobi Villages truly limited to just a few tailed beasts? While the tailed beasts' strength is not to be underestimated, and they are certainly not easily countered, from the perspective of the entire ninja world, they cannot be considered invincible. Even if one could gather all the power of these tailed beasts and unite them in one place, it would likely be difficult to form an absolute force capable of shaking the world's balance. So, is there a deeper, more astonishing secret and motive hidden behind this? Perhaps this so-called "Tailed Beast War" is merely a pretext, a smokescreen, and the true scheme far exceeds people's imagination…

Hyuga Kanan frowned, his gaze fixed on the distance, his heart filled with doubt and confusion. He racked his brains trying to figure out the true intentions behind the other party's plan, but he still couldn't unravel its mysteries.

Given the overwhelming strength displayed by their opponents, the power of those few tailed beasts seemed utterly insignificant. After all, compared to their unfathomable power, the tailed beasts' strength was utterly negligible. However, what was puzzling was why they were so fixated on such a seemingly insignificant plan.

"Could it be... that the Tailed Beasts hold secrets I don't know about?" Hyuga Kanan murmured to himself. But he immediately shook his head, because he had personally come into contact with those Tailed Beasts and used his divine sense to thoroughly investigate them. The results showed that, apart from being able to absorb more energy than ordinary wild beasts, these Tailed Beasts did not exhibit any particularly magical characteristics.

Moreover, from the perspective of practical application, the tailed beasts are far inferior to the elite ninjas of the major ninja villages. Ninjas, through long-term training and combat experience, have mastered various exquisite ninjutsu techniques and can flexibly adapt to different combat situations; while the tailed beasts, although possessing great power, appear rather clumsy in their control and application.

So, what exactly is the reason that the other side would go to such lengths to pursue these tailed beasts? Hyuga Kanan felt as if he were trapped in a huge mystery, the more he thought about it, the less he understood. But he knew that if he couldn't unravel this mystery soon, it could bring unpredictable crises to the entire world.

However, regardless of the severity of the crisis, there is no doubt that formidable strength is always the solid foundation and core element for resolving it and turning the tide. At this moment, for Hyuga Kanan, the most important thing is to go all out to accelerate the improvement of his own strength and accumulate a solid foundation. Only in this way can he significantly increase his chances of defeating his opponent and thus remain invincible in this fierce competition.

After clarifying these key points in his mind, Hyuga Kanan's tense expression gradually relaxed, and his demeanor returned to its usual calm and composed state. He slowly raised his head, his gaze calm and firm as he looked at the two people before him who were filled with expectation and quietly waiting for his response.

"The current situation is as unpredictable as the changing winds, full of endless variables and unknowns. The enemy's true intentions are shrouded in a thick fog, and have not yet revealed themselves. If we blindly throw ourselves into this fierce war, it will likely bring extremely heavy casualties to the many people in the cultivation grounds."

However, I still have some confidence in the strength of the Five Great Ninja Villages. After all, the battle-hardened and exceptionally skilled ninjas of the Five Great Ninja Villages are no ordinary people. When dealing with this kind of superficial war, they should be able to handle it without making too many mistakes, thanks to their superior combat skills and rich experience.

However, relying solely on these is clearly far from sufficient. The most urgent task is to gather as much detailed and accurate intelligence as possible about the enemy. Only with a thorough understanding of our opponent can we formulate appropriate strategies and tactics, seize the opportune moment, and decisively strike to reverse the current unfavorable situation. This is the wisest and most effective approach at present! Hyuga Kanan spoke slowly and solemnly, methodically explaining his thoughts.

After a pause, Hyuga Kanan took a deep breath and slowly spoke again, "Moreover, I am currently in the most crucial stage of my secluded training. This seclusion is of extraordinary significance to me. If I can successfully complete this training, my chances of success when facing the mysterious and powerful Akatsuki member who has been hiding behind the scenes will greatly increase. You must understand that before they fully reveal their true intentions and purposes, the best strategy we can adopt is to remain patient and quietly wait for the right opportunity. Because no matter what their schemes and plans are, as long as we have enough strength, we will eventually be able to defeat them. After all, only unparalleled strength is our strongest foundation to stand on this continent and face any challenge without fear!"

Hyuga Kanan ultimately decided to let the people at the training ground continue to wait, while secretly gathering more intelligence and leaving no stone unturned in order to find out the truth behind the other party's actions.

Hyuga Kanan stood rooted to the spot, his brow furrowed, silently pondering his next move. He knew all too well that acting rashly without any reliable intelligence would be extremely risky. Moreover, it could potentially lead the people at the training grounds into a carefully laid trap, easily manipulated and controlled by the enemy.

You must understand, this training ground is the seed of hope for the lineage he inherited! It gathers many promising and ambitious cultivators, who bear the mission of carrying forward and promoting the lineage. Hyuga Kanan absolutely does not want to see these seeds, which he has painstakingly nurtured, be completely wasted by the enemy's schemes and tricks without any defense.

Moreover, the training grounds are currently at a crucial stage of rapid growth, like a rough gem nurturing boundless power. Every extra day of peaceful cultivation means more opportunities for growth and breakthroughs for the people of this land. Only by giving them sufficient time to focus on cultivation and continuously improve themselves can the beautiful vision of the training grounds' flourishing development be truly realized. Therefore, Hyuga Kanan must proceed with extreme caution to ensure everything goes smoothly.

Orochimaru and Neji Hyuga exchanged a glance and nodded, indicating that they fully understood Kanan Hyuga's considerations. They knew that if they rashly plunged into this complex situation without clear intelligence support, they would likely fall into a carefully designed trap by the enemy and suffer unexpected losses.

Although Hyuga Neji, a passionate young man, yearned to quickly join the battle and hone his skills through intense combat, achieving personal breakthroughs, he also understood that his teacher, Hyuga Kanan's, decision stemmed from a comprehensive consideration of the overall war situation. At this moment, he suppressed his urge to fight and chose to trust his teacher's judgment.

Meanwhile, even Orochimaru, known for his unpredictable actions, couldn't help but secretly agree with Hyuga Kanan's strategy. After all, for him, currently at a crucial stage of power enhancement, every second was incredibly precious. He desperately needed ample time to further refine and strengthen his abilities. Therefore, remaining calm and waiting for more information to gather was undoubtedly the wisest choice in dealing with the current predicament.