Naruto: Cultivating to Immortality

Chapter 480 The Arrival of the Raikage

With lightning speed, Uchiha Sasuke flashed past the samurai he had easily defeated and left battered on the ground. He moved with incredible speed, continuing his advance without pause.

As he drew closer to the mysterious and important meeting place, the surrounding scenery gradually changed. The previously sparse security guards began to increase in number, each wielding a sharp sword, their expressions serious and vigilant as they surveyed their surroundings. Moreover, these security guards were far more skilled than those he had encountered before; they had clearly undergone more rigorous and professional training, every movement exuding composure and confidence.

However, even facing such a formidable group of opponents, Uchiha Sasuke remained fearless. While these samurai displayed considerable strength, they posed no real threat to Sasuke, who already possessed extraordinary abilities. However, the sheer number and strength of his adversaries forced Sasuke to slow his advance considerably. He felt as if he were stuck in quagmire, each step requiring immense effort and energy, preventing him from reaching the meeting center at his previous astonishing speed.

However, those samurai who tried to stop Uchiha Sasuke's path of revenge clearly underestimated his unwavering determination. No matter what difficulties and obstacles he faced, the fire of revenge burning in Sasuke's heart would never be extinguished in the slightest; on the contrary, it would burn even more fiercely, as if hot oil had been poured on it.

At first, Sasuke may have only wanted to knock these troublesome samurai to the ground, but as they blocked his way time and time again, Sasuke's anger gradually rose to its peak. His already fierce attacks instantly became more powerful and ferocious, with every move containing endless killing intent and power.

Sasuke moved like a ghost through the crowd, his weapon gleaming coldly. Wherever he went, the wind howled and sword energy crisscrossed. The security guards, despite their desperate attempts to defend themselves, appeared utterly vulnerable before this ferocious power. Sasuke's attacks grew increasingly fierce; he was no longer content with simply defeating his enemies. He wanted to make those who dared to stand in his way pay a heavy price!

Finally, after a fierce exchange, several of the security guards could no longer withstand Sasuke's overwhelming attacks. They screamed and flew backward, crashing heavily to the ground, their fates unknown. The scene descended into chaos, blood staining the ground and filling the air with a strong stench of blood.

Just as Uchiha Sasuke was about to take another step forward, suddenly, a bolt of lightning streaked across the sky at lightning speed, hurtling towards the battlefield! The lightning bolt seemed to carry boundless power and might, and it was already upon them in the blink of an eye.

Before Sasuke Uchiha could react, the lightning bolt struck him hard. With a deafening roar, Sasuke was blasted away like a cannonball. He arced through the air before crashing heavily to the ground some distance away, kicking up a cloud of dust.

All of this happened so fast that even Sasuke Uchiha, with his keen perception and powerful dynamic vision, could only barely catch a glimpse of a rapidly approaching figure with his Sharingan. Faced with such a swift attack, Sasuke managed to make a defensive move at the last second, but he had no time to dodge.

The lightning was incredibly powerful; its impact sent a sharp pain through Sasuke's body. However, despite this devastating blow, Sasuke did not collapse. He quickly rose to his feet, his eyes filled with determination and unwavering resolve, staring intently at the direction from which the lightning had appeared, preparing for the potentially fiercer battle to come.

As the billowing dust gradually dissipated, people were astonished to find that where Uchiha Sasuke had stood, now stood a tall, imposing, and awe-inspiring figure. This giant was nearly two meters tall, standing there like an unshakeable mountain. A chilling aura of lightning chakra emanated from him, as if countless bolts of lightning danced and leaped around his body.

Looking at this man's appearance again, one couldn't help but gasp. His thick black hair stood on end, each strand as hard and sharp as steel needles; his eyes flashed with a cold light, like two bolts of lightning piercing the night sky. The powerful aura emanating from his entire body was like a surging, raging tide, sweeping across the surroundings and instilling in everyone present an unprecedented sense of oppression and fear.

The newcomer was none other than the renowned Raikage of Kumogakure—A! Ever since learning of Sasuke Uchiha's presence, he had rushed here without delay. At this moment, he was frantic with worry, desperately wanting to extract information from this daredevil about the whereabouts of his younger brother—the Eight-Tails Jinchuriki, Killer Bee—from this intruder. After all, Killer Bee was of paramount importance to the entire Kumogakure, and he had to race against time to rescue his loved one.

Just as Raikage was approaching at lightning speed, his keen senses instantly detected something unusual—someone was attacking the security guards of the Land of Iron! Faced with this sudden situation, Raikage did not hesitate. He flashed across the sky like a bolt of lightning, followed by a surge of immense power that slammed directly into the attacker.

With a loud "bang," the attacker was blasted away like a kite with a broken string by Raikage's powerful force. Surprisingly, however, the blasted-away guy didn't fall to the ground in a sorry state as expected. Instead, after flying a distance, he quickly adjusted his posture and stood up steadily again.

Upon witnessing this scene, Raikage's heart skipped a beat. Just from the fact that the other party could stand up so quickly, he instantly realized that the person standing in front of him was no ordinary person, and most likely possessed unfathomable strength and superb combat skills.

When the Raikage's gaze fell upon the opponent's blood-red pupils, especially noticing the three tomoe constantly rotating within them, a barely perceptible look of surprise appeared on his face. It should be known that the Sharingan's formidable reputation had already spread throughout the entire ninja world, and their Cloud Village, having clashed with Konoha many times, was naturally well aware of the Sharingan's power.

However, to his utter surprise, the invaders were none other than such a young Uchiha clan member. According to the intelligence held by their Hidden Cloud Village, the Uchiha clan should have been wiped out long ago, with only Itachi, the rogue ninja, and Sasuke, still living in Konoha, remaining. So where did this young man come from? Had the previous intelligence been seriously flawed? A series of questions arose in the Raikage's mind.

However, since his opponent was a member of the Uchiha clan, the Raikage dared not be careless in the slightest. He stared intently at his opponent, preparing for a fierce battle. At this moment, the originally noisy scene around them seemed to quiet down because of the intense duel that was about to break out. Everyone held their breath and watched the two people in the arena with tension.

The Raikage, a powerful figure standing at the pinnacle of the ninja world, commands widespread renown and inspires awe. Even when facing the formidable and mysterious Uchiha clan, he only displayed a degree of caution and seriousness, showing no sign of backing down. It must be understood that the Raikage's strength is unparalleled; years of countless battles have forged his indestructible abilities.

At this moment, the Raikage stared intently at his enemy, radiating an invisible pressure. Although his opponent was a member of the Uchiha clan, this did not shake his determination to win. For the Raikage, every battle was a test and an opportunity to improve his strength, and this clash with the Uchiha was no exception.

If they could successfully defeat and capture this opponent, the benefits would be countless. First, they might be able to obtain crucial information about Killer Bee's whereabouts from this Uchiha clansman. Killer Bee is an indispensable figure for Kumogakure, and finding him would be of great significance to the village. Second, obtaining a complete Sharingan for research would undoubtedly provide Kumogakure's ninjas with more room for breakthroughs and improvement. Imagine the immense boost Kumogakure's strength would receive once they mastered the secrets of the Sharingan!

Thinking this, the Raikage's lips curled into a confident smile. In his eyes, this battle was not merely a contest for personal honor, but also crucial to the future development of the entire Kumogakure village. No matter what difficulties and obstacles awaited him, he firmly believed that he would achieve final victory and return in triumph with glory and spoils.

Just then, the chakra on the Raikage's massive body seemed to ignite, surging and surging once more. That powerful and violent energy fluctuation roared wildly like a runaway beast. The already chilling aura now rose to an extremely terrifying level, and the surrounding air seemed to freeze due to the burst of this power.