Naruto: Cultivating to Immortality

Chapter 314 Announcement 3

"The Sage of Six Paths..." Orochimaru murmured to himself, a look of disbelief flashing in his eyes. The Sage of Six Paths had always been regarded as a legendary and great being, but now that he knew he was the instigator of this tragedy, he was utterly shocked.

Hyuga Neji frowned, lost in thought. He had always had a deep understanding of the dark side of the ninja world, but hearing this truth still shocked him. He began to re-examine the power and goals he pursued, pondering how to deal with this cruel reality. Then, he clenched his fists, an expression of anger on his face. He had never imagined that the Sage of Six Paths could be this kind of person, which shook his faith in the entire ninja world.

Orochimaru fell silent, his eyes revealing deep worry. As an experienced ninja who had reached the top, he knew all too well the impact this truth might have on the ninja world. But at the same time, he also understood that only by facing the truth could a solution be found.

"Hasn't the Sage of Six Paths been dead for a long time? Why hasn't the ninja world stopped its pointless fighting?" Hyuga Neji broke the silence and asked. His gaze was fixed firmly on Hyuga Kanan, hoping to get some answers from him.

Hyuga Kanan gave Hyuga Neji a deep look and slowly said, "Death? How could that be! How could someone whose title includes the word 'Sage' simply die? He merely faked his death and retreated to the background. Haven't you ever thought about why the Shinobi World War breaks out every now and then? In the past thousand years, haven't any intelligent people seen through the problems with this meaningless fighting and stopped this tragedy from repeating itself? Of course, there have been, and quite a few. But they were all dealt with privately by the opposing side. They all wanted to break free from the influence of the Sage of Six Paths and create their own future. Unfortunately, from the moment they learned to refine chakra, they were destined to have no chance of success. This is the real reason why the Shinobi World has never been able to truly achieve peace in the past thousand years."

His words were filled with regret and sorrow, causing Orochimaru and Hyuga Neji to feel a poignant sigh. At that moment, they realized that Hyuga Kanan's existence was likely the Sage of Six Paths' primary target. Freed from the limitations of chakra, he could very well become the Sage's greatest enemy, perhaps even capable of truly changing the world, ending war, and ushering in true peace.

Hyuga Kanan sighed at his own excessive sentimentality, shaking his head helplessly. He felt he had neither the ability nor the inclination to change the world. Even if he could defeat the Sage of Six Paths, he wouldn't be able to change anything—he knew this perfectly well. After all, the world was ruled by the Otsutsuki clan, who possessed power that transcended the universe and time; their clan's strength was undoubtedly immense. Even if Hyuga Kanan eventually became a Sage, he would likely be unable to contend with such a powerful enemy. Thinking of this, he let out a deep sigh.

Hyuga Kanan still didn't intend to tell Orochimaru and the others this, because he knew that if he did, they would likely feel genuine despair. After all, this world was their true home, a place with deep emotional ties. No one could accept their birthplace being treated as a pasture and slavery by other powers; it was an intolerable insult and harm. However, reality was cruel; faced with a powerful enemy, their strength seemed insignificant. Nevertheless, Hyuga Kanan decided to keep the secret. He knew that even if he told them the truth, it wouldn't change the situation; instead, it might plunge them into deeper despair. In this situation, silence was perhaps the best choice.

However, Hyuga Kanan passed on the true path of cultivation to them, undoubtedly bringing a glimmer of hope to this world. It's important to understand that the cultivation method Hyuga Kanan taught was a Daoist tradition, its profound mysteries and power far beyond the comprehension of ordinary cultivators. If Orochimaru and other like-minded individuals could persevere in their training and eventually reach a level where they could establish contact with the Daoist forces of the greater world, then the formidable strength of these Daoist sects would surely be able to help their world break free from the shackles and enslavement of the Otsutsuki clan.

In this world full of challenges and crises, every small change can be a crucial turning point. Hyuga Kanan's actions not only secured his own survival but also gave his companions hope. Although the road ahead is arduous, as long as they hold firm to their beliefs and forge ahead, perhaps one day they will regain their freedom and create a future of their own.

Hyuga Kanan also stopped his wandering thoughts. They were far from reaching that level. It was best to solve the immediate difficulties before considering future problems. He needed to give Orochimaru and the others some information to motivate them to train harder.

“You don’t need to look like that. At least we have a sliver of hope to change the situation, even though it’s still very slim. But at least we see a glimmer of light. There’s hope now, isn’t there?” Hinata Kanan said slowly, her tone firm.

Orochimaru and the others exchanged glances, a fiery glint flashing in their eyes.

“Jianan, you’re right!” Orochimaru said in a low voice, “We’ve already embarked on this path, so we must persevere.”

Hinata Kanan nodded, her eyes shining with determination. "We cannot give up. Only by constantly striving can we change this world."

After a moment of silence, Orochimaru slowly spoke, "I understand. In that case, let's continue."

Looking at the two, Hyuga Kanan felt a surge of heroic ambition. He shouted, "Alright, let's forge ahead together and fight for that glimmer of hope for this world!"

Orochimaru and Neji Hyuga stared at each other, their eyes filled with determination and courage.

As Hyuga Kanan said, their path of cultivation, though still very weak, at least offered a chance for change. For people of their unwavering will, the fear wasn't of facing difficulties, but of utter despair. They couldn't accept their world being controlled by others, being used as a resource for their own cultivation.

They decided to use their own strength to fight for freedom and create a future that belonged to their own world.

Hyuga Kanan knew that the information he had given them had transformed into a surge of motivation, enabling them to face reality and work even harder to improve their strength. By channeling all their passion into training, they could further solidify their will and determination, ensuring they would never back down.

Now that they have the motivation to improve, it's important to inform them of the potential dangers they might face during the process. This will help them prepare mentally and face the challenges with greater courage.

Hyuga Kanan interrupted the two's preparations for rigorous training again, speaking solemnly, "Your attitude towards diligent training is excellent, but I still have some dangers to inform you about during your training. After all, these are things you must face, and they are no less threatening than the Sage of Six Paths."

Upon hearing this, both Orochimaru and Hyuga Neji were taken aback.

Orochimaru couldn't help but ask, "What? Not less of a threat than the Sage of Six Paths?" His face was full of shock.

Hyuga Neji's eyes widened as he stared at Hyuga Kanan in disbelief, saying, "How is this possible? We only know how powerful the Sage of Six Paths is from hearing about him. Is there any other being who can compare to him?"

Neither of them had ever imagined that such immense danger awaited them in this world. They had thought that defeating the Sage of Six Paths would bring peace and tranquility, but now it seemed that this was only the beginning.

Hyuga Kanan took a deep breath and calmly replied, "That is the most important and powerful being in the world—the World Will!"

Upon hearing this term, Orochimaru and the others were all shocked. What was the World Will? They had never heard of it or received any information about it before.

"The will of the world... it really exists!" Orochimaru muttered to himself.

"The power of the world's will is extremely strong; it can be said to be the most fundamental thing in a world. As long as there is a complete world with living beings, then there must be a world's will. It represents all the rules governing the operation of a world and controls everything in the world. It can be said that the existence of the world's will proves that this world is complete!" Hinata Kanan explained.

Orochimaru and the others were deeply shocked upon hearing this. If the world's will truly controls the world's operation, then are they also under its control? Could they be puppets manipulated by it?

"If the will of the world truly exists, does that mean we are all being controlled by it?" Orochimaru asked anxiously.

Hyuga Kanan smiled slightly and then replied, "You're overestimating the power of the world. The world's will doesn't have the ability to control conscious beings; everything it does operates according to rules. Only when you defy the basic operation of the world's rules will the world's will take action against you."

Orochimaru and the others nodded in understanding, and at the same time, they breathed a slight sigh of relief. What Hyuga Kanan had said was truly terrifying; after all, the concept of the world's will was something they couldn't even imagine or comprehend.

However, Orochimaru suddenly came to his senses, and his gaze towards Hyuga Kanan became somewhat fearful. He seemed to have guessed something, but he didn't know if it was correct.