Naruto: Cultivating to Immortality

Chapter 355 Encounter 2

Before long, the summoned beasts, battered and bruised from heavy blows, finally succumbed. Their once massive and majestic bodies gradually slowed, as if they were on the verge of death. Surprisingly, however, while many of the summoned beasts departed, only the enormous, three-headed hound that had been summoned initially remained stubbornly on the battlefield, fighting the enemy to the very end with all its might.

This giant three-headed dog exudes an indomitable spirit. Despite its numerous wounds, its eyes are filled with determination and resolve. Every time it swings its sharp claws or opens its blood-red maw to attack, one can feel its deep-seated desire for victory and its loyalty to its master.

In the blink of an eye, the already battered and gruesome body of the three-headed dog began to tremble violently! It seemed to be controlled by a mysterious and powerful force; its muscles tensed, and its bones creaked. Then, a jaw-dropping scene unfolded—the enormous monster began to split apart at an astonishing speed!

With a series of piercing tearing sounds, countless incredibly sharp ice spears shot out from the Cerberus's massive body like a rain of arrows. These ice spears gleamed with a chilling light and possessed unparalleled power, instantly freezing the surrounding air into a world of frost.

At the same time, the three-headed dog's body seemed to be forcibly torn apart by an invisible hand, splitting into three pieces! Each piece rapidly expanded and grew larger, instantly transforming into three equally enormous canine creatures. They stood majestically in place, exuding a chilling aura.

What's even more astonishing is that these three newly appeared giant dogs not only look exactly like the previous three-headed dog, but even the hideous wounds on their bodies have completely disappeared! As if time had reversed, all the pain and trauma were healed in an instant, returning them to their original state.

Hyuga Kanan stood rooted to the spot, his gaze fixed on the mysterious and peculiar summoning beast before him. As he witnessed the beast's astonishing reaction after suffering a fatal blow, a surge of intense curiosity welled up within him.

This unprecedented ability both surprised and bewildered Hyuga Kanan. Normally, creatures suffering such severe injuries would weaken or even die, but this summoning beast completely defied common sense. It could rapidly heal its injuries by splitting itself into multiple individuals, as if it possessed an extraordinary life force.

Even more incredibly, these split individuals not only maintained their original imposing presence, but their strength also seemed to have barely diminished. On the contrary, due to their increased numbers, the overall pressure they exuded was even stronger, giving the impression of being invincible.

Faced with this bizarre sight, Hyuga Kanan pondered to himself, "What kind of summoning beast is this? Why does it possess such wondrous abilities?" A series of questions flooded his mind, making him increasingly interested in this purple summoning beast. He decided to delve deeper into the secrets behind this phenomenon, perhaps gaining unexpected insights and inspiration.

Unfortunately, this was not the best time to delve deeper into the nature of this ferocious beast. After a moment's thought, Hyuga Kanan decisively decided to first surround it and then examine its details more closely at a later time. In a flash, he swung his hand, directly towards the giant dogs that had split off from its main body. In an instant, as if drawn by an invisible force, countless streams of water surged towards the behemoths like a raging torrent. Simultaneously, these streams of water rapidly condensed into an incredibly hard layer of ice, like an unbreakable shield, attempting to imprison the enemy within.

At that moment, Pain, who had been standing by and watching coldly, felt a surge of fear and unease as he witnessed Hyuga Kanan easily defeat the summoned beasts. They knew that their opponent was incredibly powerful, and if they continued to sit idly by, the consequences would be dire.

And so, the most burly and gigantic of them all, Payne, acted without hesitation. His once-solid body began to transform at an astonishing speed, his muscles taut, his bones twisting, as if he had completed a magnificent yet terrifying transformation show in an instant. In the blink of an eye, his thick arms had transformed into two incredibly powerful launchers!

Immediately afterwards, a deafening roar resounded, and countless rockets rained down from the two launchers. Carrying scorching flames and with fierce momentum, they hurtled forward at breakneck speed. Their target was the solid ice wall that Hyuga Kanan had rapidly condensed!

Clearly, this powerful Pain intended to use this fierce attack to destroy Hyuga Kanan's meticulously constructed ice prison, thereby freeing the giant dog trapped inside.

At the same time, the other enemies pounced on Hyuga Kanan like hungry wolves! Their eyes gleamed with cunning and ferocity, as if they wanted to devour him alive. These guys clearly knew they couldn't let Hyuga Kanan continue using that terrifyingly wide-range ice release technique, because it would completely change the course of the battlefield and be extremely disadvantageous to them. Therefore, they decided to take the most direct and effective approach—close combat—attempting to disrupt Hyuga Kanan's rhythm and prevent him from unleashing that chilling icy power again.

One of them moved with lightning speed, instantly covering dozens of meters, his black iron rod gleaming coldly as he thrust it straight at Hyuga Kanan's vitals; another moved like a ghost, silently circling behind Hyuga Kanan, preparing to launch a fatal blow; and yet another was even more ferocious, his muscles bulging, each step causing the ground to tremble slightly, as he swung his massive iron rod with the force of a thunderbolt towards Hyuga Kanan… In an instant, swords flashed and energy surged, a breathtaking life-or-death struggle unfolded!

Facing the sudden, ghostly attack of the Six Paths of Pain, Hyuga Kanan's face remained impassive, yet his sharp, hawk-like eyes gleamed with excitement and anticipation. Clearly, as a battle-hardened and exceptionally powerful warrior, he had already prepared a foolproof plan and was eager to engage in a thrilling battle with this mysterious and unpredictable opponent, to uncover the astonishing power hidden behind those strange eyes!

In that breathtaking moment, Hyuga Kanan fearlessly met the swift onslaught from six powerful enemies. His movements were lightning-fast, nimbly sidestepping, leaping, and rolling, each motion flowing naturally and seamlessly, as if he were one with his surroundings. However, even in the brief moments he swiftly dodged the enemy's attacks, his sharp eyes never left his opponents.

He observed their every move with rapt attention, not missing a single detail. From the speed and power of their attacks to the transitions between moves, and even each person's unique fighting style and habits, all this information was taken in by Hyuga Kanan and rapidly analyzed and integrated in his mind.

As time went on, Hyuga Kanan's understanding of the Six Paths of Pain's strength gradually deepened. When the six of them fought in close combat at the same time, their coordination was extremely strong. They were always able to block his retreat when he dodged, and they could also observe his movements to counterattack from blind spots at any time.

Through such meticulous observation and judgment, Hyuga Kanan not only successfully avoided one fatal blow after another, but also secretly devised a countermeasure in his mind. At this moment, he was like a calm and composed hunter, patiently waiting for the best opportunity to deliver a fatal blow to the enemy!

Just then, Hyuga Kanan's figure flashed, moving away swiftly like a ghost. In the blink of an eye, he had successfully created a considerable distance between himself and the group. Then, he slowly turned around, his gaze as deep and unfathomable as he stared intently at the people before him.

At this moment, he had a crystal-clear understanding of his enemies. Through the brief but intense exchange just now, he had figured out all the tactics and techniques of their close-quarters attacks. This was no easy feat, but for the exceptionally talented and powerful Hyuga Kanan, it was not a difficult task.

What's even more noteworthy is that these mysterious Six Paths of Pain not only possess perfect telepathy and unparalleled teamwork, but they also share vision, granting each of them the ability to see every corner of the battlefield. This terrifying combination of abilities undoubtedly makes them an invincible fighting team. However, facing such a powerful opponent, Hyuga Kanan showed no fear whatsoever. On the contrary, his eyes shone with unwavering determination and confidence, as if telling the world: no matter what difficulties and obstacles await him, he will not back down and will forge ahead bravely!

Furthermore, Hyuga Kanan was well aware that the best and simplest way to break through this kind of group close combat was to directly defeat the opponent with a powerful attack. Even if the opponent could see through his attack, they would have no way to withstand the powerful attack, preventing them from continuing to rely on coordinated combat to find his weaknesses.

This simple and brutal method is best suited for the current situation. It will break the bond and shared vision among the Six Paths of Pain in their battle.