Naruto: Cultivating to Immortality

Chapter 358 Encounter 5

Hyuga Kanan began to carefully regulate his breathing, concentrating all the energy within his body into his palm. At the same time, his eyes became incredibly sharp, as if they could pierce through all the fog and see into the deepest secrets of Pain's heart.

As time passed, the atmosphere on the battlefield grew increasingly tense. Both sides were silently gathering their strength, preparing for the impending life-or-death struggle. Hyuga Kanan, on the other hand, remained highly vigilant, not overlooking any detail that might reveal the true strength of the Six Paths of Pain.

Finally, after a long standoff, Hyuga Kanan launched the first attack. He flashed forward like a ghost, hurtling towards one of Pain's minions. At the same time, the energy in his hands transformed into countless sharp beams of light, sweeping towards their target with overwhelming force.

Faced with this sudden attack, the Six Paths of Pain did not panic. On the contrary, they reacted quickly, unleashing their unique skills in an attempt to withstand Hyuga Kanan's attack. For a moment, the entire battlefield descended into chaos, with a dazzling array of ninjutsu vying for attention.

In this fierce battle, Hyuga Kanan gradually realized the immense power of the Six Paths of Pain. They not only possessed extraordinary strength, but their teamwork was also impeccable. But the more this was demonstrated, the more determined Hyuga Kanan became to uncover all their secrets.

Therefore, he used even stronger energy, constantly increasing the intensity of his attacks, and skillfully applied the various rules he had comprehended to engage in a thrilling tug-of-war with Pain.

This clone of Hyuga Kanan was like an incredibly precise machine, every part and every program operating at high speed and in an orderly manner. It unleashed the power of rules it had previously displayed without reservation, as if a magnificent and colorful energy feast was unfolding. These powers of rules intertwined and merged, forming a powerful and mysterious energy fluctuation.

At the same time, this clone skillfully controlled itself, avoiding revealing any other insights or secrets yet to be known. This combination of caution and confidence made it like a master who kept a low profile, making it difficult to fathom the true extent of its strength.

In this way, this clone can deal with the challenge in a more relaxed and effective way—by forcing out all of Pain's deeply hidden abilities. It's like a sharp sword piercing the enemy's heart, giving them no chance to breathe; or like a net that is impenetrable, leaving the opponent nowhere to escape.

In that instant, Hyuga Kanan, like a ghost, unleashed a series of astonishing and unbelievable ninjutsu, rushing towards Pain like a whirlwind! However, how could the battle-hardened Pain easily surrender? He knew the key to victory in this battle, so he unhesitatingly activated the technique of using the power of rules contained in his eyes. Those mysterious and profound eyes seemed to contain endless wisdom and power.

As Pain focused intently on Hyuga Kanan, an overwhelming aura suddenly erupted from him. He clenched his hands together, and a dazzling, ever-changing light shot forth from his eyes. These lights, like nimble sprites, intertwined and swirled in the air, forming a vast, intricate, and breathtaking barrier.

A unique repulsive force erupted from the rules, forming an impenetrable defensive line. At the same time, Pain skillfully used other rules to distort and repel the surrounding space, blocking all of Hyuga Kanan's attacks.

Pain's eyes were cold and resolute. He didn't pause for a moment even after successfully repelling Hyuga Kanan's attack. His hands quickly formed hand seals, and he chanted incantations, his body surging with powerful energy fluctuations.

Just then, the repulsive force originally used to defend against the attack underwent a strange change. As if controlled by an invisible will, that force instantly transformed into a chilling gravitational force. This gravitational force, like a black hole in the universe, possessed endless devouring power, mercilessly pulling in any object it locked onto.

Pain's gaze locked onto Hyuga Kanan's figure, and without hesitation, he unleashed an extremely terrifying gravitational force towards him. In an instant, space itself seemed to distort and deform, forming a massive vortex that swept towards Hyuga Kanan at an astonishing speed.

Faced with such a sudden and incredibly powerful attack, Hyuga Kanan felt a surge of realization, but he remained calm. Drawing upon his years of experience understanding the power of rules and his keen intuition, he immediately unleashed his understanding of gravity-related techniques, attempting to resist the terrifying force. However, when that powerful gravity truly touched him, he deeply felt just how terrifying the force it contained was.

Hyuga Kanan felt as if he were trapped in a huge, invisible vortex, surrounded by an extremely powerful and irresistible gravitational pull. These forces were like countless invisible hands, gripping his body tightly and rendering him completely immobile.

Under the influence of this powerful gravitational pull, Hyuga Kanan's body began to move involuntarily, inching closer to the location of Pain. With each step forward, he could feel the suffocating pressure growing heavier, as if it were about to crush him completely.

At the same time, one of Pain's figures suddenly underwent a strange change. Its seemingly ordinary body seemed to be instantly activated by some mysterious mechanism, emitting a series of clicking sounds. Then, as if by magic, a razor-sharp, gleaming blade shot out from behind its body. This blade was raised high, aimed at Hyuga Kanan, forming a sharp spear, poised and ready, seemingly waiting for Hyuga Kanan, about to be pulled in by gravity, to walk right into its trap. The entire scene was filled with tension and danger; a life-or-death duel was about to erupt.

Hyuga Kanan felt an irresistible, powerful force gripping his body, dragging him relentlessly towards Pain's location. That mysterious and terrifying gravity was like an invisible giant hand, tightly choking his fate.

At this moment, Hyuga Kanan seemed filled with despair and fear. He struggled desperately, trying to break free from these terrible restraints, but all his efforts were in vain. He watched helplessly as the distance between himself and Pain grew ever closer, and the serrated blade, gleaming with a cold light, was like a ferocious beast opening its bloody maw, waiting menacingly for his body to willingly offer itself up.

With each step forward, the shadow of death grew heavier. Large beads of sweat rolled down Hyuga Kanan's forehead, soaking his clothes. His eyes were wide with terror as he stared at the murder weapon that was about to devour him, his mind blank. Time seemed to freeze at that moment; the only sounds in the world were his rapid breathing and his heartbeat.

The tall and imposing figures of the Six Paths of Pain swiftly reassembled like ghosts. Each face radiated undisguised smugness and confidence, as if they had become the masters of this life-or-death struggle.

Their gazes were fixed on Hyuga Kanan not far ahead, their eyes flashing with coldness and determination. A slight upturn at the corners of their lips formed a chilling smile, as if mocking their opponent's overestimation of his abilities. In their minds, Hyuga Kanan was like a lamb to the slaughter, unable to escape his fate no matter how much he struggled.

They could almost clearly foresee the bloody scene that was about to unfold: the serrated blade would mercilessly pierce through Hyuga Kanan's body, then tear him apart with astonishing force. The gruesome sight of flesh flying everywhere filled them with immense excitement and satisfaction.

They had absolute confidence in this battle; they were 'gods', after all. Although Hyuga Kanan had previously displayed unimaginable strength, it all seemed insignificant before these six mysterious and extraordinary Pain beings. They firmly believed they were invincible, and anyone who dared challenge their authority would only face certain death.

On this battlefield filled with slaughter and bloodshed, Pain, like the Grim Reaper, descended upon the world, bringing with him boundless pressure and terror. They silently awaited that moment, ready to witness Hyuga Kanan's agonizing demise. To prove that anyone who defied the pressure of a 'god' was destined for utter annihilation.

Hyuga Kanan's body involuntarily leaned forward, as if drawn by an invisible force. The distance between him and Mechanical Pain grew smaller and smaller, almost to the point of being able to touch. At this moment, he could even clearly feel the chill emanating from the serrated blade in Mechanical Pain's hand, its sharp edge flashing with a chilling light.

At the same time, the mysterious and powerful gravitational force surged even stronger, like a merciless giant hand gripping Hyuga Kanan's body, constantly pulling him towards the deadly blade. He struggled desperately, but to no avail; the force was simply too powerful to resist. Seeing himself getting closer and closer to the blade that could pierce his body, it seemed that Hyuga Kanan was truly about to meet his end, torn apart by the serrated edge.

Suddenly, Hyuga Kanan, who was about to be pierced through, abruptly raised her head and looked at Pain.