Naruto: Cultivating to Immortality

Chapter 168 Ninja World Secrets 1

From the moment he stepped into this place, Orochimaru was deeply shocked by what he saw—especially Hyuga Kanan. Everything happening around him left this self-proclaimed knowledgeable ninja speechless and utterly astonished! The skill in using various ninjutsu had reached such a level that it had completely surpassed the traditional definition and understanding of "ninjutsu".

Orochimaru had always harbored the ambition to master all the ninjutsu in the world, but after witnessing Hyuga Kanan's abilities, he couldn't help but feel frustrated: it turned out that his previous goals were so insignificant! Compared to this, the ordinary ninjutsu in the ninja world were simply child's play, utterly incomparable!

Even so, Orochimaru keenly sensed the faint aura of ninjutsu within it. This discovery was like a shot of adrenaline, reigniting a burning fire in his previously dull eyes. It meant that these seemingly profound techniques still fell under the category of ninjutsu, only at a higher level and with greater refinement. At this moment, Orochimaru seemed to have found his direction, to see the path he should strive to pursue in the future.

Orochimaru has always been extremely confident in his powerful learning abilities. He firmly believes that as long as he can access those invaluable knowledge, he can easily assimilate it and quickly master the essence of those mysterious ninjutsu and escape techniques from afar. All of this precious knowledge is currently in the hands of Hyuga Kanan. If Orochimaru were willing to reach some kind of deal with him, he might easily obtain everything he desires.

However, the biggest problem facing him at this moment was what enormous price he would have to pay to achieve his goal. Deep down, Orochimaru knew that his current resources were unlikely to match such advanced knowledge. Nevertheless, he remained determined to obtain this priceless treasure from Hyuga Kanan—because this knowledge was far too important to him!

Of course, Orochimaru was also well aware that the numerous top-tier treasures he had not yet fully mastered were more than enough to persuade Hyuga Kanan to complete the transaction with him. These rare treasures were of unparalleled and immeasurable value even in the entire ninja world, and their value even exceeded the scope of "ninjutsu" in the ordinary sense.

As Hyuga Kanan gazed at the burning light in Orochimaru's eyes, a secret sense of pride welled up within him. After all, many elements within the structures he had painstakingly crafted transcended the realm of ordinary ninjutsu, representing a masterful application of the elemental laws he possessed. He firmly believed that this invaluable knowledge was undoubtedly of immense worth to Orochimaru at this stage.

To exchange this knowledge with him, Orochimaru would likely have to exhaust his entire fortune to justify the price. At this moment, Orochimaru has probably already plundered Konoha and undoubtedly possesses Hashirama Senju's original cells. These resources would undoubtedly be an excellent supplement for Hyuga Kanan to break through his current level and achieve a leap in strength. Especially the unfathomable life-rule power contained within Hashirama Senju's original cells; this top-tier rule power will bring the most significant improvement to his future training path.

Furthermore, Orochimaru's exceptional research abilities were highly valued by Hyuga Kanan, as they would undoubtedly bring him considerable benefits and returns. More importantly, Orochimaru possessed an almost obsessive thirst for knowledge regarding the unsolved mysteries of the ninja world. Therefore, after Hyuga Kanan revealed some confidential information about the ninja world, Orochimaru would likely spare no effort to uncover the bottom line or boundaries of the mastermind behind it all. It's even highly probable that Orochimaru would ultimately transform into Hyuga Kanan's most powerful and crucial ally in the fight against this mastermind! After all, if Orochimaru attempted to break free from the mastermind's control, he would inevitably have to stand on the opposite side. And based on Hyuga Kanan's understanding of him, Orochimaru was certainly not the kind of person who would willingly allow his fate to be manipulated and controlled by others for the rest of his life. Once he understands the secrets hidden behind chakra and realizes that this is also an opportunity to regain his freedom, there is no doubt that he will rise up in resistance. In this way, he will have a crucial and incredibly powerful ally who can share the immense pressure exerted on him by the mastermind behind the scenes.

In this vast and boundless ninja world, those possessing both talent and unwavering willpower to defy fate are few and far between, but Hyuga Kanan believes they are not entirely nonexistent. He secretly calculates that only a handful fit the bill. However, Orochimaru is undoubtedly the most typical and representative figure among them. Hyuga Kanan firmly believes that with Orochimaru's extraordinary temperament and wisdom, he will certainly not disappoint him.

Furthermore, he firmly believed that once he revealed some little-known secrets about the ninja world to Orochimaru, the latter would inevitably take action and provide a satisfactory response. After all, how could someone as intelligent and cunning as Orochimaru miss any opportunity that might change the situation? For Hyuga Kanan, cooperating with Orochimaru might be the key to breaking the existing order and achieving his own goals.

Orochimaru moved slowly through the building, carefully examining his surroundings. His gaze was sharp and profound, not missing a single detail. With each step, he would stop and stare for a moment, as if trying to imprint the structure and layout of the building into his mind.

After completing a thorough observation, Orochimaru returned to the seat that Hyuga Kanan had already arranged for him. He leaned forward slightly, his hands resting naturally on his knees, but his eyes, like those of a hawk, were fixed intently on Hyuga Kanan sitting opposite him. At that moment, his eyes gleamed with a burning light—a strong desire for the unknown and a deep interest in Hyuga Kanan himself.

In fact, Orochimaru's initial purpose in coming to this place to find Hyuga Kanan was simply to make a deal with him—to exchange some of his knowledge for more valuable information from Kanan. At the same time, he also hoped to obtain some key intelligence clues through this exchange, so as to find more clear directions for his future research work and spark new inspiration.

However, upon truly stepping into this realm and witnessing the wondrous sights unfolding before his eyes, Orochimaru realized that his previous assessment of Hyuga Kanan had been severely flawed. These astonishing things not only provided him with countless inspirations but also opened up a vast and boundless space for his thinking; it even contained many mysterious entities that were difficult for someone of his immense power to fully comprehend.

Back in the seat prepared for him by Hyuga Kanan, Orochimaru could no longer contain his excitement. He strode over to Kanan, who was resting with his eyes closed, and eagerly asked, "Kanan-kun! You've truly amazed me! I'm filled with intense interest and desire for what you've shown me. I desperately want to acquire the knowledge contained within, but what kind of reward or condition do you require?"

Upon hearing Orochimaru's question, Hyuga Kanan suddenly opened his previously closed eyes, his gaze sharp as he stared intently at Orochimaru, whose face was filled with eager anticipation. A cryptic smile played on his lips. After a moment, he slowly replied, "Orochimaru-senpai, what do you think is the true value of the knowledge displayed here? And are you certain that ordinary ninjas can truly master this?" His voice was calm and deep, as if concealing endless meaning.

"Oh?" Orochimaru stared at Hyuga Kanan's enigmatic face with interest, his eyes gleaming with curiosity. "It seems that Kanan-kun's skills conceal some unknown secrets! I wonder if I have the honor of discovering them? Speaking of learning ability, I am quite confident in myself! I have already mastered most of the contents of those scrolls you traded with me before. Although there are still some obscure parts, I firmly believe that with more time to study them, fully comprehending them will not be difficult."

Orochimaru pondered to himself, judging from Hyuga Kanan's expression, the guy was probably about to share some secrets of the ninja world. Orochimaru always had a strong desire to explore such little-known matters. After all, the scroll in their previous transaction did indeed contain some fragments of ninja secrets. However, because the content was too scattered and incomplete, truly understanding its mysteries required collecting more relevant documents and verifying them. This was by no means something that could be accomplished overnight; it would require a great deal of time and effort.

However, seeing the confident expression on Hyuga Kanan's face, Orochimaru couldn't help but feel a sense of anticipation: Could this person really know many secrets of the ninja world? If that's the case... Thinking of this, Orochimaru's heart involuntarily quickened a bit. He couldn't wait to hear Hyuga Kanan speak, so as to satisfy his irrepressible curiosity.

After giving Orochimaru a slight smile, Hyuga Kanan began to mobilize the energy within his body, converging it before Orochimaru's eyes so that Orochimaru could properly perceive it.