Naruto: Cultivating to Immortality

Chapter 430 Obtaining Information

"Yahiko, Nagato, their noble will to pursue peace and justice will never disappear!" Konan's voice was filled with unwavering conviction, her beautiful eyes shining brightly as if they could pierce through all darkness and obstacles. With a flick of her wrists, countless snow-white sheets of paper seemed to come alive, rapidly converging into a high-speed spinning arc, emitting a whooshing sound.

Konan took a deep breath and continued, "I firmly believe in Naruto. This time, he will become the bridge connecting the other side of peace, and I will become an incomparably solid bridge pillar, supporting him with all my might and helping him on the road to success!" As she said this, her expression became even more resolute.

"Even if I eventually drift away like a withered leaf in the wind, I don't care! Because I know my efforts were worthwhile!" Before she finished speaking, Xiao Nan suddenly waved her hand, and the high-speed arc made of paper rushed towards the masked man with a sharp momentum, like lightning. At the same time, her hands did not stop, but continued to move rapidly, adding new paper to it, and another, even more powerful arc was quickly taking shape.

Just then, the mysterious masked man charged straight at Xiao Nan without hesitation! His movements were as agile as a ghost, skillfully dodging the high-speed, arcing attacks. Each dodge was perfectly timed, as if he had already anticipated Xiao Nan's moves.

Meanwhile, Xiao Nan's body was nearing its limit due to the prolonged and intense battle. Her once agile and swift movements had noticeably slowed down, and she even seemed somewhat powerless. But even so, she did not give up the fight, forcefully using the paper in her hand to quickly condense into sharp shuriken, attempting to use them to stop the masked man from getting closer to her.

However, Xiao Nan knew very well that the defense formed by these shuriken was far from enough to completely stop the masked man's unstoppable attack. But even if the hope was slim, she would fight with all her might to seize even the slightest chance…

The masked man gripped the steel pipe tightly with both hands, swinging it swiftly like a storm. Each swing carried a sharp whistling sound and immense power, deflecting the rain of paper shurikens that rained down upon him. His figure moved like a ghost, hurtling towards Konan at an astonishing speed.

At the same time, Xiao Nan was not to be outdone, and she unleashed another high-speed circular attack. This strike was extremely powerful, and wherever it passed, layers of waves were stirred up on the river surface, and water splashed everywhere, forming a water curtain that blocked everyone's view.

However, within that brief blind spot, the masked man, with his keen senses, accurately located Xiao Nan's position. In the blink of an eye, he was in front of Xiao Nan. Then, he stretched out a hand, his five fingers tightly clenched, like an iron clamp, viciously grabbing at Xiao Nan's slender neck.

The masked man's only remaining arm gripped Xiao Nan's slender body tightly, lifting her forcefully towards the magnificent rainbow in the sky. His face was hidden behind the mask, obscuring his true expression, but a cold and resolute killing intent could be felt from his calm tone.

"You once said I represented endless darkness. Since that's the case, then let me personally send this beautiful flower of yours to its withering! And this rainbow bridge, shimmering with colorful light, will also sink into the abyss of darkness along with my will!" As soon as the masked man finished speaking, the tomoe of his Sharingan, hidden beneath his mask, began to spin rapidly like a storm. A powerful and mysterious force surged from his body, instantly engulfing the defenseless Angel Konan.

At this moment, Konan's consciousness gradually blurred, and her body trembled uncontrollably. However, the masked man showed no pity. He coldly stared at the woman before him, who was about to succumb to his illusion, and said in a low voice, "When this illusion is broken, it will be the day your life ends. Where exactly is the Rinnegan hidden?" After saying that, he intensified the power of the illusion, determined to force Konan to reveal the whereabouts of the Rinnegan.

Angel Xiao Nan's beautiful eyes were gradually shrouded in a haze, her vision becoming blurred. It was as if a thin veil was gently covering her eyes, causing the world to recede into the distance. At the same time, her consciousness, like a candle flickering in the wind, was slowly extinguished and vanished into nothingness.

Even in her final moments, Xiao Nan's weary yet lingering gaze remained fixed on the dazzling rainbow hanging in the sky. Those vibrant colors seemed to be the last vestige of hope and longing deep within her heart.

After losing Yahiko and Nagato, the lonely Konan had always persevered. But now, perhaps she was truly exhausted, unable to go on any longer. She couldn't help but silently ask herself, "Can I finally go home with them?" This thought flashed through her mind and became her last thought.

Not far away, Orochimaru stood silently like a statue, his long, narrow, and cold eyes fixed on everything that was happening before him. He watched silently, his face expressionless, as if the life and death of this world were none of his concern.

From his careful observation, Orochimaru was astonished to discover that the mysterious masked man was wielding an extremely rare and unique power of rules. This power was extraordinary, and its effects were astonishing, seemingly related to the unfathomable power of time rules.

Orochimaru had never ventured into the mysterious realm of the power of time, remaining completely ignorant of its operating logic and inner workings. However, at the very moment the masked man's life ended, he keenly sensed a strange fluctuation. It was as if time had reversed, returning everything to the period before the masked man's death.

At this moment, Orochimaru's curiosity about the masked man intensified. He knew all too well the powerful abilities hidden within the man's Sharingan, making him a true darling of the heavens. These eyes not only contained the mysterious and unpredictable power of spatial rules, but now they might even be involved with the incredibly rare power of time rules. Such wondrous and alluring abilities made Orochimaru drool with desire, unable to resist.

Although it is by no means easy for Orochimaru to fully understand and control this complex power of rules with his current knowledge and skills, his heart, full of the desire to explore, has long been deeply attracted, driving him to constantly dig and study, trying to uncover the secrets hidden behind it.

However, Hyuga Kanan had long ago clarified that the Uchiha clan was actually descended from the bloodline of the Sage of Six Paths. Therefore, it was entirely reasonable for them to inherit a portion of the Sage of Six Paths' power of rules. Furthermore, Hyuga Kanan had specifically reminded him that the Mangekyou Sharingan was merely a means of establishing a connection and communication with a portion of the Sage of Six Paths' power of rules; it could not allow one to truly control or learn the power of rules contained within. Even if one successfully obtained the Mangekyou Sharingan, trying to comprehend even the slightest bit of that power of rules was a pipe dream. Moreover, Orochimaru himself had previously conducted in-depth research and exploration of the Sharingan, so he understood perfectly well what Hyuga Kanan meant and knew that his words were absolutely true.

Orochimaru looked back at the battlefield, his gaze fixed on the masked man. As for Konan, who was facing imminent death, despite Orochimaru's immense strength and perfect timing—which could have easily saved her—he didn't even consider uttering a single thought. For Orochimaru, saving lives was never something he would proactively do, especially given the unusual circumstances.

With his keen insight and profound understanding of human nature, Orochimaru had long since seen through Konan's innermost thoughts. The despair and resolve in her eyes made Orochimaru clearly understand that this woman had lost the desire and will to continue living. Perhaps, in Konan's eyes, death was a relief, her final destination. If that was the case, why should Orochimaru bother with those thankless tasks? He wasn't the kind of person who enjoyed being sentimental or wasting his energy.

Furthermore, his visit to Amegakure had a crucial objective: to find an opportunity to seize the powerful Rinnegan. Given Konan's usual temperament, even if he were to rescue her, she would likely never reveal the location of the Rinnegan. Therefore, it was better to quietly follow the mysterious masked man, patiently waiting for an opportunity to forcibly seize the Rinnegan from him. Currently, his most critical task was to concentrate all his energy on using his controlled soul power to lock onto the masked man, precisely pinpointing the location of the Rinnegan.

The masked, enigmatic man with the Mangekyou Sharingan looked down at the defenseless Konan. His cold, deep eyes gleamed with a chilling light, as if they could see through all secrets.

The masked man narrowed his eyes slightly and instantly unleashed an incredibly powerful illusion. Xiao Nan's previously unwavering will seemed utterly fragile before this power; her gaze gradually became unfocused, and her consciousness began to blur.