novel-bin Chapter 167 An Eye-Opening Experience
Chapter 167 An Eye-Opening Experience
Orochimaru stared intently at the fading golden light, then slowly closed his eyes, concentrating on sensing the changes occurring within his body. His attention was intensely focused, as if trying to penetrate every single cell.
As time passed, Orochimaru gradually noticed that the token in his hand was beginning to emit a mysterious and faint energy fluctuation. This fluctuation spread along his arm, forming strange patterns that coiled around his body like ancient runes. These patterns shimmered with a faint light, yet gave off an indescribable sense of mystery.
Orochimaru was very curious about this phenomenon, so he tried to remove the token from his hand. Surprisingly, once he lost contact with the token, the patterns on it rapidly contracted as if drawn by some force, eventually being completely absorbed back into the token. This unique phenomenon greatly intrigued Orochimaru, and he fell into deep thought.
Just as Orochimaru was pondering, he suddenly looked up, and the scene before him had completely changed. The once dense forest had vanished, replaced by magnificent, well-arranged pavilions and courtyards. They stood amidst the clouds and mist, as beautiful as a fairyland.
Towering peaks pierce the clouds, shrouded in mist, creating a dreamlike atmosphere. The picturesque scenery is captivating, drawing visitors in completely. Everything here is so peaceful and serene, as if time itself has stood still. Lush trees and exotic flowers dot the landscape, their fragrance carried on the gentle breeze. A clear spring flows gently, its melodious sound like celestial music. Strangely shaped rocks line the stream, adding to the mystique.
The sky was exceptionally blue, and sunlight streamed through the clouds, illuminating everything in the mountains. Here, time seemed to stand still; everything appeared so peaceful and serene. Birds frolicked in the branches and darted through the mountains, living in harmony with nature. Reaching the summit and looking down, the endless mountain ranges and overlapping peaks evoked a sense of the grandeur and magnificence of nature.
Such an environment is like a fairyland, making people intoxicated and forgetting the troubles of the world.
This environment wasn't just something Hyuga Kanan casually arranged; it was a masterpiece he poured his heart and soul into creating! The ingenuity and creativity it embodies are truly astonishing. Through this hands-on experience, Hyuga Kanan not only successfully created a unique and captivating atmosphere but also laid a solid foundation and accumulated invaluable experience for opening up his own world in the future.
As the world's will continuously converged with natural energy, the entire environment seemed to be endowed with new vitality, becoming increasingly mysterious and exquisitely beautiful. The magnificent scene before him left Orochimaru speechless—the well-arranged buildings and unique design style were completely different from everything in the ninja world; moreover, a strong life force permeated the air, and even someone like him who preferred dark and secluded places couldn't help but feel a longing for such a beautiful and pleasant environment.
Orochimaru slowly turned his head, carefully observing his surroundings before finally fixing his gaze on Hyuga Kanan. At that moment, the strange feeling in his heart grew stronger—this person named Hyuga Kanan seemed so out of place in the entire ninja world.
Neither the surrounding environment nor the atmosphere bore any trace of the ninja world. It was as if this were a strange space independent of reality, and Hyuga Kanan stood within it like a lost, solitary traveler. Orochimaru pondered to himself, "What's going on here? Could it be…?" Just as he was lost in thought, a gentle breeze swept by, bringing a slight chill. Orochimaru snapped back to reality and decided to test Hyuga Kanan before him.
"Kanan-kun, this place is truly magnificent! But how was such a unique layout achieved? Could you perhaps reveal a little of the secret, so that I might have the opportunity to replicate it for my own base in the future?" Facing Orochimaru's question, Hyuga Kanan stared at him expressionlessly, a mysterious smile playing on his lips. He knew Orochimaru would surely see through the deeper meaning behind his statement.
As expected, upon seeing Hyuga Kanan's expression, Orochimaru knew that further questioning was pointless and immediately abandoned the idea of probing. After all, whether Hyuga Kanan was out of place in the ninja world was none of his concern. Moreover, from another's perspective, Orochimaru himself might even be considered a heretic in the ninja world.
Hyuga Kanan seemed unwilling to waste any more words with Orochimaru outside the barrier. She simply gestured to Orochimaru to follow her, then turned and strode towards the training grounds.
Seeing this, Orochimaru didn't waste any words, but silently followed behind. Throughout the journey, he remained vigilant, carefully observing the changes in his surroundings and attentively sensing the faint yet incredibly powerful fluctuations of energy around him. This mysterious and ethereal place was undoubtedly a completely new experience for Orochimaru—after all, he had never encountered such a unique atmosphere in the ninja world before. For some reason, it gave him an indescribable, strange feeling: as if spending a long time there would bring him immense benefits.
The two moved with incredible speed, arriving shortly before a building covered in mysterious patterns. This structure was clearly a masterpiece created by Hyuga Kanan using the principles of earth and wood elements. Its surface was inscribed with patterns governed by earth elements, interwoven like veins to maintain the building's stable structure and powerful defenses; it was precisely because of this that the building had withstood the test of time, preventing it from gradually decaying and crumbling.
Orochimaru stared wide-eyed at the magnificent, solemn building before him, a sense of astonishment welling up within him. With his unparalleled mastery of Earth Release ninjutsu, he could clearly sense that the mysterious patterns etched on the building's surface not only endowed it with an indestructible defense but also possessed a magical power to resist the erosion of time.
Furthermore, these patterns seemed to emanate faint yet undeniable fluctuations of life force, an aura identical to that emitted by Hashirama Senju's cells. Although this life force was slightly weaker in comparison, there was no doubt that they belonged to the same category. Clearly, the rumors widely circulated in the ninja world regarding Hyuga Kanan's mastery of Wood Release were not unfounded.
Orochimaru's research into Hashirama Senju's cells was so profound that he possessed an unparalleled understanding of the properties of Wood Release. Simply by observing this building, he sensed the presence of Wood Release within it. However, his primary concern at this moment was: what level had Hyuga Kanan reached in his mastery of Wood Release? Was he capable of catching up with or even surpassing the legendary figure hailed as the "God of Shinobi"—Hashirama Senju? This question filled Orochimaru with anticipation and curiosity.
Hinata Kanan stood before the door, gently pushed it open, and the door slowly swung open. This building was meticulously crafted by him, specifically to receive visitors from the outside world. Although it was never actually used, every detail reflects the owner's thoughtfulness.
Orochimaru stood silently at the doorway, his gaze fixed on the open door, a flicker of hesitation crossing his mind. However, only a moment later, he resolutely stepped across the threshold and into the house. The mysterious building instilled in him a strange sense of oppression, as if entering would trap him forever. As an experienced ninja with a keen sense of danger, he knew perfectly well that escaping from within, with his current strength, would not be easy.
For most ninjas, such a structure capable of trapping them would typically raise their guard and prompt them to avoid it. After all, vigilance and avoiding predicaments are innate instincts for every ninja. However, Orochimaru was different. He was always a curious person, filled with a desire to explore the unknown. Furthermore, he had absolute confidence in his escape skills and survival abilities. More importantly, he firmly believed he knew Hyuga Kanan's personality inside and out. It was for these reasons that, after a brief pause, Orochimaru unhesitatingly chose to step into this mysterious place.
Upon entering, Orochimaru couldn't help but gasp, secretly marveling, "What a sight Hyuga Kanan!" The scene before him completely exceeded his expectations.
Within the spacious and brightly lit hall stood countless towering pillars, radiating dazzling golden light. The surfaces of these pillars were intricately carved with dense, complex, and mysterious patterns, seemingly containing boundless power and secrets. Simultaneously, on either side of the hall, two crystal-clear, gently flowing streams. After observing them intently for a moment, Orochimaru was astonished to discover that these were not ordinary streams, but rather the manifestation of an extremely sophisticated water-style ninjutsu!
What shocked Orochimaru even more was that this water-style ninjutsu could exist here so stably and for so long, unlike other water-style ninjutsu in the ninja world that gradually disappeared over time; on the contrary, it was like a real stream in nature, flowing endlessly and never ceasing.
Furthermore, the candlelight burning at the top of the pillars also piqued Orochimaru's interest. After careful sensing, he realized that these seemingly ordinary candlelights were actually the result of skillful use of Fire Release ninjutsu. They not only provided ample bright light, illuminating the entire environment as if it were daytime, but also continuously emitted a pleasant warmth, enveloping the entire hall in a cozy atmosphere that made people feel extremely comfortable and at ease.