novel-bin Answer to Chapter 304
Answer to Chapter 304
Orochimaru stared intently at Hyuga Kanan, his gaze revealing an unwavering resolve. He slowly spoke, "Kanan-kun, this method is indeed excellent. For a ninja like me who has experienced countless life-or-death battles, these are nothing more than trivial matters. From the moment I became a ninja, I deeply understood the cruelty and ruthlessness of this world. However, this will not stop me from pursuing the greatest power. On the contrary, it will only make me move forward with greater determination."
Kabuto and the others stared intently at Orochimaru and Kana Hyuga, their eyes burning like flames. Their hearts were filled with admiration and respect for Orochimaru, for they knew his lofty goals and unwavering beliefs. From the day they were taken in by Orochimaru, they had considered their lives as tools to realize his ideals, willing to pay any price for them.
Kabuto and the others said, "Lord Orochimaru, please believe in us. We will continue to work hard to become stronger. We are willing to be your best tools and will never let you down. No matter how great the difficulties and challenges we encounter, we will firmly follow you and walk together on the road to success."
Their voices were filled with loyalty and determination, as if they were swearing an oath to Orochimaru to become his strongest support. They knew that only through continuous effort and struggle could they truly become the powerful tools Orochimaru needed. And in this process, they would also demonstrate their value and significance.
Hyuga Kanan quietly observed those who expressed their loyalty to Orochimaru, saying little. In his heart, Orochimaru was undoubtedly a person of great charisma. Perhaps in the eyes of many ninjas, Orochimaru was a cold-blooded and extremely cruel being, but only those who had truly interacted with him would understand that beneath his indifferent exterior lay a passionate heart.
Orochimaru always manages to evoke warmth in those trapped in suffering, even as his expression remains calm and rational. He sees the world in a unique way, deeply understanding what those in pain yearn for most. For those mired in despair, Orochimaru is like a ray of hope, illuminating their path, giving them direction in life, and inspiring them to strive for it.
Under Orochimaru's guidance, these people who had once been lost in darkness rediscovered themselves and found meaning in life. They were willing to follow Orochimaru not only because of his power, but also because he had given them new life. This loyalty stemmed not from fear or self-interest, but from a deep-seated gratitude and reverence for Orochimaru.
In this bloody and cruel ninja world, many people pursue more than just sheer strength. They crave recognition, understanding, and guidance. Orochimaru, a man deeply aware of the world's cruelty, had long understood this. Therefore, he chose to give his followers meaning in their lives. When faced with the fervent expressions of his subordinates, Orochimaru remained calm and composed. He knew clearly that he had become a pillar of support for these followers. However, for Hyuga Neji, this was all a completely new experience. He stared in astonishment at the scene before him, a profound and indescribable shock washing over him. This was the first time he had witnessed such fervent emotional expression, and it made him re-evaluate Orochimaru, one of the legendary Sannin known for his coldness.
Orochimaru turned his gaze to Hyuga Kanan, his yellow, vertical pupils gleaming as if scrutinizing the young man before him. After a moment of silence, Orochimaru spoke, "Kanan-kun, I think we have made our choice. Now, what we need is for you to guide us on how to begin." His voice was deep and hoarse, carrying an indescribable air of mystery.
Hyuga Kanan smiled slightly, as if he had expected this. He raised his head, exchanged a glance with Orochimaru, and then slowly said, "First of all, now that you have made your choice, begin preparing immediately! I firmly believe that you are already able to control your bodily instincts and successfully prevent your bodies from automatically refining chakra. This is the most basic and easiest thing to do, but it is the most important factor for your success this time." His tone was calm and confident, as if he had everything under control.
Orochimaru nodded slightly, indicating his understanding. He knew what Hyuga Kanan meant by "the most basic"—it was a necessary condition for success. But he didn't show the slightest hesitation or retreat; in the past six months, they had basically achieved this. Because Hyuga Neji had already made it very clear that this was the most basic point to achieve the Transcendental Training.
Hyuga Kanan continued, "The most crucial step you need to take next is to continuously cultivate the Spirit Nourishing Technique to strengthen your soul power. You should know that the stronger your soul power, the faster you can refine and expel chakra from your body. I'm sure you've already experienced this deeply. This is also the greatest boost to your chances of success. The faster you refine the chakra in your body, the greater your chances of survival."
Orochimaru nodded again. During this time, he had a profound experience with the enhancement of his soul power after practicing the Nourishing Spirit Technique. He knew the importance of soul power in refining the chakra within his body. Moreover, Hyuga Neji had also said that soul power was crucial for future cultivation and growth, becoming an invaluable source of nourishment for his future cultivation path. He began to consider how high he needed to raise his soul power to ensure success.
Finally, Hyuga Kanan emphasized, “After that, everything will become relatively simple. You just need to master how to use your soul power to refine chakra and make it a natural habit. Even when you are not consciously mobilizing your soul power, it will subconsciously help you refine the chakra in your body. Most importantly, you need to maintain absolute patience and focus. This will present countless difficulties and challenges, but as long as you persevere, you will eventually get used to it.”
Orochimaru took a deep breath, a resolute glint in his eyes. He believed in Hyuga Kanan's abilities and wisdom, and in the goals they shared. He was determined to go all out, sparing no expense to achieve his ambitions.
Hyuga Kanan knew very well that these people had made their final decision, and even if faced with real death, they would not back down or hesitate in the slightest. He nodded to Orochimaru in agreement, and then turned to the group, slowly saying, "And the last point, which is also the most important, is that you must possess an unwavering will. No matter what difficulties you face, or even life-or-death tests, you must not waver in the slightest. Only in this way can you ensure that nothing goes wrong."
As he finished speaking, Hyuga Kanan stared intently at Orochimaru, his tone serious and earnest as he continued, “After you refine the last trace of chakra within your bodies, your life force will rapidly diminish. However, at this crucial moment, once you successfully refine it, that trace of physical and spiritual energy will miraculously return to your bodies. Once you absorb this energy, your life force will immediately stop draining, thus maintaining your vitality. The following steps are relatively easier. You only need to refine the most primal trace of chakra within your bodies, and your bodies will cease refining chakra, ultimately returning to their most primal and purest human state. Although you may feel temporarily weak during this process, as long as you receive sufficient nutrition, your bodies will quickly recover.”
"In this pure physical state, you will possess powerful soul energy. Next, you can begin practicing the Taoist Demon-Subduing Fist, which will gradually allow your bodies to adapt to natural energy. I think Orochimaru-senpai may have been exposed to natural energy before, so he should be able to adapt his body to this natural energy's baptism more quickly. Once your bodies are fully adapted to natural energy, it means you have officially embarked on the path of cultivation. After that, we need to open up a dantian and condense a vortex seed, then let this vortex continue to grow until it is able to absorb and refine natural energy. Only in this way can you truly become cultivators. The pure energy obtained through refining natural energy through the vortex can be absorbed by the body, thus achieving the most basic transformation of the body. When you reach this stage, Neji will guide you on your subsequent cultivation path."
Hyuga Kanan paused here, looking at everyone present. Orochimaru's eyes gleamed with intense fervor, as did the others. This was the first time they had received such detailed information about the path of cultivation. Previously, Hyuga Neji had only taught them how to expel and refine the chakra within their bodies, explaining that only after all the chakra in their bodies had been expelled and refined could they begin the formal path of cultivation. Now, Hyuga Kanan was directly telling them how to proceed, giving them true insight into the path ahead.
What Hyuga Kanan told them far exceeded their understanding. It was the first time they had learned that the path of cultivation was a process of physical transformation, and it also gave them a clearer understanding of the power of the path. This ignited their passion even more, and they couldn't wait to begin cultivating, pursuing physical transformation and evolution, and embarking on a higher path.
Only Hyuga Neji's expression remained unchanged; he had already embarked on the path of cultivation.