Naruto: Cultivating to Immortality

Chapter 324 Spirit Gathering Array

On the empty plaza, a figure suddenly appeared—it was Hyuga Kanan. He had already scanned the entire training ground with his divine sense and found that most people were engrossed in cultivation, which made him frown slightly and feel secretly surprised.

"I didn't expect them to become so diligent, they're all actually working hard in their cultivation..." Hyuga Kanan muttered to himself. He had originally thought that these people would lower their guard because they were in a safe place, but the scene before him was completely unexpected. Almost all the younger generation of cultivators were immersed in their cultivation, making the entire cultivation ground seem exceptionally deserted.

Hyuga Kanan couldn't help but sigh, "It seems these people's desire for strength exceeds my imagination. They understand that only by constantly improving their cultivation can they remain invincible in future battles." This passion and focus on training gave Hyuga Kanan a deeper understanding of these clansmen.

He stood quietly in the center of the plaza, sensing the tranquil yet tense atmosphere around him. This training ground seemed to have transformed into a vast training arena, where everyone was striving for their own goals. Hyuga Kanan knew that such an environment was extremely precious for cultivators. Here, everyone could learn from each other, exchange skills, and progress together.

As time went by, Hyuga Kanan began to think about how to better integrate into this environment. He decided to find a quiet place to wait for a while, and also observe the progress of the others' training, not wanting to disturb their fervent passion for cultivation. After all, in such an environment, mutual encouragement was also a way to quickly improve one's strength.

So, Hyuga Kanan chose a secluded corner to sit down, closed his eyes, adjusted his breathing, and entered a meditative state. He only needed to wait quietly for them to finish this stage of their training.

Not long after, Orochimaru and the others finished their training for the day. Absorbing and refining natural energy was a daunting task for them, requiring a significant amount of soul power. If it continued for too long, it could lead to soul fatigue, affecting the progress of increasing soul power during their nighttime cultivation of the Spirit Nourishing Technique – clearly a losing proposition. Therefore, whenever they reached a certain level of refining natural energy, they wisely stopped further refining, allowing their soul power ample time to recover and alleviate the strain. This allowed them to better maintain their physical and mental state, preparing them for the upcoming research and adaptation of techniques.

Hyuga Neji, however, remained focused on cultivation and comprehension. For him, the primary task at present was to comprehend the laws of heaven and earth, rather than simply refining natural energy to enhance cellular strength. Even if he perfected his body's cellular absorption of energy, he wouldn't be able to break through to the Golden Core stage. Only by deeply understanding and mastering a law of heaven and earth could he induce his dantian's energy vortex to transform into a Golden Core, thus achieving a breakthrough. However, refining and absorbing natural energy was relatively simple; given enough time, he could eventually accumulate enough energy. But comprehending the laws of heaven and earth was no easy task, and it might even take a lifetime to fully grasp them. Once successfully comprehended, his strength would experience a qualitative leap. Therefore, Hyuga Neji was now completely immersed in comprehending the laws of heaven and earth.

When everyone arrived at the plaza, eager to share their achievements, they unexpectedly discovered a figure—Hyuga Kanan, quietly sitting cross-legged in a corner. At this moment, Hyuga Kanan had become the most admired figure in the hearts of those who diligently trained and yearned to become stronger. Most of them had witnessed his invincible strength displayed in Konoha Village; the scene of him easily crushing Konoha ninjas was still vivid in their minds. Especially his feat of casually slaying thousands of ninjas had completely overturned their understanding of the strong.

Instantly, everyone's eyes burned with fervor as they gazed at the figure. They hoped to receive even the slightest guidance from Hyuga Kanan, believing it would lead to tremendous progress. After all, they knew how powerful Hyuga Neji, the family's genius, had become after being taken in by Hyuga Kanan. He was now arguably the strongest member of the Hyuga clan besides Kanan, and even the clan head, Hiashi, had admitted he was no match for Neji. What did this mean? With Kanan's guidance, they could potentially become as strong as Neji, or even surpass him! Therefore, everyone's eyes were filled with anticipation and longing, hoping for a chance to gain the favor of this legendary mentor.

Hyuga Kanan sensed the fervent enthusiasm of the crowd and felt somewhat helpless. It wasn't that he didn't want to spend time properly guiding these clansmen in their cultivation; it was simply that time was already extremely limited, and he didn't have that much time to devote to them. However, upon further reflection, while he might not have time to personally instruct them, he could create a special space for them to accelerate their cultivation, allowing them to cultivate more efficiently. After all, they were mostly in the energy accumulation phase, and having more abundant natural energy would certainly speed up their cultivation progress.

It's important to understand that Hyuga Kanan had put immense effort into his secluded training ground. He meticulously set up an extremely powerful spirit-gathering array, capable of concentrating the surrounding natural energy and making it even more concentrated. Furthermore, the world's will was secretly assisting, causing the concentration of natural energy at the location of his training chamber to continuously increase, even reaching a liquefaction level! This concentration of natural energy was astonishing and breathtaking. And all of this had been achieved in just over a decade, almost matching the concentration of natural energy accumulated by the three great sacred lands of the ninja world over thousands of years. If Hyuga Kanan were given more time, it's believed that in another decade or so, this place could very well surpass the three sacred lands and become the place with the most concentrated natural energy in the ninja world.

Such an achievement would undoubtedly attract the attention and shock of the entire ninja world. Imagine if other practitioners of Sage Mode learned of such a place's existence; they would flock there, hoping to train and gain greater power. After all, the concentration of natural energy is crucial for ninjas, directly affecting chakra recovery speed, training efficiency, and strength improvement. However, currently, only Hyuga Kanan's place possesses this quality. He knew this place would bring him a tremendous advantage, especially in facing future challenges. Therefore, he decided to create a similar training ground for them, allowing more people to benefit. He believed that continuing their secluded training in this energy-rich environment would accelerate their progress. He looked forward to the day when these people reappeared before the world, leading the people of the training ground to new heights with even greater power. At the same time, Hyuga Kanan also hoped that one day, their legacy would continue, establishing a true sacred training ground for the world.

With this in mind, Hyuga Kanan wasted no time and immediately began to act. He quickly gathered everyone before him and solemnly began assigning tasks, instructing them to assist him in setting up the Spirit Gathering Array. After all, setting up such a massive Spirit Gathering Array to supply and accommodate the cultivation of many people was no simple process. It not only required the precise placement of the array's cores but also the meticulous inscription of the array patterns; every step had to be flawless.

Hyuga Kanan took a deep breath, a resolute glint in his eyes. He knew the task was daunting, but he believed that with everyone working together, they would succeed. So, he began to methodically assign tasks, clearly defining everyone's responsibilities. Some were responsible for finding suitable materials, others for inscribing the array patterns, while he personally oversaw the placement of the array's core. The scene was tense yet orderly, everyone fully focused on their work.

Inscribing array patterns is not something anyone can do. It requires a deep understanding and mastery of sealing techniques. Within the Hyuga clan, very few truly understand sealing techniques, and the added task of studying the array patterns provided by Hyuga Kanan makes it no easy feat. However, when Orochimaru heard that Hyuga Kanan was going to set up a massive spirit-gathering array to accelerate their training, he immediately rushed over. He was extremely envious of the concentration of natural energy in Hyuga Kanan's secluded training room, so he certainly wouldn't miss this opportunity to learn how to set up an array that gathers natural energy. Furthermore, he developed a strong interest in this entirely new knowledge—arrays.

Hyuga Kanan thought to himself, "I must tell them everything I know so they can better understand and master the knowledge of formations." So, he began to explain in detail the basic principles, constituent elements, characteristics, and uses of various formations. He used vivid and engaging language to make the complex knowledge of formations easy to understand. Everyone listened with great interest, frequently asking questions and interacting with Hyuga Kanan. Hyuga Kanan patiently answered each question, guiding them to think deeply. During this process, Hyuga Kanan discovered some individuals with unique insights into formations. He paid special attention to their performance, hoping to cultivate future formation masters from among them. At the same time, he silently hoped that one day, some of these people would indeed become formation masters, making a greater contribution to the family's heritage. As time passed, everyone's mastery of formation knowledge became increasingly proficient, and Hyuga Kanan felt very gratified. He knew that this was not only an imparting of knowledge but also laying a solid foundation for the future transformation of the training ground into a sacred place of cultivation.