Naruto: Cultivating to Immortality

Chapter 481 The Powerful Raikage

Within the vast, empty hall, the previously stagnant atmosphere was instantly shattered by the sudden outburst of Lei Ying. A terrifyingly powerful surge of energy erupted from him, seemingly capable of tearing everything in the world apart. With this surge of power, the surrounding air became incredibly heavy and oppressive, as if subjected to immense pressure. Every breath felt as if it carried a thousand pounds, making it difficult to breathe.

This heavy, oppressive feeling quickly spread throughout the hall, adding even more solemnity and gravity to the already quiet and solemn atmosphere. Everyone held their breath, their eyes fixed on the Raikage, not daring to relax for a moment. They knew that the Raikage was now in an extremely dangerous state, and the slightest carelessness could lead to catastrophic consequences. Under this oppressive atmosphere, time seemed to freeze, and the entire world consisted only of the Raikage's chilling figure and the increasingly heavy air.

Standing opposite him, Sasuke Uchiha's deep eyes instantly became incredibly solemn and serious. He stared intently at this sudden and formidable enemy, his inner alarm bells ringing. With his keen senses, Sasuke could clearly perceive that his opponent's strength far surpassed that of an ordinary person; he was an extremely troublesome opponent. Especially when his gaze swept over the headband worn on the opponent's forehead, his heart sank—it was clearly the symbol of Kumogakure! Without a doubt, this person was one of the Kumogakure ninja who had come to participate in the Five Kage Summit.

Faced with the sudden appearance of the Raikage, Sasuke Uchiha had no intention of engaging him in battle. His mission was to target Danzo Shimura and his allies from Konoha, not to fight the Raikage from Kumogakure. However, Sasuke was completely unaware that his actions, manipulated by the mysterious masked man, had been completely distorted, transforming from a targeted operation into an open provocation against all five great ninja villages!

Sasuke Uchiha's face was ashen. He opened his mouth expressionlessly, and a cold voice emanated from it: "You must be a ninja from Kumogakure! To be honest, my target this time is not your village, and I have no intention of clashing with you." With that, his crimson Sharingan began to spin, the three tomoe spinning rapidly like windmills, locking onto the burly, muscular Kumogakure ninja before him. Sasuke knew that the relationship between Kumogakure and their home village, Konoha, was extremely tense, a long-standing state of hostility. Therefore, he was confident that even if the Kumogakure encountered him here, they wouldn't easily provoke a war that would result in mutual destruction. At this moment, Sasuke held his breath, quietly awaiting the other's response, while secretly preparing himself to react quickly should the situation change.

However, Sasuke Uchiha was completely unaware of this. He had no idea that the burly man standing before him was actually the Raikage from Kumogakure! And the Raikage's purpose in coming here was precisely to target the mysterious and dangerous Akatsuki organization. As one of the strongest ninjas among the five great ninja villages, how could the Raikage tolerate such blatant provocation? Regardless of whether Sasuke's actions were actually aimed at the Kumogakure ninjas, his act of openly trampling on the village's dignity was already considered by the Raikage to be an extremely serious and unforgivable act of provocation.

The Raikage, his face contorted with rage and his aura menacing, glared at the arrogant brat before him—Uchiha Sasuke—and roared through gritted teeth, “Arrogant brat, do you even know who you’re talking to! Do you naively believe that everyone is wary of your Uchiha clan’s so-called bloodline limit? How utterly laughable!” His voice boomed through the air like rolling thunder, as if it would shatter everything around him.

At this moment, the Raikage was filled with anger and humiliation. He felt that as the leader of the prestigious Kumogakure (Cloud Village), being so disrespected by a mere brat was an insult to the entire village. More importantly, he had fought with all his might, rushing to stop this kid's advance at top speed. If he were to let him go so easily, Kumogakure would become a laughingstock among the other ninja villages, and its prestige would be severely damaged. Thinking this, the Raikage's eyes grew increasingly fierce, and he exuded a chillingly powerful aura, seemingly ready to deliver a fatal blow to Uchiha Sasuke at any moment.

Facing the Cloud Ninja who had suddenly erupted in fury for no apparent reason, Sasuke Uchiha's once calm eyes instantly turned as sharp as cold stars. He stared intently at his opponent, emanating a chilling aura.

For Sasuke Uchiha, the reputation of the Uchiha clan was something he would never allow to be tarnished or insulted in the slightest. Ever since the Uchiha clan was massacred, his heart had been filled with endless hatred and rage. And now, this person dared to openly despise the Uchiha clan, which was undoubtedly another deep wound to his already scarred heart.

The Uchiha clan was once recognized as one of the strongest ninja clans in the ninja world. They possessed the unique and powerful bloodline limit—the Sharingan—as well as countless astonishing ninjutsu and combat techniques. However, this once glorious clan no longer exists, but even so, its former glory and prestige remain deeply imprinted in the hearts of everyone who knows its history.

Sasuke knew that even though the Uchiha clan had been destroyed, the power and spirit it represented would never fade. Those who dared to provoke the Uchiha clan would ultimately pay a heavy price. Therefore, today he was determined to make these ignorant and fearless Cloud Ninja understand that the prestige of the strongest ninja clan in the ninja world was not something they could easily trample on!

As one of the last surviving members of the Uchiha clan, especially after successfully awakening the astonishing and incredibly powerful Mangekyou Sharingan, Sasuke Uchiha was at the height of his arrogance and conceit. Like a fledgling eagle with newly grown wings and boundless ambition, how could he tolerate others' wanton provocations?

A resolute glint flashed in Sasuke's eyes, and without hesitation, he unleashed the immense chakra he had long concealed. The surging energy instantly spread outwards from him, as if unleashing an invisible storm. Simultaneously, he flashed forward like lightning, rushing towards the Raikage, preparing for a breathtaking head-on confrontation!

As one of the most powerful figures in the ninja world, the Raikage, Aina, exuded a chilling aura with his imposing, mountain-like physique. His muscles, sculpted like steel, were clearly defined, and every breath he took seemed to vibrate the surrounding air. Yet, when facing the incredibly arrogant Uchiha Sasuke before him, he felt no fear or hesitation.

At this moment, various thoughts flashed through A's mind. On one hand, this not only concerned the safety and whereabouts of his beloved younger brother, the powerful Eight-Tails Jinchuriki Killer Bee; on the other hand, if they could successfully defeat this guy with Sharingan before them, it would undoubtedly be an extremely valuable trophy for their Hidden Cloud Village. Thinking of this, A's eyes sharpened even more, like two bolts of lightning piercing the sky.

He secretly resolved to capture Uchiha Sasuke as quickly as possible, making the entire Akatsuki tremble! Only in this way could he demonstrate the formidable strength of Kumogakure and instill fear in those enemies who dared to challenge their authority. With a sudden stomp of his foot, deep cracks instantly appeared in the ground, spreading outwards like a spiderweb. Accompanied by a roar, he hurtled towards Sasuke like a cannonball…

The Raikage has always been extremely confident in his own strength. Looking back, in that turbulent border region, he suffered a crushing defeat—completely overwhelmed by Hyuga Kanan! However, that defeat did not break the Raikage; instead, it became a powerful driving force for him to forge ahead and relentlessly improve his strength.

Throughout these long years, Raikage trained tirelessly day and night, constantly exploring and expanding the limits of his potential. Every punch, every release of lightning power, was infused with his endless sweat and effort. Finally, after years of unremitting hard work, Raikage has undergone a complete transformation, and his strength has made a qualitative leap.

At this moment, facing this mere brat from the Uchiha clan, the Raikage felt no fear. In his eyes, this greenhorn could never compare to him. With his current terrifying strength, defeating or even taking down the opponent would be a piece of cake. Thinking this, the Raikage's lips curled into a disdainful smile, as if he could already see victory in sight.

Just as the Raikage launched his attack, his astonishing speed was instantly revealed! He transformed into a raging bolt of lightning, carrying boundless power and might, like a ferocious beast, charging straight towards Uchiha Sasuke. His speed was like lightning streaking across the night sky, leaving no time for reaction. In the blink of an eye, the Raikage was upon Uchiha Sasuke, his fist crackling with dazzling lightning, slamming down upon his opponent. The power contained in this punch was terrifying; the surrounding air was torn apart, emitting sharp whistling sounds.