Naruto: Cultivating to Immortality

Chapter 538 The Terrifying Hyuga Clan (Part 1)

Particularly noteworthy is Hyuga Neji, the leader of the team. As Hyuga Kanan's prized student, he possesses extraordinary talent and brilliance. Long before everyone else, he had already broken through to the advanced Golden Core realm. At this point, his strength far surpassed that of ordinary Kage-level ninjas, firmly placing him among the ranks of Super Kage-level powerhouses, possessing unparalleled combat prowess. He can be said to be at the very top level of the entire ninja world.

For countless years, the Hyuga clan has resided in that mysterious and tranquil training ground. This place is like a paradise, possessing not only a unique natural environment but also an extremely rich spiritual energy. Here, the Hyuga clan can recuperate and thrive, abandoning the noise and disturbances of the outside world to devote themselves to the study of cultivation.

Especially after Hyuga Kanan imparted his cultivation methods to his clansmen, it was like a lightning bolt piercing the dark night sky, instantly illuminating the path forward for the entire Hyuga clan. This precious method was like a universal key, unlocking a door to immense power. From then on, the Hyuga clan's strength began to advance by leaps and bounds at an astonishing rate.

The once-popular ninja system has gradually been abandoned by the new generation of young people in this training ground. They keenly realize that traditional ninja skills are inadequate when facing increasingly complex and powerful enemies. Therefore, they resolutely devote themselves to a new cultivation system, eager to explore the mysteries of higher levels of power.

The natural energy of the training grounds was exceptionally abundant, a unique advantage that was a tremendous boon to the Hyuga clan. Immersed in this environment, the clan members absorbed the boundless power bestowed by nature, causing their progress in the body refinement stage of the cultivation system to exceed all expectations. The Hyuga clan, already renowned for their physical prowess, now displayed unparalleled talent and adaptability in the body refinement stage of the Daoist system. They moved with the ease of fish swimming in water, quickly mastering and utilizing various exquisite body refinement techniques, constantly pushing their limits and striving for even greater heights.

At this very moment, the vibrant and energetic younger generation of the Hyuga clan shines like brilliant stars in the sky of the ninja world. The strength and talent they have displayed have completely surpassed the traditional ninja training system. Whether it is their astonishing combat power at this stage or the immense, unfathomable potential hidden in the future, they have firmly laid the most solid foundation.

These young Hyuga clan members, relying on their clan's unique bloodline limit—the Byakugan—and the exquisite combat techniques passed down through generations, constantly push their own limits. Through day after day of arduous training, they gradually comprehend the true meaning of power and integrate it into every attack and defense they make.

This extraordinary growth rate and astonishing achievements have not only drawn the attention of other clans but have also placed immense pressure on the entire ninja world from the Hyuga clan. It is foreseeable that, as time goes on, these young people will become the backbone leading the ninja world to new heights!

It is no exaggeration to say that their purpose in joining the Allied Ninja Forces and throwing themselves into this fierce war was simply to test the fruitful results of their years of arduous training. Although these energetic young people did not have much real combat experience or bloody battlefield experience, their unfathomable and powerful strength served as a solid backing and deep foundation, allowing them to face the impending life-or-death struggle with confidence and courage, exuding an air of self-assurance and unwavering confidence.

Especially with Hyuga Neji, the third-ranked expert from the training grounds, personally leading the charge, everyone's confidence soared. It's important to understand that almost everyone deeply admires and envies Hyuga Neji's exalted status at the training grounds and his terrifying, unparalleled strength. After all, he is the direct disciple of Hyuga Kanan, the universally acknowledged number one invincible ninja in the world! Because of this, he was fortunate enough to receive comprehensive and meticulous guidance and cultivation from Hyuga Kanan. Even a powerful figure like Hyuga Hiashi, the clan leader and already at the Kage level, struggled to gain the upper hand in a direct confrontation with Hyuga Neji. Looking across the current ninja world, if one had to find someone who could consistently surpass Hyuga Neji, perhaps only Orochimaru, the peerless powerhouse who successfully completed his transformation and already stood at the pinnacle of the ninja world, possessed such strength.

It must be said that the strength displayed by this group of young people dispatched from the training grounds is simply astonishing! Even the weakest among them could easily defeat mid-level ninjas from various ninja villages. Keep in mind that these mid-level ninjas are all highly skilled individuals who have undergone long and arduous training and accumulated considerable combat experience and techniques, yet they appeared so vulnerable in front of these young people.

What's even more astonishing is that the vast majority of these members possess strength comparable to Jonin. What does Jonin mean? They are beings at the pinnacle of the ninja world, whose mastery of ninjutsu and combat strategies has reached a level of unparalleled refinement. Yet, even facing such terrifying opponents, these young people showed no fear. Relying on their exceptional abilities and unwavering fighting spirit, they engaged in a series of thrilling battles and ultimately emerged victorious.

Behind all these glorious achievements lies the merit of one person—Professor Hyuga Kanan. It was his unique training methods, imparted to the training grounds, that acted like a magic key, unlocking the vast, long-hidden potential of the Hyuga clan. Through the guidance and refinement of these methods, the Hyuga clan's inherently superior Byakugan abilities were brought to their fullest potential. Today, the Hyuga clan members not only possess the Byakugan's perceptive abilities to their fullest extent, discerning every subtle movement and weakness of their enemies, but they can also skillfully utilize the special powers granted by the Byakugan to unleash incredibly powerful ninjutsu and taijutsu techniques, making them invincible and unstoppable on the battlefield.

As the team dispatched from the training grounds slowly arrived at the Allied Shinobi Forces' camp, a tense yet expectant atmosphere filled the entire camp. The high command of the Allied Shinobi Forces had been waiting for a long time, and upon seeing the team appear, they immediately stepped forward to greet them with boundless enthusiasm and welcome.

However, when everyone saw the members of this team, a sense of doubt arose in their hearts. Most of the team members had young, inexperienced faces, including a boy who was only a teenager—Hyuga Neji was the leader. Despite this, the high-ranking members of the Allied Shinobi Forces did not immediately raise any questions or express any dissatisfaction. After all, what they valued was not the age or experience of these team members, but the Hyuga clan's unique bloodline limit—the Byakugan.

The Byakugan's powerful ability can play an excellent reconnaissance role on the battlefield, providing the Allied Shinobi Forces with more intelligence about the enemy and greatly increasing their initiative in battle. Therefore, the Allied Shinobi Forces' leadership chose to be tolerant and trusting of this seemingly young and inexperienced team.

However, at that moment, Onoki, the Tsuchikage from Iwagakure, stepped forward and openly expressed his strong dissatisfaction. He frowned, his gaze stern as he stared at the Hyuga clan's group, and said in a deep voice, "Does your Hyuga clan really underestimate this war that concerns the life and death of the entire ninja world? You've only sent a bunch of greenhorns with no battlefield experience!"

Onoki grew increasingly agitated as he spoke, continuing, "Leaving aside why the top-tier Hyuga Kanan didn't participate, how can anyone entrust such an important reconnaissance mission to the personnel you've dispatched?" Faced with Onoki's accusations, Hyuga Neji, the representative of the Hyuga clan, looked somewhat displeased, but still maintained basic politeness, replying, "Onoki, the Tsuchikage of Iwagakure, right? Our Hyuga clan naturally understands the gravity of this war. The decision to send these young people was made after careful consideration. Although we are young, we all possess excellent talent and potential, and we believe we will quickly grow in actual combat and contribute to the ninja world. As for strength, you don't need to worry about that!"

However, Onoki clearly hadn't expected the young Hyuga Neji to dare contradict him like that, and he didn't accept this explanation. But to maintain the unity of the Allied Shinobi Forces, he snorted coldly, turned around, and left, leaving the Hyuga clan standing there calmly. At this moment, the other high-ranking members of the Allied Shinobi Forces began to whisper among themselves. Some understood the Hyuga clan's actions, believing that the younger generation should be given opportunities to train; but many others agreed with Onoki's view, feeling that the Hyuga clan's move was indeed somewhat rash. For a moment, the entire scene fell into a delicate stalemate…

As Hyuga Neji, Hyuga Kanan's prized disciple, naturally possessed his own pride and self-respect. How could he allow his hard-earned training to be looked down upon by those narrow-minded and shallow-minded Allied Shinobi Forces? When he heard the whispers and murmurs of the people present, an unnamed fire instantly surged within him. His eyes narrowed, his muscles tensed abruptly, and powerful chakra erupted from his body like a surging tide. This aura, like a violent whirlwind, rapidly swept outwards from Hyuga Neji, the surrounding air seeming to groan under its pressure.