Naruto: Cultivating to Immortality

Chapter 99 Value

Orochimaru was clearly deep in thought. The terms of the deal he had just discussed were requested by the Konoha leadership to be proposed to Hyuga Kanan, and it was obvious that Hyuga Kanan had no interest in such terms.

This shows that Hyuga Kanan had absolutely no chance of becoming a Konoha ninja again, which is why he refused without hesitation.

Orochimaru now needs to propose a deal that is acceptable to both sides. After all, although the materials that Hyuga Kanan needs are quite precious, they can still be collected with time. If he proposes something that the other party cannot accept, then this deal will end here.

Orochimaru is currently most interested in Hyuga Kanan. He has grown to such an extent in just a few years, and when he fought his teacher, his physical strength was obviously far beyond that of a normal ninja. Moreover, his aura was completely different from that of a ninja.

So, could I offer to exchange their flesh and blood so I could go back and study it properly? I've also been wanting to research the Byakugan bloodline limit of the Hyuga clan.

Hyuga Kanan didn't want to continue haggling with Orochimaru, so he decided to trade the contents he had prepared with Orochimaru. If Orochimaru wasn't interested, then the deal would end there.

Although I don't know if Orochimaru is currently involved in human experiments, he should be very interested in what I've prepared. For someone with such a strong thirst for knowledge, even if his mind is still on Konoha, it's impossible for him to give up his curiosity.

Hyuga Kanan took a scroll from his robes and tossed it towards Orochimaru, saying as he did so:

"Inside is a catalog of some of my research and findings. You can choose two types of intelligence from it as part of this deal. If you are not interested in anything inside, then let's cancel the deal."

Orochimaru involuntarily licked his lips, quickly reached out and caught the scroll, and immediately opened it to examine it. He was intrigued by Hyuga Kanan's research and discoveries, and he wanted to explore what Hyuga Kanan had discovered to grow to this level.

He carefully examined the contents of Hyuga Kanan's scroll, hoping to find a clue.

"The origin of chakra? Bloodline limit? Sage Mode training? Sage Body? And the fundamental mechanism of ninjutsu?... This is all so amazing!"

Orochimaru muttered to himself, a low chuckle creeping onto his face. His aura grew even more sinister, making the empty training ground seem eerie and terrifying.

He discovered that the world had become more wonderful, with many unknowns. These unknowns could bring him new insights and allow him to understand the world more clearly.

Now he was certain that Hyuga Kanan's understanding of this world far exceeded his imagination. These things weren't things that just anyone could access, and most of the content was completely new to him, something he had never encountered before. It was extremely helpful for his experiments.

With so many options, is it possible to only choose two? It seems Hyuga Kanan still needs something to trade with me.

Is Hyuga Kanan giving him the entire catalog recorded on this scroll because he needs Hyuga Kanan to demonstrate sufficient value?

Orochimaru understood somewhat; what Hyuga Kanan was revealing was a bargaining chip.

Now we need to see if we have the value to continue the transaction, and whether we have what the other party needs.

Orochimaru unconsciously touched his earlobe. Sealed inside was a white snake skin, something he had found at his parents' graves, something that had touched him countless times.

By abandoning the power and influence of becoming Hokage and giving up his comrades and friends in Konoha, he obtained Hyuga Kanan, revealing the unknown aspects of this world.

He now seems to see a completely new, blurry path appearing before him, slowly eroding the path he had originally planned for the future.

"Only two options are allowed? That's a shame. What do you need to trade for the other items, Kanan-kun?"

Orochimaru suppressed his curiosity, but his voice still trembled slightly. Clearly, these things were far more attractive to Orochimaru than Hyuga Kanan had anticipated.

"Let's talk about it later, Orochimaru-senpai. Let's finish this deal first."

Hyuga Kanan remained expressionless, but secretly breathed a sigh of relief. He had thought that Orochimaru no longer had the same desire to explore the unknown, but he had clearly underestimated the allure of this material for an Orochimaru bursting with curiosity.

So, I can get what I need from Orochimaru in the future, which is good news. I can continue trading with Orochimaru to improve myself even faster.

Orochimaru stroked the scroll in his hand, lost in thought. The contents were all very appealing to him; he needed to select the most helpful information to verify later.

Orochimaru stopped thinking, a slight smile playing on his lips. As long as there was still a need, it proved that he still had some leverage. He could continue trading other things later, and sooner or later he would know all of this.

"Then let's choose the two: the origin of chakra and the fundamental mechanism of ninjutsu! I need three months to collect the materials you need. After three months, I will give you the materials you need. At that time, how about we discuss the next step of the transaction?"

Hyuga Kanan smiled with satisfaction, nodded to Orochimaru in agreement, and reached into his robes again to take out two scrolls, which he had prepared before coming to trade with Orochimaru.

The first scroll recorded the origin of chakra, but it didn't reveal everything it knew. It only gave a superficial description of some hidden dangers within chakra, without directly explaining them. Hyuga Kanan believed that someone as inquisitive as Orochimaru would definitely understand its subtle hints without directly revealing himself.

As for what Orochimaru will do after finding out, that's none of my business. I can only give him this subtle hint to see how much trouble Orochimaru can cause, and to prepare myself for the future.

The other scroll was even simpler, detailing the rules governing the activation of ninjutsu. It allowed Orochimaru to understand the most fundamental aspect of ninjutsu: the power of rules. This enabled Orochimaru to learn about and explore the world's rules in advance, allowing this highly intelligent individual to help him analyze the power of elemental rules. Later, through a trade, Orochimaru could exchange his research on elemental rules for Orochimaru's own, allowing Orochimaru to learn and comprehend these rules more quickly, thus accelerating his growth.

Given Orochimaru's talent, if I were to explain the fundamental mechanisms of ninjutsu to him, he would definitely delve into the analysis of the world's rules, thus saving me the time of learning and comprehending these rules.

Hyuga Kanan felt he was becoming more and more like the mastermind, using this information to get Orochimaru to test and learn for him, while he reaped the rewards from behind the scenes.

Hyuga Kanan has achieved his goal, and his cooperation with Orochimaru can continue in the future, provided that Orochimaru is not killed directly by the Sage of Six Paths.

After nodding to Orochimaru, he lightly tapped the tree trunk with his foot, and his figure quickly disappeared, leaving Training Ground No. 12.

Orochimaru did not stop him, but instead put the scroll that Hyuga Kanan had given him into his pocket and quickly returned to his laboratory. He was now eager to study the contents of the scroll carefully.

His mind was now completely focused on the scroll, and he had no interest in the tasks assigned to him by the Konoha leadership. He only wanted to quickly learn what he wanted to know and turn the pages of the unknown ninja world.

His face regained its sinister smile, and for some reason, the face of the Third Hokage, Hiruzen Sarutobi, appeared in his mind.

"Teacher, I should thank you! It was because of your fight with him that I had the opportunity to see what Hyuga Kanan had hidden."

The Naruto series had lost its appeal for Orochimaru; he now found the unknown aspects of the world to be the most fascinating thing.

Today, I, Orochimaru, embark on a completely new path.

Hyuga Kanan's figure swiftly cut through the darkness, crossing the streets of Konoha and heading towards the Hyuga clan's residence.

Their rapid speed went unnoticed by the Hyuga clan members, and they headed straight for their courtyard.

After returning to her room, Hyuga Kanan went to the place where she used to meditate and practice, sat down cross-legged, and began to think about everything that had happened that day.

First, Hiruzen Sarutobi's attack on him was something Hyuga Kanan never expected, and it also made Konoha aware of his current strength, though not his full power. After that, Konoha wouldn't bother him so easily, but someone with Hiruzen Sarutobi's personality probably wouldn't give up so easily. He'd likely face continued surveillance from the Anbu, and even if they knew he was aware of the situation, they'd still send people to monitor him.

Secondly, his plan to return to Konoha has been achieved. He no longer needs to worry about collecting materials, and can now focus on his cultivation while waiting for the materials to be gathered. Now, he needs to study the inscription of array patterns. Once the materials arrive, he will go into seclusion to refine his natal magic weapon.

Finally, he secured a partnership with Orochimaru, allowing him to trade any knowledge he needed, which would greatly benefit his growth. Furthermore, it would allow Orochimaru to test the extent of the Sage of Six Paths' control over the world, providing valuable information for his future actions.

Furthermore, Orochimaru's talent can be used to help him comprehend and learn the power of elemental rules, saving him training time.

In short, this return to Konoha has been very beneficial for me. Although some unexpected events occurred, they are still under my control and will not have any negative impact on me.