Naruto: Cultivating to Immortality

Chapter 564 Hyuga Neji VS Uchiha Madara 2

Just then, a gentle breeze swept across the battlefield, as if the hand of fate had softly plucked the strings of tension. Hyuga Neji's sharp, hawk-like gaze met Uchiha Madara's cold, deep eyes without fear. For a moment, time seemed to freeze; everything around them became utterly silent, save for the intense clash of their invisible auras.

They stared at each other, as if trying to see through each other's eyes to their deepest thoughts and intentions. From their meeting gazes, one could clearly feel an intense, almost tangible, fighting spirit, burning like a raging fire.

Hyuga Neji clenched his fists tightly. He knew the strength of the enemy before him, but his conviction prevented him from backing down. He whirled around, decisively waving to the Allied Shinobi Forces waiting in formation behind him, signaling them to retreat. Then, he resolutely strode forward, walking slowly towards Uchiha Madara, who was not far ahead. Each step was steady and powerful, as if the ground beneath his feet trembled with his determination.

Onoki and Gaara stared wide-eyed at Hyuga Neji's swift, lightning-fast movements. With each flash, an invisible pressure, like a surging tide, rolled outwards. This powerful aura seemed capable of tearing through the void, sending chills down everyone's spine.

Just by sensing this aura, Onoki and Gaara already had a rough idea of ​​what was going on. Clearly, an earth-shattering battle was about to erupt, and if the Allied Shinobi Forces remained here, they would likely be mercilessly torn apart by the terrifying aftershocks of their clash.

Realizing the gravity of the situation, Gaara and Onoki, as leaders of the Allied Shinobi Forces, did not hesitate for a moment. They exchanged a glance, both seeing decisiveness and resolve in each other's eyes. Immediately afterward, Onoki shouted, "Allied Shinobi Forces, listen up! Retreat immediately!" At the same time, Gaara formed hand seals and unleashed a powerful ninjutsu, transmitting his voice to the ears of every member of the Allied Shinobi Forces.

As the order was given, the Allied Shinobi Forces sprang into action. Well-trained and perfectly coordinated, they retreated to the rear at top speed. Shouts, footsteps, and the clanging of ninja tools mingled together, creating a chaotic yet orderly scene. Although everyone was tense, no one panicked; everyone understood that following orders was crucial for survival.

Madara Uchiha paid no attention to the retreating Allied Shinobi Forces, focusing instead on Neji Hyuga, who was steadily approaching him. He then leaped off the stone platform. The two began walking towards each other, their speed increasing until they transformed into streaks of light and charged forward together.

A deafening roar erupted—"Boom!"—like a thunderbolt, deafeningly loud. Two figures, moving with lightning speed, collided violently with overwhelming force. In an instant, an incomparably powerful force exploded outwards, forming a surging wave of air that spread wildly in all directions like a raging torrent.

The ninja alliance, which had been rapidly retreating, was thrown to the ground by the sudden and unstoppable blast of air before they could even react. They were all disheveled and tumbled several times before managing to regain their footing. When they looked up, a look of horror involuntarily appeared on each of their faces.

It's important to understand that they were currently quite a distance from the battle between Hyuga Neji and Uchiha Madara, more than a kilometer away. However, even at such a great distance, they couldn't avoid being affected by the terrifying aftershocks of their fierce fight. This unimaginable power made everyone present deeply aware of their own insignificance and powerlessness.

Onoki and Gaara struggled to steady themselves, their gazes fixed on the breathtaking battle scene in the distance, as if drawn by a magnet. Their eyes widened, their faces filled with disbelief.

They never imagined that the fierce battle between Hyuga Neji and Uchiha Madara would be so terrifying! Even the aftershocks from the battlefield brought them immense pressure. The overwhelming force seemed to crush everything around them.

At the same time, Onoki and Gaara felt a deep sense of defeat. Recalling the scene when Madara Uchiha fought them before, they suddenly realized that the other party had not used his full strength at all, but simply treated the battle as a boring game, casually toying with them.

This realization struck them like a hammer blow, making these two self-important individuals, who were both "Kage" level powerhouses, feel an overwhelming sense of powerlessness for the first time in their lives. Faced with those peerless masters possessing world-destroying power, the rule of the five great ninja villages over the entire ninja world, which they had always been so proud of, seemed like an absurd joke.

Hyuga Neji's astonishing strength struck like a bolt from the blue, leaving everyone present speechless. They stared in disbelief and astonishment at the young ninja before them. After all, Hyuga Neji was merely Hyuga Kanan's disciple! Yet, he possessed such terrifying power. This made people wonder just how unfathomable the true strength of Hyuga Kanan, who rarely appeared in public and remained hidden behind the scenes.

The thought filled everyone with an indescribable sense of fear and awe. After all, if even their disciple was so powerful, what kind of terrifying being must their master, Hyuga Kanan, be? They racked their brains trying to imagine, but no matter how hard they tried, they couldn't paint a clear and accurate picture of the level of power Hyuga Kanan might possess. Perhaps it was an absolute power beyond the comprehension of ordinary people…

However, regardless of how the current situation is viewed, Hyuga Kanan's faction has now firmly stood alongside the Allied Shinobi Forces. As a result, they finally possess some confidence to confront the powerful Akatsuki organization, given the immense upheaval that the shinobi world is about to undergo.

It's important to understand that the Akatsuki organization has always been a fearsome and enigmatic force. Especially the man who always wears a mask; his true identity and hidden strength have yet to be fully revealed. While no one can be certain whether he harbors any unknown, deadly trump cards, the Allied Shinobi Forces firmly believe that with Hyuga Kanan's full support and assistance, they will overcome all difficulties and ultimately win this great battle that concerns the very survival of the entire shinobi world!

Just as Onoki and Gaara were engrossed in their visions of the future, suddenly, an even more ferocious and violent shockwave from the battle swept in like a raging torrent. This shockwave carried an overwhelming force, as if it would tear everything in its path apart and destroy it.

Onoki was startled and instantly snapped out of his reverie. His face grim as he stared at the approaching shockwave, and without hesitation, he shouted at the top of his lungs to the Allied Shinobi Forces behind him, "Everyone, prepare to fight back! The aftershocks are coming again!"

Almost the instant Onoki finished speaking, an incomparably powerful shockwave rushed straight towards them like a roaring beast. Faced with such a terrifying impact, the many ninjas of the Allied Shinobi Forces did not panic. Those ninjas skilled in Earth Release techniques moved with extraordinary agility, quickly stepping forward and forming hand seals with lightning speed.

As the hand seals were completed, the ninjas slammed their palms into the ground. A deep, muffled thud was heard, followed by thick, tall earthen walls rising from the ground. These walls, tightly connected, stretched out like an impregnable fortress in front of the ninja alliance, forming an unbreakable defensive line.

"Earth Release: Earth Flow Wall!" the ninjas shouted in unison. The earth wall formed by their Earth Release ninjutsu exuded a heavy and steady aura, firmly blocking the oncoming shockwave and preparing to successfully stop its invasion of the Allied Shinobi Forces.

The aftershocks of the battle, like surging ocean waves, crashed violently against the massive earthen wall that rose from the ground. This incredibly solid earthen wall, upon contact with the violent shockwave, was as fragile as paper, utterly powerless to resist, and was completely torn apart, then rapidly crumbled into dust.

However, although the earthen walls were relentlessly torn apart one after another by the terrifying shockwave, their sacrifice was not in vain. These earthen walls, like valiant warriors, bravely and relentlessly used their own bodies to withstand the impact of the shockwave, successfully weakening its power to the greatest extent possible. Ultimately, this shockwave, which could have caused devastating damage, failed to inflict any substantial harm on the Allied Shinobi Forces after being weakened layer by layer.

Onoki stood at a distance, his eyes fixed on the blocked shockwave. His wrinkled face showed no sign of relief. On the contrary, his expression grew increasingly grave as he pondered the potential unpredictable changes that might occur after this battle. A moment later, without hesitation, he opened his mouth and shouted, "Everyone, listen up! The troops must retreat at full speed, maximizing the distance between us and the battlefield! No hesitation whatsoever!"