Naruto: Cultivating to Immortality

Chapter 467 Ultimate Power

Sasuke Uchiha stood atop a stone wall bearing the Uchiha clan crest, his palm raised high. Using the powerful lightning chakra contained within, he manipulated the dense clouds in the sky, causing them to drastically change. The once calm clouds seemed to be stirred by an invisible force, churning and rolling, accompanied by muffled thunderclaps. Then, a blinding bolt of lightning ripped through the sky, striking directly at the churning cloud.

Under Sasuke's masterful control, the lightning power within the dark clouds intertwined and converged, gradually coalescing into the image of a gigantic Kirin. This colossal beast, composed entirely of lightning, coiled and spun among the clouds, each scale shimmering with chilling electric light, and spewing forth thick beams of lightning from its mouth, its power enough to shake the heavens and earth.

Sasuke Uchiha stared at the ultimate killing move that had already taken shape in his hand, a cold and ruthless smile on his face. He turned to look at Itachi Uchiha, who stood quietly on the rooftop not far away, and said coldly, "Let you disappear into this world along with this thunder!" With that, he waved his arm, and the Thunder Kirin let out a deafening roar, charging towards Itachi Uchiha with world-destroying force.

The Lightning Release ninjutsu—Kirin—rushed in at an astonishing speed, its momentum as immense as ten thousand horses galloping or a thunderbolt, chilling to the bone. Yet, Uchiha Itachi, standing beneath such power, merely raised a faint smile on his face.

His deep, wise eyes gazed silently at the incredibly powerful ninjutsu before him, as if he had already seen through everything. At this moment, Itachi Uchiha was filled with gratification, for he had witnessed the tremendous growth his younger brother Sasuke had achieved over the years.

Sasuke not only successfully developed such powerful ninjutsu, but he also skillfully utilized the energy of heaven and earth to enhance its destructive power and coverage. This achievement is sufficient proof of Sasuke's talent and hard work in ninjutsu training. More importantly, Sasuke has now been able to push himself into such a predicament, meaning he has at least a certain degree of self-defense capability.

Thinking of this, Itachi's smile grew even gentler. Despite the many entanglements and misunderstandings between the brothers, at this moment he only hoped that Sasuke could continue to grow stronger and live a good life.

At that moment, Itachi Uchiha thought to himself, "Now is the time to pass on the ultimate power that the Mangekyou Sharingan of the Uchiha clan can unleash to Sasuke. Only in this way will he have enough confidence and strength to deal with all challenges when he truly faces a powerful enemy in the future, and will not lose the courage and confidence to fight against it because of the intimidation of this powerful force."

As this thought grew stronger in his heart, Itachi Uchiha's body trembled slightly. A surge of immense chakra, like a raging torrent, erupted from his body and rapidly converged into his deep and mysterious eyes. In an instant, his originally jet-black pupils seemed to ignite, bursting forth with a dazzling crimson light, within which strange patterns flickered, as brilliant and radiant as the stars in the universe.

The ferocious Thunder Qilin roared to the sky, its body radiating a chilling purple lightning. Moving with lightning speed, it charged towards the building ahead. In a mere instant, accompanied by a deafening roar and blinding light, the once-sturdy building crumbled like paper, easily smashed to pieces by the Thunder Qilin!

The immense impact caused the entire building to collapse with a deafening roar, sending countless bricks and tiles flying everywhere and billowing dust. Surrounding buildings were also affected, teetering under the powerful force before finally succumbing to the brunt and turning into ruins. Even nearby rocks were not spared; some were shattered, while others tumbled down the mountainside due to the shockwave, triggering a series of landslides. For a moment, the area resembled an apocalyptic scene.

Uchiha Sasuke stood firmly on the steep, precipitous stone wall bearing the Uchiha clan crest. The biting wind howled past his body, yet it could not shake him in the slightest. His deep, pool-like eyes were fixed on the area in front of him, covered by raging lightning, where billowing smoke and dust blotted out the sky.

As time ticked by, the sight before Sasuke's eyes brought a slight smile to his lips, a cold and confident grin spreading across his face. He knew all too well that under such swift and unparalleled power, even someone as strong as Itachi Uchiha would have absolutely no chance of escape.

Sasuke thought to himself, "This is my carefully prepared finishing move, containing all my power and hatred!" He could almost see Itachi Uchiha struggling in agony amidst the lightning, ultimately vanishing into nothingness with a deafening roar. Thinking of this, Sasuke's smile grew even more unrestrained.

As the billowing dust gradually dissipated, Sasuke Uchiha's smug smile froze on his face. His gaze involuntarily fell upon a figure not far away. Itachi Uchiha was completely enveloped in a strange, crimson skull, and surprisingly, despite such tight protection, he remained completely unharmed! Itachi slowly raised his head, his deep, icy eyes staring directly at Sasuke, as if he could see through Sasuke's exterior to the deepest secrets and fears within him.

At this moment, Sasuke Uchiha had reached the very limit of his own endurance. Both the chakra that supported the release of his powerful techniques and his physical stamina were nearly depleted. He stared wide-eyed at the unharmed Itachi Uchiha before him, a storm raging within him.

It's worth noting that he had put in a great deal of effort and meticulous preparation for this duel, especially his trump card—a ninjutsu enhanced by the power of the natural environment, which was currently the most lethal and destructive move he could unleash. However, this powerful technique seemed to sink without a trace, failing to leave even the slightest mark on Uchiha Itachi, not even touching the hem of his clothes.

Faced with this cruel reality, Sasuke Uchiha felt a wave of despair wash over him, instantly swallowing up all the confidence he had painstakingly built up. The man who once held himself in such high esteem, firmly believing he could defeat any enemy with his own strength, now seemed utterly vulnerable before Itachi Uchiha. This immense sense of disillusionment plunged him into deep self-doubt, as if all his strength had dissipated with the collapse of his confidence, leaving him utterly devoid of the courage to continue fighting.

Itachi Uchiha stared silently at Sasuke, who seemed devoid of his soul and had lost all hope. His heart ached as if pierced by a thousand needles. Sasuke's once bright and resolute eyes were now dull and lifeless, like a stagnant pool. Seeing Sasuke like this, Itachi was overwhelmed by a torrent of pity.

However, no matter how reluctant he felt, Itachi Uchiha knew he couldn't be soft-hearted. He was well aware of the terrifying, untold methods of the Uchiha clan, and understood the dreadful nature of the Uchiha clan member hiding behind Akatsuki. If Sasuke wasn't allowed to learn as much as possible now, then when Sasuke finally encountered that person, he might not even have a chance to fight back. Therefore, even if it caused Sasuke immense pain and resentment, Itachi had to harden his heart and let Sasuke know everything. Only in this way could Sasuke possibly survive the brutal confrontation to come.

Uchiha Itachi stood silently in place, his figure like a sculpture in the night, exuding a chilling aura. However, instead of launching a fierce attack as expected, he calmly gazed at Uchiha Sasuke not far away.

His deep, cold eyes seemed to pierce through all illusions, staring straight into the depths of Sasuke's heart. Itachi Uchiha parted his lips slightly and slowly said, "This is the ultimate power of our Uchiha clan, a terrifying existence known to the world as 'divine power'—Susanoo! It greatly enhances both offense and defense, making it the ultimate ninjutsu that combines offense and defense. From the moment we awakened the Mangekyou Sharingan, this world-destroying power quietly concealed itself within these mysterious and unpredictable eyes. So, is this all you can do in the face of such power?"

As Itachi Uchiha finished speaking, the surrounding air seemed to freeze. Every word he spoke struck Sasuke's heart like a heavy hammer, causing him to tremble.

When Sasuke Uchiha heard Itachi Uchiha utter the words "capacity" himself, his already furious eyes ignited instantly, as if a raging fire were burning within them. That angry flame was so intense that it seemed to want to incinerate everything before him.

Memories flooded back like a tide, recalling that terrible night when the Uchiha clan was massacred. Itachi Uchiha, standing amidst the blood, appeared before him with such an aloof and indifferent air. At that time, Itachi looked expressionlessly at the young and helpless Sasuke, uttering those words, etched into Sasuke's heart, in the same detached tone: "The annihilation of the clan was merely a test of his mettle."