Naruto: Cultivating to Immortality

Chapter 464 The Bizarre Battle

Uchiha Itachi, who had been sitting calmly and composed on the cold stone chair, now appeared as if he had suffered a severe blow. His body trembled slightly, and his breathing became rapid and heavy. He gasped for breath, as if each breath required the utmost effort.

At the same time, the hand he was using to cover his right eye was trembling uncontrollably. Crimson blood gushed from his tightly closed right eye, like a scarlet stream, slowly flowing down his cheek, quickly staining his pale face a bright red, a shocking sight.

Even so, Itachi's left eye remained fixed on Sasuke, who was not far away, his gaze never leaving him. His expression underwent a dramatic change; his previous calm and composure vanished, replaced by boundless shock and astonishment. His deep eyes revealed disbelief, as if he hadn't anticipated what was happening before him at all.

"You...you actually managed to break the genjutsu cast by my Mangekyou Sharingan?" Uchiha Itachi's eyes widened, his face filled with disbelief. His usually calm expression was now slightly distorted with extreme surprise.

Uchiha Itachi stared intently at the person before him, a fine layer of sweat even appearing on his forehead, as if he had witnessed something utterly unbelievable. His lips were slightly parted, as if he wanted to say something, but for a moment he didn't know how to express the shock he felt.

Meanwhile, on the other side, Sasuke Uchiha finally stopped his violent breathing caused by overusing chakra. He took a deep breath and slowly focused all his attention on Itachi Uchiha. At this moment, the killing intent in Sasuke's blood-red eyes not only did not diminish in the slightest, but instead burned even more intensely, like a raging flame.

Sasuke gripped the Kusanagi sword tightly, veins bulging on his arm, as if he were about to charge forward and engage in a life-or-death battle with Itachi Uchiha.

Itachi Uchiha took a deep breath and slowly exhaled, trying to calm his somewhat rapid breathing. In fact, with his keen senses, he had already noticed a pair of eyes secretly watching this fierce battle between brothers in the darkness. Just now, he deliberately reduced the intensity of his genjutsu, not because he was exhausted or careless, but because he had other plans in mind.

He knew this duel with Sasuke might be their last, so he hoped to give his younger brother one last lesson. He wanted Sasuke to experience firsthand how to break the powerful genjutsu activated by the Mangekyou Sharingan, thus gaining valuable practical experience. After all, Sasuke would inevitably face more challenges from powerful enemies in the future, especially the mysterious mastermind behind Akatsuki who manipulated everything.

Only by enabling Sasuke to fully understand and master the methods and techniques for fighting against such masters, and by acquiring sufficient intelligence, could he gain an advantage in future confrontations and avoid falling into a completely passive situation. This was the last bit of love and care that Itachi, as the older brother, could give to his younger brother.

At this crucial moment, the most important thing is to give Sasuke valuable experience in throwing techniques and Fire Release ninjutsu. This not only requires him to deeply understand the essence of these skills on a theoretical level, but also to hone his practical application ability through repeated practice. Only in this way can Sasuke truly master and skillfully use these techniques, thus enabling him to handle the Uchiha clan ninjas with ease.

For throwing techniques, accuracy, power control, and speed are all crucial elements. Real combat experience is the greatest help for Sasuke. He should constantly practice throwing techniques in various postures to ensure he can quickly and accurately throw projectiles or weapons in any situation, turning practice into real combat. At the same time, he should also focus on adapting to different distances and environments to perform at his best in complex and ever-changing combat scenarios.

As for Fire Release ninjutsu, it is an even more profound and unfathomable art. It requires Sasuke to precisely control the flow of chakra within his body and transform it into a raging inferno. This involves many details such as the skillful use of hand seals, the transformation of flame shapes, and the adjustment of the fire's power. Only through countless hours of rigorous training can Sasuke unleash powerful Fire Release ninjutsu at will, delivering a fatal blow to his enemies.

In short, if Sasuke is to remain undefeated in the fierce battle against the Uchiha clan, he must work hard on both throwing techniques and fire-style ninjutsu, constantly accumulate practical experience, and gradually grow into a fearsome top ninja, so that he can live a more stable life in the future.

The fierce battle has begun again! Itachi Uchiha flashed forward, launching a swift and deadly attack like a ghost. However, behind this seemingly ferocious attack lay a meticulously planned strategy—to systematically train and cultivate Sasuke according to the direction and pace required for his growth.

The first thing that catches the eye is the dazzling display of throwing techniques. Itachi Uchiha's hands flashed with cold light as countless shuriken streaked across the sky like meteors, hurtling towards Sasuke at astonishing speed. Initially, only a few shuriken tentatively attacked Sasuke, but as time passed, their number increased dramatically, raining down like a torrential downpour, forming an impenetrable barrage.

As Sasuke threw the shuriken, Itachi's eyes were fixed on his every move. Sasuke's technique was skillful, his movements fluid and natural, each throw precise and accurate, as if he and the shuriken were one. Seeing this, Itachi couldn't help but admire him, feeling immense satisfaction with the superb skill Sasuke displayed.

After years of rigorous training, Sasuke's foundation was already incredibly solid. His control over power, angles, and speed had all reached a level of consummate skill. Furthermore, his mastery of various throwing techniques was flawless and executed with unparalleled precision. At this point, Sasuke no longer needed to practice or improve his shuriken throwing skills, as he had already reached perfection.

However, Sasuke Uchiha was unaware of Itachi Uchiha's thoughts at that moment. He was completely absorbed in the battle. He channeled all the pent-up resentment, anger, and bitterness he had accumulated over the years into a powerful force, unleashing his full power. Furthermore, to enhance the shuriken's lethality, Sasuke cleverly infused it with his own lightning-style chakra. This lightning-infused chakra instantly enveloped the shuriken, greatly amplifying its penetrating power.

Before long, the situation on the battlefield changed drastically. Uchiha Sasuke, like a ferocious cheetah, quickly gained an absolute advantage with lightning speed and unparalleled offensive power! His agile figure tumbled and shifted in the air, constantly throwing hidden weapons, each strike carrying the force of a thunderbolt, leaving no room for evasion. All of this was because he skillfully integrated his lightning-style chakra into his throwing techniques, making these hidden weapons not only extremely fast but also incredibly powerful.

Just when everyone thought Sasuke was about to achieve a decisive victory, Itachi remained calm, as if the current disadvantage was insignificant to him. Facing Sasuke's storm-like attacks, he calmly and forcefully changed his attack method, chanting incantations and instantly unleashing a powerful Fire Release ninjutsu! Blazing flames erupted from his mouth, like a roaring fire dragon, sweeping directly towards Sasuke's throwing technique.

In an instant, flames soared into the sky, and explosions resounded one after another. Sasuke's throwing technique was abruptly interrupted by Itachi's fire-style ninjutsu, halting his previously unstoppable offensive. Immediately afterwards, the two engaged in a fierce clash of fire-style ninjutsu. They exchanged blows, neither giving an inch, the blazing flames intertwining and colliding in the air, creating a dazzling sea of ​​fire…

In this breathtaking battle of fire-style techniques, Itachi Uchiha's deep, ocean-like eyes gleamed with undisguised satisfaction and admiration. He gazed at Sasuke, who was unleashing a fire-style technique, and thought to himself: This kid has already built such a solid foundation in fire-style techniques!

Sasuke swiftly formed hand seals and chanted incantations. A torrent of flames erupted from his mouth, like a ferocious fire dragon, lunging at Itachi Uchiha. Facing Sasuke's fierce attack, Itachi did not retreat; he countered with his own fire-style technique. In an instant, the two blazing flames intertwined and collided in the air, producing a deafening roar.

Surprisingly, Sasuke was not only not overwhelmed by Itachi's powerful Fire Release techniques, but instead, relying on his superb skills and deep chakra reserves, he engaged in a closely contested battle with Itachi. In the fierce exchange, Sasuke's Fire Release even seemed to gain a slight advantage.

Seeing Sasuke's formidable strength in Fire Release techniques, Itachi Uchiha was genuinely pleased. However, he knew that for Sasuke to become a true powerhouse, there was still a crucial hurdle to overcome—a profound understanding and masterful application of the Mangekyou Sharingan. After all, only by mastering the secrets of this top-tier eye technique could Sasuke remain invincible in future battles. Therefore, Itachi decided to focus his training on teaching Sasuke how to awaken and control the Mangekyou Sharingan.