Naruto: Cultivating to Immortality

Chapter 177 Second Transaction

In this in-depth and intense exchange, Orochimaru gradually grasped the core essence of his training and a clear direction for his future development. At the same time, Hyuga Kanan also gained a deeper and more comprehensive understanding of the various training methods within the Hyuga clan's ninja system through his conversation with Orochimaru.

As all doubts were resolved, Orochimaru and Hyuga Kanan both felt an unprecedented sense of ease and joy. At this moment, the most crucial thing for Orochimaru was to spend time verifying the accuracy of the information Hyuga Kanan had previously provided, and then, based on that, decide where to go next. However, today's intellectual exchange undoubtedly gave him invaluable insights, clearly showing him how to continue improving his strength. It should be noted that Orochimaru's current strength was already approaching the peak that ordinary ninjas could reach; further advancement would not be easy.

Now that the exchange was over, Hyuga Kanan was filled with joy and satisfaction. This exchange with Orochimaru had been very beneficial to him. Although the upper limit of ninja training could not compare with his own as a cultivator, many of the unique ninja training techniques had still given him profound insights and made him gain a lot.

Seeing Orochimaru's equally satisfied expression, Hyuga Kanan knew that the exchange was nearing its end. As for Orochimaru's next move, Hyuga Kanan wasn't particularly concerned. He firmly believed that with Orochimaru's extraordinary talent, after receiving the valuable information he had conveyed, he would undoubtedly make incredible progress and become a powerful ally.

Now that his doubts were cleared, Orochimaru was extremely anxious, wishing he could leave immediately to personally verify the information Hyuga Kanan had provided. However, remembering that he hadn't yet obtained the training methods from Hyuga Kanan, he resolutely decided to complete the deal with him first. Regardless of whether the information he had heard earlier was true or not, Orochimaru consistently gave high recognition to the formidable strength Hyuga Kanan had demonstrated through his training.

Furthermore, Orochimaru had always coveted Hyuga Kanan's use of Wood Release in the ninja world. He firmly believed that Kanan possessed the technique to master Wood Release, and wondered if he could make a deal to obtain it. Wood Release held immense importance in the ninja world; mastering it would bring immeasurable benefits, both in terms of personal strength and in-depth research into Hashirama Senju's cells. With this in mind, Orochimaru could no longer suppress his desire and turned his gaze to Kanan again, asking without hesitation, "Kanan-kun, I urgently need your secret to mastering Wood Release. What do you wish to exchange for it?"

Upon hearing this, Hyuga Kanan's gaze returned to Orochimaru, a playful smile playing on his lips, leaving Orochimaru somewhat puzzled as to what it meant.

"It seems the ninjas of the ninja world are truly obsessed with Wood Release!" Hyuga Kanan thought to himself. He couldn't help but think of his own Wood Release, which was nowhere near the level of the legendary Hashirama Senju.

However, as time went by and his own strength increased, Hyuga Kanan also realized that Wood Release itself was not an absolutely powerful force. Although it could create enormous trees and plants, that did not mean that other ninjutsu were inferior to it.

In fact, every ninjutsu in the ninja world has its unique features and applications. The reason why ninjas in the ninja world are so drawn to Wood Release is largely due to the influence of historical legends and the demonstrations of powerful figures. As one of the most outstanding ninjas of that era, Hashirama Senju's Wood Release undoubtedly left a deep impression on people.

Especially that earth-shattering battle, where Hashirama Senju, relying on the power of Wood Release, single-handedly fought against Madara Uchiha and the Nine-Tails, displaying unparalleled dominance and strength. This feat captivated countless ninjas, inspiring an almost fanatical pursuit of Wood Release.

However, Hyuga Kanan knew that what truly made Wood Release so terrifying was not the ninjutsu itself, but rather the talent, skill, and masterful control of chakra of the legendary ninja Hashirama Senju. It was unlikely that anyone else would achieve such astonishing results using Wood Release.

This is why Hyuga Kanan always believed that Hashirama Senju was the truly powerful one, and that it had nothing to do with Wood Release. He argued that even if Hashirama had used other ninjutsu, he would still have been able to dominate the entire ninja world. Hashirama's unparalleled physical strength and his mastery of the life principles allowed him to remain undefeated in the fiercely competitive ninja world and suppress all other ninjas.

Clearly, Orochimaru, like other ninjas, overestimated the power of Wood Release. However, perhaps precisely because of this, Orochimaru vaguely realized that Wood Release wasn't as simple as it seemed, which is why he proposed exchanging Wood Release training methods with him. Despite knowing this, Hyuga Kanan still didn't intend to refuse Orochimaru's request. After all, for him, whether it was Wood Release or other elemental laws, the essence of training was the same, with no significant difference. Therefore, even if he taught Orochimaru the Wood Release training method, it wouldn't matter much. However, it's likely that when Orochimaru truly mastered Wood Release, he would be deeply disappointed—because he simply couldn't match the terrifying power displayed by Hashirama Senju when using Wood Release.

"Orochimaru-senpai, do you really need the training method for Wood Release? If you're sure you want it, then I can make a deal with you. But before that, please allow me to tell you something frankly: in reality, Wood Release may be very different from what you imagine, and there may even be a significant gap between it and reality. Even so, are you still willing to make this deal?" Hyuga Kanan stood there, his gaze fixed firmly and sincerely on Orochimaru, whose face was full of eager anticipation.

After all, from now on, Orochimaru would become one of his important allies. Therefore, he felt it necessary to explain some things to him in advance to avoid unnecessary misunderstandings or trouble later. If Orochimaru discovered that the actual power of Wood Release was far less than the legendary power after successfully mastering it, and mistakenly thought that he had deliberately deceived him, then things would be difficult to handle.

Upon hearing Hyuga Kanan's reply, Orochimaru was slightly taken aback. He had initially assumed that Kanan's long period of deliberation stemmed from inner conflict about whether or not to impart such a powerful ninjutsu to him. However, to his surprise, Kanan readily agreed to the deal, while also emphasizing that Wood Release wasn't as powerful as Orochimaru had hoped. This unexpected turn of events plunged Orochimaru into deep thought.

However, after a brief period of deliberation, Orochimaru ultimately decided to make the deal with Hyuga Kanan. Regardless of whether Wood Release would demonstrate the power and enhance his strength as he hoped, it would undoubtedly be of great benefit to his in-depth research into Hashirama Senju's cells. After all, it was the legendary Wood Release! Even if it couldn't truly reach the earth-shattering power of the legends, as long as its power surpassed that of ordinary ninjutsu, it would be a great success.

"I still yearn to obtain the training method of Wood Release! Kanan-kun, what do you wish to exchange for it? I believe that with the resources at my disposal, there should be many things you need," Orochimaru replied directly and frankly.

Seeing Orochimaru's continued obstinacy with Wood Release, Hyuga Kanan said no more. After all, he had already explained it clearly to Kanan, but the other party was clearly not deterred and insisted on continuing to try. Since that was the case, he might as well let him be! Anyway, he wouldn't suffer any loss.

"Orochimaru-senpai, I guess you must have cells from Hashirama Senju's original body! Could you give me a portion of them as a bargaining chip?" Hyuga Kanan asked bluntly.

"Hashirama Senju's original cells?" Orochimaru's eyes flashed with surprise, but he quickly regained his composure. He stared intently at Hyuga Kanan before him, thinking to himself, "I didn't expect this guy to even know that I possess Hashirama Senju's original cells. It seems he does indeed have a lot of information..."

After a moment of silence, Orochimaru slowly spoke, "That's right, I do have some of Hashirama Senju's original cells. However, the quantity is limited, and I can't give them all to you. If you just want clones, I can provide some."

Having said that, Orochimaru's lips curled into a sly smile. He thought to himself, "Just who is this Hyuga Kanan? Not only does he know so much about the secrets of the ninja world, but he's also shown interest in Hashirama Senju's cells... Could he have some ulterior motive?"

However, facing Orochimaru's skepticism and wariness, Hyuga Kanan remained unusually calm. He smiled and nodded, accepting Orochimaru's conditions, and then further stated his own request: "Well, thank you very much, Orochimaru-san. But besides Hashirama Senju's cells, I would also like to obtain more information from you about the Impure World Reincarnation technique. I wonder if you would be willing to share some?"

Hearing this, Orochimaru frowned. The Impure World Reincarnation technique was his unique skill; how could he easily teach it to someone else? But at the same time, he realized that Hyuga Kanan didn't seem content with just Senju Hashirama's cells; his true goal might be the mysterious and powerful Impure World Reincarnation technique itself!

Just as Orochimaru hesitated, Hyuga Kanan spoke again: "Orochimaru-san, we are both people who pursue truth and power. I believe you understand that the exchange and sharing of knowledge is what drives the progress of the entire ninja world. If you are willing to tell me the information about the Impure World Reincarnation Technique, I will definitely do my best to help you if needed in the future!"

Orochimaru fell into deep thought...