Naruto: Cultivating to Immortality

Chapter 566 Hyuga Neji VS Uchiha Madara 4

With another deafening and earth-shattering impact, Hyuga Neji and Uchiha Madara were like two cannonballs being bounced off, both thrown back by the overwhelming force, instantly creating a considerable distance between them.

Even so, Hyuga Neji's eyes still burned with a fierce fire, his intense fighting spirit seemingly igniting the entire space. He stared intently at Uchiha Madara in the distance, thinking to himself, "This guy is indeed powerful, but I can sense that the strength he's displaying now is just the tip of the iceberg!"

Neji Hyuga craved greater pressure from his opponent, facing unprecedented challenges; he hoped to gain more stimulation from this fierce clash to unleash his deeply hidden potential. Only in this way could he continuously break through his own limits and advance towards a higher and stronger realm.

At this moment, Hyuga Neji firmly believed that as long as he unleashed his even stronger and more terrifying power without hesitation, his formidable enemy would surely go all out and unleash his true full strength to deal with him. And this was precisely the duel he had dreamed of—a thrilling, evenly matched life-or-death struggle!

Madara Uchiha's long, sharp eyes narrowed slightly, revealing an indescribable solemnity. This was the first time in his life that he had encountered someone other than Hashirama Senju who could fight him to such an intense degree! A strong fighting spirit gradually ignited in his heart, burning fiercely like a wildfire.

At this moment, Madara Uchiha finally began to understand why the masked man had gone to such lengths to summon him using the Impure World Reincarnation technique to assist in the battle. The sheer power displayed by the enemy before him far exceeded what the masked man could contend with alone. Faced with such a formidable foe, even the once invincible Madara Uchiha had to be fully focused and give it his all.

Madara Uchiha narrowed his eyes slightly, staring intently at his opponent, silently reflecting on the intense taijutsu duel they had just engaged in. After a period of close combat, he had to admit that defeating this formidable foe solely through taijutsu was simply a pipe dream. Moreover, as the battle continued, he gradually felt the pressure from his opponent, and the situation began to turn against him.

It's important to understand that he's currently only in a reanimated body. While he possesses considerable strength, it's still somewhat inferior to his former self. Especially in taijutsu (physical combat), the limitations of this body significantly reduce its effectiveness. Facing such a formidable opponent, continuing to focus solely on taijutsu will inevitably lead to his defeat.

Thinking this, Madara Uchiha's lips curled up slightly, revealing a sly smile. Since taijutsu wouldn't work, he'd show his opponent the power he'd received from Hashirama Senju! He wanted to see if his opponent could handle his earth-shattering ninjutsu with the same ease and composure as he did with taijutsu.

"Hahahaha..." Madara Uchiha let out a burst of maniacal laughter, the sound echoing throughout the battlefield. His oppressive gaze was fixed on Neji Hyuga opposite him as he slowly spoke, "Hyuga brat, I must admit, your taijutsu is truly astonishing. To be able to fight me to this extent is beyond my expectations. However, let me see if your ninjutsu is as formidable as your taijutsu."

Faced with Madara Uchiha's provocation, Neji Hyuga's expression was ashen, his lips pressed tightly together, remaining silent. However, the intense fighting spirit revealed in his sharp eyes clearly demonstrated his determination and attitude—even if the person standing before him was the legendary Madara Uchiha, he would never back down an inch!

Madara Uchiha stood firmly in place, his already tall and imposing figure now appearing even more majestic and unapproachable. He slowly clasped his hands together, and as he did so, a torrent of chakra, like a surging ocean wave, erupted from his body. This powerful force shot into the sky like a dazzling pillar of light, distorting the surrounding air as if it were being blasted apart by this terrifying energy.

With the explosion of chakra, Madara Uchiha's aura intensified even further. He descended upon the world like a war god, sending chills down everyone's spines. Then, a deafening roar erupted from his mouth: "Wood Release - Advent of a World of Trees!"

In an instant, the entire earth seemed to sense the anger and majesty emanating from this powerful being, and began to tremble violently. First, fine cracks appeared on the ground, then rapidly spread, widening and deepening until they were bottomless in the blink of an eye. At the same time, a series of muffled rumbling sounds emanated from the ground, as if some enormous creature was about to burst forth.

Sure enough, not long after, countless incredibly thick tree trunks sprouted wildly from the ground at an astonishing rate. They intertwined and entwined, forming a vast sea of ​​trees that blotted out the sky. This sea of ​​trees seemed to possess a life of its own, surging towards Hyuga Neji with unparalleled force.

On its journey through the forest, neither hard rocks nor swirling sand could hinder it in the slightest. The boulders were easily crushed into dust the moment they collided with the tree trunks; while the sand was swallowed up by the forest and disappeared without a trace.

The surging, unstoppable Wood Release technique swept in like a raging torrent, heading straight for Hyuga Neji. Yet, Hyuga Neji remained unfazed; his sharp eyes narrowed slightly, revealing a resolute and composed expression. Then, he slowly lowered himself to a squatting position, his legs naturally spreading, assuming a perfect horse stance. Simultaneously, he swiftly brought his hands back to his abdomen, as if gathering a powerful force.

Just then, the golden core in Hyuga Neji's dantian suddenly began to spin rapidly, like a high-speed top. As the golden core spun rapidly, a continuous stream of enormous energy was released and converged towards his hands at an astonishing speed. In an instant, his hands began to shine with a dazzling light that was mesmerizing and dazzling. This light grew brighter and brighter, gradually condensing into a brilliant sphere.

At this moment, Hyuga Neji's feet were firmly planted on the solid ground, unmoving. His muscles were taut, veins bulging, clearly indicating that he had pushed his power to its limit. Then, with a furious roar, he thrust his hands forward with tremendous force! The energy ball that had been gathered in his palms instantly shot out like a wild horse, transforming into a powerful, snow-white beam of light that crashed directly into the oncoming Wood Release technique!

Just as the surging, rushing Wood Release technique was about to reach its target, a dazzling white beam of energy suddenly erupted! This white beam of energy, like a mysterious force from the depths of the universe, carried unparalleled power and energy, and crashed violently into the trees that were rushing in like a tidal wave.

In an instant, a deafening roar resounded, as if the heavens and earth trembled. The once imposing trees, upon contact with the white energy beam, seemed to have encountered their nemesis, and were completely and utterly disintegrated without any resistance! They turned into countless wood chips and twigs, scattering and flying in all directions.

However, the dazzling white beam of light remained undamaged and undiminished. Like a ferocious beast with its jaws wide open, it continued its relentless advance towards Madara Uchiha's location with overwhelming force. Wherever it passed, the dense forest seemed to be cleaved open by an extremely sharp light sword, creating a wide and straight passage.

Madara Uchiha stared wide-eyed at the shattered forest before him, a profound shock washing over him. He had never imagined that his carefully crafted and powerful Wood Release technique would be so easily torn apart! And judging by the momentum of the white pillar of light, it was clear that it wouldn't give up until it achieved its goal.

In the blink of an eye, the rapidly approaching white beam of light had already reached within a short distance of Uchiha Madara. At this moment, it maintained its astonishing speed and power, continuously slicing through the surrounding trees, creating gusts of wind and debris, and hurtling straight towards Uchiha Madara with unstoppable momentum.

Madara Uchiha truly lived up to his reputation as a legendary ninja; his reaction speed was unparalleled. At that critical moment, a purple light flashed, and in the blink of an eye, his body was completely enveloped by the enormous and majestic purple Susanoo.

Clearly, facing Hyuga Neji's overwhelming and devastating offensive, Uchiha Madara chose to rely on the indestructible and powerful defense of Susanoo as a solid shield in order to successfully withstand this breathtaking attack.

However, when the dazzling beam of light crashed down on Susanoo with overwhelming force, Madara Uchiha's expression suddenly changed drastically! Because, in that instant, he clearly felt an irresistible and terrifying force tearing through Susanoo's proud and powerful defense with unprecedented ferocity.

It was as if the seemingly indestructible Susanoo had become as fragile as paper at this moment, unable to stop the surging beam of light in the slightest!