Genitsu set down his wine cup and looked outside.
In his perception, a powerful surge of energy was approaching, and the individual was continuously absorbing Natural Energy.
Very powerful.
Even Jiraiya and Minato lacked the ability to draw in Natural Energy at such an intensity.
"She's here—the White Snake Sage is here! I can feel her, she's right outside! I told you long ago that after defeating me, you should have let me go as soon as possible. At worst, I could have compensated you afterward, but you just had to drag things out until now... The White Snake Sage is here!!"
A little white snake suddenly poked out from his sleeve, wrapping around Genitsu's wrist in terror as she screamed.
Her cry left Kakashi and the others bewildered.
"A talking snake? So it really isn't an ordinary pet. But a talking snake... Is it a snake from Ryūchi Cave?" Kakashi asked.
Kazue also stared at Tagorihime. As someone who could likewise absorb Natural Energy, she vaguely sensed traces of Sage Jutsu from the little white snake and fell into thought. "This little snake came from Ryūchi Cave and was captured by Genitsu-san? And she mentioned the White Snake Sage just now... Could that be the one from Ryūchi Cave?"
"The White Snake Sage? Ryūchi Cave? What are you talking about? Is a sage coming after us?" Might Guy asked blankly.
"Simply put, yes. The sage of Ryūchi Cave is heading toward our location."
Genitsu slowly rose to his feet, his expression calm.
So she had really come. That old snake truly had no scruples.
Clearly, she had not been beaten badly enough.
"Looks like this visitor has hostile intentions. Is she here for this little snake?" Kazue said with a light laugh.
"Human, watch your attitude! I am Tagorihime,