Ultimately, the second trial was a test of patience and eyesight. Both Shiyu and his Shadow Clone possessed the White Rinnegan, so they easily found the groove of the corresponding size.
In less than three minutes, only one groove remained on the wall.
"This guy! It seems like he hasn't used up a single bit of chakra."
"Sorry, there's only one hole left." Shiyu pointed to the last one, Ichikishimahime was at a loss for words.
"Damn it. There's only one left! They definitely won't find us!" Ichikishimahime prayed as well.
"The last groove doesn't have the exact same filling?" Shiyu's Shadow Clone also searched for a long time.
"I've got an idea." Shiyu Shadow Clone took two or three small pieces and stuffed them inside.
"All done." Shiyu his fingers, and his Shadow Clone disappeared.
As for the chakra in Shiyu's body? It's still the same amount, though it's not exactly small, roughly equivalent to the amount of a single hair.
Then the surrounding scenery changed again, returning to the misty state it had just been in, and the illusion vanished once more.
"Truly a clever human, you have passed the second trial." Ichikishimahime slowly disappeared.
Immediately afterwards, a Kamihime suddenly rushed over at incredible speed and bit Shiyu's neck.
"Hello, I am Tagitsuhime. It's truly remarkable that you were able to pass the tests of Tagorihime and the others!"
The brown-haired girl wore all the same decorations as the Kamihime in front of her, except that she had three green Tomoe- shaped ornaments on her chest.
"Ah!" Shiyu also felt a surge of heat flowing into his body, and instantly realized that this was the hallucinogenic paralyzing venom.
Then, countless familiar people appeared before Shiyu, all of whom began to criticize Shiyu. However, Shiyu remained clear-headed in the end. He knew what he wanted to pursue and what his purpose was in coming here.
Therefore, the illusion was quickly dispelled.
Finally, the surrounding environment changed once again. There was a dragon sculpture on the roof beam, and a simple castle with three large characters written on it: Ryūchi Cave.
"So this must be Ryūchi Cave?"
"Yes, in front of the White Snake Sage's temple."
"Okay, so I guess I passed?" Shiyu asked.
"Of course, we've already lost just by getting this far," said Tagitsuhime.
"You've worked so hard, Shadow Clone." The real Shiyu slowly walked in from the entrance, snapped her fingers, and the Shadow Clone disappeared. Shiyu also smiled.
"The illusion experienced by the Shadow Clone and the original is the same; you don't need to do this," said Tagitsuhime, shaking her head.
"It's best to be careful. Who knows what you might do to me?" Shiyu smiled and then walked into Ryūchi Cave.
The Three Divine Maidens whispered among themselves, "This guy is more like a snake than a snake! He's way too cautious and sensitive!"
The interior is actually not much different from Orochimaru's lair, only much larger and more spacious.
Shiyu also went straight up the stairs to the top floor.
A stone dragon head holds a stone plaque inscribed with "Ryūchi Cave" in its mouth, and below the plaque is a throne, on which coils an extremely long orange-haired White Scales serpent.
The White Phosphorus Snake has yellow eyes, a red luminous pearl on its head, a military green horn-shaped ornament on the front of its Forehead Protector, a pipe in its mouth, a green cat's eye stone on its chest, a purple silk ribbon as its Forehead Protector, and two golden rings on its tail.
"Are you the White Snake Sage?" Shiyu asked.
"Yes, human, you seem to be different from other humans. You not only possess extraordinary strength, but also astonishing intelligence."
"Yes, I'm here to learn Senjutsu and find a suitable Summoning Beast," Shiyu explained, revealing her purpose for being there.
"Humans are born of desire, destined to slowly descend into darkness. Those who come to me have all abandoned everything to satisfy their desires. However, the key to whether you can learn Senjutsu lies in maintaining inner purity and perseverance while having desires."
"I can teach you Senjutsu, but as for the Summoning Contract, you'll need to find a suitable Summoning Beast for yourself," said the White Snake Sage.
"When can we start?" Shiyu asked directly.
"Haha! What an impatient young man." The White Snake Sage then gradually shrank, eventually transforming into human form, resembling an old woman.
"Senjutsu can't be mastered in a short time. Come with me." The White Snake Sage then led Shiyu to the temple courtyard.
"First, you need to know what Senjutsu are. Techniques or moves created using chakra generated from the spiritual energy, physical energy, and external Natural Energy are called Senjutsu."
"Therefore, the first step in learning Senjutsu is to sense the Natural Energy of the outside world. There is a well here, which is the place in Ryūchi Cave with the most abundant Natural Energy. Sit on the well and see if you can sense the Natural Energy." The White Snake Sage raised his hand, gesturing for Shiyu step forward.
Shiyu stepped forward, sat on the Iguchi, and closed his eyes. A completely different kind of chakra rose from the bottom of the well, Shiyu immediately guided this chakra into his body.
However, once this originally peaceful chakra entered Shiyu's body, it seemed to change completely.
"Hmm? I only wanted you to feel the Natural Energy, how did you absorb it directly? You've absorbed too much Senjutsu, your whole body is starting to turn into a snake. Don't continue, or you'll become a snake forever."
However, the Natural Energy within Shiyu's body seemed to have found an outlet, rushing into Shiyu body in large quantities and without restraint, and the changes in Shiyu's body became even more obvious once again.
"Damn it! The Natural Energy has gone from calm to so violent? This guy's body seems quite suitable for cultivating Sage Mode, but if this continues, he'll be consumed by the Natural Energy and turn into a snake forever!" The White Snake Sage then reminded him, "Don't forget to maintain your inner clarity."
The White Snake Sage's words reached Shiyu's ears, but Shiyu was now completely unable to move, while in the depths of his heart, Shiyu was fighting a giant monster.
This monster was even larger than the White Snake Sage! It had two horns on its head, and unlike the White Phosphorus Snake, it had five claws.
"This thing? Is it a product of my inner self after a surge of Natural Energy? A five-clawed white dragon?"
"Roar!" The five-clawed white dragon in front of them could actually use the Tailed Beast Ball, and aimed at Shiyu with an extremely powerful Tailed Beast Ball.
This white light bullet even caused a huge tremor throughout the entire world.
"Flying Thunder God!" Shiyu dodged the White Dragon's light bullet with a single Flying Thunder God, and then unleashed the Great Ball Rasengan in his hand.