The third trial was the step that had stopped Orochimaru cold. He had never been able to break through the demons in his heart.
Touching the scar on his neck, Orochimaru led him farther down.
Tagorihime and the others followed behind, all wanting to see whether he could pass the final trial.
Tagitsuhime presided over the final checkpoint. Over the years, some powerful shinobi had possessed enough skill in both genjutsu and chakra to learn Snake Sage Art, yet all of them had died at Tagitsuhime's hands.
It could be said that there was absolutely no way to pass the third trial through tricks. Only true powerhouses without flaws in their character could succeed!
"Hah!"
Tagitsuhime gazed into the distance and met Uchiha Yū's eyes. Their invisible clash of aura made even the thin mist around them waver.
She had no intention of underestimating Yū. Those who could pass the first two trials were all formidable, and she could sense Ryūchi Cave's contract on him as well. She said to Uchiha Yū:
"Another madman seeking power has come. But can you make it past me? I'm looking forward to seeing what you can do."
"Let me make this clear first. My power requires venom as a medium. I won't eat you, but that doesn't mean the pain will be any less. If it becomes so unbearable that you kill yourself, Orochimaru can't blame me."
She glanced at Orochimaru behind them with interest. He gritted his teeth and cursed under his breath before warning Uchiha Yū beside him:
"Tagitsuhime wasn't lying. The third trial tests one's character. This is where I failed."
"Not everyone can face their own heart."
Orochimaru rarely admitted defeat, but in order to give Uchiha Yū more experience, he directly revealed the most crucial point.
"What each