"Congratulations. You completed the trial."
Tagitsuhime was surprised by his performance, but she dutifully announced that he had passed her test.
His success came as no surprise. He was also the first person in thousands of years to complete all three trial stages.
"Truly astonishing."
Tagitsuhime looked at the aura around him. He had completed his transformation; now it remained to be seen whether he could pass the White Snake Sage's final test.
"I can hardly wait to see Ryūchi Cave's sage art."
A hint of envy appeared in Orochimaru's eyes as he looked at his outstanding disciple. What Uchiha Yū lacked now was only time.
He was even more excited inside. Snake Sage Art was excellent, but it was not the only way to gain power. Orochimaru believed that, relying on his talent, as long as he continued his research, the results he achieved would surely surpass those of all his predecessors!
"I won't disappoint you, Orochimaru-sensei."
Once the trial ended, they could proceed to the final destination. They passed through the deep, shadowy cave and arrived in a vast hall.
A red sofa stood in the center, utterly out of place amid the sinister, terrifying surroundings.
No one dared say much, because lying before them was the White Snake Sage—a monster as ancient as an antique, one who had watched the ninja world develop from nothing. She knew much of the ninja world's hidden history.
"I never expected anyone to pass the trials I set. You're quite a fine lad."
She appeared as a kindly human, but Uchiha Yū looked as though he were facing a great enemy.
The instant she rose, Uchiha Yū felt a terrifying aura far beyond that of a jonin.
Perhaps even Orochimaru-sensei beside him could not suppress the White Snake Sage.
Fortunately, she