Opening a Passage to the Underworld

"Based on the information gathered so far, this place is home to many powerful beasts."

Orochimaru explained as he handed Uchiha Yū the materials he had organized in advance. Yū only needed to look through them. As he read the contents, his expression grew several shades more solemn, and he said in a complicated tone, "I never expected this place to have so many monsters."

The Underworld was certainly no benevolent place. As a world where one went after death, it contained many powerful souls. These souls wandered through the region and gradually grew stronger over time, forming a certain hierarchy as well.

Just like the Sage of Six Paths, who had used his own power to set aside a portion of territory as a temporary residence, while sheltering the Ninja World's dead ninjas so their power would not dissipate and they could still return to their own world someday.

"I just wonder whether the area we're going to investigate has creatures that powerful."

Even if Six Paths Mode was not the absolute pinnacle of power, it was still among the core ranks. Uchiha Yū had some pride in his own strength, and with Minato Namikaze and Uchiha Obito assisting him, even if they could not win, they would be able to retreat immediately.

"I don't know about that."

As a rigorous scientist, Orochimaru did not immediately answer Uchiha Yū's question. His eyes also revealed a grave look as he glanced at the Ōtsutsuki Clan body being cultivated nearby and casually added, "If possible, I can take over that body, gain its corresponding power, and investigate the Underworld with you. One more source of strength means one more chance of success."

"That won't be necessary."

Uchiha Yū tactfully declined Orochimaru's suggestion. It was not because he thought Orochimaru would be