Reopening the Lunar Passage
After learning that Orochimaru could go to the moon.
Ren also had his eye on the moon; one could visit the Shinobi World anytime, but opportunities to go to the moon were rare.
After the agreement was reached, Orochimaru began preparations.
Three days later, Ren, Orochimaru, and Haku set off.
Yes, Orochimaru was hiding in Shiro's sleeve.
Orochimaru, who was already incredibly weak, became even weaker and was soaked in a jar before leaving.
Ren felt that if Orochimaru continued to play these games, he would eventually destroy himself.
In order to reach the destination as quickly as possible, Ren did not make any special adjustments to Shiro's speed and moved forward at a rapid pace.
Halfway through the journey, Shiro, unable to continue, was picked up by Ren and carried along.
It demonstrated exactly what it means to "show off and take you to new heights."
After Ren took them flying, they set off in the morning and arrived at the cave where the lunar passage was located by evening.
After arriving at that peculiar pool...
Under Orochimaru's guidance, Haku began making arrangements.
Orochimaru is now just a small snake; according to all his senses, he is just an ordinary white snake.
He doesn't know Ninjutsu, has extremely low Chakra reflexes, and can't speak.
Ren also couldn't understand how Haku communicated with Orochimaru.
Ignoring the hardworking man and snake, Ren leaned against the cave wall and closed his eyes.
It's nighttime, what else can we do besides sleep?
The next morning, Ren opened his eyes right on time, stretched, and then...
Seeing the person and snake still busy at work, he asked.
How much longer?
The two, busy as they were, were slightly annoyed when Ren interrupted them, but they quickly realized who had broken up with them.
Oh, it's Ren. Oh, that's alright then!
A few seconds later, Bai spoke.
"Ren, Lord Orochimaru asked me to tell you that it will take another half day."
"I see. Then you two get back to work!"
After Ren finished speaking, he walked out of the cave.
Starting from the cave, along the path they came from, Flying Thunder God Formula were set up at regular intervals.
Regardless of whether it would be useful or not, Ren decided to get the highway repaired first.
Having spent the entire morning repairing the road outside, Ren returned to the cave just in time.
When Ren arrived at the pond, he saw the two people who had changed drastically.
Bai has two bulges on his forehead, but the most striking features are the snake-like pupils in his Byakugan and the scales on his cheeks.
Upon seeing it, Ren immediately understood: Ryūchi Cave Sage Mode.
However, Haku's aura gradually weakened, while Orochimaru's aura grew stronger and stronger.
Is this a transmission of power?
Ren knew that in ancient times, Asura was able to defeat Indra by using that method of transferring power.
He then activated his Sharingan and began to observe carefully.
It wasn't that sophisticated a move, or rather, Orochimaru's current methods are quite sophisticated, but they're not what Ren wanted.
The Sharingan could clearly see that Haku had concentrated all his Senjutsu Chakra into the Cursed Seal on his chest.
Orochimaru also has a Cursed Seal on his body that resonates with it, constantly surging power into his body, Orochimaru 'Orochimaru aura continues to grow stronger.
Finally, after Haku exited Sage Mode due to the depletion of his Senjutsu Chakra, the connection between the two was severed.
Afterwards, Haku became listless, while Orochimaru became radiant.
"Let's go, Ren- kun."
Orochimaru saw Ren beside him calling out to set off, while Ren turned his gaze to Haku.
Ren Orochimaru, sensing the gaze directed at him, began to explain.
"Bai will not participate in this operation!"
Ren wouldn't comment on their internal affairs, but seeing Chakra's chakra rapidly recovering after eating a few dumplings, Ren still asked a question.
"Not another one?"
Orochimaru shook his head.
"This is the third time already. The Cursed Seal has reached its limit. Let's set off quickly, Ren- kun. I'll grow weaker and weaker as time goes on!"
Since Orochimaru said that was enough, Ren, not wanting to be an amateur instructing an expert, nodded and headed towards the 'pool'.
The two quickly reached the bottom of the pool, where various magical formations had already been set up.
"Ren- kun, just channel Chakra into these techniques. There's no specific order, but the technique in the center should be channeled last."
Orochimaru explained how to open the passage.
Ren didn't refuse. Orochimaru was currently in a trial phase, so there was no need for Ren to fuss over such a trivial matter.
Finding a nearby jutsu, Ren channeled his Chakra into it.
0.1 card, 0.5 card, 1 card...
Silently calculating the amount of Chakra input, Ren didn't notice the spell light up until he reached the second card.
Looking around at the dozen or so similar spells, and the one in the center that looked like it belonged to a wealthy family.
They discovered that even something as simple as opening a door was something very few people in the Shinobi World could do.
In less than ten minutes, all the surrounding spells lit up, and the central spell lit up a minute later.
Seeing this, especially with Ren still looking calm and composed, Orochimaru couldn't help but lick his lips.
Orochimaru then approached Ren and said...
"Just head towards the light. If you're worried, Ren- kun, I can go ahead!"
Orochimaru did not refuse Ren's suggestion to take the lead; Ren never lacked the necessary composure.
"Then please, Orochimaru- senpai!"