White Snake Sage's Death Wish

There was no doubt that what the old toad was doing now was shifting the trouble elsewhere.

By drawing Ryūchi Cave, one of the Three Great Sage Regions, into Uchiha Ensei's sights, at best it would divert Ensei's attention; at worst, it would find itself a scapegoat.

Though the old toad had just handed over the very thing it relied upon for survival, it truly did not want to experience that feeling of having its life beyond its control ever again.

"Pretty clever. You even know how to shift the trouble elsewhere."

"But it doesn't matter. I don't mind your little schemes."

"Gather any information you think might interest me, then send it to the capital of the Land of Dawn. Someone will handle it there."

"Also, don't let Jiraiya wander around the Ninja World anymore."

"That so-called Child of Prophecy of yours no longer exists."

Uchiha Ensei spoke casually, then vanished from Mount Myoboku.

As for whether Gamamaru would follow his instructions?

It did not matter. If he was dissatisfied with the outcome, Uchiha Ensei would return.

It was just that the next time he came to Mount Myoboku, he would not be nearly so easy to talk to.

Led by Orochimaru, Uchiha Ensei arrived within Ryūchi Cave.

Compared to the beautiful surroundings of Mount Myoboku, the environment inside Ryūchi Cave was exceptionally harsh.

Still, the Natural Energy here was far denser than that of Mount Myoboku.

Was it because this place lay underground...?

"The combination of genjutsu and the Transformation Technique... the snakes of Ryūchi Cave are quite creative."

"To you, are humans food, or mates you can breed with?"

Uchiha Ensei looked at the enormous pythons before him, their bloody maws wide open, and spoke with interest.

Uchiha Ensei could see their true forms beneath their