Uchiha Yuu did not drink with the two of them. He needed to adjust himself and prepare for the Sage's trial.
"Orochimaru-sensei truly thinks highly of me."
Uchiha Yuu was enveloped in thick fog. After learning that radiation abilities were latent in nature, Orochimaru had thought of Senjutsu Chakra. His own talent had been limited, and he had ultimately failed the White Snake Sage's trial, but that did not mean Uchiha Yuu could not complete it.
"You are my most outstanding disciple. Besides, the Uchiha Clan has a natural resistance to genjutsu. I believe your strength is more than enough to succeed."
Orochimaru stared into the distant fog. Ryūchi Cave was fraught with danger at every step. Only because he had signed a contract with Ryūchi Cave and brought offerings when he came to undergo its trials had he avoided being eaten.
He hoped Uchiha Yuu could complete the White Snake Sage's trial.
The two of them disappeared completely into the fog. With mist everywhere, they could barely see their hands before their faces. Fortunately, Orochimaru led the way.
A faint castle emerged from the mist. Its outermost decorations alone could be called priceless. Outside the castle floated a woman. When she saw Orochimaru enter, she said with a bored expression,
"So it was your scent I picked up. What a pity I can't eat you."
Tagorihime was one of Ryūchi Cave's upper ranks, an elder-level trusted confidante of the White Snake Sage. She was also responsible for the first stage of Snake Senjutsu training. Correspondingly, anyone who failed the first stage would be eaten by her.
"One must be exceedingly careful when dealing with you. I have no desire to become your after-dinner dessert."
Orochimaru's eyes were full of mockery. He rarely gained the upper hand when facing this