"Truly exceptional. Just as expected of a disciple I taught."
Orochimaru examined him and told Uchiha Yuu about the remaining two checkpoints:
"Tagorihime was only the first checkpoint. The remaining two test different things. Prepare yourself; we need to finish them as quickly as possible."
"Don't worry, Teacher Orochimaru. I've already adjusted myself to my best condition."
Vigorous chakra coursed through Uchiha Yuu's body. He could also sense the increase in Radioactive Element around him. Just as he had guessed, natural energy contained a portion of Radioactive Element—far more than he could obtain from sunbathing. With this replenishment, Uchiha Yuu was confident he could complete the trials.
The trials of Snake Senjutsu were far more difficult than those of Mount Myoboku. As long as the Great Toad Sage took a liking to someone, or they had a good relationship with Mount Myoboku, it would assist the ninja in learning Senjutsu. Ryūchi Cave, however, followed the principle of natural selection and survival of the fittest. It wanted elites, not people who could only pass the trials with assistance.
If they failed even one of the three checkpoints, they would end up in the other party's stomach.
Just as the two were preparing to leave, Tagorihime called out from behind them, stopping them.
"Wait! I'm going with you to the next checkpoint."
A malicious smile appeared on Tagorihime's face. She had suffered a loss at Uchiha Yuu's hands and was in an awful mood, but if she could watch Ichikishimahime suffer as well, she would instantly feel much better.
Don't assume the three divine princesses of Ryūchi Cave lived in harmony. Over countless years together, they had clashed more than a few times. For example, Tagitsuhime, who oversaw the final checkpoint, received the fewest prey.
As they ventured deeper, the mist grew