The third trial was the step that had stopped Orochimaru dead in his tracks. He had never been able to overcome the demons in his heart.
Touching the scar on his neck, Orochimaru led him farther down.
Tagorihime and the other followed behind, both wanting to see whether he could pass the final trial.
Tagitsuhime presided over the final checkpoint. Over the years, some powerful shinobi had reached the standard for learning Snake Senjutsu, whether in genjutsu or chakra, yet every one of them had died at Tagitsuhime's hands.
It could be said that there was absolutely no way to clear the third trial through trickery. Only true powerhouses without flaws in their character could complete it!
Whoosh!
Tagitsuhime stared into the distance and met Uchiha Yuu's gaze. Their intangible clash of auras made even the thin mist around them tremble.
She did not underestimate Yuu. Anyone who passed the first two trials was a powerhouse, and she could also sense Ryūchi Cave's contract on him. She said to Uchiha Yuu:
"Another madman pursuing power has arrived. But can you get past me? I'm looking forward to your performance."
"Let me make this clear beforehand. My power requires venom as a medium. I won't eat you, but that doesn't mean the pain will be any less. If the agony makes you kill yourself, Orochimaru can't blame me."
Orochimaru glanced at her with interest from behind. He gritted his teeth and cursed under his breath before reminding Uchiha Yuu:
"Tagitsuhime isn't lying. The third trial tests one's character. This is where I failed."
"Not everyone can face their own heart."
Orochimaru rarely admitted defeat, but in order to give Uchiha Yuu more experience, he directly revealed the most important point.
"Everyone sees something different in their heart. It is probably tied