The environment of Ryūchi Cave had no effect on Fugaku, who continued moving forward calmly.
Through the thick layers of mist, a tall shadow appeared ahead, and as Fugaku drew closer, it revealed a massive set of gates.
Three large characters were written on the gates: "Ryūchi Cave."
A trace of mockery appeared on Fugaku's face; they were treating him like some bumpkin who had never seen the world.
As he reached the gates, they opened automatically, and a beautiful figure walked out.
"This is Ryūchi Cave. Guests from afar are welcome to first partake in a feast right here."
Various kinds of delicacies were arranged inside a magnificent and luxurious Hall.
Fugaku chuckled softly, his Three-Tomoe Sharingan slowly spinning to form the Eternal Mangekyo Sharingan.
"You can spare these petty illusions, as they only needlessly disgrace the White Snake Sage.
If my guess is correct, you should be one of the three Sage Princesses of Ryūchi Cave responsible for testing newcomers."
A flash of surprise crossed the opponent's face as she said, "Who are you, and what is your purpose in coming here? Judging by your strength, you are no nobody in the Shinobi World.
If your answer fails to satisfy me, I don't mind swallowing you whole right here."
"Hahahaha, that is the funniest joke I have ever heard in my life. I am Fugaku Uchiha, current Clan Head of the Uchiha. My visit to Ryūchi Cave this time is specifically to pay respects to the White Snake Sage."
As soon as Fugaku finished speaking, an astonishing momentum surged into the sky, and the previously magnificent palace instantly transformed back into wisps of mist.
Scattered white bones lay across the ground, and under the formidable momentum, the mist began to surge rapidly toward the distance.
In an instant,