A dimly lit cave.
The dark green moss on the rock face shimmered with a faint fluorescence.
Water dripped and pattered down the sharp rocks from the damp cave ceiling.
"Tap, tap-tap,"
The crisp sound of footsteps was especially clear in the silent cave. Passing through the winding passage, Haruma approached with a clear purpose.
"Humans?"
"It's been a long time since any strangers have come to Ryūchi Cave."
A deep underground pool, red, purple, blue, and white.
A huge snake head emerged, its vertical pupils filled with curiosity.
"They came for the power of the immortals, huh... hiss..."
"Another power-hungry, reckless madman!"
"Hiss, a living human." The giant red python slowly crawled out of the pool, its eyes filled with greed as it looked out of the cave. "A rare treat, I must strike first!"
"Hiss hiss hiss,"
As it spoke, the giant red python increased its speed, its hundred-meter-long body rapidly crawling towards the direction from which the footsteps came.
Hiss,
"That guy Garaga, he wants to devour others before they've even failed!"
The purple snake head spoke with a resentful tone.
"Hiss hiss hiss, that's it, that's it."
Ryūchi Cave is governed by rules set by the White Snake Sage.
A ninja who comes seeking guidance and wishing to practice Senjutsu can only be devoured after failing in his training.
However, judging from the communication between the giant pythons, Garaga was clearly a rule-breaker.
Just as the snakes were complaining, a loud bang caused the stone wall to tremble!
"Boom!!"
The enormous, bright red snake head slammed back into the dark pool at an even greater speed than before!
"Thump!"
The air was thick with the color of blood, and the stench of blood was overwhelming!
The good news is that Garaga is back, the bad news is...
Only one snakehead returned...
"Little ones, could you help us find our way?"
The playful voices echoed from the bottom of the cave.
The snakes lowered their heads and looked down.
Seeing the human, whose fangs were even smaller than their own, the snakes trembled with fear.
"That old guy is quite skilled; he managed to evade my senses."
Haruma sat upright on the snake's head, leisurely making sarcastic remarks.
"Shuttering..."
The purple serpent carrying the Haruma had its upper body taut and straight, not daring to sway even slightly.
Behind the purple snake, a host of snakes followed, ranging in size from a hundred-meter-long python to a few-meter-long Aoda.
Sweep past the snake's body, broken into several pieces, underground, and crawl across the stone path covered in viscous blood.
The snakes stared at the figure sitting high above, their vertical pupils filled with terror!
" Xiaoqing, Xiaobai."
A soft gasp escaped Haruma's lips without her turning her head.
"Sir, I am here."
Behind the purple snake were two giant pythons, one green and one white, which were closest to it. They quickly extended their heads and respectfully looked at Haruma.
"Can you sense that old guy?"
Haruma asked rather casually.
"Go back, sir."
The White Snake's voice trembled slightly, " The White Snake Sage's immortal Senjutsu are profound; we cannot perceive them."
"Is that so..."
Haruma gently stroked Xiaozi's head, marveling at the cool, refreshing touch.
Feeling the warmth on its head, the purple snake's body trembled, almost going limp.
Half an hour later,
After traversing most of the winding cave, the procession behind Xiaozi expanded once more.
The thick, pungent smell of blood made Haruma frown slightly.
After killing so many, that old guy still hides and doesn't come out.
"Looks like I was too kind after all..."
Haruma shook her head helplessly.
The giant snake, which had been following them all the way, nodded repeatedly as it listened to Haruma's reflections.
How cruel! They only slaughtered a few hundred...
"Stop, Xiaozi."
"That old guy seems to be deliberately avoiding me."
As Haruma spoke softly, her dark pupils slowly shifted!
Xiaozi paused for a moment, and the other snakes immediately stopped as well.
Haruma floated up and hovered in mid-air. "Old man, I'll give you three seconds to show yourself."
"Otherwise, there would be no need for Ryūchi Cave to exist."
A soft, serene whisper echoed through the deep cave.
As the power of the Rinnegan intensified, the entire rock wall trembled slightly!
"Three."
"Two."
"Etc,"
The ground bulged slightly, and a short, white-haired old woman emerged from the stone wall.
"Distinguished guest, I apologize for being late in welcoming you."
The thousand-year-old white snake had sensed the arrival of Haruma the moment it appeared.
Ryūchi Cave is, after all, the place where it has cultivated for thousands of years. Every inch of this land and every wisp of breeze is under its perception.
But because the visitor arrived on Haruma, the White Snake Sage dared not show himself.
Having survived since the time of Kaguya, it mastered the Senjutsu hundreds of years ago.
It can easily find out what's happening throughout the entire Shinobi World.
But for thousands of years, the White Snake Sage has never interfered in the affairs of the Shinobi World.
They wouldn't care whether their descendants, who had signed summoning contracts with the ninjas, lived or died.
After all, meddling in other people's business usually leads to an early death...
It understood this a thousand years ago.
Although Haruma had never been to the Summoning World, the White Snake Sage was already aware of this special existence.
Although I can't figure out this person's purpose...
But the White Snake Sage, not wanting to cause trouble, had already sneaked into the deep underground!
If this person hadn't intended to blow up its ancient lair, it wouldn't have been in such a hurry to show itself.
Your subordinates can be reborn; the real problem is losing your own snakes!
"Knowing they're important guests, why did they dare to keep them waiting?"
Looking down at the old woman, Haruma Tian said coldly, "There are very few ninjas in the Shinobi World who dare to disrespect me."
Upon seeing those familiar pupils, the White Snake Sage Immortal trembled. "This old woman has been negligent."
"Our apology later will surely satisfy our esteemed guest."
The White Snake Sage was somewhat familiar with Haruma's personality and behavior.
As expected,
Upon hearing that there would be compensation, Haruma's attitude changed in the blink of an eye.
" White Snake Sage, you're too kind."
Slowly landing on the ground, the Rinnegan transformed into black pupils, Haruma said softly, "I've heard that Ryūchi Cave is the most powerful holy land in the Summoning World."
"This time, young man, I've also come to broaden my horizons and witness the Kamui of immortals."
"Hehe..."
The White Snake Sage's lips twitched as he looked at the pool of blood at his feet, a hint of unease creeping across his face.
"We cordially request that our distinguished guest proceed to our esteemed residence for a discussion."
The overwhelming stench of blood, coupled with the hundreds of severed remains of their descendants.
The White Snake Sage had no intention of speaking with the god of death before him in this ominous place.
A more peaceful environment would at least help this killing god shed his murderous aura.
This will increase your chances of survival...
Although I really wanted to see an apology immediately, it was only a few minutes...
It's only a little bit urgent...
at the same time,
Mount Myōboku is also one of the Three Great Sage Lands.
The beautiful environment of blue skies, white clouds, clear waters, and lush mountains is remarkably similar to that of Konoha.
Magnificent Hall
On top of hundreds of stairs, a huge old toad squatted on a throne engraved with the word "immortal".
His slightly open eyes were intently fixed on the crystal ball in front of him.
At the highest levels of Mount Myōboku, the husband-and-wife team of Fukasaku Shima stood guard on either side of the throne.
Gamabunta, also a member of the high-ranking officials, squatted below the main hall, looking completely bewildered.
Three days later, a distinguished guest arrived.
"We must not be their enemy, and we must grant them any of their demands!"
The usually clueless Toad Sage suddenly gave a serious order.