Escape? That's Impossible.

Half an hour later.

Looking at Miya in Sage Mode, the White Snake Sage's eyes revealed utter shock.

I have never seen such a thick... person of exceptional talent.

Commonly known as: a monster!

The White Snake Sage almost began to doubt her own existence as a snake. In the past thousand years, Miya's talent was definitely the most powerful she had ever seen.

As the wound on his neck left by the White Snake Sage healed and the toxins in his body were completely neutralized, Miya trembled slightly and exited Sage Mode.

"Call..."

Exhaling a deep breath, after personally experiencing Senjutsu Chakra, Miya realized just how domineering and powerful it was.

The injuries he had just sustained under Overload Mode were being treated and repaired by the Senjutsu Chakra that automatically permeated his body after Miya Limit Mode.

"Thank you for your help!"

With eyes full of surprise, Miya bowed slightly to the White Snake Sage. Without the White Snake Sage's help, he probably wouldn't have been able to learn and master the first stage of entering Sage Mode so quickly.

That's right, it's the first stage.

With the help of a medium, one senses, absorbs, and condenses Senjutsu Chakra; this is the first stage.

Next, Miya will undergo the final stage of training: absorbing Natural Energy without any medium and then condensing Senjutsu Chakra.

"Let's go! From now on, you can cultivate on your own!"

With a satisfied smile, the White Snake Sage turned and walked out.

Time flies like an arrow, and in the blink of an eye, Miya has been living in Ryūchi Cave for three months, and he has also perfectly mastered the Sage Mode of Ryūchi Cave.

The contrast between before and after three months is striking. The forest in Ryūchi Cave, where large snakes used to be everywhere, is now almost impossible to find.

They were either eaten by Miya, or they all went into hiding.

"It seems we should hold off and let these snakes grow a bit longer before eating them."

Taking a large bite of snake meat, gazing into the deep, silent forest, Miya muttered to himself.

"Sizzle~~Sizzle~~"

A sudden hissing sound rang out, Miya turned to look at the liaison snake that had swum to his side.

"Oh! Have Hong and Lin graduated yet?"

Listening to the liaison snake's report, Miya murmured to himself.

"Disappear!"

The serpent nodded, then turned into a wisp of smoke and disappeared before Miya's eyes.

"Then let's go check out Konoha."

Standing up, Miya lightly patted his bottom and turned to walk towards the direction of the Serpent Immortal Palace.

Before you leave, let's say goodbye!

Upon arriving at the Serpent God Palace, Miya encountered Ichikishimahime once again, who was guarding outside the palace. In the instant their eyes met, Miya saw the coldness in Ichikishimahime's eyes.

Are you still going to stop me?

With a soft chuckle, Miya addressed Ichikishimahime, who was blocking his way.

"I heard you've mastered the Perfect Sage Mode."

A fighting spirit surged within Ichikishimahime. Having revered the White Snake Sage, she could no longer tolerate Miya, whom the White Snake Sage constantly praised.

It's just Perfect Sage Mode, right? It's not like anyone can't do that!

Do you want to try it?

"I don't like eating live Chakra."

The two were at loggerheads, and Miya and Ichikishimahime's attitudes were very clear.

I want to eat snake soup!

Upon hearing this, Ichikishimahime's aura plummeted, becoming unusually cold.

"I'll be waiting for you to come and kill me in the Great Snake Forest!"

After saying that, Ichikishimahime stepped aside and swam back in the direction that Miya had come from.

"Heh~~"

Another soft chuckle escaped Miya's lips, followed by a gentle shake of his head.

"The flesh from one of the Three Snake Princesses must be absolutely delicious!"

At the same time, Ichikishimahime could also use this opportunity to test the power of her Senjutsu.

More than ten minutes later, Miya, having bid farewell to the White Snake Sage, returned to the place where he had eaten roasted snake meat.

Just as Miya had gained his footing, a large, dark green water ball suddenly flew in from his left.

Water Release: Water Gun Technique.

With a light leap, Miya dodged it.

Enjoy the last moments of your life!

Floating in the air, Ichikishimahime flicked her cold, icy tongue.

"Then be careful not to become meat in the pot."

When it comes to verbal sparring, Miya has never been afraid of anyone! So what if it's a threat? It's nothing...

"Silk~~"

With a flick of her snake silk, Ichikishimahime vanished right before Miya's eyes.

Levitation and invisibility are special abilities possessed by all Three Snake Princesses of Ryūchi Cave. When Ichikishimahime is in an invisible state, even highly skilled sensory ninjas cannot sense her Chakra.

Having a teacher who loves researching forbidden techniques, yet possessing pitifully few of his own abilities, Miya immediately made a decision.

"When I get back, I'll definitely get a bunch of Ninjutsu scrolls from Orochimaru."

He clasped his hands together, and opened and closed his eyes.

Sage Mode, activated!

Since the purpose was to test the practical combat capabilities of Sage Mode, Miya naturally wouldn't hold back.

Earth Release Technique: Earth Trap.

Suddenly, the soil beneath Miya's feet vanished, revealing a deep, dark cave entrance. Without any support, Miya fell into the cave.

After leaping a few times along the cave wall, Miya landed on the ground unharmed, and at the same time saw Ichikishimahime reappear.

At this moment, Ichikishimahime, like Miya, also activated Sage Mode.

Immortal Technique: Sealing Stone Absorption Technique.

Rumble...

As Ichikishimahime moved, the hole above Miya 'Gozu was suddenly blocked by a rock riddled with small holes.

Splash...

Ichikishimahime, floating in the air, casually scattered a large pile of crystals of various shapes and colors in front of Miya.

"The only way for you to escape from here is to use the crystal in front of you to plug the small hole in the stone above."

For Ichikishimahime, who dislikes consuming fresh Chakra, this method she used to present to Miya was exactly what she enjoyed doing.

The crystals on the ground are essentially her unique Senjutsu. If Miya does as she says, he will fall into her trap.

Once Miya touches those crystals and puts them into the small hole in the Taiseki above his head, Miya Chakra will be forcibly consumed until Chakra dies from exhaustion.

Thus, Miya's body and Chakra will be consumed by her.

"Escape? Why would you escape?"

"Don't you think this place is perfect for starting a fire and making snake soup?"

Escape? That's out of the question!

If Ichikishimahime were outside, in stealth mode and difficult to detect, Miya would have to live in constant fear if she tried to deal with him, in case she launched a sneak attack...

But it's different here. Even though it's her home turf, there's nowhere to hide!

"Sage Art: Lightning Release: Rasengan."

In the blink of an eye, a pale blue Chakra ball appeared in Miya's hand.