Chapter 181: Yugito Makes an Entrance
He was now all ears and eyes, keenly aware of the changes around him.
Kiyoshi quickly tidied up and followed the two out.
"But... Natsu, you've just been healed, are you sure it's okay?"
"It's okay."
Natsu's expression was normal.
It was as if she had never just explored the fusion experiment between the Uchiha and Hyuga with Kiyoshi, to see if they could obtain the so-called Omnipotence.
This made Kiyoshi couldn't help but chuckle.
As expected, women are natural actors. Even Natsu had learned to act instinctively.
The three arrived at the entrance of the hideout together.
Orochimaru had been waiting there for a long time.
…
The sun rose and fell, and the white clouds in the sky floated ethereally.
The only constant was the lonely atmosphere in the forest.
It seemed that because of the continuous war, the beasts in the mountains and forests instinctively ran to more remote and uninhabited places.
A small team rested under a thick ancient tree.
Because other enemy ninjas had infiltrated this area, everyone was very careful not to make a fire to cook.
Instead, they swallowed the coarse dry food with water from the kettle.
"Hiss~"
A small head poked out from Kiyoshi's arms.
Kiyoshi took out a piece of dry food and fed it to the white snake.
"Orochimaru-sama, I heard that there is a place in the world called Ryūchi Cave, and it is said that the people there can use the power of the Sage."
Kiyoshi teased the white snake, seemingly asking casually.
"You know about Ryūchi Cave."
Orochimaru's golden snake-like eyes stared at Kiyoshi.
The Three Great Sage Regions are both mysterious and not mysterious.
Jiraiya often calls himself Toad Sage.
Many ninjas know that Jiraiya can enter a state called Sage Mode.
Even he himself had pursued such power.
After accidentally discovering Jūgo, Orochimaru was surprised to find that he possessed the power to violently enhance their bodies.
After continuous exploration and research, he found the source of the power—Ryūchi Cave.
Unfortunately, the truth was a bit difficult for him to accept.
He didn't have the aptitude to learn Sage Mode.
He paid a heavy price for his failed cultivation, but he also obtained a summon named Manda.
He had summoned Manda during the battle with Hanzō.
"I learned about it by chance." Kiyoshi said.
Orochimaru didn't have any prejudice. If he performs well, he might want to see if he can successfully learn Sage Mode there.
Because not being able to use Sage Mode was actually a knot in Orochimaru's heart.
Even in the Boruto era, Orochimaru used vessels, and many excellent genes to create a large number of clones.
He constantly experimented and researched, and finally created Mitsuki, who could enter the perfect Sage Mode.
"After this is over, if there is a chance, I can take Kiyoshi-kun to take a look."
Orochimaru stared at Kiyoshi with interest. He didn't agree or refuse Kiyoshi.
Instead, he ambiguously said that he would take him there if there was a chance.
Kiyoshi's expression remained unchanged. Not refusing immediately actually meant there was hope.
Moreover, he just wanted to plant the impression in Orochimaru's mind that he was interested in Sage Mode.
The learning method of Sage Mode in Ryūchi Cave is much more radical than that in Mount Myōboku, with only one chance.
The White Snake Sage injects natural energy into the ninja with her teeth.
If they can withstand it, they will succeed. Otherwise, they will mutate into snakes and be eaten by the White Snake Sage in one bite.
Orochimaru's true form is the White Phosphorous Great Serpent.
As for whether it was because of his failed attempt, or the side effects of conducting too many experiments on himself, it is unknown.
The others listened to the conversation between Kiyoshi and Orochimaru without understanding, feeling that it was very profound.
"Someone is approaching, it's a very large... chakra."
Natsu, who was leaning against a big tree and squatting down, suddenly spoke.
Veins appeared on her forehead as she spoke.bThere was doubt in her white eyes.
From the perspective of the Byakugan, the chakra pathway system of the woman approaching from a distance was constantly emitting a ghostly blue chakra.
Like flowing flames, it emerged from the position of the navel, circling around in the chakra pathway system.
"This chakra..."
Orochimaru's expression became much more serious.
This was not chakra that a ninja could possess, but was similar to a monster like the Nine-Tails.
Orochimaru, who had studied scriptures and consulted many ancient books, knew that each village had a kind of war weapon through some clues and the experience in the Second Great Ninja War.
"Good luck."
Yugito, standing high on the crown of a tree, looked down at the people below.
Her gaze eventually locked onto Kiyoshi. Before coming, the village had given her a portrait of Kiyoshi.
"It is very good."
If Samui was like an iceberg, a faint beauty.
Then Yugito was a mature, proud queen.
The beige braid draped over her waist, setting off her deep, three-dimensional, and exotic pretty face.
"Huh?"
Yugito noticed Kiyoshi's gaze, and the burning gaze made her very uncomfortable.
It recklessly roamed and moved over her body.
Didn't this guy know what manners were?
Yugito's impression of Kiyoshi dropped a few points.
As expected, it was the other half of the evil Uchiha bloodline that had caused this.
"One of the Sannin, Orochimaru?"
"That's right, that pale skin and snake-like eyes are him!"
"What are you afraid of? Yugito-sama is on our side!"
The Kumogakure team behind Yugito whispered.
The Sannin were famous, but they were not necessarily more powerful than a Tailed Beast.
"Be careful."
Kiyoshi said to Kurenai and the others beside him.
The destructive power of the Tailed Beast Ball now is not to be taken lightly.
It's not like the weakened version he had encountered in the spiritual space.
Just one shot can probably destroy this mountain.
"Stop talking nonsense."
Yugito's braids gradually spread out, and the nails on her five fingers became sharp, and were tens of centimeters long.
She stood on the crown of the tree like a cat, and rushed down.
Orochimaru stretched out his hand from his sleeve, and many brown venomous snakes emerged.
Hidden Shadow Snake Hands!
A large string of dense snakes opened their fangs and attacked Yugito.
Yugito waved lightly and beheaded these snakes.
Thump, thump, thump…
A series of snake heads fell.
The Kumogakure ninjas behind also began to act.