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19.36% Naruto: An Uchiha With A Superpower Roulette / Chapter 73: Chapter 73

Chapter 73: Chapter 73

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With three trials, two of which involved illusions, the Uchiha clan was indeed most suited to tackle them.

If the opponent didn't intend to engage directly, Yōichi wouldn't go out of his way to cause trouble. However, Ichikishimahime was not satisfied with this but eventually stood down upon hearing it was the White Snake Sage's command.

Still, she kept glaring at Yōichi, even as he left to meet the White Snake Sage, her gaze never wavering.

The White Snake Sage usually presented itself as a kindly old woman, often seen holding a smoking pipe.

Upon meeting Yōichi, its first words were, "You can absorb natural energy? You have the same physique as that clan outside Ryūchi Cave, making you highly suitable for Sage Mode training."

"I'm here to find Shin, White Snake Sage," Yōichi quickly steered the conversation, asking, "But what's this physique you mentioned? Am I going to end up like those outside, absorbing too much natural energy and going mad?"

"Six hundred years ago, one of their ancestors accidentally entered Ryūchi Cave. After passing through three trials, he was given the chance to train in Sage Mode. He was almost naturally suited for it, absorbing and controlling natural energy with ease. Those outside are his descendants.

However, they haven't inherited his physique perfectly. While they can absorb natural energy, they can't control it perfectly. But thanks to their physique, the natural energy won't take their lives," the White Snake Sage explained in an old woman's voice, which sounded quite strange to Yōichi.

"Does that mean the more perfect the physique, the higher the chance of successfully training in Sage Mode?"

"Of course. If you were like the person from six hundred years ago, you could master Sage Mode in a day."

Yōichi nodded, then said to the White Snake Sage, "Understood. Now, could you tell me where Shin is?"

The White Snake Sage paused, then asked doubtfully, "Uchiha, don't you want to train in Sage Mode?"

"I'm intrigued, but let's talk about it in a few days. I'll increase my chances a bit more before trying."

Since a more perfect physique increased the success rate, there was no rush. With three more uses of his Pickpocket ability, he might steal another useful trait, making Sage Mode training even easier.

"Shin is in the southernmost cave, but it's hard for outsiders to find in Ryūchi Cave. Let Tagitsuhime guide you."

After the White Snake Sage finished speaking, Ichikishimahime was the first to volunteer, "Let me take him."

"Whatever," the Sage said dismissively, and Ichikishimahime slowly floated in front of Yōichi, saying, "Follow me."

Yōichi wasn't worried about Ichikishimahime causing trouble and followed her out.

After walking in Ryūchi Cave for a while, Ichikishimahime suddenly spoke, "Shin is the most temperamental snake in Ryūchi Cave. If you're thinking of making it your summoned beast, I'd advise against it."

"No problem. I have a bad temper too. We'll see if I can't handle it."

Yōichi said, not intimidated by the prospect of betrayal by the Third Kazekage or by Shin's fierce temper. After all, wasn't it all about power in the end?

After navigating through the cave's twists and turns.

Clang!

Yōichi unsheathed Raijin, the blade faintly wrapped in lightning.

"There's no need for these petty tricks to test my patience. I really don't have much."

"Hmph, very well, follow me."

Seeing Yōichi's resolve, Ichikishimahime huffed but, having vented some of her frustration by leading him in circles, decided to stop wandering aimlessly around Ryūchi Cave.

They arrived at a large cave entrance, where Ichikishimahime crossed her arms and said, "This is where Shin resides. A final word of advice: if you want to communicate with it properly, find its reverse scale."

With that, Ichikishimahime floated away and quickly disappeared.

Inside, the cave opened up into a huge pit with the sky visible above.

A strikingly red snake lay within, presumably Shin. 

"I don't have the patience for diplomacy with Shin. It seems I'll have to subdue it first, then take its reverse scale before taming it."

Yōichi gathered chakra, then, biting his finger, summoned forth his technique.

Boom!

A loud sound accompanied by a large cloud of smoke woke the sleeping Shin.

"Who dares disturb Shin's sleep!"

As the smoke cleared, Shin saw a bear and a human in its cave, infuriatingly shouting, "Humans dare to bring a stinking bear to Shin's territory, seeking death!"

"Roar~!"

Gates roared, but it was more of a question to Yōichi behind it, wondering why it was suddenly summoned.

"Subdue it first, Gates. Once I tame it as a summoned beast, you can return."

"Roar~!"

Gates roared again, quickly growing to nearly twenty meters tall, its golden fur more pronounced, and with a bear's roar, nearly causing the cave to collapse.

Gravity Technique!

A dull yellow light spread from Gates, enveloping Shin in its influence.

Under ten times the gravity, Shin was forced to the ground.

"Damn it, cursed bear, I'll eat you!"

Shin gathered strength to rise, but Gates leaped and heavily crashed down on Shin, the impact causing Shin's body to convulse.

While Yōichi moved to Shin's head to locate the reverse scale, tearing it off.

Losing its reverse scale left Shin as limp as if its weak point had been struck, its struggles ceasing.

(End of Chapter)


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Once the reverse scale was torn off, Shin quieted down immediately, and Yōichi also instructed Gates to stop.

"Become my summoned beast, Shin," Yōichi stated his intention directly, not coddling the red serpent, "You're not irreplaceable. My Gates is more useful. If you refuse, Gates will have a hearty dinner today."

"Roar~"

Upon hearing this, Gates, too, was enticed, nodding its bear head and then licking its lips.

Shin was full of energy, which would be beneficial for Gates; consuming a few more could potentially advance it to maturity.

The cave fell silent for a moment. Seeing Shin's silence, Yōichi turned to Gates and said, "If Gates can't finish it in one meal, take it back. I'll preserve it for you in a storage scroll."

"Roar~"

Gates roared happily, then was about to bite down.

"Stop, stop, I agree, okay? I'll be your summoned beast"

"what?"

"Don't let this bear eat me!"

After the reverse scale was removed, Shin's irascibility vanished, now much calmer and naturally unwilling to become a bear's dinner.

Facing these two adversaries alone, it was confident; the bear might be odd, but it seemed too small. However, against both together, it stood no chance.

To avoid being eaten, Shin reluctantly agreed.

"Let's sign the summoning contract."

Yōichi let Gates release Shin, and man and snake began to sign the summoning contract; Gates, somewhat reluctantly, roared at Shin, scolding it for its cowardice.

Had Shin maintained its dignity, Gates could have enjoyed a feast and shortened its time to maturity.

As Yōichi was preparing the summoning scroll, he glanced at Gates, who had also been subdued at the beginning, now reprimanding Shin.

After signing the contract, Yōichi asked, "What effect does losing the reverse scale have on you?"

"I can't exert force. It will take at least a few months to recover. Master, I might not be able to fight for you during this time."

Shin now behaved submissively in front of Yōichi, realizing that its temper wouldn't work with this master. If it showed any aggression, it might end up as snake soup.

With Gates still eyeing it, Shin had no choice but to suppress its temper.

Fortunately, without the reverse scale, Shin's irritable temperament had indeed lessened.

"It's fine. I know your last master was the Third Kazekage of Sunagakure. He might be dead now. Try summoning him with reverse summoning," Yōichi suggested, then explained Shin's previous master's fate, suspecting he had become the Kazekage.

"Dead?"

Shin was stunned at the news, then suddenly raised its head and laughed loudly, forcing Yōichi to cover his ears. Knowing Shin was betrayed by the Third Kazekage, he understood Shin needed to vent.

After Shin's laughter subsided, it apologized, "Sorry, master. I couldn't control myself upon hearing that news."

"No worries, I approached you knowing your situation," Yōichi continued, "I'm not entirely sure about this news, so try reverse summoning to see."

"Understood."

Shin then wiggled its tail, performing reverse summoning in its own way.

Boom!

Smoke appeared and quickly dissipated.

"Master, that bastard is indeed dead. My summoning wasn't rejected; there was just no response."

"Alright, I'll return this reverse scale to you. Rest up for now. I'll be staying nearby for the next few days. Except for summoning you to prove the Third Kazekage's death, you can rest and heal."

Yōichi then turned to Gates, "Gates, shrink and return. Everything's settled here."

"Roar~"

"There's meat back home too. If it's not enough, ask Mina for more."

Boom!

With that, Yōichi dispelled the summoning technique, sending Gates back to Konoha.

He then advised Shin to rest well while he prepared to leave Ryūchi Cave and return to the surface village.

For the next three days, he planned to stay in the village, using up his remaining chances to absorb natural energy. The more he could absorb, the higher his chances of successfully training in Sage Mode.

If he could create a complete physique, training in Sage Mode might be a breeze.

"You really tamed Shin!"

Just as Yōichi was leaving Shin's cave, the loli Miko suddenly appeared.

"Taming Shin wasn't difficult. Taming you three snake princesses would be a challenge. Have you been waiting here, hoping Shin would defeat me and you could eat me?"

Yōichi glanced at Ichikishimahime, intending to reveal her true form sooner or later and then stand on her head in battle.

"Hmph!"

Ichikishimahime, her thoughts exposed, huffed but continued to lead the way lazily.

"What are you doing? Leading the way?"

"Of course. This is a snake den. Without me, you would have been eaten long ago."

"Without you, my Earth Bear could have had a feast. The snakes here are far more attractive to it than the beasts outside."

"Hmph, ungrateful!"

Ichikishimahime snorted but didn't leave, continuing to lead Yōichi to Ryūchi Cave's entrance, ready to return.

"Tell the White Snake Sage I'll come back later to train in Sage Mode," Yōichi said as Ichikishimahime prepared to leave, soon disappearing without a word.

Sage Mode demands a high level of chakra, and Yōichi's chakra level could still increase, far from reaching its peak. Unless he acquires more physiques capable of absorbing natural energy or significantly increases his chakra, he plans to postpone training in Sage Mode.

After leaving Ryūchi Cave, the middle-aged village chief asked Yōichi curiously, "Sir, did you find the sacred land?"

"I did, but I plan to stay here for three days before leaving," Yōichi informed the village chief. Seeing the chief's hesitance, he added, "Don't even think about going in, chief. Without the ability to cultivate chakra, joining a ninja village is your best bet to cure your madness."

There are two ways to solve their madness: learn Sage Mode or increase one's chakra to suppress the natural energy.

Without these, entering Ryūchi Cave would be futile, likely ending in being eaten.

Yōichi plans to use up his remaining chances in the next three days in the village, absorbing as much natural energy as possible. A more complete physique would make Sage Mode training much easier.


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