Chapter 81: Chapter 81: Visiting Ryuchi Cave
"Why do you keep provoking Sasuke, Ryujiro?" Orochimaru asked, puzzled.
Ryujiro glanced at Orochimaru indifferently. "Orochimaru, do you know how the eyes of the Uchiha clan evolve?"
Orochimaru's face twitched as he shook his head.
"Emotions. The Sharingan's evolution requires intense emotions and feelings. His hatred towards Itachi isn't strong enough yet."
"The power of the Uchiha clan isn't limited to that."
"Don't underestimate his potential."
Orochimaru was somewhat shocked to hear Ryujiro's assessment of Sasuke. Ryujiro actually had such high hopes for Sasuke.
In fact, Ryujiro had the means to help Sasuke become a Hollow. However, he believed that Sasuke wasn't suited for that path, so was he provoking him for that reason?
"I have another reason for coming out this time, Orochimaru."
Ryujiro continued, addressing Orochimaru.
Orochimaru showed a hint of a smile. "Ryujiro-kun, please speak. If there's anything I can help with, I'll do my best to assist you."
"It's not a troublesome matter."
"I need the location of Ryuchi Cave."
Ryuchi Cave?
Orochimaru's expression froze.
Why would Ryujiro, who was doing well with the Sage Arts of Myoboku, need the location of Ryuchi Cave?
For Sage Arts?
Impossible.
Ryujiro already possessed the Sage Arts of Mount Myoboku, and he had heard from the Great White Snake Sage.
A person couldn't bear multiple Sage Modes. One could only acquire the Sage Mode of Mount Myoboku, Ryuchi Cave, or Shikkotsu Forest.
The effects brought by their respective Sage Modes were different.
But...
Although others couldn't do it.
But Ryujiro wasn't an ordinary person.
Perhaps even if others couldn't, but Ryujiro could try.
After all, Ryujiro's idea was to see what would happen if he learned the Sage Modes of the three major places.
Orochimaru provided Ryujiro with the location of Ryuchi Cave, and shortly afterward, Ryujiro left.
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Unlike Mount Myoboku, the creatures in Ryuchi Cave weren't so easy to deal with. Even Orochimaru had suffered under the hands of the Great White Snake Sage.
But for Ryujiro, it was not a big deal. Those elders were just bullies who feared the strong. He didn't come to Ryuchi Cave to cause trouble.
Ryuchi Cave, like Mount Myoboku, was located in a special space. Ordinary people couldn't find its location.
Moreover, Ryuchi Cave was between illusion and reality. Even if one knew the location of Ryuchi Cave, they could still get lost in the mist and perpetually wander in place.
But as long as Ryujiro was in Sage Mode, he wouldn't be affected.
His Shadow Clones in Konoha had no problems. As long as Konoha didn't encounter major disasters, his Shadow Clones could still manage.
Although Shadow Clones couldn't maintain Sage Mode permanently like the original, they could automatically absorb natural energy and enter Sage Mode.
After a week's time, Ryujiro finally arrived at the location Orochimaru mentioned.
This place...
Ryujiro could clearly see that it was a dead end blocked by mountains.
But he could clearly feel that there was something hidden behind these mountains.
Ignoring the dead end in front of him, Ryujiro walked straight past it, and a strange scene occurred.
Clearly, it was a mountain, but Ryujiro strangely passed through it.
Looking at the surrounding mist and the damp, cold caves, it gave off a creepy feeling.
"As expected, it's just as I suspected. The mountain I saw earlier was not a mountain at all. It was just an illusion created by Ryuchi Cave's barrier."
Is this Ryuchi Cave?
Ryujiro frowned.
The natural energy here seemed different from Mount Myoboku; this dark and damp environment...
It really suited snakes.
The drifting mist not only obscured vision but also, once the concentration was too high, could trap people in Genjutsu, making it impossible to leave Ryuchi Cave forever.
"It seems to be in this direction."
For those who couldn't sense natural energy, they might get lost in Ryuchi Cave. But for Ryujiro, who was in Sage Mode, it was effortless.
Walking through the mist, two slender figures approached from the distance.
"It's been a long time since anyone came to Ryuchi Cave."
"Hmm?"
"Wait."
One of them looked like a loli, with long deep blue hair and exquisite features. The playful woman looked at Ryujiro in astonishment.
"You!"
"In this state, you're still maintaining Sage Mode."
Ichikishimahime, one of the high-level members of Ryuchi Cave.
Even though Ichikishimahime had such exquisite features, Ryujiro remained unmoved.
Because despite the fact that the woman in front of him appeared to be a beautiful woman, her true form was that of a snake. Her exquisite appearance was just a disguise.
Ryujiro had always detested snakes.
Let alone being infatuated with one.
Beside her, the mature-looking Tagorihime chuckled lightly. "Ichikishima, it seems he's the one Great White Snake mentioned."
Ichikishimahime looked at the young Ryujiro with some disbelief.
A young man like him actually came to their Ryuchi Cave.
This tender flesh...
Ichikishimahime sighed inwardly. If it weren't for the orders of the Great White Snake Sage, she would have wanted to taste this young man's flavor.
With those small arms and legs, the taste must be very delicious.
Feeling Ichikishimahime's greedy gaze, a trace of disgust flashed in Ryujiro's eyes.
Sure enough, no matter how much a snake transformed into a human, it was still just a snake.
"Take me to see Great White Snake Sage," Ryujiro said calmly and indifferently.
Ichikishimahime and Tagorihime furrowed their brows.
Such an unlikable brat.
In theory, there were three trusted elder-level members of Ryuchi Cave. There were only two in front of him, so where was the other one?
Forget it.
Ryujiro shook his head.
Why bother thinking so much? Even if another one came, it would still be a snake.
Even though Tagorihime and Ichikishimahime transformed into humans, their cold, snake-like aura remained unmistakable.
Ichikishimahime, who led the way, asked, "Boy, since you've already learned the Sage Arts of Mount Myoboku, why did you come to our Ryuchi Cave?"
Generally speaking, people who entered Ryuchi Cave were either lost or came to learn Sage Arts.
But the Ryujiro in front of them had already learned Sage Arts and he also seemed a little different than the people who used to come here so they were naturally wary of him.
The natural energy in the Ryuchi Cave seemed to be rushing into his body, like it found a new place to live.
Both of them had the same questions in their mind.
How could this boy be able to balance and control such a huge amount of natural energy?
"Of course, it's to learn Sage Arts," Ryujiro answered flatly.
What?!
Hearing Ryujiro's words, Ichikishimahime and Tagorihime were both stunned.
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