Kapitel 117: Chapter 117 : Manda and Tribute
"Come out, Manda!"
After the White Snake Sage spoke, Orochimaru felt an inexplicable surge of power approaching, and soon, a deafening roar echoed from the depths of the cave.
Before Orochimaru's eyes, an enormous purple snake emerged, emitting a pungent odour.
The snake had a massive triangular head with four powerful tentacles, resembling the legendary dragon. Its narrow, cold eyes exuded malevolence, and its thick metallic scales, adorned with black stripes, exuded a domineering and ferocious presence.
"Grandma, is that the kid?"
The snake, while still enormous compared to others, was not as large as future generations of snakes. However, it was still over a hundred meters long, surpassing the snakes Orochimaru had summoned in the past, not to mention its immense strength.
Orochimaru sensed chakra and natural energy within the snake's body, which seemed to have been cultivated through the Ryūchi Cave's power.
Though the snake couldn't form hand seals, its strength was impressive due to its powerful physical body.
"He's indeed quite strong. I hope he becomes a good partner in the future."
Upon seeing Manda, Orochimaru realized where the snake surpassed Shiromari. While Shiromari could use various ninjutsu and currently had enough strength to rival Manda, it was already its limit.
Manda, on the other hand, was still growing. The cultivation of Senjutsu was gradual and would become stronger over time. Orochimaru recognized Manda's potential.With time, it might even rival the strength of the Susanoo.
Although the Second Generation of Orochimaru's experimental snake was formidable, in Orochimaru's eyes at present, it was only a product of blind transformation at the cost of potential and intelligence, rendering it a mere tool.
"What? Just this kid? This uncle won't help this ant!"
Manda looked at Orochimaru with arrogance. Despite acknowledging the young Orochimaru's strength, it refused to easily bow its head.
"Manda, don't be rude. This is an awakener of our white scale lineage and will be your partner in the future. I want you to cooperate with him."
The White Snake Sage smiled faintly while addressing Orochimaru.
"Hey! Look at me swallowing you, kid!"
Manda opened its enormous mouth, attempting to devour the small Orochimaru, as though crushing an ant.
However, Orochimaru managed to dodge the attack, only retaliating with swirling stones. This outcome was expected by Orochimaru, as Manda was not easily controlled.
"Finished."
Orochimaru leaped forward, staring straight into Manda's narrow vertical pupils, ready to use his Sharingan ability.
"Oops! I forgot I don't have the three tomoe sharingan!"
Mid-air, Orochimaru suddenly realized his lack of the ability, feeling a sense of panic. As a result, he was sent flying by Manda's tail.
"Boom-!!"
Orochimaru crashed into the rock wall like a bullet. Although his body was strengthened by the Senjutsu Art, it couldn't withstand the impact.
"Hahaha! Foolish!"
The White Snake Sage and others couldn't help but burst into laughter.
"Lightning Release: Chidori!"
Orochimaru's hand unleashed a massive thunder attribute attack directly at Manda.
The nature-based power made it easier to control energy, similar to the Rasenshuriken, which was a future ninjutsu mastered by Naruto.
The thunder attribute power transformed into several blue electric snakes, causing Manda to twitch and numb while its roar echoed throughout the space.
However, the rough and thick-skinned Manda wasn't substantially damaged by the attack.
To deal with such a massive opponent, the most effective technique would be the Fire Style produced by the essence refined by natural energy or the sharp Kusanagi sword. However, Orochimaru didn't want to harm Manda. He cherished this summoning beast.
"Damn little devil!"
Manda was evidently angry.
"This should make you more obedient."
Orochimaru used Emotion Stimulation Illusion. Although his mental power was weaker after losing the Sharingan, he had been immersed in it for many years, and his illusion power using True Yuan was still potent.
Manda eventually calmed down, but its eyes still harboured hostility towards Orochimaru.
"Okay, boy, um, Orochimaru, right?"
The White Snake Sage took a breath, "I'll give you Manda, but I expect him to follow you and negotiate the terms."
"What?!" Orochimaru was stunned.
"Cough! You are now a member of our Ryūchi Cave, so you must contribute to us!"
"...What do you mean?" Orochimaru asked.
"In the future, you'll have to send a large amount of blood food as offerings to us, like pigs, sheep, and cattle. The more, the better!"
"...!"
"As long as they're alive, no need to worry about other things. Now that you have the white scale bloodline, you are no longer human, so don't be concerned!"
"...!!"
"A few thousand heads each time will be sufficient. My children are not picky eaters. You are a genius from Konoha, you must be rich, right?"
"I...!!"
"Every time you summon Manda, you'll have to prepare a hundred tributes, understood?"
With the support of the White Snake Sage, Manda arrogantly left its drooling.
"I heard human meat is delicious, don't deceive your uncle!"
"I...!!"
In Orochimaru's heart, he had a lot to say but chose to remain silent. The White Snake Sage was indeed a materialistic being. What did it mean to say that Orochimaru was no longer human? And why would he want this troublesome snake to succeed?!
Orochimaru finally understood how real Orochimaru felt every time he summoned Manda.
Orochimaru looked at the White Snake Sage's playful expression and piercing eyes, and considered the strength of the two sides. He had no choice but to agree with a forced smile.
"Hahaha, grandma knows best."
In the distance, Ichikishima Himes ears twitched, seemingly catching parts of their conversation, causing her to burst into laughter.
"Fire Style : Howling Fireballs!"
Real Orochimaru closed his eyes for a long moment, then unleashed a fire technique. The huge fireball intensified under the influence of natural forces, hitting the rock wall and bursting into flames.
However, with this technique, the three tomoe sharingan marking on real Orochimaru's eye vanished.
"Is this the only way for now? If I can enhance my body for an extended period without relying on ninjutsu, I might be able to absorb more natural energy and withstand the consumption of techniques."
Real Orochimaru analyzed the situation silently, while Orochimaru walked towards him. Orochimaru seemed somewhat displeased.
"The people in the ninja world are struggling to find enough to eat. It's not easy to find so many animals."
Despite this, Orochimaru was content with the harvest this time.
"Are you leaving?"
Tagitsu-hime, dressed in red, appeared reluctant as she saw the two similar figures.
"Don't die, and if you can't handle it, come back and practice diligently!"
Dressed in blue with bangs cut short, Ichikishima Hime, who appeared loli-like, smiled and said.
"Let's go."
Orochimaru nodded to the group and summoned a large snake.
Learning about the legendary "Senjutsu," gaining an Orochimaru clone, and signing a contract with Manda, Orochimaru felt that this trip had been highly fruitful. From now on, Ryūchi Cave will be his supporter.
Hmm... But what identity should he assume in Konoha?
"Wait a minute, boy."
The White Snake Sage looked at Orochimaru and his Orochimaru clone, pondering for a while.
"I know of a place filled with natural energy. It is a vast source of energy and should be highly beneficial for you."
"Oh?!" Orochimaru was surprised!
"If I recall correctly, the energy there is related to the origin of chakra."
The White Snake Sage seemed to remember something, "The energy purity there is quite high, but it seems to have been discovered before, so be careful when you go there."
"What, is there such a place?"
Orochimaru was astonished. Was there such a place in the ninja world?
The White Snake Sage thought for a moment and gave them the location.
It wasn't far from Konoha, but it was also close to Sunagakure.
Could it be... a dragon vein?
However, Orochimaru's intuition told him it didn't seem like that.
As the powerful aura of Ryūchi Ball resonated with Senjutsu, it quietly leaked some energy.
"Thank you for telling us. We'll be cautious."
Real Orochimaru was the first to speak, "Let's go, main body."
"...Understood."
Seeing the real Orochimaru, who had always been independent, taking the lead and entering the mouth of the snake, Orochimaru followed, somewhat embarrassed.
"Remember to pay your grandpa's tribute!"
As the smoke dissipated, Orochimaru and his Orochimaru clone left Ryūchi Cave.
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