Konoha: Becoming a God Starting with Aburame

Chapter 243 White Snake Immortal: You—are insects!

The sandstone joint forces arrived at the entrance of Yongji Cave through a special passage.

"This must be Ryuchi Cave. As expected of a summoning beast force known as a sacred place. Just the number of these snakes is enough to easily defeat a small ninja village."

Tesla peered through the portal at the astonishing number of snakes in Ryuchi Cave and marveled at it.

Onoki remained expressionless. Even with the information provided by Sunagakure, the Iwa ninja suffered considerable losses in their efforts to find the special passage into Ryuchi Cave.

Ah, Ryūchi-dōng, you deserve to die!

"A sacred land? They're nothing but a bunch of beasts. Instead of managing their summoned beasts properly, they dare to wage war against Iwagakure! Today, we'll show them the consequences of angering Iwagakure!"

Onoki's voice revealed a burning rage.

It was because of Ryuchi Cave that the development of Iwagakure was hindered, while its ally Sunagakure continued to develop rapidly without any obstacles.

That was absolutely heartbreaking!

"Tesla, I can accept that the Sand Village only sent this few ninjas to assist because you told me that this is the Sand Village's latest research - the Magnetic Storm Puppet Force. I hope the Sand Village will not disappoint me."

"Don't worry, I'll show you the power of the Magnetic Storm Golem Force right now!"

Tesla said with great confidence.

"Magnetic Storm Golem Force, advance!"

But as soon as the sandstone troops entered Ryuchi Cave, all the snakes around them arched their backs, flicked their scarlet tongues, and silently stared at them.

"This is... discovered by the White Snake Sage." Tesla's tone was somewhat hesitant, but his expression was very certain.

"These snakes haven't attacked, which must be a warning. If we retreat now, it'll be as if nothing happened; if we continue, it'll be a fight to the death!"

"Oonoki, what should we do?"

Ohnoki frowned slightly upon hearing Tesla's words.

He had specifically gathered information about the White Snake Sage. Although information about Ryuchi Cave was scarce in the ninja world, a large ninja village could still gather a considerable amount if it was willing to do so.

Onoki knew that this was a white snake that had lived for a thousand years and possessed magical powers, and he was also very wary of the White Snake Sage.

This is not self-deprecation, but rather self-awareness. A thousand years is enough time to change everything. Even an ordinary white snake will become terrifying under the power of time.

Onoki felt this deeply; he was a typical example of someone who was old but didn't die, becoming stronger with age and ranking among the top tier of strength in the ninja world.

Onoki, who also understands the Sage Art, is well aware of its immense potential.

A thousand years of time combined with incredibly powerful immortal techniques is enough to create a terrifying being.

This is also why Onoki dragged Sunagakure into it—to ensure a minimum outcome and to drag someone down with him.

However, the White Snake Sage should never have sent a snake to attack Iwagakure.

Attacking Iwagakure means a fight to the death!

Thinking about it this way, it seems there's nothing to think about.

"Let's attack."

Onoki spoke succinctly, while also enhancing his perception to be wary of the White Snake Sage's sudden attack.

"Magnetic Storm Golem Force, advance!"

Tesla gave the order, and the Magnetic Storm Golem Force steadily advanced, showing no fear even when countless snakes lay coiled in front of them.

As if receiving a command, all the snakes in Ryūchi Cave charged fearlessly toward the Sandstone Allied Forces, like white waves!

Every corner, every path, every cave, and even every building is haunted by giant snakes attempting to attack the Sandstone Alliance forces.

Faced with the overwhelming swarm of snakes, the Sand Ninja troops showed no sign of nervousness, and after forming a defensive line—

Aim.

locking.

Open fire!

The Magnetic Storm Golem raised its hands, which shone with a deep blue light, and unleashed a deadly magnetic storm beam, which struck the ground like a thunderbolt.

The giant snakes of Ryūchi Cave rushed forward in clusters, like moths drawn to a flame, only to be burned to a crisp in each and every one of them.

There are many snakes, but they can't break through the defenses of the Magnetic Storm Golem!

This was not a contest, but a massacre!

The fierce lightning, scorching flames, and flying debris, along with the countless large snakes that lined up like lambs to the slaughterhouse, created a scene of carnage!

The giant serpent sprayed out patches of eerie blood mist, which mingled with the flames from the magnetic storm, telling the story of the brutality of this battle.

The Iwa ninja standing nearby were completely stunned.

These magnetic storm rays struck the snakes. If we put ourselves in their shoes, what would the Iwa ninjas have been like facing such a terrifying attack...?

The Iwa ninja shuddered violently. If they hadn't been prepared, they might have been slaughtered like the snakes of Ryuchi Cave.

The overwhelming swarm of snakes was dealt with in a very short time by the Magnetic Storm Golems carrying the Grell Stones, which contained surging energy.

All that remained were the charred bodies of snakes and the craters left across the earth by the magnetic storm's rays.

This opened a passage for the Sand Village Allied Forces to reach the location of the White Snake Sage.

"How was it? The Magnetic Storm Golem Squad was pretty powerful, wasn't it?"

Tesla watched as the Magnetic Storm Golem slaughtered the giant snake, while turning to Onokido.

"Well enough."

Onoki spoke casually, but the seriousness in his eyes never faded.

The Magnetic Storm Golem Force is still in its early stages and its numbers are small, yet it already possesses such power. If it continues to develop, it will become terrifying.

Is his ally developing a little too fast?

It's all Ryuji Cave's fault!

Otherwise, Iwagakure would also develop rapidly!

Onoki's hatred for Ryuchi-dō intensified.

"Let's go, let's see if this so-called White Snake Immortal can truly live up to the title of immortal!"

The Magnetic Storm Puppet Force fought its way through, eliminating all enemies who tried to stop it, until it arrived at the White Snake Immortal's residence.

Just as the Sandstone Combined Forces were about to enter, a terrifying noise came, almost shaking the sky!

The Sandstone Combined Forces were affected by the noise; their faces turned pale, and some ninjas even collapsed.

"You stay here and keep watch, follow orders, and build defensive fortifications in place. Don't let the snakes bother us."

Tesla looked back at the sandstone alliance advancing relentlessly towards the center of Ryuchi Cave and said.

Then, Tesla and Onoki exchanged a glance. It seemed that numerical superiority was ineffective against the White Snake Sage; he was a tough nut to crack and wouldn't be easy to deal with.

But the two still resolutely entered the White Snake Immortal's residence.

The white snake immortal on the stone seat saw the two enter, picked up his pipe, took a puff, and exhaled wisps of lifelike snake smoke. He said calmly, "Humans, how dare you attack Ryuchi Cave!"

"As expected, it's the inherent weakness of humanity. The ninja world is so vast, yet it's still not enough for your expansion."

"You humans have achieved your current status not because of nature's bounty, nor because you are the world's darlings, but because you have been blessed by immortals!"

The White Snake Immortal continued, "But you do not cherish it at all, forgetting the immortals' entrustment to peace, allowing war to continue to fill the world."

"Without immortals, you humans are worthless!"

"Recognize yourselves! You are no different from the grass and trees on the ground; you are insects!"

Insects—humans are a group of insects in the eyes of the White Snake Immortal.

The Sage of Six Paths doesn't count; he's not human.

Tesla was speechless upon hearing what the White Snake Immortal said.

Bugs, bugs, what's wrong? Bugs ate your rice!

Onoki didn't react much to what the White Snake Sage said, but instead asked his question:

"White Snake Sage, why did you attack Iwagakure?"

This has always been Onoki's question. Theoretically, Ryuchi Cave and Iwagakure Village have nothing to do with each other, so why has Ryuchi Cave never given up attacking Iwagakure Village?

"Attack Iwagakure? That's no joke. What is Iwagakure anyway, that it's worth my order to attack?"

In the eyes of the White Snake Sage, sending snakes to attack Iwagakure was not an attack on Iwagakure itself, but an attack on the entity that gathers natural energy.

It didn't even consider Iwagakure a threat.

Onoki led the Iwa ninja to invade Ryuchi Cave, which the White Snake Sage considered an act of human expansion. Onoki, however, believed that he was seeking revenge.

The White Snake Sage's words enraged Onoki.

Okay, okay, then there's nothing more to say.

"Stop talking nonsense and attack. After we kill the White Snake Immortal, you can ask him any questions you may have."

Upon hearing Tesla's words, Ohnoki nodded with a dark expression.

The White Snake Sage scoffed at Tesla and Onoki's actions.

It filled the veins of natural energy with its own body, and under the erosion of natural energy, its body continued to grow larger, almost becoming a substantial ley line.

What right do the two of them have to fight it?

"How dare a grain of rice compare its brilliance to the sun and moon?!"

With a sneer, the White Snake Immortal left the stone seat, his face devoid of any kindness or gentleness, only displaying coldness and tyranny.

(End of this chapter)