Naruto: Starting with Tsunade

Chapter 390 Aokiji vs. White Snake Sage

"I see, you're really lucky."

By using the reverse spirit communication technique, he happened to travel to that place. In a sense, Aokiji can be considered a person favored by heaven and earth.

This was the first time Orochimaru had heard Aokiji mention this, and he was very excited: "As expected, following Aokiji always leads to interesting things."

After that, she chuckled to herself and said, "What will you bring me next? It's really intriguing...hehe..."

The White Snake Immortal continued, "Since you already possess the purest immortal techniques, you shouldn't need mine."

There's an old saying: "The more the merrier."

Aokiji smiled slightly: "No one will complain about having too much; they'll only complain about not having enough."

The White Snake Immortal let out a sneer: "Humans are born of desire, destined to slowly fall into darkness. Those who come to me are all abandoning everything to satisfy their desires."

"Because that's just human nature," Aokiji said calmly and bluntly. "It's human nature, nothing more."

After a long pause, the White Snake Immortal smiled and said, "You seem to see things quite clearly."

His gaze slowly shifted to Orochimaru, who seemed to agree with this: "Orochimaru, your friend is quite like you."

Orochimaru replied with a smile, "Birds of a feather flock together."

"Alright, enough chit-chat." Aokiji indicated he was busy: "How do I acquire Sage Mode? Do I need to continue with the trials?"

Without waiting for a response, Aokiji pointed at each of the Ryuchi Cave's high-ranking members present, saying without hesitation, "Is it you, or all three of you together, or perhaps..."

I paused, then subtly shifted my gaze to the White Snake Immortal, my eyes gleaming with a fighting spirit.

What!

The three maids of the White Snake Sage were shocked to see that Aokiji dared to challenge the White Snake Sage so boldly.

This is the first time something like this has ever happened before.

The humans who came to Ryuchi Cave, like everyone else, abandoned their human pride and prayed for the magic of immortals.

Then the vast majority of the substandard food became food that she couldn't even afford to eat.

Humans like Orochimaru who survived are extremely rare.

The human in front of me is actually planning to gain my approval in this way.

"Kid, you've got some nerve."

The White Snake Immortal's vertical pupils narrowed, and his kind old lady face was completely gone, replaced by an aura full of threat, with no hint of a joke.

The position of the lord of Ryūchi-dō is not to be challenged.

Aokiji's eyes were full of indifference: "I'm just curious about your strength after living for over a thousand years."

He wanted to know how far he was from becoming a true top expert.

Having lived from the era of the Sage of Six Paths to the present day, the White Snake Sage's strength is definitely among the top tier.

The White Snake Immortal remained silent for several seconds before speaking: "Alright, if you can please me, I can not only grant you—no, satisfy your request to obtain immortal techniques, but I can also help you stabilize the natural energy within your body. How about it?"

Even though Aokiji didn't say it outright, the White Snake Immortal still sensed something was amiss with him.

Hearing about this unexpected gain, Aokiji smiled happily: "Oh, then I really have to thank you."

The White Snake Immortal sneered: "Don't be in such a hurry to thank me. If you don't satisfy me, don't blame me for what I might do later."

Aokiji said calmly, "It doesn't matter. It just means I'm not strong enough yet."

"You'd better remember that you said that."

The White Snake Immortal straightened up from her chair and slowly moved away from her seat. Standing, she said calmly, "Let's go somewhere else."

Although it was their first encounter, Aokiji still had some idea of ​​his strength.

Everything that happens in Ryuchi Cave will reach the ears of the White Snake Sage. He clearly heard the Mangekyou Sharingan that Aokiji used to break through the genjutsu of Tsurugi-hime.

As the White Snake Sage who has lived since the Kaguya era, he knows all too well the power of the Mangekyou Sharingan.

In view of this, the White Snake Immortal decided to reveal some of his true abilities.

Because its body is so enormous, even a slight movement can trigger a cataclysmic event. Fighting here could inadvertently cause some damage to the surrounding area.

Since it's the area where we usually go out, it would be quite troublesome to repair if it gets damaged.

The White Snake Immortal led Aokiji and the others away from the temple, through a dark forest, to a wide-open space where they could fight to their hearts' content.

Orochimaru, standing at a distance with his arms crossed, looked at the two with interest: "Let me see your true strength now."

Orochimaru knew very well how terrifying the White Snake Sage's strength was. Putting aside other factors, his exaggerated size alone was enough to make most ninjas tremble with fear. Ordinary ninjutsu was less effective against his massive body than a mosquito bite.

"Now, please do your best to please me."

The White Snake Immortal's voice was sharp and cold, and his aged appearance exuded an astonishing aura, revealing just how terrifying the energy was hidden within this seemingly old body.

This astonishing aura was almost tangible, emanating an incomparably cold, dark red aura, surging forth like a flood bursting its banks.

If an ordinary human were to face this directly, even for just a second, they would be so frightened that their legs would go weak and they would lose control of their bladder and bowels.

Aokiji was at the center of the vortex, constantly feeling the pressure and murderous intent, but he remained calm and sighed.

Although he claims to be an immortal, judging from the violent aura he exudes, he doesn't seem to have any immortal aura at all.

Thus, Aokiji couldn't help but think of the Buddha in Journey to the West.

One side has a kind and benevolent expression, the other a fierce and wrathful one.

Do you believe in Buddhism?

If you believe it, I will be merciful.

If you don't believe me.

I'll show you what a fierce-looking Vajra looks like.

Ultimately, whether one is a deity or a Buddha, their most essential ability is to possess unparalleled power.

Without that power, who would listen to your nonsense?

Aokiji smirked, his eyes turning blood red, and combined with the chakra he released, the oppressive aura surrounding him suddenly weakened considerably.

"Heh heh, not bad..."

The simple test was over, and the White Snake Immortal was about to unleash her true power. Her body rapidly swelled and expanded, transforming into a giant white snake the size of a mountain.

The top of its head is wrapped with a large millstone hat, tied with purple satin, and inlaid with a dazzling ruby ​​in the center.

Her long orange hair was loose, and a jade-green pearl hung around her neck.

As far as the eye can see, the white body stretches endlessly, seemingly without end, its surface bound by bright and shiny golden rings.

The ornaments worn by the White Snake Immortal all contained immense natural energy, with the green bead around his neck being particularly prominent.

Aokiji boldly speculated that these things might be like ninja tools, perhaps possessing some kind of magical power.

Considering the opponent's personality, Aokiji figured it was unlikely that the opponent would resort to using any special items to deal with him, so he didn't take it too seriously and focused on how to fight the giant serpent hand-to-hand.

To deal with such a huge size, Aokiji only had one option.

The three tomoe in Aokiji's eyes spun rapidly, connecting and changing to form snowflake-shaped pupil patterns.

(End of this chapter)