Naruto: Starting with Tsunade

Chapter 393 Ten Thousand Snakes

Aokiji replied, "I'd say there are still some areas that aren't perfect."

Orochimaru asked, "Besides the drop in body temperature, is there anything else unusual?"

"Other than that, it's not affected much, it's just a pity..."

"What's a pity?"

"Nothing?"

Aokiji gave a vague answer.

If Tsunade is resurrected in the future, it will be difficult for him to hug her if he is still in this state.

Seeing that he was unwilling to say more, Orochimaru wisely did not press him further.

"Do you need me to analyze your body?"

Taking this opportunity, Orochimaru wanted to study Aokiji's body structure carefully.

"No need for that. Give me some time, and I'll definitely recover to a normal body in time."

Aokiji politely declined, feeling it was strange to hand over his body to Orochimaru for research.

With such an interesting subject before him, Orochimaru's eyes flashed with a hint of regret, but he still said with some unwillingness, "If you feel unwell, you can come to me."

Aokiji didn't give a definitive answer, leaving the other person with a glimmer of hope: "I will..."

After this brief interlude, Orochimaru got down to business: "The opportunity has presented itself. Are you ready to act?"

Aokiji answered without hesitation: "Of course."

After a brief exchange, Aokiji gained a preliminary understanding of the intelligence and then indicated that he would ambush at the agreed location in advance.

"Then I'll wait for your message."

After saying those words, Orochimaru transformed into a wisp of white smoke and returned to where he came from.

Now that Orochimaru had already set off, Aokiji followed suit without hesitation. Before leaving, he bid farewell to the White Snake Sage.

The White Snake Immortal smoked a cigarette, showing no reaction, as if to say, "Take it or leave it."

Aokiji did not leave immediately, but asked the other party if they had any ninja tools to cover the cold aura on their body.

Ryūchi Cave has existed for over a thousand years, and it is estimated that it has collected a great many rare treasures.

Asking won't hurt, anyway.

The White Snake Immortal put down his pipe, opened his eyes, and his golden eyes revealed a look that seemed to say, "What's the reason?"

Aokiji, playing to their whims, said, "I can provide people as sacrifices."

The snakes in Ryongji Cave are known to eat people, so they probably have this predilection.

The White Snake Immortal remained silent.

Aokiji continued, "Don't get me wrong, I just think there are too many scumbags in this world, so doing this is kind of making use of them, isn't it?"

"Do you think this place is a garbage dump?"

Aokiji teased, "You really love to joke."

The White Snake Immortal breathed a sigh of relief and agreed to the request. He then had the Heavenly Heart Goddess beside him fetch a gray cloak and handed it to him, saying, "This cloak can conceal the coldness on your body."

Aokiji thanked him, took the cloak offered to him, and immediately put it on; the effect was immediate.

Everything was alright, and Aokiji planned to leave.

At this moment, the White Snake Immortal seemed to suddenly remember something: "Oh, right, there's something I need you to do for me. With your strength, this should be a piece of cake."

Aokiji remained silent and did not interrupt, waiting for her to finish speaking: "Deep within the lair of the most ferocious serpents in Ryuchi Cave, there is a one-eyed, crimson serpent with a reverse scale. Please retrieve it for me."

Is it Xin Ya?

Upon hearing this description, information about the snake surfaced in Aokiji's mind: its venom could petrify people, and its strength was even greater than that of Manda.

"Then, make him your summoning beast, which will be considered a formal contract with Ryuchi-dō."

Aokiji was taken aback. After a moment of thought, he began to understand the White Snake Immortal's intentions.

Because of the betrayal by humans, Xin Ya harbors deep hatred for them and lives in hatred every day. The White Snake Immortal helps him to come to his senses through his own actions.

Without harming it, Aokiji, with his Sharingan, is undoubtedly the best candidate to subdue it.

"I see."

"Would you like Princess Tianxin to show you the way?"

"No need, I have this."

Aokiji's eyes were stained blood red, and three tomoe appeared around his pupils.

"Hmph, what a convenient ability."

"Then I'll be going."

Upon receiving the mission, Aokiji immediately set off, leaving the temple and venturing into the habitat of other giant serpents. This area was densely wooded and home to a large number of creatures, some of which appeared to be enormous.

Even Orochimaru, who lives here, often faces the danger of being overturned when facing these creatures.

For example, Sasuke's Green Snake is strong enough, right? It's supposed to be comparable to the Second Hokage Manda. However, it almost lost when facing these creatures. If it weren't for the luck of encountering Sasuke who happened to be passing by, it would have been killed on the spot.

From then on, Green Snake followed Erzhuzi's lead and willingly served as his servant.

Snakes are very territorial. When they saw the pheasant, an outsider, they flicked their tongues and hissed, sending a warning signal.

If it weren't for the terrifying aura emanating from the blue pheasant, these snakes would have immediately bared their fangs and pounced.

Ignoring the signals released by the snakes, Aokiji not only did not slow down, but also went faster and faster, arrogantly imposing his will on the snakes, and wherever he went, a layer of frost condensed on the ground.

If these snakes weren't blind, they would know that the person in front of them was not someone to be trifled with.

Aokiji continued walking. These small snakes on the ground had too small brains to speak human language. His goal was to find a talking Orochimaru to guide him.

As I was walking, just as I was about to fall asleep, someone handed me a pillow. A fierce fight broke out ahead, indicating that two large creatures were engaged in a violent struggle.

Looking up, I saw two figures intertwined: a large, purplish-black snake was wrestling with a giant lizard that was no smaller than itself.

The large, purplish-black snake moved in an S-shape, dodging the giant lizard's slap, then counterattacked, quickly leaping up and coiling around the lizard's body, imprisoning it. It opened its mouth, revealing a huge venomous venom, and suddenly bit down on the lizard's neck.

The once lively and energetic lizard instantly lost its ability to resist under the combined effects of venom and brute force.

Having successfully hunted down the prey, Orochimaru, dressed in black and purple, was about to feast when he suddenly seemed to sense something. He turned his head and saw a white-haired, blue-eyed youth slowly walking towards him.

"Humans?"

Orochimaru, dressed in black and white, looked surprised.

It's really rare to find humans in this place.

It didn't think much of it. Since food was delivered to its door, it didn't care if the meat was small; after all, even a mosquito's leg is meat.

Having a dessert before a main meal is a good idea.

Facing this bloodthirsty giant serpent, Aokiji remained calm, deducing from its appearance, "If I'm not mistaken, you must be Manda."

The giant serpent named Manda was taken aback: "You know me?"

Aokiji said calmly, "I learned something from Orochimaru."

"Oh, you know that guy."

Aokiji hummed in agreement and gave a general explanation of his reasons for being there.

Manda, who had a bad temper, snapped, "Who knows that guy?"

Aokiji exhaled.

Wanshe should know where Xinya lives, but he just doesn't want to bother with him.

His guess was quickly confirmed. Manda continued, "And don't think that just because you know Orochimaru, you're some kind of friend. You disturbed my meal and made me very unhappy."

Hearing this tone, Aokiji didn't bother arguing with him anymore. He closed his eyes, exhaled, and muttered, "There's no other way..."

Having said that, he leaped into the air, and a giant blue shadow appeared behind him, solidifying into a physical form, and lifted Aokiji with its palm.

Ever since he learned how to pilot a Gundam, Aokiji has used Gundam whenever he can, almost like he's addicted.

Orochimaru was stunned when he saw the giant blue shadow in front of him. Then, he noticed Aokiji's special eyes and was taken aback.

Sharingan?

No, wait, the Mangekyou Sharingan!?

Standing in the palm of the Soul Flame, Aokiji said calmly, "Tell me if you win."

Facing the proud blue giant standing before him, Mansakura narrowed his gaze, revealing a deep sense of apprehension.

After a long pause, he clicked his tongue in frustration, "I know..."

Manda is arrogant, but he's definitely not stupid.

If we win, that's fine, but if we lose, we'll lose all face.

He didn't want to be shoved into the ground and rubbed into the ground by that giant hand in front of him.

With so many eyes watching nearby, if he loses so badly, how will he establish his authority and get along in this area?

Aokiji tilted his head, looking completely bewildered.

Wanshe explained, "Don't misunderstand, I'm doing this out of respect for the White Snake Immortal."

Aokiji gave the other party face: "That's fine then."

He extinguished the fire of his soul and fell to the ground.

"Let's go, I'll take you there."

Manda took the initiative to lead the way, not because he was particularly enthusiastic, but because he loved to watch the drama unfold.

When someone dares to challenge his authority, Xin Ya's reaction is predictable; it would be strange if he didn't immediately lash out.

(End of this chapter)