Konoha: From the moment I was adopted by Tsunade

Chapter 257 3 Orochi Princess and the White Snake Sage

Natsume never went to Ryuchi Cave, and neither did Kaguya Otsutsuki.

Although he could use Fate Points to teleport, he didn't want to waste them.

He quickly came up with the idea of an undercover agent.

Slug Immortal.

The biggest beneficiary of this whole affair was Natsume.

But the second largest is none other than it.

With the destruction of Mount Myoboku and the suppression of Ryuchi Cave, only Shikkotsu Forest remained intact among the three sacred sites.

From now on, we can dominate the ninja world.

Although the Slug Sage didn't have many ambitions, he did indeed reap real benefits.

Let it do its part, no problem.

Contractors can only reach the three holy lands through the Reverse Spirit Communication Technique.

But what about the meeting of the three immortals?

That's definitely not the way.

Therefore, there are other ways to reach the three holy sites.

Spiritual communication!

Natsume formed hand seals and slapped his palms against the ground.

As a puff of white smoke emerged, a slug about half a person's height was summoned.

As the smoke cleared, it saw Natsume and was about to greet him when suddenly its body trembled.

Kaguya Otsutsuki!

Its first instinct was to run away, but it immediately remembered that they were already partners.

So they stopped immediately.

Its gentle voice rang out: "Kaguya-sama, Natsume-sama."

Slug wholeheartedly ranked Natsume second.

It should be noted that the split entities have historically been led by contractors.

Such a situation will never occur.

But Kaguya Otsutsuki is a different story.

After all, it left a deep psychological scar on it back then.

We can't beat them.

Moreover, it wasn't a matter of being slightly outmatched; it was an enemy with a vastly superior skill level.

But luckily we're friends now.

"Slug, long time no see."

Natsume greeted him with a light laugh.

Its reaction just now was really interesting.

As for Kaguya Otsutsuki, she paid no attention to its existence.

She looked at Natsume, her snow-white eyes flickering slightly, as if she were thinking about how to get more rewards.

"It's been a while since we last met."

The slugs that are summoned most often now are Shizune and Ino Yamanaka.

Tsunade and Natsume rarely summon them.

To be honest, it was quite happy to be summoned today.

It would be even better if Kaguya Otsutsuki didn't exist.

Although she didn't show any malice, the pressure of being watched by a ferocious beast that could kill her at any moment was too great.

Just like going to the zoo, if there were no glass walls, who could stand it?

"What brings you here today, Natsume-sama?"

The slug asked in a soft, obedient voice.

It knew Natsume's strength and was definitely not interested in fighting.

It wouldn't be its turn to fight; it has an ancestor to contend with.

"Go to Ryuchi Cave and Mt. Myoboku."

Natsume said directly, "We can't find the way."

The slug's expression froze, and it even seemed a little flustered.

Has this moment finally arrived?

It had anticipated this during the previous collaboration.

After all, Natsume already had Kaguya Otsutsuki.

But the Great Toad Immortal, oblivious to his own mortality, used a prophecy to try and kill them.

In addition, there are grudges from a thousand years ago.

There will always be a day of reckoning.

I just didn't expect it to happen so quickly.

At the same time, he felt a pang of sadness for the dying toad sage.

Being too reckless will definitely cause problems.

The simple and ordinary is the true essence of life.

Slugs have witnessed too much death over the millennia and quickly recovered.

"Will Ryuchi Cave be treated the same as Mount Myoboku?"

It asked with some curiosity.

During their previous collaboration, Natsume only mentioned that he would destroy Mount Myōboku.

Ryūji-dō was not mentioned much.

After all, it was the giant toad immortal who caused the trouble.

After Kaguya Otsutsuki was sealed away, the White Snake Sage basically didn't get involved in anything else.

"no."

Natsume shook his head and said, "I intend to cooperate with it."

The slug flicked its two antennae, then stopped discussing the matter and said, "I'll take you to Ryuchi Cave now."

"If we follow you, we'll only slow you down."

Natsume took out a Flying Thunder God kunai and said, "Katsuyu, take this with you. I'll come back later."

The slug recognized it as the Flying Thunder God Technique and nodded.

It is indeed faster and more comfortable to go to Ryuchi Cave alone.

Thinking of being able to leave Kaguya Otsutsuki, it opened its mouth and bit the Flying Thunder God kunai, then disappeared with a bang.

That's incredibly fast.

"You scared it."

Natsume said with a smile.

"It's timid."

Kaguya Otsutsuki turned her head slightly to look at him and said.

"It's because you're too powerful."

Natsume scrutinized her delicate features and fair skin.

"Then why aren't you afraid?"

Kaguya Otsutsuki countered with a question.

Yes, that's a very insightful question.

How should I answer?

audacious in the extreme?

Are you lusting after your body?

Natsume thought for a moment and said, "It's probably because they only saw your strength and not your beauty."

Kaguya Otsutsuki narrowed her eyes and said coldly, "There's still time."

Before Natsume could react, he was pulled into Amanominaka.

"..."

Faced with the somewhat unapproachable Kaguya Otsutsuki, he could only fight back with all his might.

time flies.

The snow country welcomed the afternoon.

The sky, which was originally white, was tinged with a light pink.

It looks like it would taste really good.

Natsume gazed at the sky, looking completely lost in thought.

Kaguya Otsutsuki looked at him, licked her lips, and patted her belly, her whole body filled with happiness.

soon.

Natsume snapped out of his daze.

The slug reappeared before him.

It's even smaller than the one from before.

This is clearly another split.

Natsume felt that the Slug Sage's split bodies might be similar to the Shadow Clone Technique.

"Kaguya-sama, Natsume-sama."

The slug said softly, "The slug has reached the entrance to Ryuchi Cave."

"Thanks."

Natsume smiled, took Kaguya Otsutsuki's hand, and the two disappeared.

When I opened my eyes again, I found myself in a rather desolate place.

Although it is a cave, Yongji-dong is actually quite large.

Meanwhile, there were bones everywhere.

There were people and snakes.

Among the three holy sites, Ryūchi-dō is the most brutal.

He cultivated the Sage Mode at Mount Myōboku and turned into stone.

But here, failure becomes the snake's meal.

Even if successful, summoning the snake will come at a considerable price.

In this respect, it's not as good as Mount Myōboku.

At least their methods were relatively mild, and they were dutiful in their fights.

The only price to pay is obedience.

"This is the edge of Ryuchi-dong."

Upon seeing them, the slug explained, "Keep going straight ahead, and you'll see the temple where the White Snake Immortal resides. But normally you can't see him; you have to pass a test."

"What kind of test?"

Natsume asked casually.

"This is a test for the three great snake princesses."

The slug explained, "The three great snake princesses are Takoshi-no-Kami-hime, Ichikishima-hime, and Takitsu-hime. After passing through them, you can meet the White Snake Sage and make a request, such as training in Sage Mode."

The three sacred sites each possess their own unique magical arts.

Ryuchi Cave possesses a unique technique for transforming people.

The three Snake Princesses are snakes in human form, and they are also the three highest-ranking members.

Interestingly, these three snake princesses represent three different forms: a loli, a young girl, and an older sister.

Yes, he's quite fierce.

In my previous life, this would have been called heretical cultivation.

Rather than someone like Bai Suzhen.

As for the White Snake Immortal, she can also transform into human form, but she is an old woman.

Other types, such as Wanshe, Xinya, and Qingshe, are not included.

Natsume believed that they lacked the talent to learn the art of human transformation.

"Um... Natsume-sama, shall I not go with you?"

The slug asked somewhat embarrassedly.

It is now a traitor and doesn't want to deal with the White Snake Immortal for the time being.

Once it's subdued, we can meet again without any awkwardness.

"Um."

Natsume nodded. They had found the spot, so whether there were slugs or not wasn't a big problem.

The slug breathed a sigh of relief and, with a thud, returned to the Wet Bone Forest.

"Let's go."

Natsume walked forward.

Kaguya Otsutsuki caught up with him and took his hand.

Thanks to Natsume's increased height over the past two years, the two no longer look as awkward as before, and appear more like a couple.

However, this place is not romantic at all.

The two hadn't walked far before they were surrounded by a swarm of snakes.

Kaguya Otsutsuki's Byakugan trembled, and a layer of blood mist rose up instantly.

Regardless of their size, all snakes died under this single glance.

Such a terrifying scene startled the other snakes, who fled in panic.

"You two are being far too presumptuous."

Along with the sound, a figure appeared in front of the two people.

This is a young girl, closer to a young adult, with delicate features, long brown hair, and a golden crown on her head.

She wore a white long gown with three green ornaments shaped like magatama on her chest.

As he spoke, one could vaguely see sharp teeth and a blue tongue.

It's worth mentioning that she was floating in the air.

"I am Princess Tsuruzu, and I am responsible for selecting humans to enter Ryuchi Cave."

Princess Tsurugi glanced at Natsume, her eyes sparkling, before finally settling on Kaguya Otsutsuki.

She didn't know him.

After all, she wasn't even born a thousand years ago.

The White Snake Immortal would not bring up past scandals for no reason.

It was only because of Kaguya Otsutsuki's astonishing actions that she realized Kaguya's strength was quite formidable.

But Princess Tsuratsu did not pay much attention to it.

In her opinion, no matter how powerful it is, it can't compare to Ryuchi Cave.

"We've come to visit the White Snake Immortal."

Natsume said with a smile.

Princess Tsurugi frowned.

This completely indifferent attitude greatly displeased her.

Moreover, they had previously killed a considerable number of snakes.

In an instant, she revealed her thick black eyeliner and long tongue.

Natsume witnessed firsthand the unpredictable nature of snakes.

Princess Tsurugi flew towards him, opening her mouth wide, intending to bite his neck.

This is her unique magic.

bondage.

It immobilizes the enemy and creates an illusion.

"Don't kill her."

Natsume spoke up immediately.

He was terrified that if he hesitated even a moment, he wouldn't be able to save her.

Indeed, that is the case.

The moment Princess Tsuratsu revealed her murderous intent towards Natsume, an unimaginable pressure enveloped her.

Her body went limp involuntarily, and the next second, Kaguya Otsutsuki grabbed her by the neck and lifted her up.

The immense force caused Princess Tsuratsu's eyes to roll back.

But compared to the pain of suffocation, she was more terrified by Kaguya Otsutsuki's power.

He subdued her with just a slight lift of his hand.

Even the White Snake Immortal might not have this ability.

In fact, she felt that the oppressive aura she had just experienced had indeed surpassed her own.

That's precisely why it seems so incredible.

At this moment, Natsume's words, "Don't kill her," were finally uttered.

Kaguya Otsutsuki released her hand expressionlessly.

Princess Tsurugi fell to the ground and gasped for breath.

At the same time, his face showed lingering fear and shock.

What exactly is going on with this woman?

Why is it so powerful?

This is not reasonable.

"Princess Tsurugi, this kind of attitude towards guests is not very good."

Natsume crouched down, looked at her, and said.

"..."

Princess Tsurugi's heart skipped a beat, and she quickly said, "I...I'm sorry."

Even snakes have things they fear.

Facing Kaguya Otsutsuki, who could manipulate her at any moment, she lowered her head directly, appearing humble.

"Lead the way."

Natsume kicked her.

Princess Tsurugi dared not speak her anger and quickly got up.

Unable to defeat Kaguya Otsutsuki, she could only place her hopes on the White Snake Sage.

Not long after, a magnificent temple came into view.

In addition, two other people were standing at the entrance.

A loli and a teenage girl.

She looks much younger than Princess Tsurugi.

But their outfits are similar.

They were all wearing long white robes.

The only difference is the hair color.

One is blue, and the other is green.

"Princess Tsurutsu, have these two humans passed your test?"

Princess Ichikishima, in her loli form, asked the question.

At the same time, his eyes kept glancing at Natsume and Kaguya Otsutsuki.

"In that case, it's time for our test."

Princess Tianxin licked her lips and said.

Three major tests must be passed.

If you fail to pass a certain level, you will be swallowed up.

In other words, Princess Tashin's appetite was aroused.

Even if one can only pass one level, they are considered among the best among humans.

The more chakra, the better it tastes.

"They don't need to be tested anymore."

Princess Tsurugi winked and said, "Let them go see the White Snake Sage."

But her hints clearly failed to convey anything to the other two Snake Princesses.

Because they have become accustomed to lawlessness.

Tianxin Shenji's expression turned cold, revealing black eyeliner and a long tongue.

Meanwhile, the location changed, and they arrived at a castle, surrounded by countless delicacies.

This is precisely her illusion-type fairy magic.

Changes in exchange for goods.

Eating delicious food means failure.

But the illusion vanished the next moment.

When Natsume opened his eyes, he saw Kaguya Otsutsuki lifting up Princess Tashin and Princess Ichikishima, one in each hand.

The two snake princesses blushed, their eyes wide with disbelief.

Tuanjin-hime twitched the corner of her mouth.

She knew it would end like this.

"And what about them?"

Kaguya Otsutsuki turned to look at Natsume and asked in a cool tone.

"They're still useful."

Natsume immediately said.

Because if it goes any slower, people will really die, or rather, snakes will die.

Kaguya Otsutsuki released her grip.

The two snake princesses landed.

"The White Snake Immortal".

Natsume raised an eyebrow, turned to look into the depths of the temple, and said, "Now that we're here, why not show yourself?"

Given the White Snake Immortal's strength, it would be understandable if he didn't know at the border, but now that he's here, it would be absurd if he still didn't notice.

Upon hearing this, the three snake queens simultaneously showed joy.

Because they also sensed the presence of the White Snake Immortal.

Soon, an old woman appeared.

Orange hair, white long shirt.

The three snake queens quickly hid behind her.

"White Snake Immortal, you must avenge us!"

Princess Ichikishima's little face was filled with hatred.

"Shut up!"

The White Snake Sage stared at Kaguya Otsutsuki, his body gradually trembling.

Princess Ichikishima looked bewildered after being reprimanded.

I have absolutely no idea why.

The same applies to the other two Snake Princesses.