Starting as a pirate, he rose to become the strongest Shinigami in Soul Society.

Chapter 335 On the feasibility of Nami the Phoenix and Waver using the power of causality to open the Eight Gates!

Soon, Princess Tsurugi received the message and went forward to welcome Zoro and the others into Ryuchi Cave.

After navigating the complex Ryuchi-dong cave system, it took them some time to reach the core cavern.

"Zoro, you absolutely mustn't wander around Ryuchi Cave by yourself," Waver couldn't help but remind him.

Upon hearing this, Zoro immediately blushed and retorted, "You bastard, what do you mean by that?"

"It's nothing, just reminding you," Weber said with a smile.

"I'll kill you bunch of snobs sooner or later," Zoro cursed.

No sooner had he finished speaking than Bane's laughter echoed from inside the cave.

"Haha, I'm relieved to see you all still so energetic."

Following the sound, the group entered the cave and saw Bane reclining on his side on the couch, looking every bit the immortal.

"You seem to be enjoying yourself while we're all left wandering outside," Robin said sarcastically.

Leaning back on the couch, Bane calmly said, "Do not be rude. I am now the Spirit Lord of Dragon Land Cave. As the master of Dragon Land Cave, you all need to show me sufficient respect."

"Are all people this arrogant these days?" Fubuki said, pursing her lips.

"Let's join forces tonight and take him down. Let's see if he still dares to be so arrogant!" Nami said, slightly tempted, looking at Bane's ethereal appearance.

Hearing this, Princess Tsuratsu thought to herself, "So, she really is the Spirit Lord's partner?"

Bane didn't say much. He had already dismissed Orochimaru and Ichikishima-hime when Zoro and the others entered Ryuchi Cave. Now he waved his hand and said, "You can go down too."

Upon hearing this, Princess Tsurugi bowed respectfully and then slowly withdrew.

After she left, dark elemental energy slowly surged from the ground around the entrance of the cave, forming a curtain of water that sealed the cave off.

Fortunately, there was enough light inside the cave, so lighting wasn't a problem. However, Bane's setup completely isolated them from everything outside the cave, so their conversation wouldn't be heard.

Seeing that Bane had sealed off the cave, Sauron finally spoke, asking, "What exactly is going on? How did you become the Lord of Ryuchi Cave? What does this Spirit Lord mean?"

"Isn't Ryuchi Cave one of the three holy sites?" Fubuki asked with some curiosity.

"Don't rush, this is a long story," Bane said, gesturing for them to sit down before beginning to recount his situation.

It took him about half an hour to finish explaining what was happening on his end.

The group was incredulous upon hearing this. They had previously considered how to find these three holy lands to learn immortal techniques and the like, but now, in the blink of an eye, Bane had become the leader of Ryuchi Cave, and had already opened up channels for ninjutsu, immortal techniques, and other aspects.

We've only been in this world for a short time, and you're already close to completing the game?

"And you? Have you gained anything during this time?" Bane asked.

Robin shook his head and said, "There wasn't anything particularly special about it. After contacting you, we quickly followed the Life Paper and came here. Most of the time we were trekking through mountains and rivers."

Just then, Nami suddenly clapped her hands and said, "I know! No wonder that woman looked at me so strangely earlier!"

"What's strange?" Bane asked, somewhat curiously.

Ain added, "The woman who brought us in just now looked at Nami with a hint of awe and a faint fear in her eyes, and she kept glancing at Robin along the way. We were wondering what was going on before, but now I think I have a pretty good idea."

Aside from Zoro, who was unwilling to think things through, everyone else seemed to understand upon hearing this.

"Is it because of the Mythical Zoan species?" Fubuki clicked her tongue and said, "I didn't expect that the power of the Mythical Zoan species could be so convenient in this world. That's quite interesting."

As soon as she finished speaking, blue flames erupted from Nami's body, and she swiftly transformed into a phoenix. Slightly excited, she said, "They mistook you for a true dragon. Thinking about it that way, if I were to reveal this form, wouldn't I be mistaken for a phoenix?!"

After saying that, she smugly added, "But then again, only a phoenix is ​​worthy of the position of Lady of the Spirit Lord, hahaha, Fubuki, Robin, don't blame me for taking my leave first."

Fubuki looked at Nami, who was amusing herself, somewhat bewildered, and didn't know how to start a conversation.

Robin calmly replied, "Don't think you're the only Mythical Zoan type, Nami."

Before Nami could speak, nine fox tails suddenly appeared behind Robin, who said, "He is the Azure Dragon, you are the Phoenix, and I am the Nine-Tailed Celestial Fox. None of us are inferior to the others. I will not easily give up the position of the Spirit Lord's wife to you."

Seeing Nami and Robin suddenly confront each other, Fubuki's expression darkened as she said, "Ryuchi Cave is a sacred place where natural energy converges. It's not up to you demons and monsters to rule. I am a child of nature, possessing natural energy."

Seeing the three women inexplicably comparing themselves to each other, Zoro curled his lip and said, "A pointless argument."

He took two steps to the wall, looked at the recessed area resembling a bookshelf, and asked, "Are these all training materials for ninjutsu and sage techniques?"

Bane then walked over and took a book from the wall, saying, "That's right. I've already tried the key points of Sage Mode training and the secret manuals of Sage Techniques in Ryuchi Cave. Perhaps it's because of my Logia-type nature, or perhaps it's because of the special nature of my Dark-Dark Fruit? In any case, my Sage Mode training went very smoothly, while the risks that others would have to face..."

As Bane recounted these events, Zoro listened intently. After a while, he suddenly spoke up, saying, "No wonder I find meditation so effective in this world. Once I enter a meditative state, it feels like something around me is trying to get into my body. Could that be natural energy?"

"Oh? You already have this feeling? It should be natural energy. Take a look at these introductions later and learn the basics. When you meditate, I'll keep an eye on things for you and see if this is an advantage that all of us in the natural system have, or if I'm just special," Bane said.

On the other side, Weber pressed his face against the books on the wall, as if searching for something, and said, "On my way here, I heard a lot about physical techniques. Is there anything here? I'm quite interested in these things."

"Speaking of taijutsu, there is a forbidden taijutsu in Konoha called the 'Eight Gates Technique.' It is said that every time it is used, it will cause great damage and pressure to the user, but its power is also quite terrifying. If you are interested in taijutsu, we can find it and think about it carefully. This technique is very suitable for you," Bane couldn't help but say.

Webber's current ability is that the more serious his injury, the stronger the positive feedback his body receives, and all aspects of his physical fitness are comprehensively improved.

Not a single mistake, not a single poem, not a single post, not a single piece of content, not a single look!

If I combine it with the Eight Gates Formation, wouldn't the more gates I open, the stronger the pressure on my body become? The stronger the pressure, the better my physical abilities become, and the better my physical abilities become, the more gates I can open? That's like entering double the pleasure!

"However, it's said that if this technique is used to its fullest extent, it can cause the caster to burn away all their life force and die. I'm really worried that you might not be able to withstand it," Bane said worriedly.

"Hahahaha, in Kumogakure, I'm known as 'Wave the Immortal'!" Waver laughed heartily, showing no fear whatsoever, but rather anticipation.

Upon mentioning Kumogakure, Waver continued, "Speaking of which, I was quite surprised when I first learned that one of the Five Great Ninja Villages shared the same name as mine. I'd like to visit there sometime."

"The ninjutsu and taijutsu of Kumogakure are quite good. It's a village of tough guys, which is definitely suitable for you. Not only you, Zoro can also take a look. Their ninjas are all skilled in lightning release ninjutsu," Bane said.

In terms of power, those lightning techniques are probably nothing compared to Zoro, a Logia-type Devil Fruit user with the Rumble-Rumble Fruit.

However, Lightning Release ninjutsu is not without value; it primarily provides a core essence of thought and knowledge.

Both are fire-style ninjutsu, but when ordinary ninjas use them, they seem unremarkable. However, when Madara Uchiha uses them, they are like forbidden techniques. That's the difference!

"Since you recommend it, I'll have to go look for it later," Zoro nodded in response.

Just then, Nami, who had been vying with Robin and Fubuki for the title of "Spirit Lord's Wife," jumped behind Bane, wrapped her arms around his neck, and said, "Master Bane, what was that amazing martial art you mentioned earlier?"

"Hmm?" Bane put his arms behind his back, supporting Nami's little bottom to prevent her from falling, and then said, "Eight Gates, it's one. Eh!?"

He suddenly realized why Nami had asked that question!

Nami's fighting ability has never been that great, but now it seems that there is a super-powerful technique that is very suitable for her. This technique is the Eight Gates that Bane just recommended to Waver!

As a Phoenix user, Nami has abundant vitality. Before her stamina is exhausted, no matter what kind of injury she suffers, she can recover to a perfect state in the blink of an eye!

From this perspective, at least theoretically speaking, Nami could easily open the Eight Gates and kick someone to death without any burden!

Their combat power, which had always been relatively weak, has now been maxed out!

"The importance of the Eight Gates has suddenly increased significantly in our group's needs. It seems that Konoha really needs to be dealt with," Bane said with a serious expression.

Speaking of Konoha, Bane looked at Ain, who was also curiously examining the books on the wall.

As a user of the Shadow-Shadow Fruit, wouldn't Ain be the ancestor of the Nara clan?

The Nara family's shadow techniques and such are perfect for Ain to study and learn from. Like Zoro, the key is to absorb their wisdom and essence!

As for Fubuki, she could have a good chat with Shukaku and see if she could learn any strategies from him, especially since Shukaku is very skilled in sealing techniques.

As soon as Bane looked at Robin, Robin seemed to sense his gaze and met his eyes. Then Robin smiled and said, "Thinking about my direction? Don't worry about me. I already had some ideas on the way here. I plan to focus on illusion and mental techniques, which should be a perfect match for my abilities."

"If I were to give you a Sharingan, its genjutsu, combined with your Nine-Tailed Fox ability and the Flower-Flower Fruit, would be terrifying to even think about," Bane said softly.

According to Might Guy's experience, when fighting against Sharingan, you can't look into the opponent's eyes. But Robin has the Flower Flower Fruit, which allows her to "open her eyes" anytime, anywhere. Why don't you look?

Just imagining this style is so weird, what kind of evil god formula is this? It's terrifying!

These were merely superficial thoughts, and Bane quickly suppressed them, put Nami down from his back, clapped his hands, and said, "Alright, we've achieved our first goal in this world: finding a base to settle down in. Now, let's plan our next move."

(End of this chapter)