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

Chapter 336 Orochimaru's Konoha Crush Plan Begins!

Meanwhile, in another huge cave in Ryuji-dong.

The White Snake Sage has now moved here, and she is currently discussing some matters with the three Snake Princesses and Orochimaru.

"What do you mean when you said you sensed an unusual aura from the group of people who came looking for the Spirit Lord?" Princess Tianxin asked curiously.

Upon recalling this matter, Tuanjin Ji said excitedly, "Their auras are all very strange. There are two people, a man and a woman, who possess a natural aura similar to that of the Spirit Lords, as if they have merged with nature. And there are two women... they are probably not ordinary beings either!"

"I also sensed it. Unlike the Spirit Lord, when the Spirit Lord appeared in the world, I sensed a trace of dragon might from a thousand miles away. But with these two, I only sensed that feeling after they entered the Dragon Land Cave. It is indeed similar to the noble aura of the Spirit Lord, but they are definitely not dragons. Perhaps they are some kind of creature from mythology? As expected of the Spirit Lord's trusted subordinates, they are truly extraordinary." The White Snake Immortal also sighed.

Before the appearance of the Spirit Lord, no matter how hard you search, you can't find any higher life forms like dragons in this world.

The appearance of the Spirit Lord, with such advanced life forms appearing one after another, truly opened the eyes of the White Snake Immortal.

Orochimaru listened silently to their conversation, his heart filled with curiosity.

Just then, the White Snake Immortal suddenly sat up and said, "The Spirit Lord is calling us. Let's go and see."

Several snake spirits immediately got up, and Orochimaru silently followed. Before long, they arrived at the cave.

Upon entering, they saw Bane leaning back on the couch again, with Nami massaging his shoulders beside him, while Fubuki was elegantly brewing tea. On the tail of the blue dragon formed from the heart's transformation, Robin was sitting there, holding a book in her hand and wearing a pair of non-prescription glasses.

Beneath the bed, Zoro stood with his arms crossed on either side of Waver, while Ain was helping Bane fill his exquisite pipe with tobacco.

To reiterate, in front of outsiders, everyone showed Bane great respect and courtesy, as if they were all truly Bane's servants.

"Spiritual Venerable," the White Snake Immortal nodded slightly.

"Come in, everyone. Let me introduce you to my companions and subordinates," Bane said calmly.

After a slight pause, Bane pointed to Zoro and said, "This is my junior brother, named Roronoa Zoro. Like me, he is a source of nature and possesses the power of lightning."

"Junior brother?" The White Snake Immortal was startled. She had never heard of the Spirit Lord having a master or disciple.

Even a powerful dragon like the Spirit Lord has a master? What kind of powerful being must his master be?

Zoro nodded slightly and said, "Please take care of me in the future."

The White Snake Immortal and the others returned the greetings, speaking with great courtesy.

After introducing Zoro, Bane pointed to Waver and said, "This is my bodyguard, Waver."

It's so simple it's almost overwhelming; there's not much more to say.

Webber didn't seem to mind. He grinned and said, "It's a pleasure to meet you all. I hope we can all get along well in the future."

Upon hearing that this person was a close guard of the Spirit Lord, the White Snake Immortal and the others breathed a slight sigh of relief. Judging from this identity, they should be of the same rank, all serving the Spirit Lord, and would be colleagues from now on.

Then, Bane pointed to Ain and said, "This is my assistant, Ain. Everything about her represents my will."

Just then, Ain finished packing the cigarettes and lit them for Bane. Then, she politely looked at the White Snake Immortal and the others, nodded, and said, "Thank you all for taking care of my young master during this time."

After introducing Zoro and the other two, Bane smiled and raised his hand, saying, "These three are my wives."

As soon as he finished speaking, the White Snake Sage and the others perked up, and their gazes towards Nami and the others changed somewhat.

"Nami." Bane looked at Nami, then said, "Perhaps you've all sensed it, but she, like me, is no ordinary being."

Nami smiled at the White Snake Sage and the others, then blue flames erupted from her body, transforming her into a noble phoenix. She said, "We have only recently arrived in the mortal world. We hope you will take care of us in the future."

Although the phoenix lacked the imposing aura of the Azure Dragon, Orochimaru, being a fellow Mythical Zoan, might not have felt much difference, but the White Snake Sage and the three Snake Princesses truly experienced the difference in their life levels up close, their expressions showing excitement and fervor.

The fact that Lingzun alone encountered a true dragon could perhaps be attributed to luck, but now that a phoenix-like being has appeared, doesn't that mean many mythical creatures are real? Thinking about it that way, doesn't that increase the likelihood of them transforming into dragons in the future?

"This is Fubuki, she is also the source of nature, possessing the power of yellow sand and annihilation," Bane introduced Fubuki again.

Compared to the shock at Nami, the White Snake Sage and the others were not as shocked at Fubuki, but they were still very respectful. After all, being called "Madam" by the Spirit Lord meant that she was no longer on the same level as them.

"Her name is Nicole Robin." Bane then pointed to Robin sitting on the tail of the Azure Dragon and said, "The legendary nine-tailed celestial fox."

Robin closed the book in her hand, a quiet smile on her face, and nodded without saying a word.

As she moved, nine swaying fox tails suddenly appeared behind her, exuding an alluring aura.

"Nine-Tails?" Orochimaru's expression showed slight surprise, thinking, "Was the Sage of Six Paths perhaps inspired by this legend when he created the tailed beasts?"

After introducing his own people, Bane then introduced Zoro and the others to the White Snake Sage, the three Snake Princesses, and Orochimaru.

After everyone got to know each other, the atmosphere quickly softened.

In fact, the arrival of Bane and the others did not bring any special changes to Ryuchi-dong.

For the previous thousand years, Longdi Cave had been in seclusion, avoiding the world and not opening to the outside world. The White Snake Immortal and the Snake Princess did not do much, hardly getting involved in the changes in the outside world, and focused on cultivating immortal arts, wanting to transform into a dragon.

Now that Bane and the others have arrived, they won't suddenly have any special pursuits. They are still focused on transforming into dragons. To them, it's just that a few more people have come to Dragon Land Cave. As long as it doesn't affect their cultivation or the Spirit Lord's lectures, it doesn't matter.

Aside from needing the inheritance and knowledge from Ryuchi Cave, Bane didn't really need Ryuchi Cave to do anything for him, so naturally he wouldn't change the lifestyle of the White Snake Immortal and the others.

Orochimaru was the only one affected. He used to only have to teach Bane, but now he has to teach Zoro and the others as well.

However, this was not without its benefits. Although Orochimaru was a ninja, he was also somewhat skilled in swordsmanship, and Zoro would take the time to give Orochimaru some pointers in this area.

Orochimaru learned about Haki from the Spirit Lord and the essence of swordsmanship from Zoro, while all he had given was some basic ninjutsu instruction. This made Orochimaru quite satisfied, and he felt that being summoned to Ryuchi Cave this time had been very beneficial.

This peaceful yet fulfilling period lasted for nearly a month. In April of the 60th year of the Konoha calendar, there were still three months until the Chunin Exams were to be held in Konoha Village, the Land of Fire.

Inside the cave today, Bane, Fubuki, and Zoro are meditating, absorbing the surging natural energy.

Just as Bane had guessed, these Logia-type ability users were considered allies of natural energy, so there was no risk of them being assimilated; they could simply absorb it.

Moreover, it's not just Bane who can enhance his abilities by absorbing natural energy; Zoro and Fubuki can do the same. In fact, this is something that all those who practice Sage Mode can do.

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

The only difference is the speed. Bane, due to his exceptional talent, excels in this aspect the most, while Zoro and Fubuki are much slower in comparison.

Bane and the other two were meditating, while Weber sat on a stone stool by the wall, holding a book in his hand and a pen in his mouth, looking very troubled as he chewed on the book.

Whether it's taijutsu or ninjutsu, the basic knowledge required is a sufficient understanding of the human body. This understanding varies depending on the changes in the world, since each world has its own unique terminology and descriptions. In particular, pressure points are essential. If Waver wants to learn the Eight Gates technique and master it, he will inevitably need to be familiar with the detailed breakdown of the body in this world, and pressure points are simply unavoidable.

After all, if you can't even understand or know anything about things like "Sheng Shang Du Jing", what kind of door are you opening?

Besides Waver, Ain and Robin were also reading, and they had chosen similar topics, both studying subjects related to mental cultivation, Yin Release, and illusion.

Nami, on the other hand, was being taught a lesson by Orochimaru one-on-one.

The knowledge Orochimaru imparted at this time was not the Eight Gates technique that Nami had been curious about, but medical ninjutsu.

"By precisely controlling chakra, we can stimulate cell regeneration." Orochimaru explained this earnestly, occasionally demonstrating effects similar to the Palm Healing Technique to Nami.

Although among the Legendary Sannin, Tsunade is the true master of medical ninjutsu.

However, this does not mean that Orochimaru was unaware of this aspect. On the contrary, as an expert in biological modification, an evil scientist who had studied bloodline limits for many years and conducted countless human experiments, Orochimaru also had outstanding skills in medical ninjutsu, far surpassing that of ordinary medical ninjas.

Explaining these basics to Nami is no problem at all. Look at that high-difficulty ninjutsu, Palm Healing Technique, which is ranked in the A-rank series; she uses it very skillfully.

"Your talent, Blue Flame, has an unparalleled advantage in healing injuries. If you can also achieve a certain level of proficiency in medical ninjutsu, then the combination of the two might be truly remarkable," Orochimaru praised again with admiration.

He wasn't just boasting; he genuinely thought so.

At the same time, he was truly dedicated to teaching Nami. On one hand, Nami was genuinely willing to learn these things, and on the other hand, given his status, Orochimaru had to give her enough respect.

On the other hand, after witnessing the effects of Nami's blue flames, Orochimaru had many thoughts popping into his mind. If he could build a good relationship with Nami, the phoenix, he might be able to get help from her power to overcome any difficult experiments he might encounter in the future.

Just as Orochimaru was explaining these topics to Nami, suddenly, a small snake slithered out of his sleeve and bit his wrist.

A slight stinging pain came, but it seemed to contain some information, causing Orochimaru's expression to change slightly. He then sighed softly and said, "I'm sorry, Lady Nami, it seems our lessons for now will have to come to a temporary halt."

As he spoke, he got up and looked at the bed. At the same time, Bane opened his eyes.

"Spirit Lord," Orochimaru greeted him first, then said, "I have some matters to attend to in the mortal world."

"Go ahead and get busy," Bane said calmly, waving his hand.

"Thank you for your understanding, Spirit Lord." Orochimaru replied very politely, then pretended to be puzzled: "I don't know what you meant by those words earlier, Spirit Lord."

"If you need anything, you can call me." Bane didn't intend to go back on his word and nodded.

Orochimaru breathed a sigh of relief and then said, "Then I'll take my leave."

Without delaying anything, Orochimaru quickly greeted the White Snake Sage and the others, and then swiftly left Ryuchi Cave.

The message from that little snake was that the Fourth Kazekage of Sunagakure, Rasa, intended to meet with him.

In Orochimaru's view, it was time to implement the Konoha Crush plan!

(End of this chapter)