Naruto: Sasuke Uchiha Returns from Soul Society

Indra's voice became meaningful, "It belongs to that innocent younger brother, Asura."

These words threw Sasuke's thoughts into chaos once again.

Indra, Asura, the Sage of the Six Paths...

Am I merely a new actor in this brotherly conflict that spans a thousand years?

This realization made him feel a deep sense of irritation and disgust.

"cut."

Sasuke let out a cold snort, no longer thinking about these vague and unrealistic things.

Regardless of fate, regardless of reincarnation.

He only needs to know one thing.

I am Uchiha Sasuke.

This is enough.

He stood up, ready to leave this enigmatic inner world.

"Hey."

At that moment, Indra's voice rang out again.

Sasuke paused slightly in his steps.

"Although I don't know much more, there is a place where you might find the answers you're looking for."

"where?"

"Ryuji Cave."

Indra's voice carried a hint of amusement, "That old snake was a being from the same era as the Six Paths Old Man."

"It may know some secrets about 'reincarnation'."

"and......"

Indra looked at Sasuke, the corners of his mouth curving into an even more mocking smile.

"Aren't you going there to learn magic as well?"

"Ah."

Sasuke's consciousness withdrew from his inner world. He looked at the long, jet-black sword in his hand, and his thoughts became increasingly deep.

Longdi Cave......

"Let's go," he said to Yoruichi and the others.

"Go? Where to?" Yoruichi was taken aback, her eyes filled with confusion.

“To Ryuchi Cave.” Sasuke’s answer was crisp and decisive, without any beating around the bush. “There are some things I need to confirm in person.”

This sudden decision left Yoruichi somewhat bewildered by his train of thought.

"If you don't want to go, you don't have to go."

"Huh?!" Yoruichi instantly bristled, blocking his way aggressively. "What are you saying, you jerk! I'm just concerned about you, okay?!"

"That sounds interesting." Orochimaru let out a hoarse chuckle and walked over. "Now that Sasuke-kun has a new target, we can't just stand by and watch."

"Since we're just killing time anyway, let's go and see what Sasuke-kun is up to."

"Who wants to be with you..." Yoruichi pouted, but before she could finish speaking, Sasuke interrupted her.

"Whatever you say." Sasuke nodded slightly, acknowledging his agreement.

With the plan set, the group lingered without further delay.

Sasuke opened the Black Cavity again, and the pitch-black crack opened silently.

............

Yongji-dong, the luxurious palace standing at the end of the valley, still shines with golden splendor.

When the dark crack suddenly tore open in the square in front of the palace, the two snake princesses who had been waiting there immediately came forward.

"Welcome back to our four distinguished guests."

This time, the Tashin-no-Kami-hime and Ichikishima-hime, who were in charge of guiding them, no longer showed the same level of probing as when they first met.

"The White Serpent Immortal has been waiting for a long time." Princess Tianxin bowed slightly, her posture humble. "Please follow me."

Sasuke nodded slightly and took a step.

Orochimaru followed closely behind, his snake-like eyes filled with curiosity and curiosity about everything around him.

Yoruichi had her hands behind her head, still looking nonchalant, but a subtle glint of shrewdness flashed in her eyes.

She felt that this time, Ryongji-dong was different from the last time she came.

It was still that dark, damp, huge cave, and that altar that emitted a faint white light.

This time, however, the White Snake Immortal did not transform into that withered old woman.

Instead, He, with His massive white serpent body, as large as a mountain, coiled atop the altar, a long pipe dangling from His mouth, puffing out smoke.

Those golden vertical pupils slowly opened the moment they saw Sasuke walk in.

"You've come again, human boy."

An aged voice echoed in the cave, carrying a hint of understanding, "It seems you have found the answer you sought."

No, quite the opposite.

Sasuke stopped and looked up at the enormous head, his voice calm, "My confusion has only grown."

"Hehehe..." The White Snake Immortal let out a hoarse laugh, "But your soul is indeed more complete than last time."

His gaze swept over Sasuke's entire body, as if admiring a masterpiece. "It seems that my decision back then was correct."

"Are you here to learn immortal arts?"

"No, I came here not for Sage Mode," Sasuke said bluntly.

"Oh?"

"I'd like to ask you some questions about the Sage of Six Paths."

This question caused the White Snake Immortal to pause slightly as he smoked his pipe.

Orochimaru, who was standing to the side, immediately held his breath.

"As expected."

The White Snake Immortal exhaled a long puff of white smoke, his cloudy eyes gleaming with excitement. "I noticed back then that the source of the power within you is exactly the same as that man's."

"But I am very cautious and have not chosen to contact those groups that have His bloodline."

"However, all three of our holy lands possess some special abilities."

He removed the pipe from his mouth, and his vertical pupils slowly swept over Sasuke, Yoruichi, and Orochimaru.

"That old toad on Mount Myoboku is always playing tricks, claiming he can glimpse so-called destiny and the future."

"But I am quite the opposite."

The White Snake Immortal's voice became meaningful, filled with an ancient charm.

"What I possess is the ability to record and reproduce the past that has long since passed."

Recording the past?

This ability sharpened Sasuke's gaze.

"So......"

"Would you like to see that era, which has long since become a legend, through my own eyes?" The White Snake Immortal extended her final invitation.

"That would be very kind of you." Sasuke agreed almost without hesitation.

He walked to the foot of the altar and calmly sat down cross-legged.

"hehe......"

The White Snake Immortal chuckled softly as he looked at his impatient expression.

The enormous serpent's body began to ripple like water, and in a flash of white light, it transformed back into the form of an old woman dressed in a pure white kimono with white hair and beard.

"Then let's begin."

Leaning on his snake bone staff, he walked up to Sasuke, slowly raised his withered hand, and from the tip of his index finger emanated a faint yet incredibly pure energy.

That was neither simple chakra nor spiritual power.

It is a fusion of "natural energy" and "soul power".

The White Snake Sage gently touched Sasuke's brow with his fingertip.

"Relax your mind and do not resist."

An aged voice echoed in Sasuke's mind.

Sasuke did not resist, letting that strange power pull at his thoughts and consciousness.

Chapter 201 Cultivation, Immortal Arts!

"Relax your mind and do not resist."

An aged voice resounded directly in his mind.

Sasuke offered no resistance.

Beside him, Yoruichi, Orochimaru, and even the tailed beasts within his sealed space all felt a pulling force at the same time.

"Hey! Old woman, what are you doing?!" Nine-Tailed Fox roared, but its consciousness was uncontrollably pulled away by that force.

Yoruichi and Orochimaru only had time to show a hint of surprise before they were completely swallowed up by that power.

The whole world seemed to transform into a shimmering, colorful water curtain, and a cool sensation that penetrated the soul swept through the entire body.

When Sasuke's consciousness re-converged, he found himself standing on a vast expanse of land.