From Pirates to the Strongest Death God in Soul Society

Chapter 400 Sasuke: Except for me, the orthodox Uchiha, you all can use the Mangekyō, right?
Within the borders of the river, among the mountains and forests.

Jiraiya held a map in his hand. After looking at it for a while, he looked up at the sky and determined the direction based on the stars.

"We're almost there. According to the map, once we climb over this mountain, we should be able to reach Ryuchi Cave," said Jiraiya.

"You lustful sage, you're not taking the wrong path, are you?" Uzumaki Naruto asked doubtfully, carrying a large bag on his back.

"Who do you think I am? I have been wandering in the ninja world for many years, how could I have led me astray?" Jiraiya glared at Uzumaki Naruto.

After a short pause, he looked up at the sky again, his eyes becoming serious as he said, "This virtual moon has almost completely disappeared. I really don't know what Ling Zun is doing?"

Because the dark power that Xuyue had erupted before almost conflicted with the gravity of the ninja world and caused a natural disaster, the changes in Xuyue have now attracted the attention of the ninja world.

It’s just that no one can find the Longdi Cave easily.

Now Jiraiya happened to have a map, so he could find the way there. He also planned to ask by the way, what exactly Ling Zun was going to do with Xu Yue?

Uzumaki Naruto also looked at the moon that was emitting a faint green light. After a long while, he asked, "Sasuke is in the Ryuchi Cave, right? We can see him this time, right?"

"Well, it's not just Sasuke, Orochimaru should be here too." Jiraiya sighed.

After a long time, Jiraiya is about to see his "best friend" again, and his mood is quite complicated at the moment.

"I wonder if that guy has become even more powerful now? I want to try and see if I can bring him back to the village." Uzumaki Naruto said after a moment of silence.

"It depends on the situation. His training in Ryuchi Cave is the same as your training in Myoboku Mountain. The village has not considered him a defector. If he doesn't want to leave, there's nothing you can do." Jiraiya shrugged.

Before Naruto could speak again, Jiraiya said, "We won't rest today. After crossing this mountain, we will reach the Ryuchi Cave. Let's go straight over there. With luck, we can arrive at dawn."

"Oh, I can't wait either!" Uzumaki Naruto immediately supported.

Soon, the master and disciple began to climb the mountain.

After more than two hours, they successfully climbed over the hill. The sky was indeed beginning to brighten, and it felt like the sun was about to come out.

"We should have reached the top of the hill where Ryuchi Cave is. Have you felt any changes?" Jiraiya asked after comparing the map.

"The natural energy has become more concentrated, and seems to be pouring in over there," Uzumaki Naruto sensed it briefly and pointed in a direction.

Jiraiya nodded and said, "On the map, the location of the Ryuchi Cave is also over there. It seems to be correct."

Soon, when the sun rose, the two of them went down the hillside and arrived at the barren mountain and dense forest area of Longdi Cave.

Just after coming out of a dense forest, Jiraiya paused and said, "Is there anyone nearby!?"

As soon as he finished speaking, he heard a voice from the dense forest opposite: "Who's over there?"

Considering that this place is near the Ryuchi Cave, and he is here to deliver the tailed beast, there shouldn't be any problem. Jiraiya said after a little thought: "Excuse me, I am Jiraiya of Konoha, and I am here on the orders of the Spirit Master."

"Lord Jiraiya!?" another relatively younger voice came.

Before Jiraiya could react, Uzumaki Naruto beside him suddenly said excitedly: "Sasuke!?"

Uzumaki Naruto suddenly jumped out of the dense forest, and soon Sasuke also came out of the dense forest.

Uzumaki Naruto was carrying a large bag containing his luggage, but Uchiha Sasuke was a bit strange, as he was carrying two people on his back.

Sasuke, who is only fifteen years old this year, has not fully grown yet and is not very tall. The two people he is carrying are both strong men, which makes him look very strange.

Sasuke was also a little excited when he saw Uzumaki Naruto, but soon he put on a cool look, suppressed his excitement, and said calmly: "I was wondering who it was, it turned out to be you, Naruto."

"Sasuke, long time no see!" Uzumaki Naruto greeted him enthusiastically, and then asked curiously, "Who is that person you are carrying?"

At this moment, Nami also walked out of the forest. It was obvious that she and Sasuke had completed the recovery of the tailed beast Jinchuriki and were preparing to return to the Ryuchi Cave. On the way, they met Jiraiya and Naruto.

Jiraiya also came out and saw the two people carried by Uchiha Sasuke. He then asked with a surprised expression: "Are they the Jinchūriki of the Hidden Rock Village?"

"That's right." Sasuke nodded and said, "During this time, I was on a mission with Lady Nami to capture the Four-Tails and Five-Tails Jinchuriki in the Hidden Rock Village."

"Ms. Nami?" Jiraiya looked at the woman behind Sasuke, and then quickly responded, "Nice to meet you, beautiful lady. I am Jiraiya, and I am here on the orders of the Spirit Master to bring back the Tailed Beast of Konoha..."

"I know you." Nami nodded and said with a smile: "Ban admires you very much. You are welcome. Come with us. It happens that if you come too, the tailed beasts will have been collected."

Jiraiya listened to this and quickly sorted out the information in his mind.

In other words, including Uzumaki Naruto, all the tailed beasts scattered in various villages in the ninja world have been captured by the Spirit Lord?

The people of the Hidden Rock Village and the Hidden Cloud Village are really tight-lipped. The Jinchuriki of the village were all kidnapped, but they pretended nothing happened and said nothing! But if you think about it carefully, isn't Konoha the same?
The fact that the Nine-Tailed Fox was to be sent to Ryuchi Cave was also kept highly confidential, and the news was not leaked.

Also, was the Spiritual Master's name originally called 'Bane'?

Although he had many thoughts in his mind, Jiraiya did not show them. He took Uzumaki Naruto, followed by Nami and Sasuke, and continued to move towards the barren mountains.

Uzumaki Naruto was really excited and chattered non-stop along the way, while Sasuke seemed very aloof at first, but later he couldn't hold it back anymore and started to communicate and discuss with Uzumaki Naruto. The two of them told each other about their experiences during this period, and they both seemed to be somewhat emotional about each other.

"Don't worry, the Rei-zun has already taken out several tailed beasts while preserving the life of the Jinchūriki. You won't even feel the pain." Seeing that Naruto was a little worried about the Nine-Tails, Sasuke took the initiative to comfort him.

"That's good." Uzumaki Naruto smiled, and seemed to trust Sasuke very much. He then fantasized: "In fact, it would be good to take the Nine-Tails out of my body. Then the people in the village wouldn't be so afraid of me, right? Everyone should be willing to be my friend, right?"

At this stage, because many things have changed, Naruto and the Nine-Tails have no communication, let alone any emotional foundation.

If he really had to choose, he would be very happy to hand over the Nine-Tailed Fox.

"Sasuke, you have already succeeded in your revenge. Don't you plan to go back to the village?" Uzumaki Naruto suddenly asked.

Sasuke paused for a moment, then shook his head and continued walking forward, saying, "I don't have any plans for now. I saw a wider world in the Dragon Cave, and..."

At this point, he turned around and looked at Uzumaki Naruto. His always cold face showed a gentle and sunny smile and said, "The seniors in the Ryuchi Cave have taken good care of me. I already regard them as my family. They are all people I cherish, so..."

Uzumaki Naruto actually had a lot more to say, but for some reason, looking at Uchiha Sasuke's gentle and sunny smile, which he had almost never seen, he couldn't say the words of persuasion he originally wanted to say.

After coming back to his senses, Uzumaki Naruto raised his hand and scratched his head, then said: "Really? Then remember to write to us often. Sakura and I miss you very much. If you are free, come back to see us."

"Of course." Uchiha Sasuke nodded without hesitation and said, "If there is a chance."

Jiraiya felt a little emotional when watching this scene. If he and Orochimaru had parted like this, perhaps he would feel much better?
But just as he was thinking about this, suddenly, the virtual moon in the sky trembled, and a terrifying pressure fell from the sky, sweeping across, as if covering the entire ninja world.

Now, it is daytime and the sun has risen. Normally, the virtual moon cannot be seen at this time of day.

But at this moment, Jiraiya looked up at the sky and found that the virtual moon had become unusually bright, as if it could compete with the scorching sun, emitting a faint green halo that made people feel the soul tremble, illuminating the entire ninja world!
Just when Jiraiya was somewhat doubtful, Nami beside him said with a little excitement: "Did it succeed?"

As if in response to her, as soon as her voice fell, the virtual moon in the sky quickly began to dissipate, and soon, it disappeared into the daytime sky again, without a trace.

"Ms. Nami, what happened just now?" Jiraiya couldn't resist his curiosity and asked.

"Well, I can't explain it clearly for the time being. When we get to Ryuchi Cave, let Orochimaru tell you. Aren't you two good friends?" Nami responded with a smile.

Seeing this, Jiraiya didn't ask any more questions, but he still felt a little complicated.

Are Orochimaru and I good friends?

After a moment, Jiraiya smiled and said, "That's right."

Soon, they passed through the dense forest. As soon as they walked out from the shade of the trees, they saw the cave in the distance and the three big words "Longdi Cave" hanging on it.

"Is this the Ryuchi Cave?" Jiraiya felt the surging and rich natural energy around him, and said with a sigh: "It feels like the natural energy here is several times richer than that of Mount Myōboku, which is also one of the three holy places."

In fact, the natural energy in the Dragon Earth Cave was not so abundant before. It was only after the arrival of Bane and others, as users of natural abilities, they could attract natural energy just by standing there, so that the natural energy around the Dragon Earth Cave became more and more abundant.

Just as Jiraiya was sighing about this, Orochimaru walked out of the cave.

He glanced at Jiraiya and said, "No wonder I could smell the stench of toads from so far away. It turns out you are here."

"Orochimaru" Jiraiya's expression darkened and he said, "You are still so rude when you speak."

However, Orochimaru did not respond to Jiraiya's words at all. Instead, he smiled and looked at Nami and Sasuke and said, "The Spirit Master has just finished his training and returned from the Pure Land. He is dealing with the Eight-Tails Jinchuriki that Zoro and the others brought back yesterday. You came back at the right time."

Nami asked excitedly after hearing this: "Will his soul power not affect the present world?"

"It has just reached the limit of the present world. The change in the virtual moon just now was the final adjustment." Orochimaru responded.

At this point, Orochimaru looked at Uchiha Sasuke again and asked, "Is your Mangekyō open?"

Sasuke was stunned for a moment, wondering why Orochimaru suddenly asked about this?
But he still shook his head calmly and said, "No, what's wrong?"

"Spirit Master has successfully mastered the power of the Sharingan, and with his own mental strength and Haki, he directly opened the Sharingan's Mangekyō." Orochimaru smiled and patted Sasuke's shoulder, helped him take down one of the Jinchūriki on his back, and held it in his hand and said, "You have to work hard. Haki can indeed open the Mangekyō. Spirit Master has helped you confirm that this path is feasible."

After a brief pause, Orochimaru added, "And soon, even Robin might be able to open her Mangekyō."

Uchiha Sasuke???
No, Ling Zun is fine, but what about Lord Robin! ?

How come except for me, an orthodox Uchiha, everyone else can open the Mangekyō at will, right?
(End of this chapter)