They traveled through time at the same time, but the villainous scientist

Chapter 28 The Invitation from Ryūchi Cave

It's kind of interesting...

Looking at the few small snakes, Orochimaru smiled.

To prevent accidents during the experiment or disturbances from unrelated people, he set up a security barrier around the laboratory.

Although it's just the most basic type, it mainly serves as an early warning system and has little defensive capability.

But these little snakes... were able to sneak in here without touching the barrier or alerting him at all?
This is interesting.

In this world, there's only one place he can think of where a snake-type spirit beast could achieve this level of summoning...

Longdi Cave!
really.

The thought had barely formed in his mind when the small white snakes swam up to his feet.

They raised their heads, their cold, vertical pupils silently staring at Orochimaru.

The next moment, the small snakes miraculously merged into one, eventually transforming into an ancient scroll that lay quietly on the ground.

Giving life to inorganic matter...

Orochimaru bent down and picked up the scroll.

The moment his fingertips touched it, a stream of information flooded into his mind.

The content is exceptionally concise and clear:
"Those who wish to seek the power of immortal arts may enter this gate."

"..."

Orochimaru held the scroll, his expression turning somewhat strange.

Isn't it? Such a coincidence?
He had just started thinking about going to Mount Myōboku to "observe" Jiraiya's Sage Mode training, and maybe even collect some data and sign a contract or something.

As a result, the invitation from Yongji-dong was delivered directly to their door?

Is it just a coincidence?

Or perhaps... the White Snake Sage of Ryuchi Cave also possesses some kind of precognitive ability similar to that of the Great Toad Sage of Mount Myōboku?
Or perhaps it was my previous attempts to sense and absorb natural energy that attracted the other party's attention?

Orochimaru pinched his chin, thinking quickly.

Although the timing was too coincidental, it made him more wary.

But this invitation... came at just the right time.

It's not certain that I can go to Mount Myōboku, and even if I did, I might not be able to learn any sage techniques.

However, while Ryūchi-dō is also full of unknowns, at least it has taken the initiative to extend an invitation.

"No matter what, let's go and take a look first."

Orochimaru made a decision quickly.

Currently, the only known ways to learn and understand sage techniques are through the three sacred sites: Mount Myoboku, Ryuchi Cave, and Shikkotsu Forest.

Besides, there are those with special constitutions like Jugo, who are born with the ability to absorb and utilize natural energy, which are rare and hard to come by.

Now that Yongji-dong has extended an olive branch, although the motive is unclear, it is indeed a rare opportunity.

If you miss this opportunity, who knows when you'll get another chance?

Thinking of this, he quickly formed hand seals.

"Oh!"

A wisp of white smoke dissipated, and a shadow clone appeared in the same spot.

"You stay here, just in case."

"If I encounter danger, or if I don't hear from you for a long time, you should immediately try to communicate with me through spirit."

Orochimaru instructed his shadow clone, "This is a kind of insurance."

"Yes."

The shadow clone nodded and remained quietly in place.

After preparing, Orochimaru channeled his chakra into the scroll in his hand.

hum!
The runes on the scroll lit up, and space began to distort.

This is a reverse psychic scroll; its destination should be the legendary Ryuchi Cave.

A slight feeling of dizziness came over me.

By the time Orochimaru regained his footing, the scene before him had completely changed.

He found himself in a huge underground cavern.

The cave ceiling is inlaid with minerals that emit a faint green light, illuminating the surroundings.

The air was damp, cold, and had a faint fishy smell.

Not far in front of him stood a magnificent palace, its style completely out of place with the surrounding scenery.

At the palace gate stood a woman dressed in white palace attire.

With her long green hair, golden crown, and excessively pale skin, her narrow, golden vertical pupils and red eyeshadow at the corners of her eyes made her look both eerie and beautiful.

The woman smiled and bowed slightly when she saw Orochimaru appear.

"We've been waiting for you for a long time, Lord Orochimaru."

"I am Princess Tianxin, and I am here to receive you on the orders of the White Snake Immortal."

As she spoke, she turned to the side and made a "please" gesture.

"The White Snake Immortal has prepared a banquet in the hall. Please follow me."

Orochimaru calmly observed his opponent, then glanced at the "palace".

He followed Princess Tianxin into the palace.

The hall was brightly lit, with a long banquet table piled high with all sorts of "delicacies from land and sea," emitting a tantalizing aroma.

I noticed Orochimaru's gaze lingering on the food.

Princess Tianxin covered her mouth and chuckled softly.

"These are all delicacies specially prepared for Lord Orochimaru. Please enjoy them."

"No need."

Orochimaru withdrew his gaze, his tone indifferent.

"I have no interest in this rotting flesh."

"Ok?"

The smile on Tianxin Shenji's face froze for a moment.

She slowly turned her head, her neck stretching out at an inhuman angle, and brought it close to Orochimaru.

Its scarlet tongue licked its lips, revealing sharp fangs, and a hint of surprise and coldness flashed in its golden vertical pupils.

"Oh? How did you figure that out?"

Her voice became hoarse and low, with a hissing sound characteristic of snakes.

"It's just a trivial skill. Take me to see the White Snake Immortal."

Orochimaru scoffed, completely ignoring the other party's threat.

This woman's illusion magic is indeed somewhat sophisticated, but that's about it.

The principle of illusion is to interfere with the target's five senses through chakra; in essence, it is the application of Yin Release chakra.

He was able to decipher it because he learned the [Qimen Manifestation Technique] in the world of "One Person". This technique is used by sorcerers to introspect themselves and observe the world, presenting the abstract Qimen Qi formation in a visual form.

Seeing through illusions and facing the truth is one of its fundamental functions...

This illustrates the difference between the two worlds. In the Naruto world, to achieve this level, one would need at least a Sharingan or Byakugan, a bloodline limit.

Unless it's an illusion of the level of Izanagi, Izanami, or Kotoamatsukami, it can't escape his "divine eye".

"..."

Princess Tianxin stared at Orochimaru for a few seconds, then slowly retracted her outstretched neck, reverting to her human female form.

The coldness and surprise on her face gradually faded, replaced by a thoughtful scrutiny.

No wonder... no wonder the White Snake Sage specifically instructed that he should take the initiative to invite this human named Orochimaru.

Sure enough, there is some skill.

"Hmph, what a boring man."

Princess Tianxin curled her lip and waved her hand casually.

Wow!

The scene before me was like a shattered mirror, broken into pieces.

The magnificent palace has vanished, replaced by a dark, damp, and enormous cave.

Those so-called "delicacies" were also exposed for what they really were—piles of rotting flesh and broken bones that reeked of stench, with maggots even wriggling on them.

In the surrounding corners, piles of white bones lay staggering in number.

This is the true appearance of Ryūji-dong.

Orochimaru ignored this completely, his expression remaining unchanged.

"This way."

Seeing this, Tianxin Shenji snorted coldly and turned to walk deeper into the cave.

Orochimaru stepped forward to follow.

The cave was deep and winding. After walking for about ten minutes, the view suddenly opened up in front of us.

A much larger underground space appeared before them.

At the end of the space was a stone seat made of huge rocks.

On the stone seat, coiled up an unimaginably enormous white snake!

Its body is covered with snow-white scales, each the size of a door panel, shimmering with a cold metallic luster.

The enormous snake head was held high, its golden vertical pupils resembling two small suns, exuding a majestic and ancient aura.

Just its mere existence brings an immense, suffocating pressure.

Without a doubt, this is the master of Ryuchi Cave, the White Snake Immortal, one of the three great immortals who has lived for over a thousand years!
"Master White Snake, Orochimaru has been brought here."

Princess Tianxin bowed respectfully, then quietly retreated to the side and disappeared into the shadows.

The enormous white snake sage lowered its head, its mountain-like gaze falling upon Orochimaru.

That gaze seemed to pierce through one's soul.

A moment later, a flash of white light appeared.

The enormous snake body disappeared, and in its place appeared a short, wrinkled old woman with a cane on the stone seat.

She looked like an ordinary human old woman, but her golden vertical pupils still retained an inhuman majesty.

"Hehehe..."

The old woman let out a hoarse laugh, her gaze fixed on Orochimaru.

"I know you, Orochimaru."

"I also know that you are seeking the power of immortality."

"I can teach you the magic of our Ryuchi Cave."

coming.

Orochimaru understood.

He wasn't surprised that the White Snake Immortal knew his purpose.

Even the great toad sage of Mount Myōboku can dream and foresee the future, creating some kind of "child of prophecy" scenario.

As the masters of the three great holy lands, it's not surprising that the White Snake Sage would take notice of this "little guy" who has recently made a name for himself in the ninja world and has some interest in exploring natural energy.

He was concerned about something else.

"If I'm not mistaken, those skeletons outside must be those of people seeking immortality, right?"

"Immortal, you agreed to teach me immortal arts so easily, there must be a reason, right?"

Orochimaru stared directly at the old woman who was actually the White Snake Sage and asked the question that had been bothering him.

He didn't believe the other person simply liked him...

"Hehehe, you guessed right, those guys outside are all people who failed the test..."

As for the reason for treating you well...

Upon hearing this, the White Snake Immortal laughed again, his wrinkles crinkling together.

There's no particular reason.

"If I had to say..."

"It's just that I see the possibility of 'change' in you."

A strange light flashed in her golden vertical pupils.

"So, would you like to learn the Sage Techniques of our Ryuchi Cave, Orochimaru?"

The possibility of change?
What kind of reason is that? It's far too vague.

Orochimaru frowned slightly, feeling as if the other party was speaking in riddles.

but……

He thought about it carefully.

There are definitely risks.

But the opportunity to learn immortal arts should not be missed...

"Okay, I'm willing to learn."

Orochimaru took a deep breath and nodded.

however.

The moment he finished speaking!

A sudden change occurred!

The old woman, who was actually the White Snake Immortal in disguise, had a strange smile on her face.

Her neck suddenly stretched forward at an incredible speed!

They didn't give Orochimaru any time to react at all!

Click!

Sharp fangs bit down hard on Orochimaru's shoulder!
(End of this chapter)