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Chapter 177 Sage Mode, wait, what did you summon?

It truly lives up to its name, Ryuchi-dong.

After the three masters of Ryuchi Cave had tested the immortals and traversed most of the cave, Naoki Kaguya couldn't help but exclaim in amazement.

Even without activating the Byakugan, one can sense a remarkably strong natural power.

And there were also a huge number of giant snakes, each with considerable strength, coiled up by the roadside.

Of course, even the most powerful of these giant snakes, Manda, was just an ant in Kaguya Naoki's eyes.

Manda was Orochimaru's summoning beast in the past and became part of Orochimaru's reputation. It still has considerable deterrent power over ordinary ninjas!

Ryūji Cave, with its millennia of accumulated power, is indeed not to be underestimated.

Naoki Kaguya became increasingly envious.

If so many spirit beasts could be used as laborers, how much wealth could they create?

not the right time yet.

Naoki Kaguya must first unify the world before bringing these immortals' residences under her control; otherwise, the resistance from those standing against her will be even greater.

Therefore, we still need to wait.

Naoki Kaguya composed himself, refocused his gaze, and looked at the three immortals before him.

Whether it was by chance or just at the right moment, the three immortals stopped in front of a dark cave.

One of the immortals walked straight in, while the other two blocked the cave entrance, offering apologetic smiles.

Is this where the magic scrolls are stored in Ryuchi Cave?
How could such a place exist?
Although he didn't know how Kabuto Yakushi learned Sage Mode, he knew how Naruto Uzumaki learned it.

When Naruto learned Sage Mode, he could have learned it simply by having Fukasaku demonstrate it once or twice. Why did he have to go through all that trouble?

What Kaguya Naoki didn't know was that the three immortals pretended to come to the cave to get the scroll in order to distract Kaguya Naoki from Manda, who was very knowledgeable, and prevent him from rambling on and on, making them lose face.

However, it doesn't matter anymore.

Naoki Kaguya accepted the scroll.

Nothing else matters now; the key is to learn the arts of the immortals.

As Kaguya Naoki unfurled the scroll, a sweet voice, uttered unconsciously by a goddess, rang in his ears.

"Naoki-kun, if you want to learn the Sage Technique, you must first introduce natural energy into your body through a special transmission medium."

Naoki Kaguya nodded slightly.

In my memory, when Naruto was learning Sage Mode, he also used toad oil from Mount Myōboku to complete the initial stage of natural energy accumulation.

"So, this is your way."

"Ours..."

"and many more."

Naoki Kaguya smiled.

"When I'm learning spells, I habitually activate my Byakugan. I don't know if Ryuchi Cave allows this behavior."

Of course not!
The three immortals shouted in their hearts at the same time.

How could you use the Byakugan in a place like Ryuchi-dong!
They weren't afraid of being spied on.

However, there was absolutely no precedent for this.

Which sage who comes to Ryuchi Cave would dare to stroll around as leisurely as Kaguya Naoki, as if he were at home, and even dare to use the Byakugan, the easiest way to gather information!

"nature."

Before the three immortals could even refrain from speaking, Kaguya Naoki's Byakugan had already opened wide.

"No."

The three immortals tried to stop him, but Kaguya Naoki ignored them for the time being.

Because his eyes captured the natural energy flowing in the air!

He had never been able to detect this energy from the outside world.

It was obvious that the energy in Ryuchi Cave was so concentrated that he was able to capture so much energy with ease!
As for the other three immortals of Ryūchi Cave...

Let's leave it alone for now.

People's patience is limited.

The strong have almost zero tolerance for the weak, but the weak naturally have much higher tolerance for the strong.

Now, he will use this short time to learn immortal techniques.

He rolled his eyes, observing the energy flowing in the air, while simultaneously absorbing all the information from the scroll into his mind.

Soon, thanks to Kaguya Naoki's extensive experience in guiding energy, an unknown amount of natural energy rapidly flowed into his body.

In an instant!

Naoki Kaguya exhibited serpentine characteristics.

Characteristics of snakes!
The three immortals were all taken aback by what they saw.

They naturally knew what it would be like for a human ninja who practiced Sage Mode.

As long as they can absorb natural energy into their bodies, their bodies will develop snake-like characteristics!

But how could it be so fast?

Moreover, they hadn't even had time to provide Kaguya Naoki with a medium for absorbing natural energy, so how could he have absorbed natural energy into his body so quickly?

They were absolutely monstrous in terms of talent, and they were deeply shocked.

They've lived so long, yet they've never seen anyone learn magic so easily.

wrong.

The snake transformation was too severe; Kaguya Naoki absorbed far too much natural energy at once.

The immortals exchanged glances and breathed a sigh of relief.

Fortunately, it hasn't gone that far astray.

As for whether or not to save him now.

We will definitely save him, but we still need to wait a while and teach him a lesson so that he doesn't get too arrogant.

Just as the three immortals exchanged a glance, everything unspoken, the serpentine transformation on Kaguya Naoki's body suddenly weakened and began to resemble that of a normal human.

In just that instant, Kaguya Naoki managed to expel such a massive amount of natural energy from his body and maintain the balance of natural energy within his body.

It's important to know that the key to entering Sage Mode is maintaining the balance of natural energy within the body.

Naoki Kaguya mastered this technique in an instant—a technique that 90% of those who tried to learn Sage Mode failed, and the rest required years or even a lifetime to master.

The three immortals were no longer saying anything.

Even their human bodies almost couldn't be maintained.

However, their serpentine instincts still made them lick their lips involuntarily.

Perverted humans!

No.

Just as Manda said.

The monster before us can no longer be described as human.

It can only be said that she is indeed extraordinary, worthy of being the most valued pawn of the White Snake Immortal.

Unbeknownst to them, the three immortals had developed a deep respect for the man before them, and they no longer harbored any desire to make him bow down.

Is this Sage Mode?

Ignoring the immortals around him who had already activated their Byakugan and were instead filled with a mixture of awe and apprehension towards their own talents, Kaguya Naoki focused intently on experiencing Sage Mode.

The whites of the eyes were enhanced.

Even the Corpse Bone Vein.

Naoki Kaguya looked at the gray bone tip in his hand and couldn't help but smile.

Unexpectedly, after obtaining energy from the natural world, Sage Mode can also enhance the various bloodline limits within one's body to a certain extent.

It allows someone like me, who has almost reached the top, to go even further.

Sage Mode has already demonstrated his absolute value.

but.

That's not all.

Naoki Kaguya looked at the scroll in his hand.

Immortal arts. Only by learning more immortal arts can I become stronger, more terrifying, and more powerful!
Naoki Kaguya wanted to start learning Sage Mode immediately.

In the end, it was Shinki Takotsu who temporarily stopped Naoki Kaguya.

"Naoki-kun, I understand that you probably have the talent to learn Sage Mode, but if you want to learn Sage Mode, it would be best to have the guidance of the White Snake Sage."

"After all, immortal arts involve the specific way natural energy operates in the body, and it cannot be as simple as you just freely absorbing all the natural energy."

"If you're not careful, you can be completely invaded by natural energy."

Naoki Kaguya rubbed his eyes.

I don't think I'm that fragile.

but.

Now that we've achieved our ultimate goal, there's no need to force ourselves to learn it immediately.

Besides, he also wanted to meet the White Snake Immortal!

Then again, he remembered that Kabuto Yakushi learned Sage Mode at the White Snake Sage's temple, so why did it change for him?

Does the White Snake really hibernate?
After thinking for a while, Naoki Kaguya gave up.

He had too little information to guess the White Snake Immortal's specific thoughts.

At the moment, at least from the three immortals in front of him who had involuntarily become completely respectful to him, it could be seen that the white snake immortal he had never met did not have much malice towards him.

This is enough.

Naoki Kaguya smiled.

"Then, my three immortals, could you please let me know when the White Snake Immortal will awaken?"

"do not know."

Princess Tianxin sighed inwardly, wondering when the White Snake Sage would finally meet Kaguya Naoki.

However, since we don't know, we must do our best to stall for time.

"The White Snake Sage's hibernation period is uncertain, and we don't know it either. However, if the White Snake Sage awakens, we will notify you as soon as possible."

“You can sign a contract with us for Ryūchi-dong.”

Another goddess chimed in.

"That way you'll be able to use the summoning beasts of Ryuchi Cave."

"Is that so?"

"So, besides the essential summoning beasts for transmitting information, can I also sign up a few summoning beasts for combat?"

"Of course."

The three immortals breathed a slight sigh of relief.

They've now entered into a familiar process: signing a contract and then freely choosing a giant snake to become their summoned beast.

They need to know a lot about those big snakes.

Faced with such a terrifyingly powerful being, no serpent would not want to become his summoned beast!
Only then did Princess Tianxin receive the scroll for signing the summoning beast contract from the little snake that had just been teleported over.

Without hesitation, Kaguya Naoki, under the guidance of Tashin-hime, completed the signing of the contract.

but.

Unlike the others, he didn't go directly to find the giant snake with the scroll.

because.

What a waste of time.

To be honest, not many of the giant snakes in Ryuchi Cave are qualified to become another of his summoned beasts.

In that case, why not just use chakra to randomly summon the strongest one among them?

Like Naruto before him, Kaguya Naoki wanted to summon the most powerful summoning beast with the strongest chakra.

If what comes out is really that guy, Manda.

Let's politely decline this summoned beast.

Naoki Kaguya was a man of action; once he said he would do something, he did it. He poured in an enormous amount of chakra, leaving the sages around him speechless once again.

call!

Is this really how they find spirit beasts?

The immortals' gazes remained unmoved. They had already witnessed far too much today, and now that it involved their business, as professionals, they naturally couldn't be too surprised.

However, what happened next filled them with utter terror and dread.

And they wished they could bury themselves in the cave behind them and never come out again!

boom!
White smoke rose, and a creature that, judging from its shadow alone, was not a behemoth, appeared in front of Kaguya Naoki.

Ok?
This is the strongest summoning beast in Ryuchi Cave, but it seems a bit ordinary.

Summoning beasts, don't they all fight using their massive bodies and claws? How can they be treated so carelessly?

"What are you doing? How could you have done this to him?"

The three immortals couldn't help but speak up.

Naoki Kaguya couldn't see the figure in the white mist, but that didn't stop them from sensing who it was!

That was the master of Ryuchi Cave, the most powerful being in Ryuchi Cave, the White Snake Immortal!
He has a terrible temper!
He certainly has a bad temper.

The White Snake Sage looked at Kaguya Naoki with such hatred that he wanted to devour him alive.

How could you do this to him!

He is none other than the White Snake Immortal!
The most powerful being in Ryuchi Cave, for a thousand years, no one has ever attacked him like this.

But, but, just like that, I was summoned by this human like a dog.

Where is his dignity?

He wanted to take action.

But reason quickly stopped him.

Naoki Kaguya's understanding smile is one part of it.

More importantly, he could clearly sense the hidden energy within Kaguya Naoki.

This is power that surpasses even Hashirama Senju's, isn't it?
probably.

How could it be so terrifying?

In this case.

The White Snake Immortal suddenly became kind and benevolent, much like a real immortal.

Um, sorry, immortal.

Naoki Kaguya was also somewhat surprised.

Why can this being summoned as a spirit beast?

All I can say is, this is just too much.

This is way too logical.

The strongest being in Ryuchi Cave should be the White Snake Sage.

So, wouldn't it be perfectly reasonable for him to desperately inject chakra to summon the White Snake Sage?

Then.

Is this immortal willing to sign a contract with me to summon a spirit beast?

Naoki Kaguya's eyes were filled with anticipation.

only.

The immortals wouldn't agree, would they?

Let's be polite first.

"Nice to meet you, White Snake Sage. My name is Naoki Kaguya."

"Kaguya...?" The White Snake Sage was truly lost in memories, truly recalling this surname he hadn't heard in a very, very long time.

It's hard to say whether it was truly because of the surname or because of the power that Kaguya Naoki now possessed; in any case, he recalled the true meaning that the surname represented.

"This is also a name with a long history, but compared to the Uchiha and Senju, who receive more attention, you and the Hyuga have become quite mediocre."

"However, with two powers at the same time, it seems you have already surpassed those two names?"

(End of this chapter)