Naruto: With maxed-out affection, I am invincible in the ninja world.

Chapter 203 Trip to Ryūchi Cave

"Ryuchi Cave is located on an isolated island on the edge of the Land of Water."

"Between illusion and reality."

"Legend has it that the founder of Ryuchi Cave, the White Snake Sage, could hear everything that happened in the ninja world."

"Only those who visit with sincerity can see him."

Haneda stood at the bow of the ship, with Shiro and Kimimaro standing on either side.

All around was an endless sea, and in front of them was only a lonely island piled with rocks.

"Is Mr. Haneda going to practice immortal arts? Will there be any danger?" Bai asked with concern.

"Idiot, how could Mr. Haneda possibly be in mortal danger in a place like this?!"

Kimimaro gazed at the distant, isolated island and spoke.

The ship, like a small boat on the vast sea, swayed and rocked as it sailed forward, propelled by the waves.

"arrive."

Haneda jumped off the ship, and Kimimaro grabbed Shiro's hand and jumped after him.

Following the map provided by Orochimaru, Haneda and his group arrived at a place completely shrouded in fog after walking for only about ten minutes.

"Let's go, there are many dangers inside, be careful."

Haneda offered a reminder.

He learned some information about the Ryuchi Cave test from Orochimaru.

The first illusion, the second will, the third questioning of the heart.

In a sense, these assessments only require one thing: unwavering will.

As Haneda led Shiro and Kimimaro completely into the mist, three figures lurked in the shadows, watching the three of them.

They are the higher-ups in Ryūchi-dō, responsible for testing the snakes who enter Ryūchi-dō for training.

Each snake that transformed into a beautiful woman was exceptionally gorgeous and possessed an indescribable charm.

"These are the guests the White Snake Immortal was talking about? They all look very young," said Princess Tianxin.

"Should we test them?" Princess Ichikishima asked.

“That guy’s chakra is extraordinary. If you want to go, then go,” said Tsuruhime.

"You two seem to be having a great time chatting."

Another voice reached their ears, and the three snakes all looked at the newcomer—Uchiha Haneda.

Excuse me, how do I get to Ryuchi Cave?

Haneda asked with a smile.

"Go straight to the left," Princess Tsuratsu pointed out the way.

Haneda walked straight to the left. Seeing that Haneda didn't intend to take Shiro and Kimimaro with him, Princess Tashin asked with a smile:

"You're leaving those two children with us?"

"If you dare to eat them, I wouldn't mind having a pot of snake soup tonight."

Haneda turned around, opened his Mangekyou Sharingan, and stared straight at Tashin Shinhime.

That murderous gaze terrified even a cold-blooded snake.

"I was just asking a question casually, just asking a question casually."

Tianxin Shenji secretly groaned.

If she had known, she would have pretended to be sick and taken the day off, and let her two best friends deal with Yutian.

"The White Snake Sage is waiting for you in Ryuchi Cave," Princess Ichikishima said, helping Princess Tashinjin out of the predicament.

"They are now in your hands. Remember, you are not allowed to eat people."

Before leaving, Haneda issued another warning.

"Yes, yes, yes," Princess Tianxin agreed repeatedly.

This scene made Princess Ichikishima and Princess Tsurugi unable to suppress their laughter.

It's unexpected that Princess Tianxin, who used to threaten to eat people, actually suffered a setback in front of humans.

But then again, how did the humans in front of them discover them?

It should be noted that each of them has mastered Sage Mode, which allows them to conceal their chakra.

In this mist, it would be almost impossible for ninjas to spot them.

But they forgot that Haneda has the Mangekyou Sharingan.

The fog had no effect on him.

He spotted them through his keen eyesight.

…………

Following the directions given by Princess Tsutsu, Haneda soon spotted a temple.

The temple sits on a rocky hill, with a white plaque in the center beneath its golden eaves and brackets.

The signboard bears three large characters: Longdi Cave!

As Haneda walked to the front of the temple, the gate in front of him opened automatically.

Haneda smiled, stepped over the threshold, and entered.

An old woman was sitting in a chair, smoking a pipe.

Hearing Haneda walk step by step to the open space where her seat was, the old woman, who had taken the form of the White Snake Sage, opened her eyes:

"Uchiha Haneda, I already know why you've come."

"I never expected that you would choose me out of the three."

Haneda said with some surprise:

"It seems the legends of the ninja world are true."

Haneda paused, then continued:

"Since you already know why I'm here, and have tacitly approved of my presence here."

"The matter of cultivating immortal arts..."

The White Snake Immortal smiled and said:

"Young people are always so anxious, why don't you chat with me?"

"I haven't had a conversation with a human in a long time since an interesting human came here."

The human the White Snake Sage was referring to must be Orochimaru...

Haneda guessed what was going on in his mind, but he said without changing his expression:

What would you like to talk about? The ninja world? The future? Or the past?

The White Snake Immortal took a drag of his cigarette and said in a deep voice:

"The old toad of Mount Myōboku recently prophesied that a golden light will flash by in the future, illuminating the path forward for the ninja world."

"That golden light will stop a nation from weeping and bring lasting peace to the ninja world."

"Although I'm not interested in the ninja world, that golden light... is quite interesting."

"You mean me?" Haneda looked into the White Snake Sage's eyes, trying to read something from them.

The White Snake Immortal shook his head: "You are not the blue-eyed boy, but I need you to help me find him."

"This concerns the future of the entire planet, and no living thing on Earth can escape it."

"This is also my reward for helping you cultivate immortal arts."

The old woman, who was actually the White Snake Immortal in disguise, returned to her original form and lay lazily on the chair.

"You came here through another route. The assessment of Tianxin Shenji and the others involved the cultivation of immortal arts."

"I cannot be sure if you have enough willpower."

Haneda said, "The fact that I survived and made it here is enough proof."

"You're just as interesting as that Orochimaru."

The White Snake Immortal opened its mouth wide, its ferocious fangs dripping sticky saliva.

As Fang made contact with Haneda's body, natural energy surged from the White Snake Sage's body.

Two and a half seconds later, the White Snake Sage retracted his fangs and gave a reminder:

"The ratio of natural energy to one's own chakra is one to one; any mistake could be fatal."

Haneda sat cross-legged, sensing a strange energy surging wildly from the wound pierced by the fangs.

It begins to spread and is transported throughout the body via blood circulation.