Naruto: The Uchiha's Scientific Madman

Orochimaru then did not allow Uchiha Ao to ask any more questions.

They kicked him out of the house.

He feared that if they continued to spend time together, he would be unable to resist expelling Qing from the sect, as the questions this kid asked were increasingly infuriating.

After bidding farewell to Orochimaru, Ao went to the outskirts of Hidden Village, where Manda was located, which was basically occupied by various snake groups.

Ten thousand snakes coiled on a tall stalactite, with the leader commanding the entire swarm.

After receiving Orochimaru's instructions, Manda quickly gathered his clan's younger members who possessed the talent to ninja beasts.

"Come out, my people!"

As the myriad snakes called, a large number of snakes of various shapes and sizes crawled out of the shadows.

Among them are many enormous snakes, some several meters in diameter.

There are also tiny snakes, as thin as a hair.

There were even winged flying snakes.

A swarm of snakes formed on the flat ground.

"Choose for yourself."

"After the contract is signed, you need to offer me ten blood offerings."

Wanshe glanced at Qing and said coldly.

Ten blood offerings?

Qing glanced at him, her three-tomoe Sharingan appearing before her. After her icy spiritual power spread out, her soul power pierced straight towards him.

Wan She felt a chill run down her spine and silently turned her head away.

This isn't out of fear.

Rather, he couldn't bear to see his clansmen and descendants spend their lives with a capricious lunatic.

This is to give the immortal face.

Remember this, sir!

"Let's choose this one."

Ao didn't make things difficult for Manda anymore. He glanced at the snake swarm with his three-tomoe Sharingan and used the Spirit Transformation Technique to activate his spiritual vision. He saw a small black and white snake that showed a hint of mystery and immediately made his choice.

Wanshe looked at the chosen little snake in surprise and said, "Why did you choose it... Little Silver is the weakest in terms of physical strength among the entire snake group, isn't it?"

"It's not even as good as some small snakes that are less than a meter long."

"Why don't you choose a different one?"

Manda cautiously offered his suggestion.

Although he appeared very arrogant, forcing Orochimaru to provide him with various kinds of live food, he was very clear in his heart that these two contractors from Ryuchi Cave were important pawns for the immortals walking among humans.

He held a high position.

If you offend him, you may incur the wrath of the immortals.

Moreover, this is Orochimaru's prized disciple.

"This is it!"

Qing did not accept the suggestion and spoke again.

Upon hearing this, Wanshe didn't say anything more, but looked at the small snake that had no fighting ability with complicated eyes.

Manda didn't understand why Uchiha Ao would choose him.

"Your name is Xiao Yin? A very nice name, fitting your profile..."

Qing looked at the small snake coiled in front of her; its black and white body and flat head made it look rather cute.

In its previous life, this snake had another name—the banded krait.

It is highly toxic.

Moreover, it is a neurotoxic substance that targets nerve cells, and even a very small dose can be directly fatal.

The silver-ringed snake in front of us is just a tiny thing in the eyes of all snakes, but it is actually nearly three meters long and as thick as a wrist, far exceeding the normal size.

However, compared to other types of snakes, its body is not robust, and it is considered the smallest among snakes.

"From now on, you'll be working with me."

Qing gazed at the little snake, extended his hand, and said in a friendly manner.

"Master... my name is Yin Qian!"

Yin Qian twisted his body and quickly crawled to Qing's front, curled up in a ball, and raised his head respectfully to speak.

Snakes with ninja beast characteristics hold a much higher status in Ryuchi Cave than ordinary, unintelligent snakes, and most of them possess a talent for absorbing natural energy.

Qing nodded in satisfaction and asked again, "Do you know Serpent script?"

Yin Qian nodded and replied, "I know a little bit. I studied with Elder Ruijin for a period of time."

"Great, from now on we're partners. If you need any help, just let me know!"

Qing smiled and said, "Knowing snake script is not bad. In the future, I can help him translate some snake clan documents."

He doesn't need to teach it again.

Although he had the silver, Qing did not intend to slow down his learning of the snake script.

After completing his teacher's instructions, he took Yin Qian and left the outskirts of Hidden Village, heading towards their residence in the central hall.

They found Princess Ruijin at the palace gate.

He wasn't there to see the beautiful snake woman; he simply enjoyed learning.

Three days later.

Qing finally learned all the contents on the entire snake molt and, after understanding them, discovered that the use of natural energy in Ryuchi Cave was completely different from that in Mt. Myoboku.

Qing finally learned all the contents on the entire snake molt and, after understanding them, discovered that the use of natural energy in Ryuchi Cave was completely different from that in Mt. Myoboku.

Qing sat on the guest bed on the side of the temple, staring intently at the description of how to use natural energy on the snake slough, and fell into deep thought.

He recalled watching Naruto train in Sage Mode, where he had to apply toad oil to forcefully sense natural energy, meditate to feel nature, and maintain a peaceful state of mind, thus achieving a perfect dynamic balance between natural energy, physical energy, and mental energy.

To perceive natural energy by using external forces.

The cultivation of immortal arts in Ryuchi Cave takes a different form.

Furthermore, the cultivation method given by the White Snake Immortal was exceptionally outstanding.

It actually merges with natural energy in the form of a soul, requiring absolutely no physical strength...

A unique immortal technique is formed by fusing spiritual power with natural energy...

Wait a moment!?

Celestial arts!?

Shouldn't we gather Sage Chakra first?

Where's the Sage Chakra?!

This doesn't feel like the Sage Mode he was used to!

Qing was startled, realizing that the cultivation method he had mastered was completely different from the immortal mode of his two future descendants.

Both Kabuto and Mitsuki received the infusion of the White Snake Sage and gained the power of Perfect Sage Mode after passing three trials.

The Sage Mode they possessed was merely a cheat code forcibly given to them by the White Snake Sage, who used external force to directly inject Sage Techniques into them, granting them Sage Chakra.

That is not the training method of Ryuchi Cave.

After obtaining the snake molt, Qing never dared to hope that it contained the immortal cultivation method of Ryuchi Cave.

Because he knew that to obtain the Sage Mode inherited from Ryuchi Cave, he had to be bitten by the White Snake Sage's venomous fangs and have the White Snake Sage's own Sage Chakra injected into him, thereby obtaining a near-permanent Sage Mode.

The prerequisite for fulfilling the wish-granting requirement is to pass the test of the Three Goddesses and to have an extremely strong body.

This requires a body strong enough to withstand the continuous erosion of the White Snake Immortal's natural energy, and to maintain one's own will from being assimilated by the White Snake Immortal's spirit and losing one's own will as the body gradually becomes scaled, deformed, and regenerated.

Then it slowly merges with the physical body, forming the unique immortal form characteristic of the Ryuchi Cave snake clan.

Finally, he completely mutated into a snake-man with many snake-like characteristics, a monster.

They lost their human appearance.

No wonder...

Throughout the entire Naruto world, apart from the White Snake Sage who bit her, no one else has mastered the Sage Mode of Ryuchi Cave.

These are the stringent conditions for spiritual practice.

It's basically impossible for ordinary people.

Unlike the cumbersome method of Mt. Myoboku, which requires sitting meditation to integrate natural energy, the Sage Mode of Ryūchi-dō can absorb natural energy anytime and anywhere while moving, ensuring the continuous operation of the Sage Mode.

The Sage Mode of Mount Myōboku is much gentler in comparison.

Is this what they mean by becoming a monster first if you want to become stronger?

Upon realizing this, Qing couldn't help but look up at the enormous white snake immortal figure deep within the main hall...

Could this immortal be a spirit?

After the snake kiss ceremony.

Are Kabuto Yakushi and Mitsuki, who obtained Sage Mode, still the same people they were?

Qing thought of the terrifying white mist behind the White Snake Immortal, which contained natural energy, and a sense of unease gradually arose in her heart.

This relates to the soul transformation plan that the White Snake Sage offered to Orochimaru...

My mind was shaken.

We've glimpsed a corner of the White Snake Immortal's research project.

"Immortal... what exactly is your purpose? You've entrusted me with such an important cultivation method... I wonder, how many test subjects am I?"

"And... Hashirama Senju... was this how he trained for Sage Mode?"

"The White Snake Sage... he really is a sage!"

"Isn't this just cultivating immortality?"

Many thoughts surged through Uchiha Ao's mind.

At this moment, a thousand thoughts rushed into my mind.

Faced with this method to become stronger.

However, he dared not try it easily.

Nothing is free in this world.

He had no close relationship with Ryuchi Cave, and could even be described as a stranger, and he was unaware of the White Snake Sage's true purpose.

The immortal cultivation technique in my hand, which is enough to change our understanding, is far too precious.

It was so precious that he dared not even try it.

Because he is no longer able to afford the price of obtaining this cause and effect.

This involves spiritual practice.

It is still the most violent and dangerous natural energy, and we don't know how many dangers it hides.

After pondering for a long time and hesitating, Qing finally decided to go directly to the White Snake Immortal's door to be honest and find out the White Snake Immortal's true purpose.

To avoid unnecessary internal strife here.

In any case, aside from his soul, which could be sold for some value to the White Snake Immortal, all the things he currently possesses are...

There was nothing else worth betting on for the White Snake Immortal.

The worst that could happen is that the White Snake Immortal would swallow him whole.