Uchiha's personal opinion

"The fact that my reincarnation couldn't learn a technique doesn't mean I can't learn it."

Ashura smiled modestly: "Besides the techniques of the Senju clan, I also have all the sealing techniques of the Uzumaki clan under my control!"

"So... you broke the seal of Ryuchi Cave using the ninjutsu of your own descendants?"

The White Snake Immortal rarely showed a slight smile.

"Yes, before my reincarnation, my father gave me all the techniques of the Senju and Uzumaki masters from the Pure Land."

Ashura frankly stated.

The world of the dead is divided into the Pure Land and the Underworld, and the creator and controller of the Pure Land is the immortal Sage of Six Paths...

Although he wore a smile on his face, the White Snake Immortal was inwardly cursing.

But I'm really hesitant to act rashly...

"And the cost?"

The White Snake Immortal asked gently.

"What price?"

Ashura frowned in surprise.

"What price are you willing to pay in exchange for Ryuchi Cave sending out Ninja Snake?"

The White Snake Immortal waved for Princess Tianxin to step back, and then began to exhale clouds of mist.

"The territory of the Land of Whirlpools can be handed over to the Ryuchi Cave lineage as compensation for the White Snake Sage sending Ninja Snakes to participate in the war."

Ashura pondered for a moment, then offered his terms: "From now on, the Ryuchi Cave lineage may obtain water and soil exposed to sunlight..."

"From this day forward, the agreement between Father and the White Snake Ancestor is hereby nullified."

The Ryuchi Cave lineage did not willingly hide in the depths of the Nine Netherworld. The fundamental reason was the coercion of the Sage of Six Paths, coupled with the fright caused by the carnage during Indra's campaign against the demons. Therefore, they had no choice but to hide their lair in the austere and barren underground world.

"I want the statue re-erected and to receive offerings of incense!"

The White Snake Immortal also set his own conditions.

"But this is limited to the territory of the Land of Whirlpools."

Ashura has been patched.

The so-called incense offering may sound harmless, but in reality it requires ordinary people to perform "human sacrifices"!

Moreover, the offerings had to be young boys and girls!

However, in order to unite too many forces to "set things right," Asura had no choice but to "sacrifice" a small number of people.

It's worth sacrificing the suffering of a small number of people for the happiness of the majority, and at worst, we can just withdraw all the people from the Land of Whirlpools...

That's what Ashura thought.

"Since the Land of Whirlpools is my territory, I need the Uzumaki clan as my serving family!"

The White Snake Immortal, emboldened by his earlier offer, made another condition: "I think... since your descendants have already pledged allegiance to Indra's descendants, let them atone for their sins through service!"

"However, Ryuchi Cave must hand over 30,000 Ninja Snakes!"

Ashura indirectly agreed to the White Snake Sage's conditions.

"Twenty thousand at most! Otherwise, forget it!"

The White Snake Immortal spoke decisively.

"Then twenty thousand ninja snakes."

After saying this, Asura immediately turned into a wisp of smoke and disappeared without a trace.

"This……"

The White Snake Immortal was somewhat stunned.

Have I given too much?

It even started to doubt itself.

……

"call!"

After returning to Mount Myōboku using a reverse summoning technique, Ashura immediately collapsed to the ground, his lips turning pale and his face turning ashen.

The sage Fukasaku quickly came over and fed him the antidote he had prepared, and then wiped his body with toad oil.

"……fine."

After a while, Ashura stood up unsteadily and said to the concerned Fukasaku, "Fortunately, we finally persuaded the White Serpent Sage..."

"That's good……"

The immortal Fukasaku also breathed a sigh of relief.

With the Ninja monsters from Ryuchi Cave serving as cannon fodder, Mount Myoboku won't have to lose too many Greninja frogs.

Moreover, given their close relationship with the current Ashura, the Myoboku lineage is likely to reach even greater heights after quelling the Uchiha Rebellion.

"Fortunately, Ryuchi Cave fell into their trap, and the White Snake Sage was willing to hand over 20,000 ninja snakes."

Ashura walked unsteadily toward the Toad Immortal's palace, saying, "Speaking of which, the Immortal's strategies are truly unparalleled."

……

Asura wasn't that strong, nor did he master all the techniques invented by his descendants.

But he was, after all, a direct descendant of the Sage of Six Paths, whom even the White Snake Sage feared.

The bloodline enhancement, combined with the bluff, was enough to convince the White Snake Immortal that it was true.

All of this was just a scam orchestrated by Asura and the Toad Immortal.

The reason he was in such a hurry to return to Mount Myōboku was that the poisonous gas emanating from the White Serpent Sage's breath was almost too much for him to bear; if he spoke a few more words, he would probably foam at the mouth and collapse.

If the secret is exposed, the White Snake Immortal's desire to devour others might overwhelm his fear of the Sage of Six Paths, causing him to devour himself without hesitation. Therefore, Ashura had no choice but to immediately leave Ryuchi Cave.

Fortunately, she managed the pace of the conversation quite well, saying everything that needed to be said, so she wasn't worried that the White Snake Immortal would go back on his word. Furthermore, there was no rush to immediately start a war with Indra's descendants; she still had time to continue improving her strength.

Although it is a pity to sacrifice one's own descendants, who told them to go against tradition?

Besides, with her own protection, being under the care of the White Snake Immortal should be an acceptable ending, right?

Chapter 381 The Battle in the Shadows

Hyuga Hizashi returned to the long-lost Hyuga clan territory, utterly exhausted.

"You've come back just in time."

Just as he bypassed the main house and returned to the front of his own residence via a side path, he heard a voice he didn't want to hear behind him.

"...Why are you here?"

Hyuga Hizashi's hand, which was pushing the door open, froze. "Was it a coincidence? But I don't think it's that much of a coincidence."

"Or perhaps you've arranged for someone to monitor my movements? Is that it...?"

"Elder, you've really gone to a lot of trouble..."

After taking a deep breath, Hizashi forced himself to suppress his agitation and spoke in a sarcastic tone as calmly as possible.

"How dare you speak like that!"

Before the elder could say anything, the guard ninja behind him stepped forward and shouted, "No manners at all! Is this how the clan leader teaches his family?!"

Upon hearing this, Hyuga Hizashi's face darkened even more.

The elder didn't say anything, but still looked at Hyuga Hizashi with a kind expression.

"...You are from the main family and an elder. I wonder what could possibly warrant your condescension to a place like mine?"

Hyuga Hizashi looked around and saw that many members of the branch families had come out to see what was going on after hearing the commotion outside. But upon closer inspection, they realized that it was the main family's Grand Elder and his lackeys and guards. The branch family members' expressions immediately changed, and they quickly slipped back into their rooms.

"Is there any part of the Hyuga clan's territory that I cannot enter?"

The elder stopped the guard's reprimand and asked kindly, "Hizashi, do you have some misunderstanding about the clan? Can't you just say it? After all, there's nothing the Hyuga clan can't talk about."

There are many things that can't be said!

Hyuga Hizashi's anger grew stronger, and his face darkened. "Do I have to say it out loud to embarrass you?"

"Is that so? I'd like to hear it... If you don't mind, please say it."

The smile on the elder's face gradually faded.

"Secret medicine, monthly salary, Gentle Fist, and..."

Hyuga Hizashi ripped off his headband, revealing the blue Caged Bird Seal on his forehead. "And this, the freedom that has been completely taken away!"

The Grand Elder's previously composed expression completely changed, and he said somewhat angrily, "Richie! What do you mean! Are you trying to drive me to my death!"

"Don't you know? You're not welcome in the separate residential area."

Hyuga Hizashi had no intention of backing down any further. "Likewise, you're not welcome either!"

"Whatever you say, you're not welcome here!"

After speaking, Hyuga Hizashi took a step back and stepped into his own residence's territory.

"...Don't forget, you also come from the main family."

The Grand Elder looked around. Although there were no bystanders in the open, judging from their auras, it was clear that many members of the branch families were staring wide-eyed at every move happening here.

Moreover, judging from those auras, there were quite a few malicious eyes scrutinizing the vital parts of his old, decrepit body.

"You haven't been back for a long time."

The Grand Elder said coldly.

"Military affairs are too busy, there's nothing we can do if we can't find the time."

After stepping onto his own estate, Hyuga Hizashi became even bolder.

"The clan chief wants to see you."

After a while, the elder finally spoke.