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"Mr. Orochimaru, I want to know—where is Ryuchi Cave?"

Orochimaru stared at Yoriichi for a moment, then smiled with relief, rubbing his forehead. "I'll tell you."

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On the outskirts of Konoha, Yoriichi, clutching a tattered map, rushed into a misty area.

"This is... the area where Ryuchi Cave might appear." Yoriichi studied the mist before him, his confidence slightly increasing as he moved forward.

According to Orochimaru, Ryuchi Cave is hidden by a mist created by Sage Chakra, and its exact location cannot be found without guidance from a special person.

Coincidentally, Orochimaru could be considered that special person.

Yoriichi plunged into the depths of the mist, and the surrounding scenery immediately turned gray. The trees and scenery outside disappeared one by one, leaving only endless gray mist.

“It looks like we’ve already entered.” Yoriichi pondered, snapping his fingers slightly with his right hand. Fire chakra instantly condensed at his fingertips, illuminating the surrounding darkness.

Suddenly, at the far end, a graceful figure appeared before Yoriichi, who immediately raised his eyes, a look of vigilance appearing in them.

"Remember, Ryuchi Cave is an extremely dangerous place, full of trials. If you fail, the White Snake Sages will devour you!" Orochimaru's words echoed in Yoriichi's ears. Yoriichi kept these words firmly in mind, and from the moment he entered this area, he had to be careful in everything he did!

If I didn't do that, I might really die!

With the rules etched in his mind, a figure gradually emerged in the distance. It was the image of a slender, fair-skinned shrine maiden, holding a lantern in one hand and giving Yoriichi a sweet smile.

"Are you a guest of our White Snake Village? Please come with me."

The woman's proactive enthusiasm puzzled Yoriichi. Yoriichi stared intently at the shrine maiden before him; her pure face revealed no trace of murderous intent.

But this is Ryuchi Cave after all, and nothing can be easily believed. How could there be a so-called shrine maiden in the place where the White Snake Sage lives?

Seeing that Yoriichi remained unmoved, the shrine maiden smiled with a hint of confusion. "What is it, guest?"

Then, she took Yoriichi's hand in her own. Her fair and smooth hand was cool and refreshing to hold.

The shrine maiden smiled slightly and pulled Yoriichi along as they jogged into the interior.

"Come with me quickly, the White Snake Village ceremony is about to begin, we can't be late! Otherwise, the bishop will be angry with us!"

Yoriichi was initially somewhat resistant, but given the current misty scene, it seemed there was no other way out.

"Why don't we follow this woman and go ahead and see what's going on?" Yoriichi's eyes began to gleam, his three-tomoe Sharingan began to scan his surroundings, and he suddenly gripped the Kusanagi sword in his right hand, preparing for the danger that might appear in the not-too-distant future.

"My name is Ya Ya, what's your name?" The girl's light and melodious voice was like a wind chime.

"Kenshin." Yoriichi glanced around absentmindedly, but a huge boulder still weighed on his heart.

"Remember, Ryuchi-dong is an extremely dangerous place."

Chapter 8 The Mysterious White Snake Village

The sounds of children playing drifted over, and after crossing a stone bridge, Yoriichi followed the shrine maiden through the mist to a village with a lively, bustling atmosphere.

As night fell, the low thatched houses were adorned with bright red oil lamps, illuminating the entire village. Children and adults alike, dressed in white sacrificial robes, were all walking toward the central square deep within the village. Amidst the bustling scene, it was easy to see the happy smiles on their faces.

Suddenly, the aroma of roasted meat wafted into Yoriichi's nostrils. In the central square, several villagers were setting up a bonfire altar, with several fat sheep roasting behind them, sizzling and releasing their fragrance. Villagers from the surrounding area stopped to watch, their faces full of anticipation.

"Is this the White Snake Village?" Yoriichi frowned slightly, his expression somewhat moved. Compared to the cruel ninja world, this place was like a secluded paradise.

“Yes!” Ya Ya smiled sweetly and pulled Yoriichi toward the square. “We hold a festival every year to thank the White Serpent God for his protection.”

"The White Serpent God? Could he be the immortal here?" Yoriichi activated his Sharingan and carefully searched the surrounding village, but found no trace of genjutsu.

"Could it be that a group of carefree villagers from the White Snake Village really live here?"

Yoriichi pondered to himself as he slowly followed Aya's steps. When they reached the plaza, Aya's face immediately lit up with an excited smile. She began to twirl and dance slightly in place, her eyes occasionally glancing at Yoriichi with a deep and meaningful look.

When Yoriichi turned to look at her, her cheeks unconsciously flushed slightly, her gaze began to dart away, and she looked flustered.

Yoriichi had no choice but to look away from Yaya's blushing face and begin to re-examine the peaceful village. He sat down on the stone steps to the side, watching the firelight dance on the faces of the villagers, listening to the laughter and clinking of glasses intertwined. Under these heartwarming scenes, Yoriichi began to smile slightly.

"The sacrificial ceremony is about to begin, please take your seats." The old man setting up the bonfire called out to the crowd, and the once lively crowd instantly fell silent, with everyone looking devoutly at the sacrificial altar.

The bonfire, which had been lit up almost the entire sky, slowly transformed into the shape of a giant, coiled serpent, standing tall among the crowd.

Seeing this, everyone hurriedly prostrated themselves on the ground, kneeling and bowing as they excitedly exclaimed:

"The White Snake has appeared!"

Yoriichi focused his gaze, his Sharingan rapidly scanning the image of the white snake on the campfire, his eyes widening instantly.

This coiled white snake is not a physical entity, but rather appears as an illusion.

Yoriichi wanted to continue observing the location of the chakra link, but he was instead pinned to the ground.

The shrine maiden looked at Yoriichi with a tense expression, holding up a finger in front of her mouth, and said, "Shh."

Looking at the villagers kneeling in front of him, Yoriichi roughly understood that everyone had to kneel and worship. If he didn't, he would stand out in the crowd. Moreover, he didn't know what might happen next.

However, since this white snake was manifested through illusion, there must be someone controlling it behind the scenes.

Yoriichi lay on the ground, activated his Byakugan, and the chakra flow of everyone began to become transparent.

It wasn't until several seconds later that Yoriichi discovered the point where the white snake was connected—it was the old man who had just set up the campfire.

Seeing everyone kneeling on the ground, he smiled lewdly, and then the illusion of a white snake began to crawl along the ground.

As the white snake crawled past the villagers, it would carefully examine them. One girl, in particular, looked terrified, her body trembling uncontrollably, her pale face covered in cold sweat.

Fortunately, the white snake circled her once and then left, and the girl breathed a sigh of relief.

This action quickly caught Yoriichi's attention. Since everyone worships the White Serpent as a god, why are they so afraid of the deity they believe in?

"And what about that old man? Is that the archbishop?"

As Yoriichi was filled with doubt, the slender and smooth illusory serpent began to approach. Yoriichi immediately lowered his head, his Byakugan slightly concealed, and in its place appeared a pair of Sharingan with three tomoe.

Since the White Snake's true form is an illusion, it's highly likely that she also possesses some kind of illusion herself, so we must be wary!

A large white snake, about three meters long, coiled up close to Ya Ya, its silvery-white tongue flicking out from its mouth from time to time, looking particularly frightening.

Ya Ya clearly noticed the approaching white snake. Her beautiful pupils closed hastily due to nervousness. The white snake circled around the kneeling Ya Ya, paused for a moment, and then stood up straight.

"The White Serpent Goddess's choice has been made! Let's all cheer for her!" The old bishop's voice was excited, and a cheer erupted from the crowd.

Yoriichi didn't pay much attention to the actions of others; he focused on observing the despair on the face of the girl named Yaya.

"I...I don't want to." Tears welled in Ya Ya's eyes, and her whole body trembled slightly. "I don't want to be eaten by the White Snake!"

Silence fell over the crowd instantly, and the archbishop's face immediately became serious and solemn.

"Ya Ya, it's your honor to be eaten by the White Serpent!" With that, the archbishop addressed the crowd, "Tie her up!"

Yoriichi remained unmoved as the villagers swarmed forward. He quietly watched Yaya's trembling body as she was tied up.

"Human sacrifice?" Yoriichi frowned. "That's terrible."

Yoriichi looked at Yaya with a slightly indifferent expression. He didn't have the energy to save a girl he had just met, especially in the treacherous Ryuchi Cave.

"Everyone hurry home, the White Serpent God is about to descend!" The old bishop's voice was urgent, as if something impatient was about to happen.

"Yoriichi, save me!" Ya Ya looked towards Yoriichi's location in despair, her crystal-clear tears flowing continuously.

Yoriichi paused slightly, then walked towards the village.

Seeing that Yoriichi remained unmoved, the bishop revealed a cunning smile, while simultaneously beginning to harshly reprimand Yaya:

"Behave yourself, and don't anger the White Serpent God!"

A sweeping night wind ravaged a village that had just been bustling with activity. The deep red oil lamps by the houses gradually went out, and the air suddenly turned cold as the wind blew.

Ya Ya's crying gradually stopped. Shivering, she looked at the elderly bishop beside her and asked, puzzled:

"Your Excellency, why haven't you returned to the village yet?"

"Well?" A lewd smile appeared on the bishop's face as he pulled down the belt of his witchcraft robes.

"What are you doing?" Ya Ya became anxious instantly, until she saw the bishop's smug look on his face.

"What White Snake God is there?"

Ya Ya's pupils contracted sharply as she suddenly realized that the chosen girls were never offered to any White Serpent God.

"What about...the missing girls?" Ya Ya's voice broke in the night wind, her wrists, bound behind her back, were chafed raw by the rope as she struggled.

"I tortured them to death."

"You...you!" Ya Ya's innocent face revealed endless fear, and tears kept overflowing from the corners of her eyes.

"Father...Mother!" she roared and cried, until the bishop slowly began to tear at the hem of her clothes.

A sharp sword bearing a phoenix fell from the sky, its surface reflecting the boy's icy face.

Chapter 9 The White Snake Immortal Makes His First Appearance

"Whoosh!" A fierce flame severed the old bishop's lewd hand, and a pig-like roar instantly rang out.

Yoriichi landed before Yaya, his Kusanagi sword flashing with the power of flames, pointing directly at the bishop before him.

Ya Ya stood there stunned, then burst into joy:

"Yoriichi! You've come!"

Yoriichi did not reply to Yaya. He pressed forward relentlessly, fighting his way up, and once again slashed the bishop's shoulder with his sword.

"Who...who are you, and why are you meddling in other people's business!" The bishop's face showed the fear of death, one hand supporting his injured and bleeding shoulder as he retreated, trembling.

Yoriichi smiled faintly, swung his sword down, and blood splattered everywhere, leaving Yaya stunned and covering her mouth in surprise.

The bishop's pupils went blank, and he fell backward, losing all signs of life.

After doing all this, Yoriichi turned to face Yaya. Yaya looked at Yoriichi in disbelief, and just as she was about to say something, the blood-stained tip of the sword pierced her slender, white neck.

"What...what are you going to do?" Ya Ya's heart, which had finally calmed down, jumped again, and fear and confusion appeared on her face.

"How do you know my name is Yoriichi? I told you my name is Kenshin, didn't I?" Yoriichi's suspicious gaze rose, and the sharp blade of his sword slightly cut the girl's snow-white skin.

From the very beginning, Yoriichi never told Aya his real name, only that his name was Kenshin.

Seeing the doubt in Yuan's eyes, Ya Ya smiled softly. After a while, her face twisted and deformed, quickly transforming into a terrifying snake face. The surrounding environment gradually dissipated until the misty scene reappeared.

Yoriichi held up his sword, watching silently as Yaya's snow-white skin transformed into snake scales, then let out a soft hum.

"So there really is no White Snake Village after all." Yoriichi chuckled softly. "Do you want to fight me, White Snake Sage?"