Chapter 69: Ryuchi Cave (III)

As Orochimaru was about to arrive at the first step, Tagitsuhime appeared in front of him and spoke "Welcome to the entrance of the White Snake Sage's Temple."

Orochimaru jumped back and began molding his chakra so that he wouldn't be attacked again.

Seeing this, Tagitsuhime quickly stopped him as she said "Wait! We've already lost. You should have noticed that the bite mark on your neck is gone too right?"

Orochimaru used one of his hands to rub his neck while also not taking down his guard, with him nodding after seeing that the bite mark was gone.

"See, that shows you I'm not here with any hostile intentions. I'm only here to tell you that you have earned the right see Master White Snake Sage." Tagitsuhime said.

Orochimaru then left, leaving Tagitsuhime to stare at his back as she fell into thought.

'To think someone in this generation would be able to complete all three trials. It's been hundreds of years since we had the last snake summoner. Perhaps this kid could be worth helping, though the final decision will be up to the White Snake Sage.'

Orochimaru arrived at the door of the Temple, with him opening the door after mentally preparing himself for any trials he may have to pass to finally get to sign the summoning contract.

"Welcome!!"

Orochimaru paused as he heard an etheral like voice sound from above him. He quickly made his way up to the location, with him being shocked by his first look at the White Snake Sage.

The White Snake Sage is an extremely large and long snake many times the size of a human. She wore a turban with two pointed edges and a red orb on top along with an orange head dress. She also wore a chain with a green orb around her neck while thick coils and yellow circular bands wrapped around her body.

She sat in her large seat that had a dragon at the top of it while she smoked from a large pipe.

Orochimaru broke out of his stupor, with him then about to ask if he could sign the Ryuchi Cave summoning contract, however he was interrupted by the White Snake Sage as she spoke

"I already know what you want, boy. My ears hear all that is in Ryuchi Cave. However, I must ask, do you truly not want the power of a Sage?"

Orochimaru thought about how to response, with him finally making a decision as he said "Perhaps in the future, I may need the power of a Sage. But that is for the future, although I would still wish to train in some of the techniques of Ryuchi Cave, if you allow me too."

The White Snake Sage nodded, after which see threw the Summoning Contract over to Orochimaru for him to sign his name.

Orochimaru quickly signed his name, after which the three women from earlier entered the room as the White Snake Sage spoke once again.

"Orochimaru has decided to not embark on the path of a Sage yet, though he still wishes to train here in Ryuchi Cave. Teach him all of our techniques that don't use Senjutsu Chakra. Make sure he learns all that we have to offer. I'd hate for the Toads to think we had a subpar summoner."

Orochimaru turned towards the three, with all of them showing vicious expressions on their faces.

"Can we teach him any way we see fit." Tagitsuhime asked the White Snake Sage while licking her lips, causing Orochimaru to show some caution.

"As long as he learns our techniques to the fullest, feel free to teach him however you see fit." the White Snake Sage said.

Tagitsuhime, Tagorihime, and Ichikishimahime all grabbed Orochimaru and dragged him to one of the caves where they would teach him everything he needed to learn.

Orochimaru wanted to go home.

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