Uehara Naraku quickly formed the hand seals, explaining in a low voice, "Just let you meet your next teacher in advance... Ninpo: Summoning Jutsu: White Snake Sage!"
A large summoning seal appeared beneath the feet of Uehara Naraku and the others!
A smoke screen rose from the summoning array, and a giant white snake appeared before them, the White Snake Sage from Ryuchi Cave.
However, its size now is smaller compared to when it was in Ryuchi Cave, seemingly able to adjust its body according to the environment at any time.
The White Snake Sage glanced around its surroundings, slightly bent forward towards Uehara Naraku, flicking its tongue, "Lord Naraku, is there something you need by summoning me here?"
"Help me temporarily confine Orochimaru in Ryuchi Cave."
Uehara Naraku pointed to a location where Yakushi Kabuto had stored the small white snake, which was Orochimaru's main body.
After nodding with its large head, the White Snake Sage's tail slowly turned to that position, and it picked up Orochimaru's main body, the small white snake.
Even if the small white snake resisted fiercely and tried to transform into Yamata no Orochi, it was still easily subdued by the White Snake Sage and quickly fell into a disadvantage.
As an immortal among serpents, the White Snake Sage was overwhelmingly effective against other snakes.
Shortly thereafter, the small white snake gradually lost the strength to resist.
"There's one more thing."
Seeing the White Snake Sage finish its task, Uehara Naraku pointed to Yakushi Kabuto and said, "This person will be going to Ryuchi Cave to learn Sage Mode if there's time. There's no problem with that, right?"
"Sage Mode isn't easy..."
The White Snake Sage shook its large head, explaining, "Sage Mode is different from conventional jutsu; the requirements for aspirants are quite high, and it's very dangerous..."
"It's fine, just teach him and don't let him encounter any problems."
Uehara Naraku spread his palm, smiling at the White Snake Sage before him, "I'm more than ten times stronger now than I ever was. If Kabuto encounters any problems and is transformed into a snake, I'll tear Ryuchi Cave apart! He's my most capable subordinate!"
"Lord Naraku..."
Yakushi Kabuto seemed to think such words were not appropriate.
Clearly, he didn't know that, facing a powerful yet death-fearing being like the White Snake Sage, threatening it was the best approach.
Indeed.
After a brief silence, the White Snake Sage nodded, saying, "I will teach him Sage Mode in a safer manner, but the progress might not be quick..."
"What if I want both speed and safety?"
Uehara Naraku clasped his fingers together, chuckling as he continued, "Of course, I'm a reasonable person. If he learns Sage Mode within two years, this task... won't be too much trouble for you, will it?"
At the end of his words, Uehara Naraku slowly released his Chakra from within, a hint of golden gleam appearing in his eyes!
The White Snake Sage slowly bowed, realizing this kid's strength had grown significantly!
This Ninja World actually has humans who are more like monsters than them!
How exactly did Uehara Naraku train?
"No problem."
The White Snake Sage nodded slowly, continuing in a soft voice, "But if his aptitude is really dull, I'm afraid I won't be able to help. Lord Naraku, as an immortal, you should understand how harsh the thresholds for Sage Mode training are..."
"Heh, of course, I know."
Uehara Naraku waved his hand, still smiling as he continued, "Precisely because I know the difficulties, I'm giving you a two-year deadline..."
"I'll do my best."
The White Snake Sage opened its mouth and spat out the Ryuchi Cave's Contract Scroll towards Yakushi Kabuto's position, gaining some authority in its voice: "Sign your name on the Summoning Blood Contract! For the sake of Lord Naraku, I'll teach you well."
"Yes, Lord White Snake!"
Yakushi Kabuto clenched his fist, opened the Ryuchi Cave's Summoning Contract Scroll, and bit his fingertip to write down his name.
From now on, Yakushi Kabuto could summon other summoning beasts besides the White Snake Sage, and even use serpents to transmit information.
The summoning beasts of the Three Great Holy Lands have surprisingly broad applications.
Yakushi Kabuto never imagined that after signing the summoning contract, his main battle summoning beast would be a Yamata no Orochi.
Now that Yakushi Kabuto's matter is settled, there's no need for Uehara Naraku and Karin to stay here; they have a mission to find the Uzumaki Descendants.
When Uehara Naraku brought up this issue, Yakushi Kabuto bluntly mentioned a well-known name: "Besides Karin, there are very few Uzumaki Clan descendants. The only one I know seems to be Uzumaki Naruto from Konoha..."
"..."
Uehara Naraku glanced at him with speechlessness.
You don't need to tell me the protagonist's name in the Ninja World, do you?
Karin furrowed her brow lightly and said, "Kabuto-sama, I've met Uzumaki Naruto before, but he doesn't have the red hair characteristic of our clan..."
"It's probably because his father, Namikaze Minato's genes are too strong. Is there anyone else?"
Uehara Naraku avoided the topic, although he thought about bringing Uzumaki Naruto back, but it clearly wasn't realistic, especially with that big mouth of his...
Uehara Naraku didn't dare risk it.
"There was indeed one other person once."
Yakushi Kabuto pushed up his glasses, explaining, "In the Land of Sea, there's a Summoning Island, and when Orochimaru-sama established a base in the Land of Sea, he did encounter a descendant of the Uzumaki Clan, but she's already dead, leaving only her soul..."
"There's no need to disturb the peace of the deceased."
Uehara Naraku frowned and said softly, "In that case, are we going to return empty-handed?"
"There's nothing to be done about it."
Yakushi Kabuto shook his head and sighed.
"Pain's mission isn't complete."
Uehara Naraku rubbed his forehead in frustration, "No clues about Teacher Konan's gift either!"
Karin, knowing the close relationship between Uehara Naraku and Konan, immediately suggested, "We could buy a beautiful piece of jewelry..."
"Teacher Konan only likes paper flowers."
Uehara Naraku immediately interrupted Karin, "Forget it, let's just keep looking!"
"..."
Yakushi Kabuto and Karin exchanged glances and each fell into silence.
To be honest, Yakushi Kabuto couldn't understand why Uehara Naraku always went out of his way to choose some random gifts every time he returned.
Honestly, if Uehara Naraku just picked some flowers from the roadside, they'd probably be more appreciated by Konan than the meticulously prepared gifts.
Uehara Naraku tapped the table, touching the ring on his finger, softly saying, "Alright, let's go home! Kabuto, show me around here, and let me pick out a couple of gifts randomly!"
"Yes, Lord Naraku."
Yakushi Kabuto nodded respectfully.
Little did they expect that this tour, Uehara Naraku would discover a little trouble in the Northern Base.
In the cultivation tank of the Northern Base.
Uehara Naraku, surprised, pointed to the person in the cultivation tank, slowly turning to Yakushi Kabuto, unable to help but speak: "Why is this guy here?"
Who can tell him!
Why is Hozuki Suigetsu still appearing in the Northern Base!
Clearly, he and Hozuki Mangetsu had arranged for Terumi Mei to take care of Hozuki Suigetsu back in the day, why is this guy still captured at Orochimaru's base!