Konoha: Who is the good person?

Upon the high platform, on the couch, the White Snake Sage did not transform into the appearance of an old woman but met Yamanaka Kei in its true form.

A black cloth was wrapped around the enormous white snake head.

The two pointed horns protruding from the cloth were of unknown origin, whether they were actual dragon horns growing from its body or simply formed by the cloth itself.

The golden snake pupils, identical to Orochimaru's serpentine eyes, lacked some of the sharp aggressiveness and threatening aura.

The ash-brown long hair was casually draped behind its head, a scene that should have been extremely bizarre, yet it inexplicably gave people a sense of its kindness and serenity.

"These traits..."

The moment Yamanaka Kei saw the [Golden Muscle Immortal Garment] trait, he thought of the other two summoning beast sacred grounds.

The Dragon Cave's Sage Arts inheritance clearly mainly affects the skin and muscles.

What about the bones, meridians, internal organs, and even the spirit?

It's impossible that all Sage Arts inheritances specialize in skin and body muscles!

The potential of Sage Arts seems to be stronger than he imagined!

Temporarily suppressing the fiery thoughts in his heart.

Yamanaka Kei quickly scanned the remaining traits.

The [Serpent Transformation into Dragon] and [Tail-Eating Earth Binding] traits are interrelated.

The Leucophosphorus Serpent is a legendary, extremely ferocious snake, cruel, vicious, and difficult to tame. During the transformation from snake to dragon, the White Snake Sage's physique is further enhanced, its strength is formidable, and its personality is extremely fierce.

As for the [Tail-Eating Earth Binding] trait, Tail-Eating is a cultivation method of the Leucophosphorus Serpent, while Earth Binding is the negative effect of this cultivation state.

In legends, the Ouroboros symbolizes infinity, endless cycle, and immortality.

Adding the negative BUFF of being trapped in the Dragon Cave and unable to move, yet it's still a blue trait...

Yamanaka Kei could guess that once the Leucophosphorus Serpent breaks free from the negative state of Earth Binding.

These two traits would probably merge and advance in minutes, allowing this guy to truly transform from serpent to dragon!

[Serpent Discernment Listening] is the ability to monitor all movements in the Dragon Cave and perceive everything.

[Rattling Tail] is the ability to confuse, deceive, and attack through sound, [Serpent Sense] is the snake's innate ability, protecting the eyeballs with a transparent membrane and infrared perception.

As for [Beast Heart] and [Eccentric], the former extremely advocates the law of the jungle, while the latter is perverse, solitary, and difficult to get along with.

As for the final [Elephant Devouring], it's actually the desire to cultivate prey, make it stronger and more delicious, and then devour it!

"This old woman is definitely not a good person!"

Yamanaka Kei's vigilance was immediately raised to the maximum, standing several meters away from the Leucophosphorus Serpent and no longer approaching.

With the reaction speed brought by [Zero Frame Startup].

Such a distance is enough for him to calmly choose to counterattack or retreat.

"Young man, are you also here to seek the Sage Arts inheritance?"

The White Snake Sage's snake pupils glowed with a faint golden light, its tail gently swaying, and it spoke in human language.

The tone was kind, full of appreciation and admiration.

Only Yamanaka Kei knew very well.

This appreciation and admiration were entirely because it saw excellent prey and ingredients!

"Yes, I don't know how to cultivate the Dragon Cave's Sage Arts?"

Yamanaka Kei nodded slightly, without showing the slightest abnormality on his face.

"The Dragon Cave's Sage Arts inheritance is different from other places. Accept the power I inject into your body. If you succeed, you will master Sage Mode. If you fail, you will be devoured by the Sage Arts energy and become food for our bellies."

The White Snake Sage's mouth slightly opened, revealing two sharp snake teeth, and the meaning in its words was very clear.

"Is there no other way?"

"Any power comes with risks. There's no reason to only want the benefits without taking any risks. Besides, I can feel that your physique is very special, with at least a 90% chance of success. I have high hopes for you."

"Ninety percent..."

Yamanaka Kei's gaze turned to the contract summoning scroll placed in the ferocious beast's mouth behind the White Snake Sage.

He already understood that this Leucophosphorus Serpent had no intention of properly teaching anyone.

Letting this guy bite him.

Is it really just Sage Arts energy being injected?

Thinking of Kabuto's deformed Sage Mode in the original story.

And the abilities displayed by Sage Art: White Rage Technique, which are exactly the same as [Rattling Tail] and [Serpent Sense].

Is it really just the influence brought by transplanting Orochimaru's cells?

Orochimaru wouldn't use such things!

Moreover...

Ninety percent chance.

Not stable, not stable!

"Do you want to sign the summoning contract first? The Dragon Cave has its own rules. Unless you fail the test or are devoured by Sage Arts energy, we won't eat you."

The White Snake Sage held a pipe in its snake mouth, and wisps of smoke rose.

Although it said so, its tail still raised upward, rolling up the summoning contract scroll, which was nearly as tall as a person, and placing it in front of Yamanaka Kei.

"...There are quite a few people."

Yamanaka Kei glanced at the long string of names on the large scroll, which had already turned dark brown and lost their contract power.

And at the end of the scroll, Orochimaru's name was still bright red.

He took out a blood vial and directly signed the summoning contract.

"Some people will always be obsessed with powerful power, ignoring their own ability limits, and endlessly wanting to gain more."

The White Snake Sage chuckled lightly, putting the scroll away again.

Looking at Yamanaka Kei, it continued to speak gently.

"Young man, what is your choice?"

"Hmm~ I choose Deep Blue Add Points."

"???"

The White Snake Sage was stunned for a moment. Its thousands of years of wisdom and experience didn't allow it to understand what the young man in front of it had said.

"System, copy the red trait, [Golden Muscle Immortal Garment]!"

[Trait copying successful. Congratulations to the host for obtaining the red trait 'Golden Muscle Immortal Garment'.]

"Activate."

As Yamanaka Kei's voice fell.

A strange, tingling sensation, similar to when he activated the Sage Body, faintly came from within his body.

A large amount of memories and experiences of cultivating Dragon Cave Sage Arts poured into his mind.

Bits of natural energy were subconsciously absorbed into his body, and spiritual energy, physical energy, and natural energy merged into one.

A small amount of Sage Chakra was successfully created.

Using these Sage Chakras as a guide.

Yamanaka Kei's vast sea-like chakra and immense spiritual power began to frantically absorb the natural energy within the Dragon Cave.

Under the terrifying suction, the originally invisible natural energy directly formed a multicolored energy vortex!

Sage Chakra gradually filled his entire body!

The muscle cells, which were already full of surging vitality, also became more resilient and energetic with the surge of Sage Chakra.

Strands of muscle instantly became tighter and more powerful.

Fluorescent light flowed over his skin, making it more delicate and fair.

Buzz~!

Sage Chakra flowed out from Yamanaka Kei's body, and his clothes glowed with a celestial blue fluorescence!

Two forked small horns formed from chakra grew on both sides of his forehead.

Semi-transparent chakra aggregates, resembling dragons but not dragons, and snakes but not snakes, also surrounded his body.

His original golden mid-length hair flew with the chakra, emitting a faint cyan-white light.

As if by instinct.

Yamanaka Kei's feet slowly left the ground, hovering in front of the White Snake Sage's couch.

He raised his hand and used Water Release, turning it into a water mirror as tall as a person.

Looking at his image in the mirror.

A smile appeared on the corner of Yamanaka Kei's mouth.

His Sage Mode was a bit like a combination of the Tenseigan Chakra Mode and Mitsuki's Sage Mode.

The face paint mark on his brow was celestial blue, only the size of a peanut.

It's just these horns...

They don't look like snake horns, and they're a little too cute.

Yamanaka Kei raised his hand and touched the small horns on his forehead, feeling the power surging within his body, and slowly landed on the ground.

Strength, speed, vitality, perception, and resistance to blows have all improved to varying degrees.

And Sage Chakra is clearly much stronger than normal chakra, with a considerable bonus to any ninjutsu.

Plus the several Sage Arts attached to the [Golden Muscle Immortal Garment].

This trait copy was worth it!