Start with the Mangekyō and leave Konoha with Madara.

In the southern part of the Land of Fire, in a dark and deep forest.

A gust of wind blew through the trees and disappeared into the depths of the forest, blowing up the fallen leaves. There were two ghostly figures running fast.

"Orochimaru, are you nervous?"

"I'm fine, Master."

Shen Yu glanced at the disciple behind him and said lightly: "But your breathing is very heavy."

Orochimaru swallowed and shrank his neck helplessly, "Okay, I am a little nervous."

"There's nothing to be afraid of as long as I'm here." Shen Yu said calmly.

"I naturally believe in Master's strength, but I am worried..." Orochimaru hesitated for a moment and whispered, "I am only worried that I will not be able to successfully learn the immortal technique and embarrass you."

"This is not a shameful thing." Shen Yu said calmly, "Practicing immortal arts depends on physical fitness and understanding. I believe in your talent. If your physical fitness is not good, then use the method you are best at to transform your body."

"Okay!" Orochimaru nodded heavily, the nervousness in his eyes disappeared, replaced by eagerness to try, "I am looking forward to this trip to the fairyland more and more, but I don't know when we can reach the Ryuchi Cave."

At this time, a third voice floated in the wind, deep and rough:

"Don't be so anxious, kid. Longdi Cave is the dojo of our White Snake Immortal. It is a place of inheritance as famous as Myoboku Mountain and Wet Bone Forest. It is as difficult as ascending to heaven for mortals to find the immortal place without guidance."

Shen Yu glanced at the small red snake wrapped around his shoulder and said expressionlessly, "It would be faster if we just flew over there."

“No, no.” Xinya shook his head like a rattle. “I will lose my sense of security in the air and won’t be able to give directions properly.”

"Is it really the nature of snakes?" Shen Yu sneered.

As he moved forward, Orochimaru silently clenched his fists, the light in his vertical pupils becoming brighter and brighter. He stretched out his hand to grab the branch in front of him, and swung up like a monkey, following closely behind Shenyu with the sound of whistling wind.

Last night, thanks to Shen Yu's complete form of Susanoo, they flew straight away from the Rain Country and crossed over the Fire Country. In less than half an hour, they successfully arrived at the Whirlpool Country and landed steadily outside the Uzushiogakure Village.

This fantastic flying speed stunned everyone.

Uzumaki Haruna was so surprised that she couldn't close her mouth. The moment Fuso and her husband landed, their legs went weak. They looked at each other in disbelief and hugged each other with tears in their eyes.

The return trip they had been looking forward to for so many years was completed so easily with the help of that man.

Compared to them, Nagato was surprisingly much calmer. Although he was only two years old, he did not show much fear. Instead, his dark eyes were full of curiosity.

Everyone sensed Kamiya's Susanoo from afar. After all, the terrifying chakra fluctuations like mountains and seas could not be ignored even without the "Kagura Heart's Eye".

Therefore, the entrance of Woshio Village was already crowded with people, welcoming their arrival.

When returning to one's homeland, a welcoming ceremony is inevitable, especially for a clan like Uzumaki who values ​​sentimentality.

In order to celebrate the successful return of their clan members and to express their gratitude to Shen Yu and others, the Uzumaki clan held a unique banquet that night. The atmosphere was full of joy and clinking of glasses.

Shenyu's prediction was correct. The two decisive Uchiha, Guang and Nian, successfully brought back the Uzumaki people who were imprisoned in the Water Country as early as the morning. Instead, the two were puzzled by Shenyu's "procrastination".

In response, Shen Yu just waved his hand with a smile and showed them the little snake on his shoulder.

Faced with three pairs of bright scarlet Mangekyō Sharingan and the red hair whirlpools all over the ground, Xinya couldn't help but tremble and dared not say a word. The arrogant giant snake before was no longer there.

but……

There is still someone here who can allow Xinya to display his majesty without any scruples.

"Boy, the test in the Longdi Cave is very difficult. Not only the test itself, but only those who believe in visiting can see the White Snake Immortal!"

"Ah, yes, yes." Orochimaru said perfunctorily.

"Hmph, don't take it lightly. If you pass the test, I will also be proud of you!"

"Ah, yes, yes."

Xin Ya spat out his tongue frantically and said with bared teeth: "You... Well, never mind. In order for you to pass the test smoothly, I will make an exception and reveal it to you."

"please say."

"Hmph! First of all, you need to be sincere. Only in this way can you find the Dragon Cave. But under my guidance, it's better not to mention this."

Xinya tried to recall for a moment, and slowly said, "For those who come to practice, the White Snake Immortal will send Tianxin Shenji, Ichikishimaji, and Tanjinji to set up three trials respectively, to test the target in all aspects. Only by passing all three tests can you see the true body of the White Snake Immortal."

"Tanokoshin-hime, Ichikishima-hime..." Orochimaru nodded and silently memorized these names in his heart.

"They are the same as me. They are all high-ranking officials of Longdi Cave. They are mainly responsible for selecting people who enter the Longdi Cave Trial. If anyone fails halfway, they will be eaten directly..."

Having said this, Xinya subconsciously looked up, glanced at Shenyu who remained silent, and silently swallowed the second half of the sentence.

Orochimaru asked softly, "If I pass the test, will I be able to practice immortal arts beside the White Snake Immortal?"

"You wish. The truth is, after you pass the test, you will face a real life-and-death crisis!"

"Practicing immortal arts is an extremely dangerous thing in itself. Natural energy is not so easy to control!" Xinya snorted coldly.

"Besides, our Longdi Cave Immortal Method is different from other immortal places. There is no so-called gradual progress. The process is quite overbearing. The White Snake Immortal will use her fangs to directly inject natural energy into your body. If you can bear it, she will teach you how to control the immortal mode. In case of failure..."

It glanced at Shen Yu again and muttered, "You will become a monster that is neither human nor snake, and be thrown into the dark snake pond..."

"Interesting." Shen Yu smiled slightly, "I've heard that only lunatics who are bent on seeking power will come to Longdi Cave. It seems that we have become lunatics too."

Xinya said nothing. Facing the ruthless man who could directly demolish the Longdi Cave, he could only silently complain in his heart:

"You're different. You're a monster."

As the two ran forward, the fog in the forest became thicker and thicker, and before they knew it, it was all gray.

By the time Orochimaru reacted, visibility had dropped to the extreme, and he could barely even see Shenyu's back.

He swallowed and followed closer in silence.

After walking for a while, the shadows of the trees could no longer be distinguished around him. Orochimaru could not help but look back. Even the road he came from was merged into the darkness.