The first time was such a success.
Arisu was also happy in his heart, and his ambition grew even stronger.
He thought of a plan.
Even though he cannot reach the Six Paths.
But the system also said that his strength will get infinitely close to the Six Paths.
He can fuse various sage arts, and then make his methods so many that he can contend with Six Paths level figures.
As the saying goes, having more skills never hurts.
As long as he learns all the sage arts and fully masters them, becoming a grandmaster of sage arts.
Becoming a super patchwork monster.
With so many tricks that he could scare peak Six Paths level fighters to tears.
At that time, even Six Paths level figures would not be able to do anything to him, right?
More importantly...
Arisu's lifespan is extremely long, and it will still take thousands of years before the main storyline begins.
Arisu has plenty of time to train sage arts.
In these thousands of years, he can study sage arts. After thousands of years of accumulation, his sage arts will surely reach a terrifying level.
It felt like a whole new world had opened up in Arisu's heart.
Even though the Chakra Fruit failed and that path cannot be taken, then he will switch to the path of sage arts.
"White Ape King, I still have things to do, I'll take my leave first!" Arisu immediately said goodbye.
The White Ape King scratched his head.
"Alright." Arisu silently muttered a word.
He directly used summoning and left the Ape Demon Cave.
Coming to the outside world, Arisu looked into the distance at the giant tree that reached the sky like Mount Buzhou, and felt many emotions in his heart.
'I wonder if the Sage of Six Paths has been born yet?' Arisu thought about it.
He really wanted to go confirm it, but Kaguya who ate the fruit, who knows how strong her sensing ability has become.
If he gets discovered, it would alert the enemy.
After thinking for a while, Arisu summoned a toad and put the Concealment Robe on that toad.
Then he controlled the toad and had it hop toward Kaguya's residence...
———
[Inside an Ancient Mansion]
Otsutsuki Kaguya was giving birth.
The toad quietly approached the mansion. With the cover of the Concealment Robe, it was not detected.
"Looks like it still works..."
The toad opened its mouth wide, and a hand slowly stretched out from inside.
Arisu did not dare to get any closer. He could only vaguely see Kaguya inside the house giving birth.
But even so, Arisu could not take the chance to sneak attack.
Not to mention whether he even had any effective means against Kaguya, even if the sneak attack succeeded, whether he could defeat Kaguya was another matter.
Soon, the cries of two babies were heard.
Otsutsuki Hagoromo and Otsutsuki Hamura were born.
Otsutsuki Kaguya looked at the two crying babies, and a trace of gentleness appeared on her face. "This land will be ruled by me and my children!"
Arisu heard Kaguya talking to herself and slightly raised his eyebrow. He had actually witnessed the birth of Hagoromo and Hamura.
Looking at the two babies with small horns on their heads.
Arisu's eyes grew deep, not knowing what he was thinking.
'Maybe... Hagoromo and Hamura can be used. I only need to drive a wedge between mother and sons, and Otsutsuki Kaguya will be sealed...'
Arisu remained silent, then quietly left.
He is someone who always repays grudges. The betrayal felt like a thorn in his back.
———
[Back at Mount Myoboku]
Arisu found the White Brow Toad.
And asked the White Brow Toad for the detailed location of Ryuchi Cave.
The White Brow Toad thought for a moment, then told Arisu the coordinates of Ryuchi Cave.
The three great sage lands have contact with each other, so they naturally know each other's locations.
Arisu chose to go to Ryuchi Cave first.
Thanks to having watched Boruto.
He was very familiar with the three major trials of Ryuchi Cave. In Boruto, these trials were not that difficult.
So Arisu decided to prioritize clearing Ryuchi Cave first.
———
Thick fog like milk spread over jagged rocks.
A stone mansion appeared faintly within the white haze, its upturned eaves blurred by the mist.
Pa! Pa! Pa!
Arisu walked alone through the mist, his steps steady, slowly heading toward the mansion gate hidden in the fog.
When he was less than ten feet from the gate.
Chi! Chi! Chi!
A sharp sound tearing through the air suddenly cut across the thick fog. A white snake shot out from the mist, its sharp fangs flashing cold light, lunging straight at Arisu's neck.
Arisu's sage perception was sharp. He had already sensed the movement. With a slight shift of his body, he lightly avoided the fatal bite.
"Eh?"
The white snake missed its strike. A trace of surprise flashed in its vertical pupils. Then it flicked its long tail and shot forward again.
Its mouth wide open, it bit toward Arisu's face.
Pa!
This time, Arisu did not dodge. Instead, he reached out and his five fingers clamped down like iron pliers, precisely grabbing the snake at its vital spot, making its neck stiff and unable to open its mouth again.
Arisu lowered his head and looked at the little snake in his palm with a smile.
"Little white snake, don't mess around. These childish tricks don't work on me. I'm here to see your master. Take me there."
The white snake struggled violently in his palm. A white light flashed around its body, and it turned into a girl about twelve years old, with twin buns on her head and a hint of snake-like spirit in her eyes.
Reference She stared with round eyes, full of surprise. "You human, you're amazing! None of the people who came before could dodge my sneak attack, and… the aura on you feels very familiar…"
"Hehehe..." Arisu smiled faintly.
Those visitors before were probably just ordinary people, so of course they could not block the white snake's sneak attack.
And as a Kage level powerhouse, this level of attack was nothing worth mentioning.
He could even react to Otsutsuki Isshiki's attacks.
Not to mention a little white snake's.
The girl frowned slightly and stepped back half a step warily. "You want to see my ancestor? What for?"
Before Arisu could speak, the gate of Ryuchi Cave behind him opened with a "shua" sound.
Rumble~
The heavy stone door scraped against the ground, making a dull noise. Behind it was dark and deep.
"White Snake, bring him in."
A low and hollow voice came from inside the door, seeming far and near at the same time, carrying the authority of long years.
"Yes, Ancestor."
Hearing this, the White Snake immediately put away her caution, respectfully responded, and turned to lead Arisu inside the gate.
Passing through a deep corridor, the view suddenly opened up.
Inside a huge stone hall, candlelight flickered. A giant black python coiled on a stone seat on a high platform.
Its scales reflected a cold light under the dim lighting. Its head slightly lowered, overlooking the visitor.
"Ancestor."
The White Snake stepped forward and bowed with clasped hands.
Arisu also slightly bowed in greeting, before he could speak.
The Black Snake Sage on the stone seat spoke first, its voice hoarse. "No need for formalities. That old toad White Brow already contacted me in advance, saying you want to train the sage art of Ryuchi Cave, right?"
It half narrowed its vertical pupils, its gaze like something tangible falling on Arisu, filled with scrutiny and probing.
Arisu smiled slightly. As expected, having connections makes things easier.
"Exactly."
Arisu nodded, his tone calm. "Since Grandpa White Brow has already informed you, I wonder if Sage is willing to permit it?"
The Black Snake Sage slowly nodded, its mouth opening and closing steadily. "If someone is willing to inherit Ryuchi Cave's sage art, I naturally have no reason to refuse."
Then its tone grew more serious. "But you must know that the sage arts of Mount Myoboku and Ryuchi Cave conflict in nature."
"You have already traind Mount Myoboku's sage art. If you forcibly train the secret technique of Ryuchi Cave, a slight mistake could cause deviation and madness, or even body and soul destruction."
"At that time, those toads of Mount Myoboku may not let it go."
Arisu remained calm inside.
If it were before, he might have been cautious, but now he possesses the ability to revive. This kind of risk is naturally nothing to fear.
"Sage, need not worry."
Arisu slightly released his aura. Two completely different sage art fluctuations intertwined around him. "If you sense carefully, you will know that I do not only have Mount Myoboku's sage art."
"Oh?"
The Black Snake Sage's pupils shrank. A flash of shock passed through its vertical eyes. After a long time it slowly spoke, "There is also the aura of the Ape Demon clan…"
"Precisely because of that, I am confident I can be compatible with Ryuchi Cave's sage art."
Arisu's tone was firm. "I ask Sage to teach me the secret technique."
The Black Snake Sage was silent for a moment. Its gaze lingered on Arisu for a long time. Finally, it slowly nodded and turned to the White Snake beside it.
"White Snake, take him to participate in the trials. If he can pass, then directly teach him the sage art."
The White Snake was full of surprise, but did not dare to question at all. She immediately responded, "Yes, Ancestor!"
The following three trials.
There were no accidents.
In the end, Arisu successfully passed all the tests and formally formed a contract with Ryuchi Cave.