Chapter 164 Entering the Dragon Cave

Naruto nodded and looked at Sasuke firmly. "Don't worry, Sasuke. I have my own plans and considerations. Orochimaru now needs our help to achieve some of his goals, and he will not betray you easily. Moreover, he is the only one who can help you improve your strength in a short period of time and lay a solid foundation for our future actions."

Sasuke was silent for a moment, and finally he slowly let down his guard. He knew that Naruto was not a reckless and careless person. "Okay, Naruto. I will trust you for once. But if he does anything wrong, I will never let him go." Sasuke's eyes revealed a firm determination. He would not let anyone hurt him and the people he cared about again.

Orochimaru looked at Sasuke's reaction, and the corners of his mouth slightly raised, revealing a strange smile. "Sasuke-kun, don't worry. I will do my best to help you improve your strength. After all, we now have a common goal." Orochimaru's voice was low and hoarse, full of temptation and mystery. He knew very well that only by cooperating with Naruto and Sasuke could he realize his greater ambitions.

Naruto looked at the two of them and secretly breathed a sigh of relief. He knew that this was just a new beginning. Because of his timely appearance, Sasuke was not deeply bewitched by the curse seal and Orochimaru, which was undoubtedly a blessing. However, Sasuke must be very wary of Orochimaru, which was also reasonable. After all, Orochimaru did not leave a good impression on Sasuke.

But in the long run, Naruto can only teach Sasuke some ninjutsu and training techniques. Although Naruto's strength should not be underestimated, in some aspects, Orochimaru is the disciple of the Third Hokage after all, and has rich knowledge and experience. To some extent, his help to Sasuke may indeed be greater than Naruto's.

Naruto knows this very well, and he also understands that for Sasuke's growth and their common goal, letting Sasuke train with Orochimaru may be a good choice. But he will always pay attention to Sasuke's situation to ensure that he will not fall into danger again.

Then Naruto stated the second purpose of his visit to Orochimaru: "Orochimaru, Sasuke will be in your care from now on. Also, I hope you can take me to Ryuchi Cave." Naruto's tone was firm and sincere, and his eyes revealed his concern for Sasuke and his anticipation for the trip to Ryuchi Cave.

Orochimaru narrowed his eyes slightly, secretly calculating Naruto's intentions in his heart. He knew the mystery and danger of the Ryuchi Cave, but he also knew that Naruto would never make this request lightly. "Naruto-kun, the Ryuchi Cave is not a simple place. Why do you want to go there?" Orochimaru's voice was low and hoarse, with a hint of doubt.

Naruto frowned slightly and said in a deep voice: "You don't need to ask about this, you just need to answer me whether I will go or not."

Orochimaru looked at the two of them, his lips curled up slightly. "Well, since Naruto-kun is so determined, I will take you to the Ryuchi Cave. However, you must be prepared, it is very dangerous there." There was a hint of warning in Orochimaru's words.

Naruto nodded. He knew that the journey to the Ryuchi Cave would be full of difficulties and dangers, but he was not afraid. "Thank you, Orochimaru. Let's go." Naruto's eyes were full of anticipation. He couldn't wait to set foot on this mysterious place.

Orochimaru nodded slightly after hearing this, his movement was elegant and mysterious. Then, he quickly formed seals with both hands and performed the reverse summoning technique. A strange light instantly enveloped the five people, and the space seemed to be distorted, and a powerful force pulled them in an unknown direction. As the light flickered, their figures gradually blurred, and they instantly entered another world.

What came into view was an endless darkness, as if the whole world was shrouded in darkness, just like entering a mysterious underground world. Naruto narrowed his eyes slightly, and felt for a while, and couldn't help but marvel in his heart. The concentration of spiritual energy here is several times that of the ninja world. He can clearly feel the rich energy surging in the air. If you practice here for a long time, you will definitely advance and break through quickly. However, the environment here is very different from Myoboku Mountain.

Myoboku Mountain has a peaceful and tranquil atmosphere, with green mountains, clear waters, birds singing and flowers blooming, giving people a comfortable and relaxed feeling. But here, the dim light makes people feel a little depressed, and the surroundings are silent, with only the faint sound of spiritual energy flowing.

Then Naruto opened the system panel to sign in: "Ding, congratulations to the host for completing the main task, the task rewards a natural spirit body." In an instant, his natural body was changed, and Naruto felt that his speed of absorbing spiritual power increased several times again, and his ability to communicate with various elements of nature also increased several times. The powerful force surged in his body, and he was filled with surprise.

Before Naruto could get excited, the system released another main task. Naruto couldn't wait to open the task, but he didn't expect that this task was a continuous task: "Ding, congratulations to the host for arriving at the Longdi Cave. The task requires you to find the Medicine King's Hall and accept the inheritance of the Medicine King." Naruto narrowed his eyes slightly. Naruto was full of doubts. Is there such a person in the ninja world? Or is this a legendary existence that has never been known to anyone? He kept thinking about various possibilities in his mind, full of curiosity and expectation about this mysterious Medicine King.

At this moment, Orochimaru stepped forward and interrupted Naruto's thoughts: "Naruto-kun, we have arrived at the Ryuchi Cave. I wonder what we should do next?" Orochimaru's voice sounded a little low in this dim environment, and there was a hint of curiosity and exploration in his eyes.

Naruto was startled for a moment, and came back to his senses from his deep thoughts. He glanced at Orochimaru, and quickly thought about his next move. "Orochimaru, we need to find the Medicine King Palace. I wonder if you have heard of this place?" Naruto's eyes were filled with a hint of expectation, hoping that Orochimaru could give some useful information.

Orochimaru frowned slightly, "Medicine King Palace? I've never heard of this place. However, Ryuchi Cave is full of mysteries. Perhaps we can ask the White Snake Immortal or look for clues from the ruins." Orochimaru was experienced and he quickly came up with a feasible suggestion.

Naruto nodded, "Okay, then please take me to see the White Snake Sage." Naruto's tone was sincere. He knew that in this unfamiliar Ryuchi Cave, Orochimaru's guidance was crucial.

Orochimaru raised the corners of his mouth slightly, "Let's go, Naruto-kun. I hope the White Snake Sage can give us some useful clues." Orochimaru turned and walked in one direction, and Naruto followed closely behind.