"System, activate [Borrowing an Account to Log In]."
Kei Yamanaka mentally commanded the system.
[Borrowing an Account to Log In] (Purple-Tier Trait) activated. Almost instantly, he faintly sensed an anomaly within the spatial realm.
It felt like... layers of the world?
Could this be the Pure Land?
Just as Kei began to subtly sense and capture that vague space-time layering,
the sensation vanished once the trait fully fused.
Glancing at the Purple-Tier Trait [Space-Time Insight] on the System Interface,
he realized at once.
That level was likely beyond what even a Purple-tier trait could reach.
Closing his eyes, he started absorbing and organizing the information transmitted by [Borrowing an Account to Log In].
As Kei continued reading, he realized this trait...
had a distinct scent of the lifeless earth!
According to the information stored in his mind,
to borrow someone's account, one must first obtain the deceased's important relics or their flesh and blood tissue. Then, via a grotesque ritual, contact and summon the soul of the departed, making them appear before you.
Next, you must persuade the deceased to sign the account-borrowing contract, establishing a connection between both parties—only then can you log in using their account.
"Persuading through virtue still counts as convincing too, right? Hmm... This lets me acquire some lingering power and boost my abilities, even obtaining bloodline traits?"
Kei trailed a hand over the Sealing Scroll on his chest—the preserved remnants of Madara Uchiha's flesh and blood.
Would this leave him with a Rinnegan?
It might not look great...
But it truly was powerful!
After finishing reviewing all the details of [Borrowing an Account to Log In], Kei eyed the random Blue-Tier Skill Upgrade available on the System Interface and opted to use it immediately.
Besides, it was random anyway—most of the Blue-Tier Skills had already been activated.
As long as it wasn't the only unactivated one left—[A Single Pregnancy, Nine Treasures].
Whatever it upgraded, he could live with it.
[Host, congratulations! The Blue-Tier Skill 'Invisible Severing Blade' has successfully upgraded. Acquired the Purple-Tier Trait 'Guaranteed Severing Blade'.]
Guaranteed Severing Blade (Purple): After decades devoted to the blade, thanks to your extraordinary talent, you've barely begun to grasp a fragment of conceptual force. When wielding any bladed weapon, your weapon proficiency, attack power, and speed are greatly enhanced. While active, when delivering any kind of strike to any target, every ten strikes guarantees one activation of the conceptual force, randomly severing one of the target's heads.
"...A guaranteed activation every ten strikes—and now it's actually controllable?"
Kei looked at the detailed entry for the trait, feeling that elusive and immense power within, a smile curling his lips.
He couldn't resist mimicking swordplay with his hands.
This Purple-tier weapon-related trait gave him deeper comprehension and stronger control over bladed weapons.
Even a scalpel could become a deadly weapon in his hands.
Most importantly—it was now controllable!
Invisible Severing Blade was a conceptual attack. Once triggered, it was completely un-dodgeable and impossible to preemptively defend against.
No matter how tough your head was, blood would spray out instantly!
If this ability were accidentally triggered during a sparring match with someone close and happened to strike a vital spot...
That would be absolutely heartbreaking—he wouldn't even have a place to mourn!
But now, not only was activation guaranteed—it had also become controllable.
"This should probably be my strongest ability right now!"
Kei Yamanaka muttered inwardly.
A conceptual force like this transcended the boundaries of ordinary ninjutsu, kinjutsu, and even kekkei genkai.
Considering his current swordsmanship proficiency?
As long as he chose a lightweight ninja blade and used the appropriate sword techniques, he could unleash dozens of slashes in an instant!
Ten guaranteed decapitating strikes per use.
Anyone who dared to engage him in close combat would soon find themselves a headless human pig!
Otsutsuki?
Let's see how many heads that Otsutsuki has!
...
[Host: Kei Yamanaka]
[Occupation: Ninja]
[Activated Traits: World Traveler (Red-Rank), Zero-Frames Start (Red-Rank), Sage Transformation (Red-Rank), Wood Release Inheritor (Purple-Rank), Yin Release Master (Purple-Rank), Time-Space Insight (Purple-Rank), Source Seer (Purple-Rank), Milk of the Grave (Purple-Rank), Borrowing an Account to Log In (Purple-Rank), Guaranteed Severing Blade (Purple-Rank), Silent Walker (Blue-Rank), Handsome (Blue-Rank), Fortune Player (Blue-Rank), Omen of Misfortune (Black-Rank)]
[Inactive Skills: Chrysalis User (White-Rank), Fragile Skin, Tough Life (White-Rank), A Single Pregnancy, Nine Treasures (Blue-Rank), Own Nothing (Gray-Rank), Complete Childhood (Gray-Rank), Older Sister's Comeback (White-Rank), Size Unbound (Green-Rank), Food Love (White-Rank), Thug Rush Punch (Green-Rank)]
[Skill Copy: 1]
[Skill Gift: 10]
[Skill Downgrade: 2]
[Skill Reset: 2]
[Skill Detach: 2]
...
"One copy, two downgrades, two resets, two detaches... unbeatable!"
Seeing his fully loaded system interface, Kei Yamanaka couldn't help but feel a surge of confidence.
This was the simple joy of being a hoarder-type player!
Shinta and Manda coiled around each other, slithering forward. Under their overwhelming pressure, every snake along the way fled in panic.
It wasn't long before they exited the Snake Den and emerged into a thick mist-covered forest.
"Master," Manda started explaining on its own accord as it saw Kei observing the surroundings, "the Snake Den is simply where most snakes dwell, survive, and fight. The real Ryuchi Cave lies between illusion and reality—it's a realm beyond this world where the White Snake Sage and the Three Serpent Princesses reside."
"Don't believe a word it says, old man!" Shinta interrupted without waiting for Manda to finish speaking. "What realm beyond this world? That's just deception. They use sage arts to manipulate spatial energy and hide the real entrance with genjutsu—only letting those they want to devour inside."
Smack! Smack!
"What are you two bickering about?! Keep moving!" Kei snapped, slapping both their heads.
Jeez!
Every time these two quarreled, the snake-skin cushion under his seat became lumpy.
Standing up from their heads, Kei gazed out across the foggy forest ahead.
Under his sensor ninjutsu, all the thin mists here were composed of dense natural energy.
And deep within this forest,
loomed a majestic structure half-buried into the cliffside.
At the courtyard in front of the building, rows of tombstones lined both sides of the path, casting an eerie atmosphere.
Three Hebihime with serpentine auras, their bodies exuding a distinct snake-like presence yet maintaining a human appearance, stood quietly by the entrance, waiting.
"You already knew I was coming?"
Kei Yamanaka knew that to the White Snake Sage's perception, practically nothing within Ryuchi Cave could remain concealed.
So he decided not to dwell on it further.
A few minutes later.
Shinta and Manda arrived before the grand hall of the real Ryuchi Cave.
Ignoring the piercing glances from Tama no Hime, Ichikishima no Hime, and Tatsumi no Hime, both simultaneously lowered their proud heads and lay prostrate on the ground, allowing Kei Yamanaka to step upon their backs.
The three Hebihime gave a slight bow and pushed open the massive doors behind them.
After confirming the scene before him held no trace of Genjutsu, Kei Yamanaka stepped forward into the hall.
The great doors slowly shut.
Immediately afterward, Shinta and Manda broke their intertwined posture and both let out simultaneous sighs of relief.
"Thanks."
Shinta spoke a sentence toward Manda beside him.
Truth was, he had really wanted to fight Kei Yamanaka to the death earlier.
But halfway through, Manda had used his unique snake pheromones to inform Shinta that this dangerous human was a powerhouse rivaling Hashirama Senju, capable even of using that world-shaking [Wood Release]!
He was old enough to know better than Manda. If he didn't back down now, he must've been ready to die!
"Ss~ Not a problem. With you sharing the burden, I got to avoid quite a beating too."
Manda flicked its tongue out briefly, then turned around and headed back toward the snake den.
"Leaving already? You won't wait for him?"
"I'm going to rip that dead snake who cast the Reverse Summoning Technique apart first!"
"...Count me in."
Shinta hesitated slightly, his lone eye flashing dangerously as he followed Manda toward the snake den.
Daring to use the Reverse Summoning Technique and drag this living god straight into Ryuchi Cave!
Today would be that idiot snake's last day!
And that man who made a contract with Manda—Orochimaru, right?
This matter absolutely wouldn't end so easily!
Inside the grand audience hall of Ryuchi Cave,
Tama no Hime and Ichikishima no Hime stood once again on either side of the red carpet, bowing respectfully.
Tatsumi no Hime stood slightly ahead, angled toward the long staircase draped in crimson.
"Lord, the White Snake Sage is waiting above. Please follow me."
"Not even a little Genjutsu test this time?"
Kei Yamanaka arched his eyebrows slightly.
"Oh, I'm certainly not as reckless as Shinta."
Tatsumi no Hime smiled warmly, her demeanor appearing remarkably amiable.
She had seen everything firsthand—how Manda and Shinta had behaved.
Faced with such a powerful opponent,
no matter how much she craved the abundant, fragrant Chakra radiating from him, she would suppress her instinctive desires tightly.
"Can Ryuchi Cave's summoners wield our power in battle through the Summoning Technique?"
As he stepped up the stairs, Kei Yamanaka asked another question.
"Those who master [Sage Art] and earn our recognition may do so."
"How exactly do we earn that recognition?"
"For instance… by making us fall in love with him?"
"Hehe~"
"..."
Kei Yamanaka gave a flat, unamused look toward Tatsumi no Hime, who hid her smile behind her sleeve and lowered her head with a faint smile.
*That Hebihime—does she really think she can get away with this? Too adorable for her own good.*
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