System, activate [Borrowed Account Login], Kei spoke to the system in his mind.
The trait was activated. Almost instantly, he vaguely sensed an anomaly in the spatial dimension. It felt like... layers within space?
Just as he was about to carefully perceive and capture this layered time-space feeling, the trait fully merged, and that sensation quickly disappeared. He glanced at the system interface and saw [Spatial Insight].
He understood. That level of perception probably wasn't something a purple-tier trait could fully grasp.
Closing his eyes, he absorbed and processed the information transmitted by [Borrowed Account Login].
The more he read, the more he felt that this trait... Had a bit of an Edo Tensei vibe!
According to the information in his mind—To borrow an account, one must first obtain an important relic or flesh from the deceased, then use a strange ritual to communicate and draw the deceased's soul to meet with them. After that, convincing the deceased and signing a borrowing contract would establish a connection, allowing account borrowing login.
Convincing... persuasion through virtue should count too, right? Hmm... A small amount of residual power from the target can be obtained, enhancing my own abilities—even blood traces can be acquired? Kei brushed his hand over the sealed scroll in front of his chest, which contained the "flesh remnants" of Madara.
Could this give him a pair of Rinnegan? That might be a bit ugly... But really strong!
After receiving all the information from [Borrowed Account Login], he looked at the system interface and the available upgrade for a random blue trait. Without hesitation, he chose to use it.
Since it was random, and most of the blue traits were already activated, as long as it didn't upgrade the only one he hadn't activated, [One Pregnancy, Nine Babies], he was fine with any result.
[Invisible Execution Slash (Blue) into Guaranteed Decapitation Slash (Purple)]
[Guaranteed Decapitation Slash (Purple):
After years of devoted swordsmanship, with extraordinary talent, you have faintly grasped a trace of conceptual power. When using any sword-type weapon, your weapon proficiency, power, and speed increase significantly. When the trait is activated, any slash you perform on a target will guarantee one instance of conceptual power activation, randomly cutting off one 'head' of the target.]
It even has a guaranteed effect, and it's now a controlled skill?
Kei examined the trait details, sensing the mysterious power in his mind, and a slight smile appeared on his lips. He couldn't help but mimic a sword motion with his hand.
With a purple-tier weapon trait, his understanding and control over sword-type weapons had deepened significantly. Even if he held a surgical scalpel, in his hands, it could probably unleash terrifying power.
More importantly, it was now controllable! The slashes were conceptual attacks—once triggered, they were completely unavoidable and impossible to defend against. No matter how tough your 'head' was, blood would instantly spray out!
If this activated accidentally during sparring with someone close to him and happened to hit a vital spot... That would be tragic beyond words! But now, not only was there a guaranteed effect, but it was also controllable.
This might be my strongest ability so far!
The power of conceptual attacks completely transcended ninjutsu, forbidden techniques, and bloodline limits.
And with his current mastery of swordsmanship, if he chose a lightweight ninja sword and used an appropriate sword technique, he could slash dozens of times in an instant!
Each slash guaranteed to land.
Who would dare engage in close combat with him? They'd be headless in seconds!
Ōtsutsuki clan? How many heads do they even have?!
{Red: Transmigrator, Zero-Frame Start, Sage Body},
{Purple: Yin Release Mastery, Spatial Insight, Wood Release Inheritor, Seeker of Origins, Graveyard Healer, Borrowed Account Login, Guaranteed Decapitation Slash},
{Blue: Handsome, Silent Walker, Fate Weaver},
{Black: Battle of Misfortune}]
{Blue: One Pregnancy, Nine Babies},
{Green: Random Small Transformation, Bandit's Excite Fist},
{White: Stealthy Crawler, Fragile Yet Tenacious, Seductive Acrobatics, Food Fetish},
{Gray: Nothing to His Name, Complete Childhood}]
[Trait Duplication: 1]
One duplication, two downgrades, two resets, two removals—I'm invincible! Kei looked at the densely packed system interface and felt an overwhelming sense of security.
The happiness of a hoarder player was just this simple!
Shinya and Manda slithered forward together, their overwhelming aura causing all the serpents along the way to flee in terror.
It didn't take long before the two of them left the snake den and arrived in a mist-covered forest.
"The snake den is merely where most snakes live, survive, and fight. The true Ryūchi Cave exists between illusion and reality—it is the home of the White Snake Sage and the three Snake Princesses..."
Seeing Kei scanning his surroundings, Manda took the initiative to explain.
"Don't listen to that nonsense about the 'Outer Realm,' or that only those with sincere hearts can enter—it's all just a trick. They use senjutsu to manipulate spatial energy and then cover up the real entrance with illusions, only allowing prey they want to eat inside."
Before Manda could finish speaking, Shinya interrupted bluntly.
"What are you arguing about? Just focus on the journey." Kei gave both of them a slap on the head, annoyed.
Whenever these two start bickering, even the snake-skin cushion under him feels unstable. Standing up from their heads, he gazed into the mist-covered forest ahead.
With his sensory ninjutsu, he could tell that the thin mist in the area was composed of dense natural energy. But deep within this mountain forest stood a grand structure, half-embedded in the rocky cliffs.
In front of this building's courtyard, rows of tombstones lined both sides of the path, creating a chilling atmosphere. Three humanoid serpent women, exuding a strong snake-like aura, stood quietly at the entrance, waiting.
They already know I'm here? He figured that with the White Snake Sage's abilities, there was likely nothing in Ryūchi Cave that could escape its notice.
So, he decided not to overthink it.
A few minutes later, Shinya and Manda arrived at the true Ryūchi Cave's grand hall.
Ignoring the strange gazes of the snake princesses, both snakes simultaneously lowered their raised heads and lay flat on the ground, making it easier for Kei to step down.
The three snake princesses slightly bowed and opened the large doors behind them. After confirming that the scene before him wasn't mixed with any illusions, Kei stepped into the grand hall.
The doors slowly closed behind him.
Shinya and Manda immediately relaxed and untangled themselves from each other.
"Phew... Thanks," Shinya said to Manda.
To be honest, he had initially wanted to fight Kei to the death. But halfway through their journey, Manda had used snake pheromones to communicate with him, warning that this dangerous human was as powerful as Hashirama and could even use that world-ending Wood Release!
Shinya had lived long enough to know better—if he didn't back down now, he'd truly be courting death!
"Hiss~ No problem. With you around, I got beaten less." Manda flicked his tongue, then turned and began slithering back toward the snake pit.
"You're leaving just like that? Aren't you going to wait?"
"I'm going to tear apart that snake who used Reverse Summoning first."
"I'll join you." Shinya paused for a moment, his single eye flashing with a dangerous gleam, and followed Manda toward the pit.
Using Reverse Summoning to send this guy to Ryūchi Cave?! That dumb snake's days were numbered! And as for Orochimaru?
This matter wasn't going to be brushed off so easily!
Inside Ryūchi Cave's grand hall, Tagitsuhime and Ichikishimahime stood on either side of the red carpet and bowed once again.
Tagorihime, however, stood at the front, gesturing toward the long staircase covered in red carpet, inviting Kei forward.
"The White Snake Sage is waiting for you inside. Please proceed."
"Not going to test me with some illusion trial or something?" Kei raised an eyebrow slightly.
"I'm not as foolish as Shinya." Tagorihime smiled, her demeanor particularly friendly.
She had just witnessed how Shinya and Manda behaved around this man. Faced with someone this powerful, even if she deeply desired his vast and fragrant chakra, she would have to suppress her instincts completely.
"Can those contracted with Ryūchi Cave summon you in battle?" Kei asked as he walked up the steps.
"If they learn senjutsu and gain our acknowledgment, of course, they may."
"How do you acknowledge them?"
"For example… by making us fall in love with you? Hehe~"
Kei looked speechlessly at Tagorihime, who covered her mouth with her sleeve and laughed softly. This snake princess sure had quite the imagination!
Did she really think she was some Disney Princess?