Naruto: The Beautiful Uchiha is Actually Me?

Chapter 212 Are you human?

Chapter 212 Are you human?

The surrounding environment grew increasingly dark, and the mist in the air carried a strong earthy smell. Takita carefully sensed the natural environment around him, trying to discern some information, but unfortunately, he failed.

A rustling sound kept echoing around him, as if countless things were watching him.

As Takita walked deeper into the fog, it suddenly began to dissipate, and faint lights shone through the fog, making it difficult to see clearly.

Before he could think any further, the fog in front of him dissipated faster and faster, and in just a few breaths, the scene before him gradually became clear.

"What...what is this?"

Takita's breath hitched, and he stared blankly at the scene before him.

In his line of sight, the gloomy atmosphere in the cave had completely disappeared, replaced by a very beautiful older sister, dressed in pretty clothes, with her hair in a bun, smiling at him.

The older woman had her hands folded in front of her legs, her body slightly bent, and a kind expression on her face. Her beautiful hairpin swayed gently, and in the lamplight, she looked exceptionally beautiful.

"Welcome to Yongchi-dong! What a handsome young guest! Your journey must have been arduous. Please follow me~"

A voice so sweet it was almost magical entered Takita's ears, drawing him involuntarily into the house...

"Is this...right?"

Takita was completely baffled, yet he couldn't see anything wrong with it.

He had no idea what the inside of Ryuchi Cave would be like, since according to family records, it seemed that no one had ever left here alive.

In his mind, this place might be a den of dragons and tigers, or fraught with danger. He understood that the price to pay for gaining power would certainly not be low.

"Young guest, please have a seat."

The woman gently gestured for Takita to sit down in front of a table laden with an extremely sumptuous feast.

"I'm the person in charge of welcoming and greeting guests at Ryuchi-dong. You can call me Princess Tashin~"

Tashin Shinki whispered in Takita's ear, introducing herself in a soft, cloying tone.

"These delicacies are prepared for you, so please don't be shy. Since you've come to Yongji Cave, you're naturally a guest. After you've rested and eaten your fill, we can talk about the purpose of your visit."

His thinking was clear and his tone was sincere, but Takita always felt that something was off.

He carefully picked up the chopsticks. The food in front of him emitted a fragrant aroma, which did not seem like an illusion at all. The feel of the chopsticks and the softness of the chair made him feel even more incredulous.

"Thanks..."

Although Takita was puzzled, he did not immediately pick up his chopsticks.

He was filled with questions. If Ryongji Cave was a friendly holy place, then why had no members of his tribe ever been able to return there in history?

"What's wrong, little guest? Is it not to your liking? These are all carefully prepared by me."

As if sensing the doubt in Takita's eyes, and the deep wariness hidden beneath them, Princess Tashin personally served him another bowl of delicious soup.

"For a long time, not many people have been able to come to Ryūchi-dō, but since they have finally come, I will definitely treat them well. If they don't like it, I will make it again."

She explained, not in a hurry, still with a kind smile, quietly waiting for Takita's next reaction.

After hearing what Shinji Takita said, he was not relieved at all. Instead, he became even more suspicious, but he couldn't quite put his finger on what the problem was.

In short, he was indeed hungry, and this Tianxin Shenji didn't seem like a bad person. He could sense her emotions, which were genuine.

He has always had great confidence in his ability to observe other people's micro-expressions.

However, Takita didn't say anything. Instead, he picked up his chopsticks again, took a piece of fresh fish slice, and put it to his mouth.

Just as he was about to open his mouth to eat it, he smelled a... strange odor.

The earthy, rotten smell lingered on his nose for less than a second.

"!!"

Takita's pupils contracted, he dropped his chopsticks, and abruptly turned to look at Princess Takoto...

"Ah! Ghost!"

Takita was so scared he nearly jumped out of his skin, leaping several meters away.

The sword at his waist was instantly drawn, and he held it in front of him, looking at Tianxin Shenji with a horrified expression.

Because at this moment, the gentle and beautiful older sister from just now has completely changed her appearance.

Her face seemed to contort, her eyes becoming narrow and radiating a chilling aura. Her mouth split open to an inhuman degree, revealing two gleaming fangs and a tongue that flicked out like a snake's tongue, almost causing Takita to vomit.

"Damn it! You dare call me a ghost? How did you even know? I was just a hair's breadth away from eating you!"

Tianxin Shenji was furious and had completely lost her previous elegance. At this moment, her figure twisted strangely and floated in mid-air, her body becoming indistinct.

Only then did Takita realize he was dreaming. Looking around carefully, he saw no warm restaurant or delicious food, only the stark white bones at his feet, the eerie cave atmosphere, and the thick fog. All of this told him that everything he had just seen was an illusion.

"This is terrifying, what kind of magic trick is this?"

Takita carefully observed his surroundings, his heart pounding. If he had reacted any slower... would he be dead?

Just as he was about to eat it, the putrid smell that swept over him like death pierced his brain like needles.

Tianxin Shenji secretly resented this. This wretched brat was not only incredibly clever, but he also called her ugly? It was simply unforgivable!

She hadn't seen such a delicate-skinned and adorable human creature in a long time. The pure chakra aura emanating from it made her want to devour it immediately.

With that thought in mind, Princess Tianxin no longer hesitated and charged straight at Takita. She was going to kill him outright; after all, he was just a brat, so eating him wouldn't matter...

Seeing the other party rushing towards him like a monster, Takita was on high alert and immediately turned and ran.

Facing the enemy? What a joke! Doesn't he know where he is? He knows his own limitations perfectly well. If he could beat them, he wouldn't need to come to school.

Just as Princess Tianxin was about to turn the tables and take down Takita, a younger and more playful female voice came from the depths of the cave, as if it were ringing directly in the air, and clearly reached the ears of the two of them.

"Stop! He's already passed the first test! Princess Tianxin, you can't go back on your word! He's mine now! If you dare lay a hand on him, I'll immediately tell the immortal!"

Upon hearing the voice, Princess Tashin froze in mid-air, her face contorting even more. Although she looked inhuman, Takita could still tell that she was furious.

"hateful!"

Tianxin Shenji let out a strange cry and immediately turned into mist, disappearing into mid-air.

Takita's back was completely soaked with sweat. He stared warily in the direction where the other person had disappeared, and the sword in his hand was trembling slightly.

"Hey! Silly boy! Stop standing there! You've passed the first test, now come inside!"

The sound came again, crisp and melodious, very pleasant to listen to.

Takita swallowed hard, staring suspiciously into the dark depths of the cave, unsure whether he should continue...

But... thinking of his family, his friends, and all that had happened in the past, he gritted his teeth and carefully stepped into the depths of the cave.

"test..."

He pondered to himself, "So the Heavenly Maiden just now was the first test for visitors to Ryuchi Cave... What will happen next?"

Takita didn't know, but all he could do was be on high alert and be extremely careful about everything that might happen.