Shinki: Sage Shima's Cooking Is Delicious

"Who is that kid? Why can't I summon him?!"

Reverse Summoning Technique is the same as Summoning Technique.

The more Chakra the target has, the more Chakra the spirit.

At this moment, the Toads of Mount Myōboku discovered that the combined Senjutsu Chakra of Toad them was not enough to summon a child in reverse!

Naruto, watching from the side, looked completely bewildered. "Jiraiya- sensei, what's wrong with these Toads?"

Jiraiya frowned and looked around, but didn't see Shinki. He explained, "It seems Shinki's Chakra reserves are too high; reverse summoning won't work on him..."

After saying that, Jiraiya himself was shocked!

These are all Toads from Mount Myōboku.

Each and every one of them possesses Senjutsu Chakra!

They couldn't even communicate with the Shinki?!

What the heck?

Just how much Chakra does that little guy Shinki have?!

Could there be even more than Naruto, who possesses the Nine-Tails?!

The group of Toads tried for a long time, but it still didn't work.

Finally Sage Fukasaku onto Jiraiya's shoulder and said to Jiraiya, "We can't summon your other disciple using the Reverse Summoning Technique. We'll have to trouble you, little Jiraiya, to make a trip overland and bring that kid to Mount Myōboku." =_="

"Okay, this is the only way for now. 눈_눈"

Jiraiya said helplessly.

To be honest, he really didn't want to make this trip.

Because traveling from Konoha in the Land of Fire to Mount Myōboku by foot would likely take one or two months!

It's incredibly difficult!

Naruto was standing nearby, interjected, "Getting Shinki to come over is easy. Jiraiya- sensei just needs to go back and get Shinki's Flying Thunder God Kunai, then Shinki can use the Flying Thunder God Technique to teleport over."

Jiraiya slapped his forehead. "How could I not have thought of that!"

So the Toad released the Summoning Technique Jiraiya back.

After Jiraiya obtains the Flying Thunder God Kunai from the Shinki, Jiraiya will be summoned back.

Two seconds later, Shinki teleported there using the Flying Thunder God Technique!!

Upon arriving at Mount Myōboku, the Shinki was immediately captivated by its surroundings.

The weather here is sunny and the air is fresh.

The surrounding plants are all oversized; a single blade of grass is more than half a person tall!

As Shinki was surveying his surroundings, one of the Toads spoke up, "Is this brat one of the people we didn't come here to communicate with?"

"It looks quite ordinary."

Gamabunta's comment.

"It's just that this red hair is a bit eye-catching..."

The Sage Fukasaku.

"Red hair... red..."

Sage Shima sensed something was wrong.

Just now, when I and Fukasaku were serving the Great Toad Sage, the Great Toad Sage said that he dreamed of a red scene!

Could the red color be related to the boy's red hair?!

This seems to explain why the Great Toad Sage suddenly summoned this boy to Mount Myōboku to learn Senjutsu!

Hearing the murmur of the Toads, Shinki looked up and saw a dense Toads of all sizes!

Some Toads carry two swords, while Toad carry two forks...

There was even Toad looked like a thug, with a pipe dangling from his mouth, Short Sword at his waist, and his hands tucked into his sleeves—he looked like someone you didn't want to mess with!

Shinki:...

Hiss~

The environment of Mount Myōboku does resemble a blessed land of immortals.

These Toad- like inhabitants... they seem a bit like gangsters...

Fukasaku his hand, signaling the Toads to leave. "Alright, alright, now that this young man has arrived, everyone can disperse."

"Shima and I are going to teach these two kids Senjutsu."

Sage Fukasaku spoke, the many Toads dispersed.

In the end, only Jiraiya, Shinki, Naruto, and two old Toads remained in the vast open space.

"Let me introduce myself. My name is Fukasaku, and I am the Toad Sage of Mount Myōboku. This lady next to me is my wife, Shima," the green Toad introduced himself.

"Starting tomorrow, the two of us will teach you Senjutsu."

"You should all get some rest at Mount Myōboku tonight."

After the two Toads finished speaking, they told Jiraiya and have a good time on Mount Myōboku.

Once they started cultivating Senjutsu, the two of them wouldn't have any time left.

After giving their instructions, the two Toad Sage left first.

Before leaving, Sage Shima reminded Jiraiya, "Little Jiraiya, take good care of them both. Come to my place for dinner tonight!"

"Okay, Sage Shima."

Jiraiya answered cheerfully.

Afterwards, Jiraiya led Naruto and the Shinki on a tour of the outskirts of Mount Myōboku, giving them a proper introduction to the local customs and culture.

That evening, he took the two little devils to the house of the Sage Shima for their appointment.

"I wonder what Sage eat."

Naruto sat at the dining table, his face full of anticipation.

(¯¯)

He spent the morning practicing Chakra balance and then spent the afternoon making such a big trip around Mount Myōboku; his stomach was already rumbling with hunger!

"Sage, is what you're eating something like dragon liver and phoenix marrow?"

Shinki naively thought.

However, to be realistic, Mount Myōboku is inhabited by the Toad Sage.

And Toads eat... insects?!

∑(✘Д✘๑)

After figuring it out, Shinki's expression changed.

Naruto looked puzzled. "What's wrong? Shinki?"

"N-nothing."

Shinki waved his hand.

Jiraiya nearby, smiled without saying a word.

Soon, Sage Shima brought out plates of insects and placed them on the table!

"This is Braised Giant Earthworms... this is Cold Tossed Cicada Larvae... this is Fried Mosquito Cakes..."

"This is Jiraiya's favorite steamed Katsuyu... The sauce is on the side, please dip it in your own sauce."

After all the dishes were served, Sage Shima glanced at the two little devils who were reluctant to pick up their chopsticks, and thought they were just too nervous because it was their first time visiting Mount Myōboku, so he kindly comforted them.

"When you arrive at Grandma Shima's place, make yourself at home, there's no need to be shy..."

"Gurgle~"

The stunned Shinki and Naruto looked at each other, then swallowed hard in unison.

They were willing to be impolite, but the insects were simply too tempting to eat!

(ಥಥ)

Jiraiya that the two little ones were still not touching their chopsticks, Jiraiya pulled them aside and whispered, "It's your first time on someone else's turf, and you two haven't touched a single bite. Isn't that a bit disrespectful?"

Shinki and Naruto nodded.

They both understood this principle.

The problem is, looking at those wriggling live worms in the plate, I just can't bring myself to do it.

Finally, Shinki gritted his teeth, picked up a piece of Braised Giant Earthworm meat with his chopsticks, and put it in his mouth...

Then, Shinki feigned a surprised expression. "Wow, so delicious!! ✧(◍˃̶ᗜ˂̶◍)✩"

Naruto, you should try this!

Naruto, seeing this, was skeptical.

Shinki, fearing Naruto still wouldn't believe him, added several more pieces to the bowl, praising as he ate, "Shima's cooking is truly excellent; these insects are beautifully presented, fragrant, and delicious!"

"Especially this Braised Giant Earthworm, it's so savory and delicious, absolutely amazing!!"

Sage Shima loves cooking, and even more so, she loves it when others praise her cooking skills!

Shinki's praise made him beam with joy!

Shima: o(*￣▽￣*)o

"You have such a sweet tongue, little one. Wait, Grandma will make you two more dishes..."

Naruto watched with skepticism, but seeing how happily Shinki ate, he also picked up a large piece of earthworm meat and put it in his mouth...

I just took a bite.

A sticky, slippery, indescribable sensation explodes on the tip of the tongue!!

Naruto:(´༎ຶД༎ຶ`)

Ah! Shinki, you're lying!!