The impact of Toga's battle with Chiyo ran far deeper than any clan member had anticipated.
Over the next month, Chiyo's status within the Dog Demon Tribe rose at an astonishing pace.
After his battle with Toga, no one dared question Chiyo's strength again.
At an Elder Council meeting, Great Elder Inuzuka Rei formally proposed granting Chiyo the title of "Guardian Elder."
His status would be second only to the Great Elder's, on equal footing with Toga.
The proposal passed unanimously.
Thus, Chiyo gained even more privileges.
He could freely consult every text preserved by the Dog Demon Tribe and make unrestricted use of the various resources in the clan treasury.
He had even earned the right to enter the Ancestral Land Secret Realm.
It was a sacred cultivation ground left behind by the Dog Demon Tribe's ancestors. Only those with Royal Bloodline or Clan Members who had rendered great service were qualified to enter.
Chiyo did not waste these opportunities.
From the very first day he became Guardian Elder, he began accumulating and absorbing knowledge at a frenzied pace.
On the top floor of the library, Chiyo sat cross-legged amid mountains of Scrolls.
His eyes remained in the Sharingan state as they swiftly scanned the contents of the Scrolls, copying everything down.
A bamboo slip titled Study of Ancient Yaoguai Bloodlines lay open before him, recording the origins and characteristics of the major royal bloodlines among the demon clans.
"The Dog Demon Royal Clan specializes in slaughter and commands the Power of Moon Radiance..."
Chiyo's fingers lightly traced the passage. The Royal Bloodline within him seemed to resonate, and the flame mark on his forehead grew faintly warm.
He continued reading.
Geography of the Western Country, Map of Yaoguai Powers, Advanced Insights for Great Yaoguai, Secret Manual of Yaoguai