Summoning Technique

"This..."

Jiraiya, who had just released Needle Jizo, saw the scene before his eyes and could only feel bitterness in his mouth.

Throughout This Period, he had trained hard, thinking he could make a name for himself in this battle.

He had wanted to shock his little companions with his strength.

But...

Compared to Kagura's insanely badass display, the excitement he had felt from defeating the enemy had long since vanished.

Orochimaru's breathing also grew rapid at this moment.

Was this the power of the Uchiha?

Strange, dangerous, yet extraordinarily powerful.

So impressive!

So envious!

He really wanted...

He really wanted to have it!

Gradually, Orochimaru's gaze towards Kagura filled with longing, a trace of dangerous light flickering within it.

Feeling Orochimaru's burning gaze from behind, Kagura felt a chill run through his body.

He secretly glanced at Orochimaru and warily thought to himself:

"This pervert... he doesn't like men, does he...?"

Compared to Orochimaru, Tsunade appeared much calmer after her initial surprise.

Only when she occasionally looked towards Kagura was there a faint hint of admiration and affection in her eyes.

Hiruzen Sarutobi still stood with his arms crossed. He had already inferred that Kagura could use genjutsu from the Watanabe Tsuyoshi incident.

As for Kagura's results, he was not overly surprised.

After all, these "Rogue Ninja," whose strength was at most equivalent to Konoha Genin, were not opponents worth taking pride in defeating.

That was precisely why he had never intended to make a move from beginning to end.

In truth, compared to Kagura, he was more satisfied with Jiraiya and Orochimaru's progress.

Fuchuan, the fat man, once again took out a handkerchief and wiped the nonexistent sweat from his forehead.

Hiruzen Sarutobi could judge the enemies' strength, so naturally he could remain as steady as a mountain.

But for an Ordinary Person like him, The Recent Battle had been rather thrilling.

With the Leader's fall, the battle was officially over.

Following ninja rules, they began dealing with the scene.

They had not noticed it during the battle, but when they faced the bloody corpses, the four of them felt physically unwell.

After roughly dealing with all the bodies, Tsunade could no longer hold it in and leaned against a tree to vomit.

The others' expressions also changed to varying degrees. Even Orochimaru, the future great pervert, had turned exceptionally pale.

After giving the Disciples some time, Hiruzen Sarutobi spoke.

"Alright, get ready. We need to leave quickly."

Because of this interruption, more than half of the distant sun had already sunk below the horizon.

The afterglow had turned dark red, darkness began to pervade the forest, and everyone understood that night was about to fall.

Fortunately, they had originally planned to camp in this forest for the night.

Before it became completely dark, they finally found a suitable spot and lit a campfire.

At this moment, Hiruzen Sarutobi curiously watched Kagura bustle about.

A large pot hung from a temporary wooden frame.

Kagura kept pouring various ingredients and spices into it.

Before long, a rich aroma drifted out of the pot.

Kagura first ladled out a bowlful and respectfully offered it to Hiruzen Sarutobi with both hands.

Looking at the appetizing ingredients in the bowl and smelling the lingering fragrance, Hiruzen Sarutobi could not help swallowing.

He impatiently took a bite, and a flavor he had Never Before experienced filled his entire mouth.

The meat had been cooked to perfection, the flavors of the spices blending harmoniously. As he swallowed, he felt a Warm Current slowly spread from his stomach throughout his body.

Tsunade and the other two clearly knew of Kagura's excellent cooking. Without waiting for him to act, they rushed to serve themselves food from the pot.

For a moment, only faint chewing sounds could be heard.

After wolfing down several bowls, even Fuchuan half-jokingly suggested to Kagura that if he ever no longer wanted to be a Ninja, they could work together to open a restaurant.

He swore in the name of the god of commerce that it would definitely make a great deal of money.

Kagura neither agreed nor disagreed with Fuchuan's suggestion.

In fact, out in the wild, he could not make any exquisite delicacies. What lay Before their eyes was merely an ordinary pot of Beef Stewed Potatoes.

He had simply added some spices he had researched Over the Years.

After eating and drinking their fill, the fatigue from traveling during the day finally eased considerably.

After glancing at Jiraiya beside him, Orochimaru suddenly asked Hiruzen Sarutobi:

"Teacher Sarutobi, can we learn Summoning Jutsu too?"

Clearly, Jiraiya's earlier display of strength had made Orochimaru somewhat interested in the Summoning Technique as well.

He looked around at Tsunade and Kagura, who were also interested, then Hiruzen Sarutobi smiled and responded:

"Of course. The Summoning Technique is actually only a C-rank ninjutsu.

Once you learn it, anyone can attempt to summon their own Summoned Object.

Of course, the Summoning Technique is divided into two types: summoning tools and summoning Summoned Beasts."

As he spoke, he directly summoned his own Summoned Object before them.

As a cloud of smoke rose, a muscular Monkey wearing a Ninja Uniform and holding a staff appeared before everyone.

After appearing, the Monkey looked around before turning towards Hiruzen Sarutobi and speaking.

"Hey, Old Pal.

Why did you summon me?

Doesn't look like there's a battle here."

Hiruzen Sarutobi smiled awkwardly and responded:

"Sorry, I was demonstrating for my Disciples.

Sorry to make you come all this way."

Upon hearing that, the Monkey rolled his eyes.

Another cloud of White Smoke rose, and he vanished from Before their eyes once more.

Looking at the scene Before them, Kagura and others all revealed curious expressions.

Hiruzen Sarutobi continued:

"When you use the Summoning Technique for the first time, if a Summoned Beast is willing to respond to your summons, it will appear directly In Front of you.

As long as you are willing to use blood to form a contract with it, next time you can directly summon the Summoned Beast you contracted with.

In fact, many clans have their own fixed Summoned Beasts. For example, our Sarutobi clan generally forms contracts with Enma."

Fixed Summoned Beasts?

Kagura racked his brain for a moment, then asked Hiruzen Sarutobi:

"Teacher Sarutobi, then why does the Uchiha Clan seem not to have any fixed Summoned Beasts?"

Hearing Kagura's question, Hiruzen Sarutobi gave him a meaningful look before speaking.

"That is because the Uchiha Clan in history never needed to form contracts.

The later Uchiha relied on powerful Dōjutsu and could basically forcefully control any Summoned Beast they brought forth.

Your Ancestor, the famous Uchiha Madara, had the Nine-Tails as his Summoned Beast.

That is why there was once a rule in the Shinobi World.

Never summon a Summoned Beast in front of the Uchiha Clan."

Hearing this, the others all cast envious looks at Kagura.

Kagura's expression changed as he silently cursed himself for nearly forgetting that setting.

Hiruzen Sarutobi looked at everyone and changed the subject.

"Alright. If you also want to try the Summoning Technique, you can give it a try now.

With me here, nothing will go wrong."

At those words, everyone except Jiraiya revealed eager expressions.

After a brief lesson, Kagura and the others easily learned the techniques of the Summoning Technique.

Under Tsunade and Orochimaru's nervous gazes, the two of them attempted their first Summoning Jutsu.

As two clouds of smoke rose, a tiny creature appeared before each of them.

Looking at the two Summoned Beasts, Kagura wore an expression that said he had expected this.

In Front of Tsunade appeared a tiny Katsuyu with alternating blue and white patterns, slowly crawling across Tsunade's palm.

Unlike ordinary slugs, the Katsuyu Before their eyes did not seem disgusting at all, instead giving off a gentle and adorable feeling.

Tsunade excitedly held her up with both hands and carefully examined her Before her eyes.

On Orochimaru's side, a little white Small Snake appeared.

Orochimaru likewise gently held the Small Snake. It flicked its tongue and affectionately pressed against his palm.

Seeing that both Companions had successfully summoned their own Summoned Beasts, Kagura immediately felt eager to try as well and prepared to give it a shot.

Although Teacher Sarutobi had just said that the Uchiha Clan did not actually need Summoned Beasts.

When he imagined the Sannin forming Hand Seals during a future battle and three enormous creatures appearing.

While he would have to temporarily borrow a Summoned Beast from someone before making an entrance?

That was just too lame!

Thinking of this, he stopped hesitating, swiftly formed Hand Seals, and slammed his hand onto the ground!

"Bang!"

The smoke gradually dispersed, slowly revealing what was inside.

However, when everyone present saw the summoned creature clearly, they were all greatly shocked!