Shikkotsu Forest Contract Scroll

Kumogakure Raikage Building.

Dodai sat at his desk, flipping through documents.

He was the Third Raikage's right-hand man. He possessed Lava Release, was immensely powerful, and had served as the chief examiner for every Double Lariat throughout the generations.

Kumogakure had a rule: once an "A" was chosen as a Raikage candidate, a "B" had to be selected as the Raikage's guard.

A and B had a blood-pumping combination technique between them called the Double Lariat.

As chief examiner, his status was not much lower than Shimura Danzō's in Konoha.

Just then, Dodai's eyes suddenly widened.

Holy shit, this kid!

What had he just seen?

A spy numbered 9527 had actually become Tsunade's student?

This was absurd beyond all reason!

Tsunade was one of the Konoha Three Ninjas and the Third Hokage's student.

It was practically the same as the Third Raikage taking in a student, only for that student to be a Konoha spy.

"Is this real?"

After his initial shock, Dodai found it hard to believe.

But this intelligence report had been sent by his cousin, Tsuchihashi.

Blood was thicker than water. There was no reason for Tsuchihashi to fool him.

Besides, who would dare fool the Raikage? That temper of his could explode at the slightest spark.

Thinking of this, Dodai hurriedly rose and went to the Raikage's Office.

After receiving permission, he pushed open the door and entered.

"Raikage."

Dodai gave a slight bow and said, "Tsunade of Konoha has recently taken in a student, and he is a ninja from Kumogakure."

"...?"

The Third Raikage's face immediately filled with question marks.

Did he even hear what he was saying?

"It's true."

Dodai presented the intelligence report Tsuchihashi had sent him.

"Who sent him there in the first place?"

After reading it, the Third Raikage frowned and asked, "How could someone with such talent be sent to become a spy?"

"Hikawa's talent had not shown itself before. They misjudged him. I will punish them when I return."

Dodai paused, then said, "But there is no denying that this is an enormous stroke of fortune for Kumogakure."

"Is he loyal?"

The Third Raikage tapped on the desk and asked.

"Raikage, you know this. Every spy has a secret technique planted in his mind."

Dodai said with certainty, "He would never dare betray us."

What he did not know was that when the Yamanaka Clan ninja had extracted Hikawa's memories, the secret technique had already been removed by Hikawa's system.

But whether it was there or not, it might as well have been.

Because Hikawa possessed the A-rank trait, Infiltrator.

Even if Kumogakure wanted to test him, they would not expose themselves.

"It seems his luck really is quite good."

The Third Raikage could not help but sigh.

"Indeed."

Dodai agreed.

Spies had to undergo all kinds of inspections, yet Hikawa had somehow passed every one of them.

"Kumogakure has always repaid debts and rewarded merit."

After some thought, the Third Raikage asked, "What reward do you think we should give him?"

"The training method for Lightning Release Chakra Mode."

Dodai then explained his reasoning.

Lightning Release Chakra Mode, simply put, used Lightning Release Chakra to stimulate the body's cells and temper the physique.

The reason Kumogakure produced so many powerful men was Lightning Release Chakra Mode. It was also the prerequisite for Lightning Release Body Flicker Technique.

Once Hikawa learned it, he would need to exchange even more merits for the subsequent Nintaijutsu if he wanted to keep getting stronger.

"There is another use for it as well."

Dodai smiled and said, "Lightning Release Body Flicker Technique is unique to Kumogakure. If he dares betray us, we can force him to use it and expose himself."

After hearing this, the Third Raikage agreed.

After leaving Konoha Knowledge Bookstore, Hikawa turned onto a street that specialized in ninja tools.

In the Ninja World, money was important, but strength was the foundation.

Money could be earned again after it was gone, but once a person was gone, that was the end.

The first thing Hikawa did after getting the money was look for a Sword Forging Master.

He had already picked out his target.

Before long, he stopped.

Among the Japanese-style Ninja Tool Shops stood one that resembled a martial arts hall from his previous life.

A plaque hung above the entrance, bearing four large characters: Tenten's Ninja Tools.

In the original work, Tenten was one of the Konoha 12, Neji Hyuga and Rock Lee's teammate, and she specialized in Ninja Tool Throwing.

Most importantly, she had incredible luck and could pick up Six Paths Ninja Tools just while walking.

As the saying went, spearmen had E-rank luck throughout history.

Hikawa was forging a samurai sword rather than a spear, but luck was still important. In any case, it was auspicious.

He entered the Ninja Tool Shop, and a young man came forward to greet him.

Tenten had not been born yet at this point, so this was most likely her father.

The original work had never mentioned her parents.

He wondered whether her father was called Nian Nian or Yue Yue.

"Hello, little friend."

The young man smiled and asked, "Are you here to buy some ninja tools?"

"I want to forge a samurai sword."

Hikawa paused, then said, "It needs Chakra Metal added to it."

"That won't be cheap."

The young man's eyes lit up as he asked, "Where are your parents?"

"My guardian is Tsunade."

Hikawa said with a serious expression.

"What kind of—wait, are you Hikawa?"

The young man had been about to say that he was joking, but immediately remembered the news he had heard today.

In Konoha, no one dared casually claim to be Tsunade's student.

Besides, an ordinary child would not know about Chakra Metal, so the young man believed him.

"It will cost ten million."

The young man held up one finger and said.

"Fine."

Hikawa had asked around about the market price before, and it was indeed about right.

"Though you are Tsunade-sama's student, the amount involved is quite large, so a deposit of one million ryō is required."

The young man paused, then said, "I haven't introduced myself yet. My name is Tenmura."

"No problem."

Hikawa was now rather well-off. One million ryō was just pocket change.

Besides, Tenmura's Ninja Tool Shop was in Konoha, so he could not run away.

Hikawa was now a disciple of the Hokage's faction, with Tsunade to rely on.

"How long will it take?"

After handing over the money, Hikawa asked.

"About two months."

Tenmura thought for a moment before replying.

"All right. I'll come back then."

After leaving Tenten's Ninja Tools, Hikawa jogged all the way to Tsunade's house.

"You're here? Sign this."

Tsunade sat on the sofa, lazily raising her jade-like foot. Her nimble toes twitched as she pointed toward the coffee table.

An open scroll lay on the coffee table before her.

One glance was enough for Hikawa to know what it was: the Shikkotsu Forest Contract Scroll.

In the original work, there were three great Summoning Beast Sanctuaries: Shikkotsu Forest, Ryūchi Cave, and Mount Myoboku.

As Summoning Beasts, they were immensely powerful.

As sacred lands, they taught their contractors Sage Mode and senjutsu.

Hikawa was still too young to learn them, but whether he could learn them and whether he was qualified were very different matters.

Once he signed his name, he would have the qualifications.

"Today, I'll teach you the Summoning Technique."

After seeing him sign, Tsunade began telling him about Shikkotsu Forest.

Although Hikawa already knew, he could only listen again to avoid arousing suspicion.

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