Summoning Contract

Hearing this, Feng Yao finally let out a small sigh of relief. Space-Time Ninjutsu seemed just a little better than he'd expected.

Space-Time Ninjutsu allowed the user to move themself or objects freely through real space, or between real space and another dimension.

It was a fairly powerful category of ninjutsu. The most famous example was probably the S-rank Space-Time Ninjutsu developed by the Second Hokage, the Flying Thunder God Technique.

Next, the system dumped all the knowledge into Feng Yao's head at once.

Feng Yao found it much easier to take in than before. He soon digested the knowledge in his mind.

Summoning Technique, Flying Thunder God Technique, Kamui, Intangibility, Amenotejikara, Amenominaka, Yomotsu Hirasaka, Heavenly Transfer Technique, Limbo: Border Jail, and so on.

Some of these were not only Space-Time Ninjutsu, but also a type of ocular jutsu.

At this, Feng Yao suddenly asked, feeling a little guilty, "I can use Kamui and Intangibility without a Sharingan, right?"

But, clearly, the system wasn't going to grant his wish.

"What are you thinking, host? You only have ordinary eyes. You need a Mangekyō Sharingan or even a Rinnegan to use these ocular jutsu."

Feng Yao was dumbfounded again. That meant the Space-Time Ninjutsu he could use had been drastically reduced.

"You tricked me again. You said this physique could let me use all kinds of ninjutsu perfectly. How do you explain that?"

"I meant you could use them perfectly without suffering any side effects. For example, when you use the Mangekyō Sharingan, you won't be injured or go blind."

"...So I still have to steal someone else's eyes and transplant them, huh?"

Feng Yao couldn't be bothered arguing over word games anymore. He could only quietly think about how to use these techniques flexibly.

"Host, you don't necessarily need to transplant the eyes. With your physique, you only need to get some cells from the other person's Sharingan to perfectly inherit their Space-Time ocular jutsu."

Feng Yao raised an eyebrow at this, responding with some doubt. "Are you serious?"

"Not a word of it is false. Your physique is countless times rarer than the Sage Body in this world."

Feng Yao's expression relaxed considerably. If that was the case, it would be much easier to handle.

Sasuke and Kakashi weren't very strong right now. He was confident he could get their cells.

During this time, Feng Yao had stayed in his room, getting familiar with how to use his Space-Time Ninjutsu. Knowing how to use a technique and being able to use it against an enemy in battle were two different things.

Aside from Tayuya, who came by at mealtimes to bring him food, no one had come to disturb him.

He had already simulated the Flying Thunder God Technique in his mind countless times. No matter what situation he encountered, he could respond flexibly at once.

Next, he wanted to improve his Summoning Technique. What he needed to improve wasn't how to use it.

It was a matter of what kind of summoning beast he made a blood contract with. If he went out to look for a summoning beast now, it probably wouldn't do much to improve his strength in the short term.

The Katsuyu Sage would be a good choice, and she wasn't too far away.

There was just one problem: the Katsuyu Sage wasn't good at fighting. Was he supposed to summon her later to heal Danzo?

Still, he would definitely have to make the trip. But he also needed to find another summoning beast for combat.

Aside from contracted summons, he could also summon objects. He could summon objects he'd left in a particular place.

He could put this to good use, too. Explosive Tags, ninja tool scrolls, and so on—even Rashomon counted as an object summon.

Feng Yao could now summon Rashomon for defense as well.

At this thought, Feng Yao stood up from the blanket. He planned to return to Shikkotsu Forest. Just then, someone knocked at the door. Judging by the time, it was probably Tayuya bringing him food.

Feng Yao opened the door, only to find Kidomaru standing there.

"Uh... Lord Feng Yao, I've brought you lunch."

Kidomaru felt a trace of respect for the man who had defeated him so easily.

The pure aura around Feng Yao was also extremely beneficial to him.

After spending only a little while near him that day, Kidomaru had noticed that his training had become much more effective after he went back.

He had wanted to bring Feng Yao food before, too, but Tayuya had firmly turned him down, leaving him no chance.

When Feng Yao didn't answer, Kidomaru wasn't sure if he was in a bad mood. He wanted to stay a little longer, but it wouldn't be good to anger him.

"Um, Lord Feng Yao, if you don't need anything, I'll take my leave."

After setting out the dishes, he prepared to leave. Just as Kidomaru was about to disappear around the corner, Feng Yao spoke in a calm, unreadable voice.

"Why didn't Tayuya come to bring me food today?"

Kidomaru stopped when he heard the question. He hadn't expected Feng Yao to ask about that. Feng Yao had seemed unapproachable from beginning to end, while Tayuya had only ever gotten the cold shoulder in return for her warmth.

"Well... Tayuya lost control while training her Summoning Technique and got hurt. She's resting."

Kidomaru didn't dare hide anything. He hurriedly told Feng Yao everything he knew.

She was hurt? Summoning Technique?

Feng Yao frowned. He remembered that Tayuya's Summoning Technique let her summon the Three Ghosts to fight.

Their strength was mediocre, but perhaps she had a Summoning Contract.

At this thought, he looked up and ordered Kidomaru, "Where is she staying? Take me to see her."

"Uh... yes, yes. Please follow me. She lives nearby."

Seeing how concerned Feng Yao was about Tayuya, Kidomaru couldn't help thinking, Could something really be going on between them...? No way.

Feng Yao, focused on the Summoning Technique, had no time to care about what Kidomaru was imagining.

He was only planning to pay a price and trade with her for the Summoning Contract.

They arrived at a house. The room wasn't very big and was a little messy.

Some clothes lay scattered about. Tayuya was on the bed to the left, her body trembling. The angular black Cursed Seal on her face hadn't faded, and cold sweat poured from her forehead.

"Tayuya tried to use her family's Summoning Technique to summon the Five Ghosts from the Underworld, but she was in too much of a hurry. She can't suppress their evil aura yet, and it's backfired on her. Lord Orochimaru said she'll be fine as long as she gets through this period."

Kidomaru hurriedly explained what had happened. Feng Yao fell silent for a moment.

Was she training so urgently because of what I said that day? Surely not.

Tayuya's chakra was not only chaotic, but also carried an evil, sinister aura. That was probably why she couldn't wake up.

Feng Yao walked over and sat on the bed, placing his hand on Tayuya's forehead.

He infused her mind with pure spiritual energy, and Tayuya gradually calmed down. The Cursed Seal began to fade, too.

Tayuya slowly opened her eyes. She saw Feng Yao stroking her head. At first, she thought she was dreaming and rubbed her head against his hand. Then Kidomaru reminded her from beside them,

"Hey, Tayuya, you're awake. Lord Feng Yao saved you."

Tayuya's body stiffened. She wasn't dreaming!

"Ah... Lord Feng Yao... I'm sorry, I just..."

Tayuya hurriedly pulled herself upright under the blanket and apologized to Feng Yao.

"Oh, as long as you're all right. There's something I'd like to ask you. Kidomaru, if you don't have anything else to do, could you leave us alone for a moment?"

Feng Yao thought there was nothing wrong with what he'd said. After all, it wasn't convenient to have someone else around when asking about ninjutsu. But Kidomaru and Tayuya took it a different way.

So Lord Feng Yao really is with Tayuya. Should I tell Lord Orochimaru about this?

Lord Feng Yao... wants to... be alone with me... Why...?

Kidomaru tactfully left, closing the door behind him.

Tayuya sat on the bed, her face bright red. Aside from the time Feng Yao had captured her, she had never been this close to him.

Lord Feng Yao smells so good.

Seeing Tayuya like this made Feng Yao feel a little awkward. He'd only come to ask her about ninjutsu.

"Ahem. Um... Tayuya, I wanted to ask if your Three Ghosts have a Summoning Contract."

Tayuya, whose face was red as she sat with her head lowered, waiting for Feng Yao to ask her something, froze for a moment. Then she realized she'd misunderstood and began waving her hands around.

"Um... They do, they do. Lord Feng Yao... why are you asking about that?"

Given the strength Feng Yao had shown, he shouldn't need summoning beasts to assist him. But he couldn't very well say he could no longer use Sage Mode.

"I've suddenly become a little interested in Summoning Techniques. I happened to hear you were injured while training yours, so I came to check on you."

When Tayuya realized Feng Yao hadn't come specifically because she was hurt, her eyes dimmed for a moment. She quickly recovered and took out her family's Summoning Contract.

"This is the Summoning Contract passed down through my family for generations. It can communicate with the Underworld and summon the spirits there to fight. I'm not strong enough to summon more than the Three Ghosts."

Seeing the names of those who had signed the contract over the generations, Feng Yao nodded slightly. The Summoning Contract was exactly what he wanted. Without one, even if he knew how to use the Summoning Technique, he couldn't summon any powerful beasts. He looked at Tayuya.

"Can you let me sign this Summoning Contract, too? I can trade you a ninjutsu I know. I guarantee it'll be worth at least as much as the Summoning Contract."