"Summoning Technique!!!"
As the net-like summoning seal appeared, a huge cloud of white smoke billowed out. When it dispersed, Mirai was already standing atop a giant toad with a cigarette in its mouth.
"Oh... great!! What a huge toad!"
"Uh? Toads smoke too?" Yahiko asked curiously.
"Who's this brat? Did you summon me? Who said toads aren't allowed to smoke?..."
"Hey!!! The toad can even talk!!!"
"Who says toads can't talk! There's no rule saying only humans can speak... Hey, you little brat, you still haven't answered my question. Did you summon me? Hm??? Who... dares stand on my uncle Gamabunta's head!!!"
"Oh, sorry, it was me, Mirai... But I was trying to summon a toad and accidentally called you out! Hahahaha..."
"Hm? Mirai? So it's you, brat. Tell me, why did you summon me? I'm very busy..."
As Gamabunta spoke, he exhaled a huge cloud of secondhand smoke, making Peony and the others cough incessantly.
Mirai scratched his head and said with a smile, "Actually... it's nothing serious. I just wanted to teach some kids how to use the summoning technique."
"Hm??? Are you using me as a textbook? You brat, are you tired of living? How dare you make the great Gamabunta serve as a textbook for some children? Hmph! As if it would be that easy! I'm leaving!!!"
Bang!!!
Another cloud of white smoke erupted. After saying a few words to Mirai, Gamabunta left on his own.
Mirai fell from the air, adjusted his posture slightly, and landed on the ground in a dashing manner. The movement was very simple.
However, Yahiko and the others still looked at Mirai with faint contempt.
"So this is... a failed summoning technique? Looks like that toad doesn't want to cooperate with Mirai..."
"Cut it out! Yahiko! That was just an