My Animal Friends.

Mount Myōboku

"Manji, you've arrived. Have those two extraterrestrials outside been making any moves lately?"

A toad with white eyebrows hopped over to stand before Manji.

White-Browed Toad

The current de facto ruler of Mount Myōboku.

At this time, the Great Toad Sage from the original story had not yet been born.

White-Browed Toad was also Manji's summoning creature.

"They have. As far as I know, those two extraterrestrials seem to have had a falling out. I want to take this opportunity to see if I can eliminate them both."

Manji spoke in a grave tone.

White-Browed Toad was his own ally; there was no need to hide anything.

"Is that so? But Manji, those two extraterrestrials possess formidable strength, and the monster they wield holds terrifying power."

"I fear it will be very difficult to eradicate them."

Upon hearing this, a solemn expression appeared on White-Browed Toad's face.

Ever since these two extraterrestrials descended, the toad, with his superior sensory abilities, had sensed that they meant no good.

"One of the extraterrestrials, named Kaguya, approached me, wanting to join forces to eliminate the other, named Isshiki."

"Although it's quite troublesome to explain, White-Browed Toad, you only need to trust me."

Manji sat on a chair in the Toad Great Hall and spoke slowly.

Manji knew that explaining would be too much of a hassle, so he simply skipped the details—he couldn't exactly tell them he was a transmigrator who knew the plot, could he?

"Manji, I trust you. You are the first human our Mount Myōboku has truly trusted; you have long been one of our own."

White-Browed Toad said gently.

"Well, White-Browed Toad, I came to you because I wanted to borrow a few things. Would that be possible?"

Manji got straight to the point.

White-Browed Toad replied immediately, "Don't be so formal! You have long been a member of Mount Myōboku. Coming here is just like coming home; take whatever you want!"

"Take it! You can take anything!"

"That would be too embarrassing..."

Manji chuckled.

Manji was currently the only human on Mount Myōboku and the first to sign a contract with it.

Therefore, Manji could be considered half a resident of Mount Myōboku.

I am from Mount Myōboku, so speak to me in the language of Mount Myōboku!

"Alright, I would like a few Toad Immortal Talismans, and I'm looking for a few toads capable of using sonic genjutsu. Also, does Mount Myōboku have any treasure that can conceal one's presence?"

Manji asked.

"The Toad Immortal Talismans and the sonic toads are easy to arrange!"

White-Browed Toad pulled several Toad Immortal Talismans from his mouth and handed them to Manji. "These are extremely precious. The entire Mount Myōboku can only produce a few dozen a year, and currently, I am the only one who can craft them."

"Thank you!"

Manji took the Toad Immortal Talismans, a smile appearing on his face.

He remembered these things quite clearly!

In the original story, the Sage of Six Paths pierced his brother, and then used a Toad Immortal Talisman to save the dying Ōtsutsuki Hamura.

It was equivalent to a Totem of Undying.

Furthermore, after Ōtsutsuki Hamura woke up, he actually cooperated with the Sage of Six Paths to beat up Kaguya, which showed just how powerful the senjutsu chakra contained within these talismans was!

After taking the Toad Immortal Talismans, Manji quickly tucked them into his robes.

"As for the treasure or senjutsu you mentioned that can hide one's aura, I'm not entirely sure..."

White-Browed Toad pondered for a moment, then said, "Let me check the scrolls!"

With that, White-Browed Toad hopped onto a massive bookshelf.

He pulled out a scroll even larger than Manji himself!

He began to search through it carefully.

After a long while, White-Browed Toad let out an exclamation!

"Wow! It really exists! The ancients did not deceive me!"

"The wisdom of our toad ancestors is truly profound and vast!"

White-Browed Toad hopped excitedly toward Manji.

Seeing this, Manji was also surprised; he had only asked on a whim, never expecting that such a thing would actually exist.

Well, that makes sense.

Mount Myōboku has been passed down for who knows how many years.

As a native power of Earth, how could it not have a few tricks up its sleeve?

"According to ancient texts, by using the flax that grows on Mount Myōboku and fusing it with toad oil and senjutsu, one can craft a garment capable of masking one's presence, allowing the wearer to blend into their surroundings and remain undetected."

"But take note, this garment does not make you completely invisible; it merely conceals your aura, much like a chameleon in the human world. If the opponent possesses special ocular powers, or if you walk right up to them, you will still be seen."

White-Browed Toad instructed solemnly.

Manji pondered briefly. Surely Ōtsutsuki Isshiki wouldn't keep his Byakugan active at all times, right?

"Fine, that's no problem. See how long it will take you to make it for me."

Manji nodded, feeling that something was better than nothing.

"I will attempt to craft it for you right now and do my best to finish it."

White-Browed Toad replied.

"Then I'll leave it to you. I'll come back to collect it later."

Manji gave a slight nod, and after speaking, he used a summoning technique to depart from Mount Myōboku.

When he reappeared, Manji had arrived at a water cave.

At the same time, he was carrying several jars of fine wine he had brought from the human world.

This was the habitat of the Monkey Demon clan.

The Monkey Demon later contracted by Sarutobi Hiruzen was summoned from this very place.

A sturdy, white-furred ape appeared in an instant!

"Isn't this Manji?"

"Aren't you getting cozy with those toads over at Mount Myōboku? Why have you come to a dump like mine?"

White Ape King spoke with a sarcastic tone.

"Hahaha..."

Manji offered an awkward laugh.

There was a reason why White Ape King acted this way toward him.

Originally, he had the choice between the Mount Myōboku lineage or the Monkey Demon lineage.

However, he had chosen the prestigious Mount Myōboku, one of the three great sage regions, at the time.

This led to White Ape King always being snide toward him.

"White Ape King, it's been a long time. Where have you been making your fortune lately?"

Manji stepped forward with an awkward smile, handing over the fine wine he had brought from the human world.

White Ape King's eyes lit up at the sight of the wine, and he immediately took it!

He then crossed his arms and let out a cold snort: "Hmph, I told you to come before, but you didn't. You always preferred running off to that pile of toads."

"Let the past be the past. I'm here now to ask for your assistance with a matter..."

Manji stepped forward and patted White Ape King on the shoulder with a smile.

Because the abilities of Ōtsutsuki Isshiki were too effective at countering ninjutsu, the only way to land an effective attack on him was through taijutsu.

The Monkey Demon clan leaned heavily toward taijutsu-based combat.

That was why Manji had come to seek out the Monkey Demon clan.

The two sat on stone thrones and began to talk.

"Mmm, good wine~"

After downing two or three cups, White Ape King looked at Manji.

"Oh?"

"You finally remembered me? You're thinking of me now?"

White Ape King raised an eyebrow at Manji.

Manji: "Yes!"

White Ape King: "Too late!"

Despite saying that, White Ape King was always righteous, so he still chose to help Manji.

"Speak, who are we killing!?"

White Ape King took another drink and spoke with bravado.

Manji smiled craftily and said: "I said, I'm going to take down those two aliens outside. Do you dare to join me?"

"Hahaha! I dare! Why wouldn't I dare?!"

"As long as it's alive, I'll slay even a god for you!"

The White Ape King heard this, his face flushing as he let out a hearty laugh.

Manji raised an eyebrow: "That alien is no ordinary being, as you well know."

"Haha, come to think of it, I've actually crossed paths with that male alien before!"

The White Ape King spoke smugly while sipping his wine.

"What?! You've fought Ōtsutsuki Isshiki?"

Manji was startled by this, hurriedly looking toward the White Ape King.

Seeing the shock on Manji's face, the White Ape King felt even more pleased with himself!

"Ahem, not only that, but I fought that guy for three days and three nights. In the end, I couldn't hold on any longer, so I ran back to the Summoning Realm."

"That guy, if you ask me, is just average. He still needs to train!"

Having said that, the White Ape King downed another cup of wine.