What was there to be afraid of?
"Let me introduce you."
Uchiha Minamoto extended a hand and introduced his Summoning Beasts to one another.
"This is Matatabi, the Two-Tails. She's already signed a Summoning Contract with me, so she'll be our companion from now on.
"Matatabi, this is Shamisen, and those are her daughters, Ruri and Yukino. They were my earliest companions.
"As for this crow, you've already met him. His name is Yatagarasu."
Two-Tails Matatabi paid no attention to the large crow from earlier.
She lowered her head, bringing it close to Shamisen and her two daughters.
She could sense that all three little cats carried the same chakra scent as Uchiha Minamoto. They really were "companions."
"H-hello, meow. My name is Shamisen. Please look after me from now on."
Shamisen worked up her courage to greet her.
"Meow!"
"Mew~"
Ruri and Yukino also approached curiously.
Such a big cat!
A cat even bigger than Mom!
Matatabi's tails swayed gently.
"...Hello."
Shamisen was an experienced Cat Madam, after all.
She soon figured out Matatabi's personality and took the initiative to approach and chat with her.
The two little ones, Ruri and Yukino, gradually grew bolder too, beginning to circle Matatabi curiously.
As for Yatagarasu?
The Three-Legged Crow couldn't fit into the cats' conversation!
Uchiha Minamoto stood to one side, watching his Summoning Beasts get along, the corners of his mouth lifting slightly.
Once Matatabi had become reasonably familiar with Shamisen and the others.
Uchiha Minamoto clapped his hands, drawing the Summoning Beasts' attention.
"Matatabi, let me introduce you to the Empty District."
Uchiha Minamoto raised his hand and pointed at the ruined walls around them, speaking slowly.
"This used to be a human city. It was abandoned later because of war.
"Now it's the Ninja Cats' territory, and it's