When Anyo regained consciousness, it was already pitch-black outside. The Katsuyu he had summoned was long gone, while Tsunade was fast asleep with her head on the table. Several bottles and jars of different colors stood on the table, and Anyo knew what was inside without having to think.
From the look of things, Tsunade's skill with poison was no less impressive than her healing skills. Compared to poison, though, her fists were much more direct and violent.
Anyo shook his head, made sure he had no lingering effects from the poisoning, then used the Summoning Technique again.
White smoke drifted past, and a small Katsuyu appeared on the floor.
Anyo greeted her with a cheerful smile. "Hello there. What should I call you?"
The summoned Katsuyu replied in a gentle voice, "Just call me Katsuyu, Lord Anyo."
Anyo felt rather overwhelmed by the honor and hurriedly waved his hands. "You don't have to call me lord. Just call me Anyo."
Katsuyu laughed softly in her gentle voice. "All right."
Anyo had intended to build a bond with his Summoning Beast, but he found Tsunade's Summoning Beast unexpectedly easy to get along with, much to his private relief. He carefully placed her on his palm, then gently stroked her with his hand. "Katsuyu, your body is so soft. Were you the one who saved me earlier?"
Katsuyu answered truthfully, "Lady Tsunade saved you."
After a moment's thought, Anyo understood. Tsunade had most likely used him as a guinea pig, but she had also given him a Summoning Beast as compensation. However he looked at it, he had not lost out.
Anyo smiled at Katsuyu on his palm. "I look forward to learning from you."
"Of course." Katsuyu asked curiously, "Anyo, there's something I'd like to know. Why do you train