"Of course, " the white tiger sage said stiffly. And in a flash, she gave the large summoning scroll to Izanami with both hands.
Taking the summoning scroll, Izanami skimmed through it briefly before throwing it towards Naruto, saying, " Here, catch. "
Luckily, Naruto managed to catch the summoning scroll that was bigger than himself. He glared at Izanami and then excitedly began to unfold it. Although he appeared composed all the time, he was actually excited inside.
So when he got the summoning scroll, he was on the verge of laughing out loud.
With an excited smile, Naruto opened the scroll only to have his smile freeze. On the scroll,, other than the title that says ' Tiger clan summoning contract ', there was absolutely nothing. No matter how Naruto looked at it, this scroll didn't seem to be a summoning scroll at all. I mean, how could a summoning scroll have no previous contractors? You know he especially heard from Izanami on how the sage tribes were alive on this planet even before the emergence of chakra.
Seeing this, Izanami chuckled and patiently explained, "Ehem, Naruto, you don't have to worry. This is the authentic summoning scroll. The reason for this is that this scroll is something I created. You see, when these sages came to me for refuge, we had already signed a contract for them to become my subjects. So basically, their ownership belongs to me. And this contract allows you to borrow them from me. That's why the summoning contract is blank. "
" Oh, " Naruto nodded as he understood. In other words, he gains secondary authority over the summoning tribe, making him the second boss. Well, he didn't mind it, so he asked, " So big sis Izanami, how do I sign the summoning contract? "
" Just drop some of your blood on the center of the scroll. " Izanami explained as she gave a needle to him.
" Ohh, " Naruto nodded and then used the needle to prick his finger. Then a drop of blood was dropped onto the scroll. Soon, the blood began to move on its own, forming Naruto's name by itself. And just as this was over, Naruto could feel a connection formed in his mind.
"Congratulations, Naruto, now you are officially the summoner of the Tiger clan. " Izanami spoke as she clapped happily.
"Hehehe," Naruto had a large smile as he awkwardly scratched his head.
While the two of them were in a good mood. The rest of the people in the room were having a very complicated expression. Especially the Tiger sage, who was very sad for not even being able to get any more resources from this.
" Okay then, I will take my leave. Naruto, you take some time familiarizing yourself with the tiger clan. When you want to go back, just tell my other self. " Izanami spoke as she gave a glare to the sulking tiger sage.
" Okay, big sis Izanami, " Naruto nodded in understanding.
Izanami ruffled his hair one last time before she vanished from this place. As soon as Izanami left, the atmosphere was silent.
"Well, now that big sis Izanami has left, why don't we have a heart-to-heart conversation? " Naruto spoke, breaking the awkward silence.
"Yes, young master Naruto, " the four sages spoke after a second of eye contact.
….
Coming out of the shadow dimension, Izanami appeared at her mansion in Konoha. Just then, she heard the sounds of knocking. Izanami, with an expressionless face, went and opened the door.
Outside, there was the pervert Jiraiaya, and on his shoulder was Fukasaku, the frog sage. And both of them had serious expressions as they looked at Izanami.
" Why did you come here, Jiraiya? " Izanami asked expressionlessly. In her mind, she was thinking of whether to punch this idiot for not understanding his place.
As a thousand-year-old schemer, Izanami understood exactly why these two came here. This is due to the fact that Izanami didn't let Naruto form a contract with the toad clan.
The toad clan, with the help of Gamamaru's prediction abilities, often makes contracts with those chosen ones in every era. This way, they managed to maintain their authority even during the most brutal Sengoku era.
And Naruto is the chosen one of this world, whom Gamamaru had his eyes on even thousands of years ago. So when he finally noticed that his chosen contractor was snatched away, he must have felt his blood boil in anger.
And to understand the situation, he must have sent Fukasaku to Konoha. And this idiot Jiraiya, without even understanding anything, must have brought Fukasaku here.
"Ehem, Lady Izanami, sorry to bother you, may we speak to Naruto? " Jiraiya coughed as he asked with a nervous expression. The trauma Izanami left earlier made it impossible for him to have a normal talk with her.
" Why do you need Naruto for? " Izanami asked as she narrowed her eyes dangerously.
" Well.. Jiraiya averted his gaze as he choked.
' Damn it, I seem to have gotten into trouble, ' Jiraiya thought inwardly. At this moment, his muddled brain finally understood what kind of stupid thing he had done. But now, the arrow was already notched, and he had already dug a pit for himself.
Just as Jiraiya was hesitating on what to do. Fukasaku, who was standing on his shoulder, decided to intervene.
" Lady Izanami, the reason we need to meet Naruto is because of the order of the Great Toad Sage. " Fukasaku spoke as he looked at Izanami. He looked at Izanami, wondering whether he had ever seen her somewhere before.
But unfortunately, Fukasaku, despite being one of the old toad sages he is still too young. Otherwise, he would have instantly recognised Izanami. After all, Izanami and Gamamaru had a long history.
" Oh, then tell me why your Great Toad Sage would want to meet with Naruto, " Izanami asked coldly as she looked at Fukasaku.
" That is not something I can speak to outsiders. " Fukasaku spoke indifferently.
Silence descended the moment Fukasaku finished speaking. Jiraiya's face turned deathly pale. In the shadows, the ANBU and Yokai members didn't hesitate—they bolted instantly. Unlike that ignorant frog, they knew exactly what was coming next. More importantly, they knew it was something they definitely shouldn't witness.
" Oh, is that so? " Izanami smiled sweetly as she asked. But anyone can see that the smile didn't reach her eyes. " Do you also agree with this frog, Jiraiya?" she asked as she turned her gaze towards Jiraiya.
Alarm bells rang in Jiriaya's mind as he heard those words. His body acted immediately as he spoke with a flattery smile, " No, of course not, as Naruto's legal guardian, Lady Izanami, is definitely qualified to hear everything about this. "
"Hmph, it seems you still have some self-awareness. " Izanami snorted and then ignored him. She then looked at Fukasaku, who was now wearing a bewildered expression. She snapped her fingers, and the next moment her shadow stretched into a hand and caught Fukasaku in its grasp.
Then, dragging the struggling toad, she spoke, " You can withdraw; I will handle this mess. And next time, try to use your stupid brain, Jiriaiya. "
" Yes lady Izanami. " Jiraiya spoke as he cast a worried look at Fukasaku, who, despite using all his powers, is still unable to break free. Gritting his teeth, Jiraiya opened his mouth to speak, but he was cut midsentence by Izanami's scolding.
" Why are you still staying here? Go now before I decide to start punishing you, too. And don't worry about this toad, I won't kill him. I will just make him realise how to talk to his elders, " Izanami said as he walked inside the house, taking Fukasaku with her. With her departure, the door closed, leaving only Jiraiya behind.
" Thank you, Lady Izanami, " Jiraiya spoke and then left immediately.
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