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Kapitel 133: Chapter 133: Akira Uchiha's Summoning Beast

Since Orochimaru had agreed to return to Konoha, Akira Uchiha decided not to use Kotoamatsukami on him—after all, the ten-year cooldown period was far too long. But trust Orochimaru? Not a chance! Akira would have to be out of his mind to trust someone like him. Even if Orochimaru were "redeemed" as in the original story, Akira still wouldn't trust him.

For someone like Might Guy, mutual trust is the foundation of their relationship. But with someone like Orochimaru, it's all about mutual benefit. As long as Akira remains useful to Orochimaru, and vice versa, there's no reason for betrayal. Of course, if Orochimaru developed a personal interest in Akira's abilities or body, that would be a different story.

Jiraiya, on the other hand, wasn't thinking along those lines. Seeing Orochimaru agree to return to Konoha brought a genuine smile to his face. Even if Orochimaru was coerced into it, his return to Konoha could only be seen as a positive outcome.

"Oh, one more thing," Akira added. "You used to experiment on villagers and even ninja with forbidden jutsu while you were in Konoha. We can attribute that to the Third Hokage's sins coming to light. So, it's best if you don't show your true identity when you return. It could cause some complications. This shouldn't be a problem for you, right?"

"I understand," Orochimaru replied, not minding the idea of using his past actions to smear the Third Hokage's reputation. He nodded and then ran his hands over his face.

Orochimaru's appearance began to change, shifting into that of a young man around seventeen or eighteen years old, although his distinctive golden, slit-pupiled eyes remained the same.

"Orochimaru, what… what is this?" Jiraiya asked, stunned by the transformation. It was clear to him that this wasn't just a simple transformation jutsu.

"Living Corpse Reincarnation… so this isn't even his real body," Akira thought as he watched the transformation. He silently nodded to himself, understanding that Orochimaru's current appearance might be closer to his true form.

"There's something else I'd like to ask you," Akira continued.

"Oh? What is it?" Orochimaru replied, intrigued. What could someone like Akira possibly need from him?

"I'm interested in learning Sage Mode, so I'd like to sign the contract scroll for Ryūchi Cave," Akira said.

Of the three great sacred places, Akira wasn't sure if Shikkotsu Forest could teach Sage Mode, but he knew that both Ryūchi Cave and Mount Myōboku could. Between the two, Akira preferred Ryūchi Cave.

Why? It comes down to the natural order of things. Frogs eat insects, which means the slugs of Shikkotsu Forest are naturally weaker against the frogs of Mount Myōboku. But snakes eat frogs, so it stands to reason that the frogs from Mount Myōboku would be weaker against the snakes of Ryūchi Cave.

Given the choice, Akira naturally wanted to be at the top of the food chain. As for the fact that snakes are more aggressive while the frogs of Mount Myōboku are more mild and easier to get along with, Akira preferred a summoning technique that packed a punch.

Of course, Akira wouldn't admit that a major reason he didn't want to sign with Mount Myōboku was because he didn't want to eat bugs during his training there, while at Ryūchi Cave, he could eat meat.

"If you're interested, you can sign the summoning contract with Mount Myōboku," Jiraiya offered after some thought.

Jiraiya had always hoped that only his direct disciples would sign the contract with Mount Myōboku, like the Fourth Hokage or Naruto Uzumaki. Even Nagato and the others hadn't been given the contract.

But Jiraiya didn't consider Akira an outsider. Although they hadn't known each other long, and Jiraiya hadn't initially thought much of the Uchiha, his feelings had completely changed in just a month.

First, Akira's guidance of Naruto showed Jiraiya his generosity and character. Second, Akira's success in bringing Orochimaru back to Konoha fulfilled a long-held wish of Jiraiya's. Lastly, Akira's trust in telling Jiraiya about Itachi's infiltration of the Akatsuki moved him deeply.

So, seeing that Akira wanted to learn Sage Mode, Jiraiya decided to let him sign the contract with Mount Myōboku.

"Thank you," Akira said sincerely, but his attention remained on Orochimaru, making it clear that he preferred Ryūchi Cave over Mount Myōboku.

Jiraiya's face darkened. What was going on? Was Mount Myōboku inferior to Ryūchi Cave? He had offered Akira the chance to sign the contract, but Akira seemed unimpressed. Weren't the three sacred places supposed to be equals?

Or was it that people always desired what they couldn't have?

Orochimaru noticed Jiraiya's darkened expression and couldn't help but smile slightly. Even though he was being forced to return to Konoha, seeing Jiraiya frustrated made it more bearable. In fact, Orochimaru found Akira even more agreeable now. Whatever else could be said, Akira had excellent taste.

"Very well, Akira, no problem," Orochimaru finally said after some thought. He then opened his mouth and slowly drew out a large, slimy scroll.

As he unrolled the sticky scroll, he indicated that Akira could sign his name. Akira's eye twitched at the sight of the slimy scroll—did it have to be so disgusting?

But as he watched, Akira couldn't help but think that Orochimaru's mouth was like a magic pocket—he could pull anything out of it and put anything in. Did Orochimaru have some kind of extra-dimensional mouth?

Suppressing his revulsion, Akira signed his name on the contract scroll.

Then, it was time to practice the summoning technique.

It wasn't particularly difficult. Though his innate talent wasn't exceptional, Akira's overall strength was at a Kage-level. Using his Sharingan to copy Orochimaru's hand seals and chakra flow, Akira quickly mastered the summoning technique.

For someone who didn't consider himself particularly talented, having a three-tomoe Sharingan that allowed him to copy most jutsu just by seeing them was a huge advantage for Akira.

"Alright, let me give it a try!" Akira said after grasping the basics of the summoning technique. He formed the necessary seals and then slammed his hands on the ground.

Black, ink-like symbols spread across the ground, and with a puff of smoke, a gigantic snake appeared.

Perhaps because the summoning technique had been directly copied from Orochimaru, the summoned snake turned out to be an old acquaintance—Manda!

"So, this is the power of the Uchiha, the power of the Sharingan… truly remarkable!" Orochimaru marveled as he watched Akira master the summoning technique with just a glance.

"Manda, why have you summoned me? And where are the thousand sacrifices you promised me last time? Be careful, or I'll eat you…" Manda growled as he glared at Orochimaru, clearly displeased.

It seemed Manda assumed that Orochimaru had summoned him again.

"Orochimaru, this isn't a battle. I just wanted to introduce you to someone. Akira here has signed the contract with Ryūchi Cave, and he's the one who summoned you," Orochimaru explained.

Manda turned to look at Akira, his snake eyes narrowing.

"So, do you demand a thousand sacrifices every time you're summoned?" Akira asked, turning his gaze on Manda as his chakra began to surge.

Compared to Manda's massive form, Akira was tiny. But the sheer presence and aura Akira projected made him seem like a terrifying demon, and Manda began to tremble.

Previously, during Orochimaru and Sasori's attack, Akira had opened the sixth gate and relentlessly pummeled Manda. His strength and speed had left Manda roaring in frustration, unable to land a hit.

When Orochimaru eventually retreated, Manda had felt relieved and had quickly fled back to Ryūchi Cave after uttering a few threats. This time, seeing Akira again and realizing that he had become a contract holder with Ryūchi Cave, Manda swallowed nervously and replied in a much more subdued tone, "Since you're now a contract holder of Ryūchi Cave, we're allies. I look forward to working with you."

"Likewise," Akira replied, his intense aura finally calming.

Watching this exchange, Orochimaru almost felt like crying. What was going on with Manda? With Akira, it was all politeness and submission, but with Orochimaru, it was all aggression and threats?

Shaking his head, Orochimaru could only assume that Akira's brutal pummeling had left Manda with a lasting psychological scar. After all, such a fierce taijutsu battle wasn't something Orochimaru excelled at.

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Note: If you are interested, you can read up to chapter 184 at patreon.com/Emik01.


Kapitel 134: Chapter 134: An Unprecedented Windfall!

When it comes to summoning jutsu, if you've only contracted a single summon, then things are pretty straightforward. For example, in the original story, the giant lizard at Shukuba Town could be summoned simply by performing the summoning jutsu. The same goes for Tsunade's slugs; how large a slug she can summon depends on how much chakra she has. In fact, the largest slug Tsunade ever summoned was said to be less than one-tenth of its full size.

However, if you've signed a contract with an entire species, things get a bit more complicated. Different members of the species will have different chakra signatures and other variations. For example, in Ryūchi Cave, there's Manda, Aoda, and several other snakes. If you intend to summon Manda but accidentally summon a different snake, that small difference could lead to defeat in battle.

Because of this, if you've contracted with a species, you need to perform reverse summoning and visit the species' home. This allows you to build relationships with certain members, ensuring they're willing to help when summoned. Additionally, you can record their unique chakra signatures to summon them specifically when needed. It's like setting up a personalized password.

The reason Akira was able to summon Manda is that he had copied Orochimaru's summoning technique, essentially "hacking" into Orochimaru's account and using his "password" to summon Manda. This explains why Manda initially thought it was Orochimaru who had summoned him.

Now that Akira has fully mastered the summoning jutsu, he needs to visit Ryūchi Cave. However, his primary goal isn't just to summon snakes for battle—he wants to train in Sage Mode. So, he was planning to visit Ryūchi Cave anyway, and these goals don't conflict.

But since Orochimaru has agreed to return to Konoha, Akira isn't sure how long his trip to Ryūchi Cave will take. After some thought, he decides to return to Konoha first. After giving a brief update on the situation in the Hidden Sound Village, Orochimaru follows Akira back to Konoha.

The journey back doesn't take long—about half a month. When they finally reach Konoha's gates, Orochimaru takes a moment to reflect. Although he had snuck into the village during the Uchiha Clan Massacre, this time he's entering openly, and it feels completely different.

"Jiraiya-sama, Akira-sama!" The Konoha gate guards greet them excitedly as they return. At this time, the gate guards aren't Izumo and Kotetsu, the usual duo. With the successful completion of the mission to deter the other villages, Akira's reputation in Konoha has soared even higher. Jiraiya, as one of the legendary Sannin, is also highly respected.

As for Orochimaru, no one recognizes him, so no one greets him. After nodding in acknowledgment, Akira and his companions make their way into the village.

"Oh, by the way, Jiraiya-sama, Tsunade-sama returned to the village just a few days ago!" one of the guards calls out as they enter.

This news shocks all three of them. Akira is surprised that Tsunade has returned to the village. In the original story, even the death of the Third Hokage didn't compel her to return. Could it be that she's more interested in the fact that a Uchiha has become Hokage?

While Akira is mostly surprised, Jiraiya is overjoyed, and even Orochimaru can't help but feel a bit nostalgic. The disappointment they felt in the Third Hokage had caused the three of them to scatter—one left, one defected, and the other distanced himself. They never thought they'd see the day when all three Sannins would be back in Konoha.

"Come on, let's go see Tsunade! She's probably the same as ever!" Jiraiya, who had originally planned to head to the hot springs for some "research," is now excitedly dragging Orochimaru along to find Tsunade.

Akira, however, decides not to interrupt their reunion and instead heads to the Hokage's office to officially hand in the mission report. After arriving back in Konoha, he also collects the rewards from his Life Simulator.

Despite silently complaining that the multiple high-level simulations had barely improved his strength, Akira admits that they've served as a useful guide, helping him avoid several life-threatening situations. In that sense, they weren't a waste.

After completing the mission handover, Akira has a lengthy discussion with Clan Head Fugaku. Completing this mission should at least be an S-rank accomplishment, right? Surely he deserves a few million ryo as a reward? And what about the capture of Kitsuchi and Kurotsuchi? He should get a significant bonus from the one billion Ryo ransom, shouldn't he?

And what about the Third Tsuchikage's leg? It's a trophy, a symbol of Konoha's strength. Doesn't the Hokage want it?

After some negotiation, Akira manages to secure 12 million Ryo in total from the mission reward, the ransom bonus, and the Tsuchikage's leg.

"Akira, you don't realize how tight the village's budget is until you're in charge. This is the best I can offer," Clan Head Fugaku says, trying to reason with Akira, who still seems dissatisfied.

"Hmph, 12 million ryo is just half the bounty on Asuma's head on the black market," Akira mutters, clearly unimpressed.

It seems Asuma Sarutobi has become Akira's go-to unit of measurement for money.

"You shouldn't talk like that, especially considering your position," Fugaku scolds, exasperated. If anyone heard Akira talking about the price on Asuma's head in the Hokage's office, it would be a huge scandal.

"But with the Third Hokage gone, Asuma's head isn't worth nearly as much anymore," Fugaku adds, unable to resist chiming in.

"Oh, by the way, Hokage-sama, there's something else I need to inform you of," Akira says. "Jiraiya and I took a little trip and brought Orochimaru back with us. He's an old powerhouse, but more importantly, his research skills are invaluable. You'll need to figure out how to handle that. Also, I'll be leaving in a few days—I'm going to reverse summon myself to Ryūchi Cave. I signed the summoning contract with Orochimaru."

With 12 million Ryo now in his pocket, Akira is in a good mood as he updates Fugaku.

"Oh? Is that so? That means all three Sannin are back in Konoha! This is fantastic news!" Fugaku exclaims, delighted by the news. Although Orochimaru's return will remain a secret, Jiraiya and Tsunade's presence can be publicized.

The reason the other villages were eyeing Konoha was because they thought it had grown weak. But with Jiraiya and Tsunade's return, Konoha now boasts two more top-tier fighters—who would dare underestimate Konoha now?

In fact, one could argue that Konoha's overall strength is now greater than it was during the Third Hokage's tenure.

With everything said, Akira doesn't linger and instead heads to the ANBU headquarters. After all, as the head of ANBU, he needs to check in and review the recent activities from the past two or three months.

At ANBU, nothing significant has happened, so Akira simply goes through the motions. After spending about an hour there and handling a few tasks that required his attention, he leaves.

Next, Akira heads to the Hyuga Clan compound. After all, he had just completed the mission to deter the other villages, captured the Third Tsuchikage's leg, and even secured a portion of Kitsuchi and Kurotsuchi's ransom as a reward, totaling 12 million Ryo. But he also won a bet against Hiashi Hyuga, earning him another 10 million Ryo.

So, is it true that becoming Hokage means you have to be more frugal? Is that why Fugaku has become so stingy?

Silently grumbling, Akira arrives at the Hyuga Clan compound, where Hiashi warmly welcomes him. He even has his servants prepare a lavish dinner, saying they must properly entertain Akira.

Given the warm reception, Akira doesn't refuse the hospitality.

During the dinner, Hiashi even has his daughter, Hanabi, join them, suggesting that since she and Akira are close in age, they should get to know each other better.

Akira can't help but feel puzzled. What's going on? He's only seven years old, yet Hiashi seems to be acting like a father eager to set up his daughter.

But when he thinks about it, with his reputation, strength, family background, and status—not to mention that he's the most likely candidate to become the next Hokage—it makes sense that the Hyuga Clan might see him as an exception to their usual rules against inter-clan marriages.

So, maybe Hiashi is thinking of becoming his father-in-law?

However, even though it's clear from the original story that Hiashi places more value on Hanabi's potential, and Hinata is considered more average, who doesn't like Hinata in the anime?

But right now, even Hinata is only seven years old!

After what felt like an agonizingly long dinner at the Hyuga Clan, Akira finally leaves with his 10 million Ryo, practically fleeing the compound.

"Sigh, why do I feel like I sacrificed something for that 10 million ryo?" Akira muses to himself as he returns home.

Then, he spends over an hour talking with his grandfather and Keiko, recounting the events of the past two or three months. With his grandfather's proud gaze suggesting "My grandson is Hokage material," Akira finally retreats to his room for rest.

Next on the agenda is his trip to Ryūchi Cave.

But now that he has a whopping 22 million Ryo in his pocket, maybe it's time to indulge a bit? Perhaps it's worth doing another Life Simulation before heading to the cave.

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Note: If you are interested, you can read up to chapter 186 at patreon.com/Emik01.

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