Chương 41: Summoning realm

"Sensei, Hiroto vanished" Anko said causing both the older ones in the room to panic.

Hizuren and Shikaku are shell-shocked at this new information and both of them stood up as a result.

"Hiroto left because of Reverse Summoning jutsu of his summon animal" Itachi clarified before the situation could escalate further. Both the elder ones in the room relaxed and Shikaku gave a stink eye to his female student for only giving half of the information and making them misunderstand things.

"So what did Hiroto summon?" Hizuren asked the chūnin adorning his next-door grandfather look.

"A crocodile, I didn't know there is a summoning realm and the summoned crocodile is..." Anko went on a monologue and is currently involved in her own world.

Hizuren and Shikaku's eyes widened upon hearing the first half of the sentence. Itachi noticed this and kept silent waiting for an explanation.

"You don't have to worry the crocodiles will not do any harm to Hiroto as they are his father's summons" Hizuren answered.

"But Hiroto is also quite shocked when he is reverse summoned" Anko asked back her worries.

"The only plausible explanation is he isn't informed of his father's summons" Shikaku answered his student.

"Don't worry he will return soon and inform you of his adventures, also can you inform him to meet me after he returned?" Hokage said to them and soon he granted them leave returning to his work.

...

Hiroto now stood in a new surrounding following Kaimana, he observed the summoning realm it has a large, swampy environment with murky waters, dense vegetation, and towering trees. Along with a swampy environment, there are also many clear water bodies.

There is a path between those murky and clear waters leading to some buildings, he also found a few statues some only silhouettes visible with others half submerged.

Hiroto also saw many crocodiles along the way some in the swamp or sunbathing in mud, the fierce eyes of a submerged crocodile, and a few crocodiles swimming in water. He also found it odd as some of these crocodiles are carrying weapons ranging from a club to curved knives in their jaw.

Hiroto was led straight to the area covered by buildings, he noticed a big crocodile that could easily eclipse a normal 2 or 3-storey(floor) building, it is by a building entrance the said crocodile is a massive crocodile with thick, grey scales and deep-set eyes that seem to glow in the dark, with a huge battle-axe by its side along with a spiked collar around its neck.

"Father, look who I've brought" Kaimana ran to the huge crocodile's side and said.

"Who?" the big crocodile asked in a gruff voice but the tone is filled with gentleness. Instead of answering Kaimana pointed toward Hiroto with her tail, Hiroto noticed a trace of shock and surprise which was quickly covered.

"Father he summoned me with the use of a scroll, his name is Uzumaki Hiroto and he is from Konoha he fit all your requirements, so I've brought him along" she said with a prideful tone and with an expectant look in her eyes.

Hiroto bowed his head in respect seeing Kaimana introduce him to the huge crocodile and he also got a feeling the huge crocodile in front of him knows his father and a close companion of his.

"Good job Kaimana" he praised the young crocodile then turned his attention to Hiroto and said, "Brat what's the name of your father? And are you a genin?".

"Uzumaki Hiroko and no a few days ago I got promoted to chūnin" he answered.

"Brat my name is Brutus, I am your father's companion and the clan head" Brutus answered, Hiroto wanted to ask something but was quickly shot down by the leader of crocodiles as he heard the latter say "You are not accepted, yet. You've to pass a test".

Brutus turned his head toward the freshwater side of the lake and shouted "Chomp get here". Soon Hiroto saw a small, scrappy crocodile with bright green scales and a mischievous glint in his eye. He quickly identified this crocodile he saw with curved blades in its jaws.

Brutus led them to the arena, "Hiroto this is Chomp, you need to defeat him to get my approval" Brutus said then turned to the newly arrived crocodile Chomp and ordered "Beat the shit out of him".

Soon both the fighters got ready, Hiroto knew he doesn't know anything about the opponent and he also need to impress Brutus to find the answers he is searching for so he chose to all out from the start.

"Start the fight" Brutus announced the match to begin just as the match began two of his friends arrived at his side Sanda, a massive crocodile who is slightly larger than Brutus with tough, scaly skin that is the color of sun-bleached sand, sharp teeth, and piercing green eyes, and carrying a massive club. To his other side, Swampy is a crocodile with dull, brown scales and a thick, muscular tail, a gentle expression, and kind eyes, and most of the crocodiles know that he carries a bundle of healing herbs in his jaws.

"Who do you think is gonna squash their opponent?" Sanda asked.

"Everyone doesn't have the same brutal nature as you Sanda" Swampy countered back.

Brutus ignored the banter of his friends which is a common occurrence and answered "The brat is Hiroko's son, I believe in him".

Sanda and Swampy stopped and looked at their friend in happiness.

...

In the arena

Hiroto saw as Chomp rushed at him, he started off with Adamantine chains to attack the crocodile and also use them to escape. Hiroto watched on as Chomp tried to break the chain and fail, Chomp quickly left and attacked with water bullets.

Hiroto dodged the attacks directed at him using the Adamantine chains, he followed with kunais he smiled as he started making Rasengan in his hands.

Brutus noticed this, he kept his jaws shut and watched the fight with excitement.

Hiroto sent an FTG kunai mixed in with other kunais, he quickly used the jutsu and appeared on Chomp's side.

Chomp noticed the chakra condensed in Hiroto's hand but he ignored it as the skin of the crocodile summons is akin to armor so decided to meet the attack head-on.

"Stop, Hiroto wins" Brutus stopped the match after noticing Chomp has no desire to evade Rasengan, Hiroto also noticed his opponent meeting the attack head-on, he decided to change the direction before his hand could meet Chomp's scales. Luckily Brutus declared the match's end, so he dissipated the chakra.

Brutus made his way to the field and he found Chomp angry, he looked at Hiroto and said "Use that attack on a tree". Hiroto followed and a hole appeared in the tree's trunk, slowly the tree fell down. Chomp is shocked at the destructive power of Rasengan and he accepted his loss.

"I won't lose next time" he left these words to Hiroto and took his leave.

"Follow me" Brutus said to Hiroto and led the way to the previous spot, Kaimana tagged along since her father didn't disapprove of her presence.

Brutus took them to the same building which he stood outside of and slowly opened the doors with his head. The doors opened with a rumbling sound.

Kaimana is shocked because this is the first time anyone is allowed inside the building other than her father, Hiroto is also in the same state because he felt a chakra even though it is new he somehow felt familiar with it.