On the cliff.
Jiraiya and Uehara Naraku sat above, with a large tree conveniently concealing their figures, allowing them to hide and observe everything around them.
Jiraiya and Uehara Naraku looked down at a few swimsuit-clad girls playing in the stream, observing the ordinary life of Konoha's people.
In the stream, one of the girls giggled and suddenly squeezed another girl's chest, a sound of bell-like laughter echoed up.
"Oh ho ho ho ho~"
Listening to the sound from the stream, Jiraiya's gaze and voice gradually took on a perverse air; he even took out a binoculars from his ninja pouch: "Pull the clothes down a little more, come on, come on... Yo ho ho ho ho!"
"..."
Uehara Naraku, expressionless like a sage, slowly turned his head to look at the other side of the cliff, where a giant toad was hopping around, trying to knock something down. The towering trees were easily knocked over by its body!
That toad was none other than Gama-Bunta from Mount Myoboku.
Ever since Uzumaki Naruto summoned Gama-Bunta and refused to come down from Gama-Bunta's back, the two had been quarreling, seemingly still sulking.
This is really dangerous!
If Uzumaki Naruto were thrown off by Gama-Bunta...
Uehara Naraku certainly wasn't worried about that; he was just trying to maintain his persona: "Lord Jiraiya, don't you really need to go help Naruto?"
"No need."
Jiraiya didn't move an inch with the binoculars in hand, but the smile on his face grew brighter: "After Gama-Bunta and Naruto finish their fussing, just go help Naruto with some healing, alright? Don't talk about such mood-killing topics now."
After answering Uehara Naraku's question, Jiraiya even took out another binoculars from his ninja pouch and handed it to Uehara Naraku with friendly encouragement: "Look quickly, look, they seem to be about to strip each other's swimsuits!"
What kind of nonsense is this!
Did Jiraiya really think Uehara was a fan of his books?
Uehara Naraku frowned, impatiently took the binoculars from Jiraiya's hand, and looked down to see what was going on below.
Side mission: Participate in one of Jiraiya's research activities (1/1), task completed, reward passive skill Overgrowth.
Overgrowth: Increase Life Energy by 300 points.
Until the sun set.
Jiraiya and Uehara Naraku reluctantly put away the binoculars.
As it gradually got late, the girls also got dressed and went home, marking the end of their research activity.
"Alright, Naruto's side should be about done as well, right?"
Jiraiya took a scroll from his body and handed it to Uehara Naraku, scratching the back of his head a bit awkwardly: "Take this scroll and hand it to Bunta, and fetch Naruto back from Bunta!"
"Okay."
Uehara Naraku nodded, then looked with surprise at the suddenly leaping-away Jiraiya, and couldn't help but shout loudly: "Lord Jiraiya, where are we going to meet up later?"
"That depends on whether we have the chance!"
Jiraiya waved at Uehara Naraku, having already helped Naruto sign the Summoning Contract of Mount Myoboku, taught him chakra control, and Summoning Jutsu.
And since he hadn't found any sign of Orochimaru recently, he decided to temporarily leave Konoha and search around for Orochimaru.
Once Jiraiya left.
Uehara Naraku looked down at the large scroll in his hand, raising an eyebrow, so this is the Summoning Contract Scroll of Mount Myoboku?
Forget it, this scroll isn't really useful.
Uehara Naraku sighed, flew up towards Gama-Bunta, and threw the scroll he held over to it: "Lord Jiraiya asked me to pass this on to you."
"Oh?"
Gama-Bunta slowly took the scroll and took down the unconscious Uzumaki Naruto on its back, handing him over to Uehara Naraku: "Where is that guy Jiraiya?"
"I don't know."
Uehara Naraku shook his head, took the body of Uzumaki Naruto, and waved his hand, using a Star Infusion on Uzumaki Naruto.
Given Uzumaki Naruto's massive physique, a single treatment of Star Infusion certainly wasn't enough, but it was sufficient to wake him up.
Uzumaki Naruto slowly opened his eyes, and upon seeing Uehara Naraku, he excitedly bragged: "Uehara, I just got a super powerful summoning beast, during the Chunin Examination finals I'll definitely defeat you!"
The overwhelming power just in Gama-Bunta's size!
If Uzumaki Naruto could truly summon Gama-Bunta at any time during the Chunin Examination, he could indeed achieve a decent performance.
However, it would only be decent.
Uzumaki Naruto turned and saw Gama-Bunta beside them, excitedly waving his arms at the giant creature: "Hey, Boss Toad, I won! From now on, when I summon you, you have to come out!"
"You brat!"
Gama-Bunta puffed out a large ring of smoke from its pipe, slowly putting away the Summoning Scroll of Mount Myoboku: "Alright, take this runt back, after spending a whole day with him, I'll definitely settle accounts with that guy Jiraiya someday!"
Having said that, Gama-Bunta prepared to leave.
"Wait..."
Uehara Naraku spoke up, stopping Gama-Bunta, slowly raising his head with a kind smile: "Before you leave, there's something I want to ask you."
"Hm? Asking me something?"
Gama-Bunta slowly lowered his head to peer down at Uehara Naraku, looking at the young ninja on the ground, blowing out a huge puff of smoke: "You little thing, who do you think you are?"
"..."
Uehara Naraku squinted his eyes.
Originally for the task, he wanted to provoke Gama-Bunta.
If he doesn't beat it up this time, who knows when he'll have another chance.
While Jiraiya is not here, there's no harm in giving Gama-Bunta a thrashing, especially since many Konoha Ninja know that aside from Medical Ninjutsu, Uehara Naraku's real combat power is also very strong.
Probably only Jiraiya thinks he's just a bookworm.
Unexpectedly, Gama-Bunta was so cooperative, Naraku just said a word, and Gama-Bunta's fiery temper erupted.
Isn't this looking for a beating?
Uehara Naraku slowly raised his head, showing Gama-Bunta a kind smile: "You'll soon find out who I am!"
As soon as the words fell, Uehara Naraku's figure suddenly disappeared from his spot!
The next second, Uehara kicked Gama-Bunta, sending the giant toad flying away, crashing through countless towering trees!
"Uehara, what... what are you doing?"
Uzumaki Naruto stared in shock at the scene unfolding.
After finishing, Uehara Naraku turned to look at Naruto's dazed face with a smile and said: "It was just disrespecting me! Did you see, Naruto? Even if you've got a Summoning Beast, you shouldn't be arrogant and think you've become stronger, understand?"
"But..."
Uzumaki Naruto looked speechlessly at Gama-Bunta, who was overturned in the distance. Wasn't this just the imposing boss frog?
He just thought he had gotten a powerful Summoning Beast, that his strength would surge, beat Sasuke, marry Sakura, and walk the path to becoming Hokage...
However, all those dreams were slapped down by Uehara Naraku.
"Alright, but its strength is still okay."
Uehara Naraku cracked his knuckles, glancing at Gama-Bunta who was getting up again, and walked over step by step: "Naruto, let me teach your Summoning Beast a lesson so it will obediently listen to you in the future, isn't that good?"
"There's no need for that..."
Uzumaki Naruto hurriedly stepped forward to stop Uehara.
"It's quite necessary, if you don't believe it, let's ask him."
Uehara Naraku watched Gama-Bunta rushing over and shouted loudly at it: "Hey, you ugly creature, if Naruto needs you in battle, will you obey his Summon?"
"Hmph, that little brat isn't even qualified to be my underling!"
Hearing Uehara's words, Gama-Bunta couldn't help but shout back and reached for the giant short sword at his waist, leaping into the air and lunging at Uehara Naraku!
How could he bow down!
As the current strongest giant Summoning Beast in Mount Myoboku, and Great Toad Sage's most reliable subordinate, Gama-Bunta's pride is understandable.
Uehara Naraku pushed Uzumaki Naruto aside, looking bold and grand: "Naruto, then there's no choice, with Lord Jiraiya not here, let me help you train your little pet!"
"Who are you calling a little pet!"
Gama-Bunta slashed down at Uehara Naraku's position!
Uehara Naraku crossed his arms in front and activated the Spiky Defense posture, an orange mesh of defense enveloped his body.
The moment the giant short sword fell, it was blocked by that mesh defense!
A massive counter-force rushed through Gama-Bunta's hand into his body, the Spiky Defense's counter damage, completely able to use force against force.
The force Gama-Bunta used would rebound on him, especially since he jumped high and used the momentum of the fall to enhance his strength.
For Uehara, Gama-Bunta was practically asking for it!
The next instant, Gama-Bunta's body flew backward, receiving a tremendous shock, tearing numerous wounds, and he spat out a mouthful of blood.
Uehara Naraku flew up to Gama-Bunta's top, kicked down from the air, completely knocking the giant Summoning Beast to the ground!
When Gama-Bunta was covered in scars, Uehara Naraku leisurely landed by his side: "Ugly creature, remember your identity, you're nothing but a Summoning Beast, you'll obediently listen to Naruto from now on, right?"
"..."
Gama-Bunta refused to respond.
At this moment, it thought Uehara Naraku was an idiot.
Who captures Summoning Beasts in such a manner, not afraid they'll turn into that jerk Manda, ready to betray their owner at any time?