I'm Inside Naruto Manga

"What, really?" Logan was caught off guard by how smoothly things were going.

Akiyama had a similarly shocked expression, "What?"

As a proud member of the Divine Bird Clan, he was quite disdainful of this human, 'Elder, at least take a bit more time to consider!'

Kotonami, not burdened by her companions' proudful images, stood to the side with a pleased expression. However. whether her delight was due to the chance to leave the boring Paulownia Forest or something else was unclear.

"Raiden Hattori passed the entrance test. Although we've long distanced ourselves from the conflicts of the world where he came from for a long time, we still have to abide by the rules of our ancestors." The old clan head explained, making a sound argument. Akiyama, hearing the explanation, felt reluctant, but he didn't dare to openly refute it.

Just like that, without any tricks or drama, Logan came to Paulownia Forest by chance, and then, thanks to a stroke of luck and the elder's sincere and straightforward demeanor, he signed a friendly Summoning Contract with the Divine Bird Clan.

It wasn't until Logan inscribed his name and left a blood mark on an ancient scroll that he truly realized the significance of this moment. After all, from now on, he had his own Summoned Beast.

The Summoning Contract is equal. After completing the simple ceremony, Logan looked at the calm elder chief and the vast Paulownia Forest swaying slightly in the distance, reflecting a majestic red hue. He felt a sense of solemnity and deeply bowed. Forming a contract is like creating a bond, henceforth, his attitude must match the trust given.

…

Ogoma Shrine, deep in the mountains.

It was not the peak season of the festival, so there were very few people walking on the mountain road. The desolate platform remained neglected, but at the spot where the shrine once stood, the air suddenly rippled like water.

The ripples twisted and spread, forming an opening, and a figure stumbled out.

Logan grimaced and rubbed the spot where he hit the hard ground. He had returned to the Ninja World from the Paulownia Forest.

'He was so rough when sending me back.' Logan recalled the parting scene. The old clan head had entrusted Akiyama to send him back, hoping they would bond. However, Akiyama clearly wasn't interested. Once out of the elder's sight, Akiyama had coldly snorted and unceremoniously sent Logan away with a flick of his wings.

'I better not rely on that bird in a fight.' Yu Xiaobai decided angrily in his heart, 'If I summon him and he flies off instead of helping, that would be tragic.'

It reminded him of Naruto's first summoning of Gamabunta. Given Akiyama's attitude, it would take time for him to accept Logan as a summoning partner.

'The Space-Time fluctuations here have disappeared.' Logan noted as he stood up and scanned the surroundings, focusing on where the shrine once stood. The shrine was already in pieces, and the original appearance could not be seen at all.

Logan didn't know how many summoning imprints of the Paulownia Forest remained in the Ninja World. There might be others hidden in some corners, or this shrine might be the only one. Logan's experience after this Reverse Summoning Technique was remarkable. He met the powerful Summoned Beast by chance, and the contract was signed so smoothly that he almost felt like he was the Protagonist.

'I'm getting too full of myself...' Logan quickly humbled himself, 'Only Naruto is the Child of Destiny. Anyone else trying to challenge him will just end up as his friend through his speeches.'

"Speaking of the Summoning Contract." Logan muttered, touching the back of his left hand, his expression turning curious, "Is it because the Divine Bird Clan isn't just a subsidiary summoning territory within the Ninja World? Even their contract seems different from other Summoned Beasts..."

As Logan mumbled, he noticed that other Summoned Beasts' contracts were straightforward, but the Divine Bird Clan had a unique flair. Raising his left hand, he saw a red mark on the back, depicting a Divine Bird bathed in flames, spreading its wings and soaring. Logan wiped at it, the mark was like a tattoo, fused with his skin, emitting a warm heat when he focused on it.

The firebird mark was small and delicate, but still noticeable, "Great, now I look like a thug."

Logan shook his head and joked. Though flashy, the mark wouldn't reveal anything to enemies during a fight, and it could be easily covered if needed. Overall, this experience was highly beneficial. After forming the contract, he spent another half-day in the Paulownia Forest, learning basic summoning knowledge and bringing back a scroll containing a technique from the Divine Bird Clan.

With the red scroll in his arms, thinking about the techniques it contained, Logan couldn't help but smile. To be honest, with his less-than-genius aptitude, although he had mastered Forbidden Techniques and honed his Chakra during three years of training, reaping many benefits, he is also gradually reaching his limits.

Despite 'Naruto' being a hot-blooded Shonen Manga, it was still a world where those with the best cheats thrived. After returning to the village, Logan didn't train intensively because he knew it was hard to make further progress.

But now, he has found a new door to open.

Leaping up, Logan quickly headed down the mountain. Having spent more time than expected, he needed to get back to Konoha Village immediately.

'According to the development of the original work, the preliminary round of the Chunin Exams after the second round should be over by now.'

…

During the Chunin Exam, the third preliminary round was temporarily added due to the large number of participants.

Figures clashed in the arena, the battles raging fiercely.

In the circular corridor on the second floor, the remaining contestants and their Jonin Instructors watched from the railing.

"It turns out it's the ability to absorb Chakra." A trace of electricity flashed for a moment, followed by a solid impact sound. Orochimaru's secret subordinate, Akado Yoroi, was about to pin Sasuke to the ground, but a swift punch struck his face, sending him flying.

"What?"

"Did I see that right? Was that a Lightning Chakra Nature Transformation?"

Seeing Yoroi use a surprise Chakra Absorption Technique to knock Sasuke down, the victory seemed assured. But unexpectedly, in the next second, the situation reversed. Not only the referee on the arena was filled with surprise, but also the people watching above were shocked.

A look of interest flashed across Gaara's cold face. Kakashi, who was standing among the group of Konoha's people, was a little surprised, 'This guy…'

His initial concern about the Cursed Seal eased a bit, 'It seemed I wouldn't need to intervene.'

Holding the railing, with Naruto and Sakura beside him, Kakashi glanced at the empty spot in their team, realizing the teaching assistant did a good job.

The pale Yoroi in the corner licked his lips after the initial shock.

After knocking his opponent away, Sasuke had a sneer on his lips. He stood up, but suddenly stumbled and staggered, 'Damn it, this Cursed Seal.'

He touched the black mark on his shoulder that constantly tried to devour him, thinking of the terrifying man he met in the previous round.

'If it weren't for this damned Cursed Seal, which prevents me from using my Chakra and Sharingan, I would've dealt with this weakling long ago.' Sasuke thought to himself.

He had taken a risk by barely managing a Chakra Nature Transformation to counter the critical situation just now. But even this small use had made the curse mark react violently, 'Looks like I can't use Chakra anymore. I'll have to rely on Taijutsu!"

Yoroi struggled to his feet, then glared fiercely at Sasuke.

Sasuke took deep breaths to alleviate the negative effects of the Cursed Seal, feeling both physically and mentally exhausted. Suddenly, Naruto shouted came from above.

"Why does Sasuke have the ability to generate electricity?! Kakashi-sensei, did you secretly train him? Why didn't you teach me? "

"..."

Sasuke raised his head, and saw Naruto was venting his dissatisfaction to the innocent-looking Kakashi, "That idiot."

"What are you looking at? You were beaten up like a bear!" Naruto noticed Sasuke's gaze and turned to mock him rudely.

Sasuke's eyes caught sight of Team Guy standing beside Naruto, especially Lee in his green spandex suit. Then, Sasuke's eyes lit up.

"In this situation, you're still daydreaming? Die!" Yoroi roared and charged at Sasuke.

With a move of his feet, Sasuke advanced instead of retreating, putting his last bit of strength into the final blow, increasing his speed to the highest level, "Bang!"

He crouched and, upon reaching Yoroi, delivered an upward kick that sent him flying!

"Lions Barrage!"

Seeing this, all the members of Team Guy widened their eyes, 'Wasn't that Lee's move?'

In mid-air, Sasuke unleashed a flurry of fierce attacks, giving Zaku no chance to catch his breath. When the dust settled, Zaku was already lying unconscious, bleeding from his nose and mouth.

"No need to check."

The referee crouched beside the unconscious Yoroi as per procedure, while the exhausted Sasuke remained standing and said confidently.

After checking and saw that Yoroi was indeed completely incapacitated, the referee announced loudly, "Winner, Uchiha Sasuke!"