Summoning Technique: Toad

Summoning Technique: Toad — this is an advanced form of space-time ninjutsu that allows a ninja to summon toads from Mount Myōboku as allies for participating in battle or providing various support.

To master this technique requires concluding a blood contract with representatives of the summoned species, after which the ninja gains access to the space of Mount Myōboku. Activation of the technique is performed through hand seals, while the user uses their chakra as an anchor for the space-time displacement of the creature onto the battlefield.

Summoned toads possess diverse abilities: from giant combat individuals capable of fighting on par with tailed beasts, to smaller representatives performing functions of scouts, healers, or transport. Some toads possess their own unique techniques, including the use of natural energy of senjutsu, fire and water elements.

The technique belongs to the category of combat and support, which makes it a versatile tool for various tactical situations. The strength and size of the summoned toad directly depend on the amount of chakra expended by the summoner, as well as on the level of mastery of the technique. Experienced users are capable of simultaneously maintaining a connection with several toads and performing reverse summoning — teleportation of themselves to the location of the summoned creatures.

Gamabunta — a giant toad samurai from Mount Myōboku, the primary battle summon of Jiraiya. He wears a red cloak with the hermit's emblem, a huge sword is fastened to his belt, and a smoking pipe is constantly in his mouth. His movements are heavy, yet amazingly agile for such size: he is capable of making powerful jumps and rolls, evading strikes from tailed beasts.

In battle, Gamabunta relies on a combination of his own strength and synchronization with the summoner. He freely wields a sword, with which he cuts through solid rock and tailed beasts, and also uses the toad oil charge — sticky oil, which serves to immobilize the opponent or to create a basis for the partner's fire techniques. His main value lies not in individual attacks, but in the ability to work in a pair: he ideally adapts to the summoner's tactics, providing both power and cover.