The four monsters quickly become active not because of Shadowslash but because of the Sanctuary.
To truly not lose their wild nature Rosa would bring them into the Sanctuary to train but even with these four monsters working together they still need to be cautious.
There were a couple of times that nearly all five of them including Rosa have died in the Sanctuary.
Thankfully they knew the territory of the Steel Ape Clan and since Fresackio would sometimes visit the clan together with her they would rescue her in her dire needs.
Not only the four monsters manage to improve their abilities so does she.
Shadowslash quickly grabs the Scaly Mighty Lion as it was the easiest to evolve according to his standard as it had no elemental power only brute strength.
With a wave of his hand numerous monster flesh and orc flesh appeared he then orders it to consume them.