Where am I?
How did I suddenly end up here? Am I dreaming? It doesn't seem like it.
Moreover, isn't it supposed to be nighttime? How is it daytime here?
Tōshirō thought for a moment, remembering that he was practicing the summoning technique. How did he end up in this strange place?
Oh no.
He suddenly remembered something.
In the original story, Jiraiya used the summoning technique and went to Mount Myōboku, which led to this unique opportunity.
Since Jiraiya didn't tell him about this, Tōshirō didn't recall the details from the original story and thus fell into the trap.
Tōshirō didn't blame Jiraiya for not informing him about such an important matter, because Jiraiya himself didn't know.
The current situation might be similar to what happened with Jiraiya. He doesn't know if he can learn sage arts here, but he is sure this isn't Mount Myōboku. That mountain was beautiful by day, but this place is full of ice and bitter cold.
As for why it's daytime, Tōshirō guesses that this place must be thousands of miles away from Konoha. Due to the time difference, when it's nighttime in Konoha, it's daytime here, similar to the time difference between China and Japan in the previous world.
Perhaps because he possesses ice bloodline power, he has a certain resistance to cold. With this bitter cold, it's likely not just a simple chill.
He looked at the white ice around him and felt a headache.
How will I get back?
In the original story, it wasn't detailed how Jiraiya returned to Konoha.
Now he must find a way to return, and this is the main challenge before him.
Taking a deep breath.
Calm.
Calm.
When facing problems, one must not lose their composure.
Um... what calm am I talking about? I'm about to die from the cold.
Since he arrived here using the summoning technique, there should be similar summoning creatures in this place.
He's not looking for sage arts, just wants to return to Konoha safely.
The right plan is to find a summoning creature he can talk to, then decide based on the situation.
Tōshirō felt uneasy as he exhaled a white breath, thinking about how to find a summoning creature in this vast place.
Shouting to attract a summoning creature? No, who knows what might come.
Summoning creatures might be intelligent and understand humans, but there are also those that don't understand and like to eat humans.
If a creature like a big snake comes, he won't be able to fight or flee, he'll definitely die.
But searching slowly would make him like a lost insect, when will he find a summoning creature?
He must prepare for the worst, what if he can't leave here in a short time?
The first problem is survival.
Fortunately, the survival programs he watched in the previous life weren't useless. He must find a high point to determine the direction.
Tōshirō looked into the distance, searching for a suitable place to climb to get an overview of the geographical environment.
After understanding this point, Tōshirō ran towards the ice mountain, using chakra to climb quickly and efficiently.
Climbing the mountain using chakra wasn't difficult, but it was very useful, even though the ninja school didn't teach this skill.
Since he knew this skill from the beginning, he learned it naturally and mastered it.
At the top of the mountain, Tōshirō looked at the scene around him.
On top of a mountain at an angle close to 90 degrees from the vertical position, Tōshirō used this method to ascend to the peak as if on flat ground and with the speed of the wind.
From this position, Tōshirō could clearly see the general location of the surrounding area.
By focusing chakra in his eyes, his pupils turned red and a single tomoe appeared.
The Sharingan has multiple functions, including enhancing vision. Using this ability, Kyōji could see the scenery around him clearly.
This area was much larger than he imagined, consisting of several islands separated by vast waters.
Kyōji felt a headache.
How will I leave here on foot? It will be a very long journey.
While thinking about his future, he noticed a white figure moving in the ice.
In nature, animals often camouflage to blend in with the environment. The moving white figure might be a living creature.
Despite blending with the environment, the Sharingan could see the details.
Tōshirō decided to follow it cautiously, to see if he could communicate. If it was peaceful, he would ask about the place, and if it was aggressive and huge, he would avoid it.
If it couldn't speak and was weak, Tōshirō might have to kill it and take its skin for warmth.
In addition to his natural resistance to ice, Tōshirō also used chakra to cover his limbs and bones to resist the cold that consumes chakra.
The animal's flesh and blood could provide physical strength, and the fur could provide warmth, which are urgently needed supplies for Tōshirō.
To avoid revealing his presence, Tōshirō moved slowly, using the ice columns as cover.
Upon closer approach, he saw a white bear resembling a polar bear approaching another creature.
At this moment, this polar bear was quietly approaching another creature with the help of the background that blended between sky and earth. Its skin was gray and smooth, its head somewhat resembled a tiger, and its lower half had what looked like a fish tail judging by its appearance it might be a seal.
The plump appearance was really cute at this moment, enjoying the sun leisurely, without any awareness of the approaching threat.
So as not to attract the seals' attention, the polar bear moved forward cautiously, staring at the prey with shining eyes until it was more than 100 meters away, then suddenly accelerated, and despite its huge size, the polar bear's explosive power was terrifyingly large.
By the time the seal reacted, the polar bear had already leaped in front of it and opened its mouth. Although the sea was close by, it could sneak and avoid the threat by moving a little, but it was obviously too late.
Sharp teeth easily pierced the seal's soft body, causing blood to splatter and killing it.
When the polar bear was about to enjoy a delicious meal and prepare for a feast, it suddenly noticed something strange, lifting its head, a slim figure appeared.
The polar bear, who had lived most of its life, swears it had never seen such a bipedal creature in its life.
It looked too weak to be killed with just one slap.
The polar bear's assessment instinct gave it a high thumbs up.
"Hello." said Tōshirō, hoping for a response.
"Groo Groo."
Tōshirō: ...
That's not the response he wanted.
"Wait, I'm not your enemy. I'm Tōshirō. I just want to ask about this place."
"Groo Groo Groo..."
The fangs were showing, it wasn't listening.
The bear charged towards Tōshirō.
Kyōji's eyes glared, turning completely red.
Alright, no talking then.
He prepared for battle, quickly forming seals.
He would now test the technique he learned but hadn't had the chance to use.
The seals were swift and smooth, and after finishing, he took a deep breath, puffed out his chest, and his cheeks swelled.
"Fire Release: Great Fireball Technique."
(End of chapter)
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