Chapter 76: Tailed Beasts
"Good," he said. "Now, we need to form a summoning contract."
Saiken let out a surprised snort and said, "Summoning contract? You want to call on me whenever you need me?"
"That's right," he confirmed, summoning an empty scroll from his pouch. "With a contract, we can work together more efficiently. You'll be able to lend your power when needed, and I can ensure your safety."
Saiken considered this, its enormous head swaying back and forth. To it, Arthur was indeed a complex character.
The idea of being readily available seemed slightly strange, almost domestic. But the promise of safety—of not being used as a weapon—was a lure.
As such, it stretched out one of its long, slimy tentacles. It oozed a glowing turquoise substance at the tip, extending it towards Arthur.
He placed his hand, palm open, beneath the dripping essence. The sensation felt strange, like tingling electricity.
He gritted his teeth, enduring the momentary discomfort.
With his other hand, he unfurled the scroll. Using a brush dipped in Saiken's essence, he inscribed a summoning sigil onto its surface. As he finished the final stroke, a faint blue light emanated from the inscription.
He then channeled his chakra, performing the hand signs for a basic summoning technique. The scroll glowed brightly in response before suddenly curling up and vanishing in a puff of smoke.
To perform a summoning contract wasn't at all that difficult. To be fair, only one character in the Narutoverse had ever summoned a Tailed Beast without being a Jinchūriki—Madara Uchiha.