SUMMONING JUTSU HISTORY.
The Summoning Jutsu allows a ninja to call forth creatures (typically animals) to aid them in battle. To perform it, a ninja must sign a contract with the species they wish to summon. This contract is written in blood and usually takes the form of a scroll, and each person who signs it gains access to that species’ creatures.
The concept of summoning jutsu was introduced quite early in the series, and it remained a staple of any shinobi's fighting style until near the end of the story. Summoning jutsu is surprisingly simple to use even in the heat of battle, and it's a great way for any ninja to get the advantage in numbers and have a creature watch their back. There's much more to know about how the summoning jutsu is used and how certain Naruto characters made the most of it while fighting their many battles.
Once the contract is signed, the user can summon creatures by channeling chakra and pressing their blood-marked hand to the ground or another surface, forming a seal.
The summoning jutsu upped its game in the next major story arc, when Naruto Uzumaki met his best mentor of all, Jiraiya the toad sage.
Jiraiya did Naruto a favor by undoing the seal on the boy's chest to release Kurama's chakra, and that chakra was soon put to good use. Jiraiya challenged Naruto to perform toad summons after Naruto made the contract, and at first, Naruto struggled. Then, facing imminent doom, Naruto channeled Kurama's vast chakra to summon the mightiest toad of them all, the titanic Gamabunta.
That progress symbolized Naruto's creative mind and his willingness to embrace new techniques, not to mention Naruto's ever-growing control and acceptance of Kurama's vast power.
Summoning Contracts and Summons
Toads (Myoboku Mountain): Summoned by Naruto Uzumaki and Jiraiya, known for their powerful abilities and wise sages.Snakes (Ryuchi Cave): Summoned by Orochimaru and later by Sasuke Uchiha, often cunning and deadly in combat.
Slugs (Shikkotsu Forest): Summoned by Tsunade and Sakura Haruno, known for their healing abilities and supportive powers.
These species each hail from mystical places and are often deeply rooted in the Naruto universe’s lore of nature energy and sage training.
Toads (Summoned by Jiraiya, Naruto Uzumaki, and Minato Namikaze)
Gamabunta: The "Toad Boss," massive and strong, wields a giant sword.
Gamakichi: Son of Gamabunta, becomes Naruto's main summon in Naruto Shippuden.
Gamatatsu: Gamakichi's younger brother, known for his humorous personality.
Fukasaku: An elder sage toad, assists in Naruto's Sage Mode training.
Shima: Fukasaku's wife, also assists in Sage Mode training.
Gamabunta: The "Toad Boss," massive and strong, wields a giant sword.
Gamakichi: Son of Gamabunta, becomes Naruto's main summon in Naruto Shippuden.
Gamatatsu: Gamakichi's younger brother, known for his humorous personality.
Fukasaku: An elder sage toad, assists in Naruto's Sage Mode training.
Shima: Fukasaku's wife, also assists in Sage Mode training.
Snakes (Summoned by Orochimaru, Sasuke Uchiha, and Kabuto Yakushi)
Manda: The "Snake Boss," powerful and fierce, highly arrogant and difficult to control.
Aoda: Sasuke's personal snake summon, loyal and cooperative in battle.
Manda II: A clone of Manda, created by Kabuto and enhanced for combat.
Slugs (Summoned by Tsunade and Sakura Haruno)
Katsuyu: The "Slug Queen," capable of dividing into smaller slugs, specializes in healing and support.
Hawks (Summoned by Sasuke Uchiha)
Unnamed Hawk: Used by Sasuke primarily for aerial support and transportation.
Dogs (Summoned by Kakashi Hatake)
Pakkun: A small pug, intelligent and capable of tracking.
Ninken Pack: Kakashi’s group of eight ninja dogs used for tracking and combat support. Members include:Pakkun (leader)
Bull
Urushi
Shiba
Bisuke
Akino
Guruko
Uhei
Monkeys (Summoned by Hiruzen Sarutobi)
Enma: The "Monkey King," capable of transforming into a staff and assisting in combat.
Turtles (Summoned by Might Guy)
Ningame: A large turtle, often summoned by Guy for training purposes.
Clams (Summoned by the Second Mizukage)
Giant Clam: A giant clam that creates mirages and conceals the Mizukage in battle.
Crows (Summoned by Itachi Uchiha)
Crows: Used by Itachi primarily for genjutsu, illusion techniques, and deception.
Other Animals
Ibuse (Salamander): Summoned by Hanzo, a giant salamander with poisonous abilities.
Shirohebi (White Snake): Summoned by Orochimaru, symbolizing his association with snakes and immortality.
