🚨 NOT EVERY SUMMONING CONTRACT IS BUILT ON THE SAME KIND OF RELATIONSHIP. Sakura earned Katsuyu’s cooperation, Sasuke treated Manda as a means to an end, while Naruto had to prove himself before Gamabunta would take him seriously. Three summoning relationships, three completely different dynamics. What makes these relationships interesting is that having the ability to summon a creature doesn’t automatically mean you have its respect, trust, or cooperation. Some partnerships are built on mutual understanding, others are driven by convenience, while some require the summoner to prove their worth before earning any real respect. Naruto had to deal with Gamabunta’s stubbornness and prove himself worthy of the Great Toad’s cooperation. Sasuke, on the other hand, was willing to put Manda in danger to save himself, showing just how differently he viewed the relationship. Sakura’s relationship with Katsuyu showed another side of summoning, where cooperation and coordination were essential, especially when dealing with large-scale medical support. So, who do you think had the best relationship with their summoning: Sakura, Sasuke, or Naruto? And which of these three summoning creatures do you think was the most difficult to deal with?