Summoning Idea Sharing: Tigers!

Summary: Existing in the thick and massive jungle valley of the ninja world (ideally somewhere in Kumo) are a tribe of chakra powered tigers. Fierce and mighty predators and warriors, they are one of the fiercest of creatures that man have sought wisdom and strength from. They reside among the thick jungle, and around the ancient ruins that were left there, their prowling grounds. They are not welcoming to strangers. Many who tried to enter the jungle, do not come back alive. Often, people would whisper of seeing 'trespasser's heads stuck up on pikes on the boarder of the jungle.

The tigers care little for weakness, hense the high death count for those who enter. To journey through the jungle is as trialing as a test to see if one is even worthy to enter a contract with these beasts. Even then, the tigers may be loyal to the summoner-- but for a price.

It is a rumored that the tigers of the jungle have a steep love for riches and money. While you may enter a contract with them, the more stronger and powerful members of the tribe will demand payment in addition to summoning them there. Especially the tribe's leader. (Simple plot element. NO real Ryo needed to use jutsu. Ex: Manda and how he demanded sacrifices from Orochimaru upon being summoned.)

Should a Shinobi choose to ally with the tigers of Blood Vale Jungle, they find a new definition to the concept of strength and power.

The tribe ruler and contract keeper. Those who wish to form a contract must successfully reach him, and appeal to him that they are worthy! However, he would play the role of judge to that. Divine orbs levitate around him, defining his position of power. He rules the valley with an iron fist... er, claw. It is said the very heavens answer to the power he wields. It is said he is over 500 years old, and still in the prime of his strength.

Personality: Prideful, short-tempered, quick to anger, stubborn and greedy.

Tiger Hierarchy: For Tigers, power earns status. Whether its by achievements or talent, it comes down to the test of conflict. The law of the jungle to share who is goes up in the ranks. Majority of Tigers are typical cats in stature and ability. However, others have undergone changes-- taking on even humanoid/anthro-related forms, and taking on human speech.

Those of higher hierarchy also take on different colors of their fur with age and strength. White is the most regal color for tigers to take, signifying they have grown into a high state of respect-- either as a tribe leader or as a elder/sage.