Konoha's Hextech Ninja

Even when practicing ninjutsu, if chakra consumption is kept to a minimum, with Yagami Yoruichi's current chakra level, a shadow clone with one-third of her chakra could last for several hours.

As for the main body, of course, she went to the training ground with Kurenai Yuhi to accompany her in her illusion training.

Yoruichi Yagami and her shadow clone arrived at the training ground. Kurenai Yuhi was stunned when she saw this: "Huh? Two Yoruichi-kun?"

“It’s Shadow Clone Jutsu,” Kakashi Hatake recognized it immediately. “With Yoruichi’s chakra reserves, she should have learned the Shadow Clone Jutsu long ago.”

"Shadow clone?" Kurenai tilted her head and thought for a moment before asking, "Is it the kind of physical clone you used before?"

“Yes, shadow clones can be used not only in battle. When a shadow clone dissipates, its memories and experiences are returned to the original body, which can accelerate training. However, it puts a lot of strain on chakra and the body, so most people can't use it. But with Yoruichi's chakra reserves, it should be no problem.” Kakashi Hatake looked on with envy.

His chakra reserves weren't small, but compared to Yoruichi Yagami, they were on completely different levels.

Before the two had exchanged more than a few words, Yagami Yoruichi approached, looked around, and asked in confusion, "Where's Kai? Didn't we agree to train together?"

"His dad called him away, something must have happened." Kakashi Hatake looked at Yoruichi Yagami and asked, "Are you planning to train using Shadow Clone Technique?"

“Yes, let’s use a shadow clone to practice ninjutsu and test your endurance.” Yagami Yoruichi nodded.

When using Shadow Clone Technique for the first time, Yoruichi Yagami didn't dare to create too many clones.

Moreover, Tsunade had already warned that with her physical abilities, she could only maintain two shadow clones at most.

As Konoha's number one medical ninja, Tsunade's judgment was something that Yoruichi Yagami definitely trusted.

"Let's go then. I happen to want to practice ninjutsu today, so we can discuss it," Kakashi Hatake extended an invitation.

“My shadow clone will come with you.” Yagami Yoru nodded, and the shadow clone followed Hatake Kakashi to an open space in the training ground to practice ninjutsu together.

The main body remained where it was and said to Kurenai Yuhi, "This is the main body; I'll accompany you as you practice illusion techniques."

While ostensibly accompanying Kurenai Yuhi in her training, the real purpose was to specifically enhance Yoruichi Yagami's 'illusion resistance'.

With Yagami Yoruichi's mental attribute value, it would be difficult for her to become a master of illusion unless she could find a way to quickly improve her mental attribute.

However, it is possible to increase illusion resistance.

This is not only about the spirit, but also about the mind and will.

People with stronger willpower are more resistant to illusions.

Although there are still situations where 'numerical crushing' occurs, as long as the difference is not so great as to completely crush the other side, this small difference may be the difference between life and death in battle.

“Okay.” Kurenai nodded and said seriously, “Yoruichi-kun, be careful.”

On ordinary days, Kurenai is very clingy, behaving like a little girl.

But when it comes to cultivation, he is exceptionally serious.

Children in the ninja world mature very early, especially since Kurenai Yuhi had a Jonin father who constantly guided her.

She knew very well that in this world, without sufficient strength, one could not control anything.

Moreover, Yagami Yoruichi is a top genius and is destined to become a famous strongman in Konoha in the future.

Kurenai knew she couldn't compare to Yoruichi Yagami, but she didn't want to fall too far behind him.

……

Outside the training field.

A middle-aged ninja stood on the treetop, watching Kurenai Yuhi intently casting a genjutsu. After observing for a moment, his gaze shifted to Yoruichi Yagami, who was opposite Kurenai and trying to break Kurenai's genjutsu.

"That brat!" Kurenai Yuhi said with a displeased expression, "He's just a genius, what's so great about him? He's trying to steal my daughter away!"

Kurenai Yuhi had long known that her daughter liked to stick close to the 'number one genius' at the Ninja Academy.

But only today did I have the time to come and see it for myself.

Although she was very annoyed with this "blonde guy who ran off with his daughter", Kurenai was still quite gratified to see how hard she was working to improve her illusion magic.

The original plan to cause trouble for Yagami Yoruichi was temporarily abandoned.

"I heard he's a student of Tsunade-sama and Kosuke-senpai? Hmph, so what if he has good teachers? He's not good enough for my daughter!" Yuhi Makoto muttered to herself, her expression a mixture of pride in her daughter's growth and displeasure at the "blonde guy who stole her away," looking unusually conflicted.

Chapter 51 "Skipping Class"

At night, Yagami Yoruichi first took Yuhi Kurenai home, and then, as usual, delivered goods for Ichiraku Ramen before returning home.

The lights in the house were on, and a shadowy figure was in the study, holding a medical book and occasionally jotting down notes.

Yagami Yoruichi sat on the sofa and rested for a while, trying to adjust her condition as much as possible, before forming the 'Ren' seal: "Shadow Clone, release!"

The two shadow clones that had been created earlier dissipated, and the memories returned to the original body.

As a result, the fatigue accumulated by the two shadow clones from a day of studying and cultivating was instantly transmitted back to the main body, making Yagami Yoru feel incredibly heavy in both body and mind.

It was as if they had undergone several days and nights of high-intensity training.

However, this kind of fatigue is more of a 'feeling' and can have an impact on the mental state.

The impact on the body is almost negligible.

Even so, Yagami Yoruichi still felt dizzy and collapsed on the sofa for a while before gradually recovering.

"After maintaining the shadow clones for most of the day, is the fatigue really that intense?" Yagami Yoruichi sorted through the memories transmitted back by the shadow clones.

The vast majority of the 'fatigue' comes from the shadow clone responsible for training ninjutsu.

The shadow clone responsible for studying medical books, although also somewhat mentally exhausted, showed far less fatigue than the other shadow clone.

"It seems that the burden on the main body varies depending on what the shadow clone does and the memories it transmits. For example, activities that require less energy, such as reading, have less impact on the main body due to the fatigue associated with the memories. However, the memories from practicing ninjutsu will place a greater burden on the main body."

Yagami Yoruichi rubbed her slightly throbbing head as she analyzed the risks of the Shadow Clone Technique.

On her first attempt, Yagami Yoruichi didn't dare to create too many shadow clones, and the duration was also short, only about half a day.

The mental burden is considerable, but it is entirely within an acceptable range.

Even Yoruichi Yagami could sense that the two shadow clones, which had been maintained for six or seven hours, were still far from her 'limit'.

I should be able to easily handle maintaining the same number of shadow clones for an entire day.

Of course, if a shadow clone were to complete a whole day of ninjutsu training, its chakra would definitely be insufficient; at most, it would only last a few hours before its chakra was exhausted.

If the frequency of ninjutsu release is higher, it may not even last an hour.

This level of fatigue is not a big burden for Yoruichi Yagami's current physical condition.

It won't have no effect at all, but as long as you eat more and sleep more, you can recover easily.

Although increased fatigue necessitates more rest time for the body and less time for physical training.

However, the existence of shadow clones can completely compensate for the loss, thereby greatly improving the efficiency of cultivation and learning.

"Overall, creating two shadow clones should more than double my learning and training efficiency. However, two shadow clones are about the limit for the time being; my chakra reserves don't allow me to create more."

"Once the [Doomsday Winter] is synthesized, it should be able to create one or two more shadow clones, but it will take a few months..."

After analyzing for a while, Yagami Yoruichi realized that the Shadow Clone Technique was difficult to fully grasp.

Exhausted, Yagami Yoruichi didn't force herself to stay up all night. After quickly washing up, she set her alarm for the next day and went straight to sleep.

The next morning, after delivering goods to Ichiraku Ramen and having breakfast, Yagami Yoruichi immediately created two shadow clones.

One shadow clone went home to read the medical books that Tsunade left for Yoruichi Yagami, while the other shadow clone went to school for the morning theory class.

As for his main body, he went directly to the Konoha training ground to train.

With shadow clones, one should naturally save time to the maximum extent and speed up the process of becoming stronger, so that not a single moment can be wasted.

Tasks like theory classes, which only require some mental effort and don't consume physical strength or chakra, can be handled by shadow clones, allowing the main body more time to train.

……

"Hey, Yoruichi, you skipped class?" A familiar voice rang out.

It was Umino Ichigo who happened to be passing by and saw Yagami Yoruichi training, so he came over to say hello.

“Ikkaku-senpai,” Yagami Yoruichi responded, explaining, “The morning class is a theory class, so I can use a shadow clone to attend. I’ll switch to my main body for the afternoon’s practical class.”

Actually, if Yagami Yoruichi had a better grasp of shadow clones, he could have used shadow clones to 'take over' the afternoon's practical lesson.

After all, what they are learning now is only the most basic physical skills and shuriken throwing.

Unless facing off against Kakashi Hatake, Might Guy, or Tetsuka Uchiha, it's very difficult for Yoruichi Yagami's shadow clones to be injured or dissipated.

However, Yagami Yoruichi's mastery of shadow clones is not yet deep enough, and she is worried about potential problems. Therefore, she plans to replace the shadow clones at noon and return to school with her original body for the afternoon's practical class.

"Shadow Clone Technique? You're only a first-year student, and you've already mastered this level of ninjutsu?" Umino Ikkaku was somewhat surprised.

B-rank ninjutsu doesn't sound like a high level.

However, in Konoha, one generally needs to be a Jonin to make contact with them.

Especially for ordinary people, B-rank ninjutsu is a threshold.

Without the authority of a 'special Jonin' or Jonin, no matter how many merits you make, you are not qualified to learn.

As for A-rank ninjutsu, a considerable portion of them have already reached the threshold of 'forbidden techniques,' and the remaining ones are frighteningly difficult, with only elite Jonin or some ninjas with powerful backgrounds qualified to learn them.

Ikkaku Umino was naturally surprised to hear that Yoruichi Yagami had learned B-rank ninjutsu.

More importantly, he was aware of the side effects of the Shadow Clone Technique.

For someone of Yagami Yoruichi's age to be able to maintain a shadow clone for such a long time is truly remarkable. It's something many experienced veteran ninjas can't do!

"My physique is stronger," Yagami Yoruichi said without further explanation.

Umino Ikkaku nodded and sighed, "Your physique is indeed amazing; your chakra reserves even surpass mine. When you come of age, you might have chakra reserves comparable to top-tier Jonin."

Top-tier Jonin?

There's no need to wait until adulthood; at most, it will only take three years. Once all six divine items are gathered, the 'Emperor Rui's Template' will begin to exert its power, and one's chakra reserves will absolutely surge to an extremely terrifying level.

Even if he can't reach the Six Paths level, he should at least surpass a regular 'Kage', and even surpass a weaker Jinchuriki, right?

A thought flashed through Yagami Yoruichi's mind, and without dwelling on the topic, he asked, "Did you just return from a mission, Ikkaku-senpai?"

Chapter 52 The Little Loli is Angry

"Yes, I'm back from a mission and I'm going home to see my children."

When talking about her child, Ichika Umino smiled happily.

Yagami Yoruichi's heart skipped a beat. Umino Ikkaku's child, wasn't that Umino Iruka?

The future protagonist Naruto Uzumaki's teacher, and in some ways, can be said to have taken over the role of Naruto Uzumaki's 'father'.

Of course, in terms of age, the older brother might be more suitable.

“So Ikkaku-senpai already has a child.” Yagami Yoruichi said, suddenly realizing that Umino Iruka’s age should be the same as Mitarashi Anko, Kamitsuki Izumo, and others.

That means they should be around one or two years old now.

“My wife is also a ninja, but the child is still young and I can’t leave her, so she applied for a long leave to stay home and take care of the child. I have to go on more missions,” said Ikkaku Umino. “My child’s name is Iruka. He’s a few years younger than you and will be a year old in a few months.”

Yagami Yoruichi nodded, thinking to himself that it was pretty much as he had predicted.

"If he also has ninja talent, he might become your junior," Umino Ikkaku said half-jokingly.

Although being a ninja is a high-risk profession, the income is very high.

In this world, most families with the means will choose to raise their offspring to become ninjas, unless they truly lack the talent or opportunity in this area.

"If he's one year old, he should start school in four or five years, right?" Yagami Yoruichi thought for a moment and said, "I'll take care of him then."

Even if it's just because Ichikaku Umino guided her in her training, Yoruichi Yagami will still take care of his child.

"Hahaha, then I'll be grateful to you! With Yoruichi looking after Iruka, I can finally relax when he's at school." Umino Ikkaku laughed heartily for a while, then quickly took his leave and hurried home to see his child.

"Iruka is almost a year old, which means he's definitely in the same grade as Anko and the others. Oh, right, I remember there was also Yamato in this year's class who didn't go to the Ninja Academy. If Iruka has already been born, has Yamato already completed the Hashirama cell transplantation experiment?"

A thought suddenly popped into Yagami Yoruichi's mind, but he didn't intend to delve into it further.

Yamato is the sole survivor of the Hashirama cell transplantation experiment, which involves Orochimaru and Root. With his current small size, there would be absolutely no benefit for him to be mixed in.

"As for Anko... I remember there was a flashback scene in the original work where Anko was taken in as a disciple by Orochimaru when she was at the Ninja Academy, but I don't know which year it was?"

Yagami Yoruichi pondered, "But since this part of the story exists, it means that Orochimaru must have been paying attention to the Ninja Academy while Anko was there. I wonder if there will be an opportunity to get some benefits from Orochimaru?"

By the time Mitarashi Anko enters the Ninja Academy, she will have already gathered all her "six essential items," and her strength will definitely undergo a dramatic transformation.

At that time, even with the most conservative estimate, there's no need to worry too much about Orochimaru's strength.