Naruto: Two opponents versus Naruto, Konoha panics!

Orochimaru: "I absolutely love Naruto's pragmatic approach to things!"

Orochimaru began his usual routine of praising Naruto with his black-rimmed glasses.

The point is that this guy's boasting actually sounds quite convincing.

No one seemed bothered by it.

The girls in the stands, however, were somewhat embarrassed.

The image on the large screen with a black border.

Their little thoughts were practically written all over their faces.

Ino, on the other hand, was quite open about it and didn't think there was anything wrong with her own feelings for Naruto in the black-framed world.

They even turned around and teased Hinata.

"Hinata, Naruto with black-rimmed glasses will definitely have a status like Daimyo in the future."

"Then we won't have to worry about us arguing or falling out because of this."

"I'll be the eldest, you'll be the second eldest, and Sakura can be the youngest!"

"Hahaha~"

Looking at Hinata, whose face was flushed and whose hair was steaming.

Ino slightly controlled the amount.

He didn't utter any more suggestive words, otherwise Hinata would have fainted again.

However, her words immediately provoked Sakura.

"How is that possible?!"

Even so, I definitely won't be the youngest!

"At least older than you!"

It looked like the two fake best friends were about to start arguing.

Little Firework's big eyes darted around.

She tilted her cute little face up and said innocently:

"What's big and small?"

"Sister, is that firework the smallest?"

The women: "..."

"What are we going to do?"

Sakura gripped Naruto's hand tightly.

A hint of shyness still lingered on her face.

Naruto naturally let go of his hand.

Wipe the sweat from your forehead.

[Thinking to myself: 'Using the Body Flicker Technique with one person isn't as easy as I imagined. Perhaps my skill level isn't high enough to make it as simple as breathing or drinking water.']

"I'm somewhat looking forward to seeing what my shadow clones will achieve today."

Then, a slight smile appeared at the corners of his mouth, revealing a gentle smile that had almost become his trademark.

Looking at Sakura, he said softly, "Shikamaru has also completed his Shadow Clone Technique training."

"Let's go, let's go over there first."

Having said that, Naruto emerged from behind the tree.

[Shikamaru on the other side has successfully unleashed his Shadow Clone Technique for the first time.]

He and his shadow clone were each examining themselves.

Although only one shadow clone was created, Shikamaru's shadow clone was quite stable.

[This is the meticulous Shikamaru. After understanding that the chakra level of the Shadow Clones needs to be "equal to a bowl of water," he began to experiment in that direction.]

That's why the first shadow clone created was so stable.

[It's no weaker than the shadow clones created by ninjas who frequently use shadow clones.]

Of course, in terms of quantity, they cannot compare to those who possess massive amounts of chakra.

【Naruto?】

[Watching Naruto and Sakura approach.]

Shikamaru paused for a moment.

Then he laughed and said, "Looks like you've already mastered the Shadow Clone Technique... What a hassle... I don't like training with a bunch of monsters like you, it's too discouraging."

Orochimaru: "Indeed, of course, this is just the beginning."

Orochimaru: "Give Naruto with black frames some more time. Perhaps the only one who can barely keep up with Naruto with black frames is Hinata, who can always eat her fill."

Ino Yamanaka: "By the way, Hinata in the black-framed world seems to have grown quite a bit taller... I'm so envious~"

Kushina Uzumaki: "Silly girl, after the comparison viewing ends, your talent will increase exponentially. By then, even if my little Hinata is well-fed, you won't be much worse off."

Kushina Uzumaki: "In the black-framed world, Naruto definitely won't leave you guys hanging, don't worry~"

"Sakura, could you please create a shadow clone as well?"

Naruto didn't respond to Shikamaru's comment.

Naruto knew that Shikamaru knew he needed to see him and was looking for an excuse.

"Ah... um, okay~"

Sakura paused for a moment, then quickly formed hand seals, creating a shadow clone.

【Bang--】

[The white smoke dissipated, and Sakura's shadow clone appeared.]

[With just one glance, Naruto could tell that Sakura's shadow clones were not as powerful as Shikamaru's.]

"I've discovered that shadow clones have an incredible use."

Upon hearing this, Shikamaru's expression changed slightly.

There aren't many things that would earn Naruto's praise as "amazing."

"Shadow Clone Technique...isn't it just an advanced version of the Shadow Clone Technique, only now it's a physical entity instead of an illusion?"

Sakura blinked, not quite understanding why Naruto would give Shadow Clones such high praise.

[Shikamaru and his shadow clones were also somewhat puzzled.]

"It's okay."

"Come with me, and you'll soon find out why I said that."

As he spoke, Naruto looked at Shikamaru and Sakura's shadow clones.

[Shikamaru and Sakura were even more confused.]

Without further ado, he left with Naruto.

"What are we going to do?" Sakura asked.

"I don't know... but it feels like it's going to get really troublesome..." Shikamaru sighed helplessly.

He then plopped down on the ground.

[Even though his subconscious told him it would be an incredible discovery.]

However, Shikamaru instinctively sensed that he would be busy training again in the days to come.

Although he still trains every day, it's been a long time since he got used to this intensity!

Sakura and Shikamaru didn't have to wait long.

【soon.】

【Bang--】

The sound of their shadow clones dissolving could be heard in the distance.

Shikamaru frowned slightly.

[Sakura is the same.]

A familiar yet somewhat strange memory and experience returned.

Scenes from the shadow clone's experiences flashed through their minds.

It was as if they themselves had done it.

"When a shadow clone is dispelled, whether passively or actively, all of its experiences and memories will be transmitted back to the original body."

"This technique is very useful; if applied to training... or learning, it would be an extremely powerful support ninjutsu."

"The person who invented this ninjutsu was a genius."

"Of course, this involves considerable risks."

"How do you feel about processing the memories and experiences transmitted back by the shadow clones for the first time?"

[Upon hearing this.]

Shikamaru frowned and said, "It's very abrupt."

"Yeah, I wasn't prepared at all. Maybe it would have been better if I had been prepared," Sakura said.

"If the amount of information increases... and the memories of pain are also transmitted... then this ninjutsu definitely needs to be used with caution, um, I mean, in battle," Sakura added after thinking for a moment.

Shikamaru nodded slightly, agreeing with Sakura's words.

"But if used for learning and training, it's a very powerful ninjutsu."

"I feel quite uncomfortable. Although I know these are all my own thoughts, receiving too much information at once still affects my brain." Shikamaru hesitated for a moment, then added:

"Naruto, you just told my shadow clone that this ninjutsu doesn't seem to be complete?"

"Yes, I feel that way."

"Perhaps he was castrated. I'll trouble you to inquire about that," Naruto said.

【"I see."】

"Shall we begin the experiment now?"

Sakura tilted her head, somewhat puzzled by Shikamaru's explanation of the experiment.

"No rush, take a break."

"Use the Shadow Clone Technique as much as possible, and then apply it to your cultivation. Remember, don't dispel all the Shadow Clone Techniques at once. I'll have the others try it too."

Naruto maintained his smile.

But a sudden weight settled over me.

[Shikamaru and Sakura's performance was somewhat different from what he had expected.]

Why don't I feel the information I receive as clearly as before?

[“Although I instructed my shadow clones to restrain their random thoughts, the amount of information they received still exceeded what the two of them had just received... but the sensation was very faint.”]

"Could it be... because of the peculiar chakra in my mind's whispers?"