Naruto: Two opponents versus Naruto, Konoha panics!

"Oh, I see. Don't worry, Grandpa wouldn't blame you."

Hiruzen Sarutobi reached out and touched Naruto's head.

Naruto resisted the urge to slap away the old man's hand.

[She tentatively asked, "Grandpa Hokage, are you really not angry with me?"]

"How could that be?" Hiruzen Sarutobi laughed.

"You are a thriving new shoot, while I, a withered old leaf, wish I could become your nourishment!"

[Suppressing his disgust, Naruto showed gratitude.]

"Thank you, Grandpa Hokage!"

"Hahaha~" Hiruzen Sarutobi laughed a few times, then said, "I see... I just saw you practicing your throwing techniques, right?"

"Yeah, I tried my best... but I don't think I can reach the level that Grandpa Hokage demonstrated for me back then." Naruto lowered his head slightly.

Hiruzen Sarutobi was in an incredibly good mood.

Praising it directly might not make it very happy.

But if a genius boy praises you, that's a different story, especially since this kid is Naruto.

"In that case... well, Naruto, you might have a tougher time from now on."

Naruto's eyes lit up. "Grandpa Hokage, are you going to teach me yourself?!"

Upon hearing this, Hiruzen Sarutobi shook his head.

He slowly rose and said, "I usually have to protect the village, so I may not have time to teach you."

"But there's still time to guide you through the basics."

Having said that, Hiruzen Sarutobi drew a shuriken from his lower back.

[Holding the shuriken between his index and middle fingers, under Naruto's 'admiring' gaze.]

Hiruzen Sarutobi felt as if he had become ten years younger. A slight smile played on his lips, and he offered no further explanation.

"Watch closely, Naruto."

[The words fell.]

[Whoosh—]

In the next instant, Hiruzen Sarutobi's shuriken flew from his hand, hurtling towards the distant tree at incredible speed.

【Whoosh whoosh——】

Immediately afterwards, Hiruzen Sarutobi rapidly formed hand seals.

["Shadow Clone Technique with Shuriken!"]

[Whoosh whoosh whoosh—]

[Slap slap slap—!!!]

Watching the scene of countless shuriken piercing into the tree trunk.

Many people in the ninja world stared wide-eyed.

Shuriken: Shadow Clone Technique?

Isn't this one of the ninjutsu that the Third Hokage frequently used, as mentioned in the intelligence reports?

The ninjas from Konoha Village stared wide-eyed.

This ninjutsu is one of the few ninjutsu techniques that the professor himself created.

It is a ninjutsu developed based on the Second Hokage's Shadow Clone Technique.

The ninjutsu level is A.

Onoki: "Third Hokage, you're actually willing... no, you're eyeing Naruto's talent and planning to let him continue to glorify your ninjutsu, aren't you?"

The Fourth Raikage: "This ninjutsu is quite powerful; not many people can learn it."

Choza Akimichi: "It seems that Minato only knows this one move. In the hands of the Third Hokage, this move seemed unremarkable, but in Minato's hands, it opened my eyes."

Ino Yamanaka: "Just like Iruka-sensei said, there are no weak ninjutsu, only weak ninjas."

Iruka touched his neck.

Iruka in the black-framed world is still Iruka, Ino wasn't wrong.

Mei Terumi: "This ninjutsu is quite difficult to learn, so Naruto with black frames should be able to stay safe for a while, right?"

Orochimaru: "You're overthinking it. If Naruto with black frames wants to master the Shadow Clone Technique, it won't be long before I can do that ninjutsu too. It's nothing special."

Danzo Shimura: "Hmph, that's the strongest Hokage's signature technique!"

Tobirama Senju: I... never mind.

"Naruto, this ninjutsu is quite difficult to learn."

"Grandpa has a task for you: learn this ninjutsu before you graduate."

"Once you master this sword shadow clone technique, it's equivalent to mastering the shadow clone technique."

Hiruzen Sarutobi stroked his beard, a smug look on his face, and said, "This is an A-rank ninjutsu developed by my grandfather. There aren't many in the entire ninja world who can learn it."

【"......"

[Listening to Hiruzen Sarutobi's constant self-praise.]

This time, Naruto nodded genuinely.

This ninjutsu is indeed very powerful.

Looking at the hundreds of shuriken in the distance, Naruto felt that this ninjutsu was very suitable for the attack methods he had just developed.

[In fact, Naruto even wondered why this ninjutsu was called the Shroud Sword: Shadow Clone Technique.]

[So, could I develop a shuriken technique called "Shadow Clone Technique" that isn't a physical entity, but rather an illusion?]

The combination of truth and deception is perfectly suited to the offensive tactics that Naruto has currently mastered.

The description of Hiruzen Sarutobi made young Naruto even more excited.

All you need is a shuriken.

[During its flight, it quickly forms hand seals and then unleashes a shadow clone technique using its shuriken.]

The number of shuriken that can be created is linked to chakra, but unlike shadow clones, it doesn't have many limitations and risks.

[With enough chakra, he can create tens of thousands of shuriken each time.]

One or dozens of shuriken might not be that much of a threat, but tens of thousands... that's an overwhelming attack, the difference in power is like heaven and earth.

"This is a combination technique that uses ninja tools and ninjutsu together. Naruto, keep up the good work, and it's not impossible for you to develop your own ninjutsu in the future."

Hiruzen Sarutobi looked at Naruto, whose little face was full of astonishment.

He nodded with satisfaction.

Then he took out a blank scroll.

[He personally wrote down the hand seals and training suggestions for Naruto's practice of the Shuriken Shadow Clone Technique.]

"Thank you, Grandpa Hokage!" Little Naruto was genuinely excited.

【Hahaha~】

"Work hard, Grandpa is going to protect the village. Grandpa is really looking forward to Naruto helping out in the future!"

Hiruzen Sarutobi patted Naruto's head before leaving with a smile.

[I used the Body Flicker Technique as soon as I arrived.]

[Then, in order to demonstrate the ninjutsu he had developed, he consumed a considerable amount of chakra.]

[Hiruzen Sarutobi felt a bit weak, and to prevent Naruto from making him do it again, he chose to make a quick getaway.]

Watching Hiruzen Sarutobi's departing figure.

Naruto's smile didn't disappear.

[How interesting would your expression be if we used the ninjutsu you developed to fight you in the future?]

[After Hiruzen Sarutobi completely disappeared from sight and perception.]

Naruto's smile faded.

[Open the scroll to view the training method for the Initial Sword Shadow Clone Technique.]

[After watching it twice.]

[Naruto formed hand seals; he had simplified the Shadow Clone Technique to only require three hand seals to perform it.]

[I believe it won't be long before Naruto is able to perform this with just one hand seal.]

[Only then did I begin experimenting with one hand, eventually progressing to no handprints at all.]

[Of course, there's another point: Naruto has begun to explore the complete Shadow Clone Technique on his own, following his own ideas and Shikamaru's advice.]

【Bang--】

[After creating two shadow clones.]

Naruto didn't rush them to start training.

Instead, they were instructed to have the two shadow clones get used to the hand seals used in the Shuriken Shadow Clone Technique.

[And how does chakra flow within the body after the hand seals are completed?]

[A moment later.]

After Naruto finished eating the grilled fish, he received memories and experiences transmitted back by his two shadow clones.

He slowly stood up, composing himself.

[Starting the first attempt.]

[Whoosh—]

The shuriken flew from the hand, making a whistling sound as it passed through the air.

Naruto's gaze sharpened, and his hands quickly formed hand seals.

["Shadow Clone Technique with Shuriken!"]