Naruto: Fusion of Multiverse Character Templates

"teacher."

Natsuki entered Orochimaru's study.

Although Orochimaru is not yet pursuing the art of immortality, he already has the idea of ​​learning all the techniques in the ninja world.

Therefore, when he wasn't out on missions, he would stay in his study to learn various ninjutsu and secret techniques.

"Today I defeated three seniors: Choza, Inoichi, and Shikaku."

Xia Mu got straight to the point.

"Um."

Orochimaru nodded slightly.

He knew Xia Mu's strength very well.

In terms of swordsmanship alone, he can already be considered a special Jonin.

The only problem is the poor battery life.

But beating three third-grade students was still easy and not surprising.

"The shadow technique used by Senior Shikaku is very interesting."

Xia Mu continued, "Teacher, I have two ideas for shadow techniques."

He is laying the groundwork for his creation of a shadow space and shadow assassins.

These two abilities are very useful, and he expects to use them frequently.

If he used it a few more times, he would definitely not be able to hide it from others, so he might as well bring it up himself.

"What are your thoughts?"

Orochimaru looked up at him and asked.

"The Nara clan's research on shadows is all about using shadows to control or attack enemies."

Xia Mu said slowly, "I think we can try a different approach and study the effect of shadows on ourselves."

"This is related to the Nara clan's position within the Ino-Shika-Cho trio."

Orochimaru said casually.

The Ino-Shika-Cho trio always act together, and the Nara clan's shadow techniques are primarily used to serve the team or the Ino-Shika-Cho trio.

"My idea is to create a space within my own shadow."

Xia Mu said in a deep voice, "At that time, we can hide ourselves or various items in the shadow space."

Orochimaru's calm expression froze.

Hiruzen Sarutobi is known as the professor of ninjutsu, but he is actually quite skilled, having done extensive research on various ninjutsu and secret techniques.

In an instant, he realized the use of those two shadow techniques.

Undoubtedly, it would be of great help to ninjas.

"My Yin Release skills are poor, so I can only trouble you, teacher, to teach me."

Xia Mu continued.

The Nara clan's shadow techniques are essentially Yin Release.

"Given your current strength and age, you are not suited to create your own Yin Release ninjutsu, but your idea is indeed very good."

Orochimaru stood up, picked up a scroll from the bookshelf, handed it to Natsuki, and said, "Take a look at this scroll first."

"Thank you, teacher."

Xia Mu took the scroll and glanced at it. The cover had four large characters written on it: Yin Release Basics.

"If there's anything you don't understand, just come and ask me."

Orochimaru added.

"Um."

Xia Mu paused for a moment, then asked, "Teacher, can you take me out on a mission?"

Why are you suddenly asking this question?

Orochimaru was slightly taken aback and asked.

"I want to get used to the life of a ninja in advance."

Natsuki explained, "And combat is the fastest way to improve."

"The real life of a ninja is brutal; you need to be mentally prepared."

Orochimaru thought for a moment and said, "If your thoughts haven't changed by summer vacation, I'll take you on a mission."

As the saying goes, geniuses always have privileges.

The ninja academy can no longer confine this student; it is indeed time for him to go to the wider ninja world.

"Thank you, teacher."

Xia Mu couldn't help but breathe a sigh of relief.

It's June now, and summer vacation will be here soon; he won't have to wait too long.

"There's no rush to create your own shadow technique. Your focus should still be on learning the Leaf Village sword style."

Orochimaru reminded him.

"Yes, teacher."

Xia Mu nodded and said, "I'll go train now."

He did not directly ask Orochimaru for the summoning beast from Ryuchi Cave.

The main problem is that doing so would seem too hasty.

After all, theoretically speaking, he is not Orochimaru's official student yet.

After bowing slightly, Xia Mu left the study and went to the courtyard.

Shortly after, Rope Tree arrived and joined him in training.

Nawaki still learned Water Release ninjutsu.

Orochimaru, like Hiruzen Sarutobi, knows all five elemental ninjutsu and can also teach water ninjutsu.

Night fell.

Xia Mu returned to the Konoha Orphanage.

Only then did he have time to verify his shadow space.

Xia Mu looked at his own shadow.

Shadow Space!

After his ability was activated, he felt his shadow change.

Xia Mu immediately took out various ninja tools from his satchel and threw them into the shadows.

He then felt a sense of burden.

However, this does not affect the operation at present.

He can also put some food or medicine in it.

Xia Mu suddenly let out a soft "Eh".

This shadow space is perfect for taijutsu ninjas like Might Guy and Rock Lee, essentially providing built-in weight capacity.

The next day arrived.

As soon as Natsuki entered the ninja academy, he noticed that things were different from before.

Students he encountered would look at him with curiosity, and quite a few bold girls would approach him to chat and ask for his autograph.

For the first time, he experienced what it was like to be a big star.

It seems that news of his victory over the Ino-Shika-Cho trio yesterday has spread far and wide.

However, there are many geniuses in the ninja academy, so his being watched is only temporary.

As before, after finishing his theory class, Natsuki left the Ninja Academy with Minato Namikaze.

But today he didn't go to Orochimaru immediately; instead, he went to the Uchiha clan's residence.

As Xia Mu walked, she looked around.

The Uchiha clan's residence felt to him like an urban village, completely self-contained.

They truly deserve to be called a renowned ninja clan in the ninja world.

Coupled with the extremely unstable Sharingan, it's no wonder that Hiruzen Sarutobi and Danzo Shimura were both very interested in the Uchiha clan.

"I wonder if Fugaku Uchiha has become the clan leader yet."

Natsuki remembered that Uchiha Fugaku was five or six years older than Uchiha Mikoto, and was probably seventeen years old now.

In today's ninja world, ninjas generally don't live long; living past forty is considered a long life.

At seventeen, he might already be the head of the Uchiha clan.

However, he didn't come to see Fugaku Uchiha today, but to see Granny Cat.

Granny Cat, whose origins are unknown, is a contractor of the Ninja Cat Clan.

In addition, she also opened a ninja tool shop, whose customers were mostly Uchiha clan ninjas.

In the original work, both Sasuke Uchiha and Itachi Uchiha respected her very much.

Natsuki passed through the Uchiha clan's territory and soon arrived at an empty area.

The so-called empty area is actually a group of abandoned buildings.

The stronghold of the ninja cat clan and Granny Cat's ninja tool shop are both located there.

"Who are you, meow?"

A ninja cat dressed in red appeared in front of him.

"I'm looking for Granny Cat."

"That's what Xia Mu replied."

"Grandma Cat isn't someone anyone can just meet, meow."

The ninja cat licked its paw and said.

Upon seeing this, Xia Mu immediately offered him a tea made with wood lily.

He had already guessed who the ninja cat was.

Among Granny Cat's subordinates, or rather, among the ninja cat clan, there are two high-ranking ninja cats named Hina and Dahi.

Hina likes to add the word "meow" to the end of every sentence.

Moreover, it is extremely greedy, and if you go to see it empty-handed, it will look very unpleasant.

"You're pretty good, meow."

Hina's eyes lit up, she grabbed the cattail drink with both hands, took a sip, and a dreamy expression immediately appeared on her face.

Xia Mu twitched the corner of his mouth.

Why does this look like catnip?

He remembered that the ninja cat clan liked catnip drinks in the original work, so he bought a lot of them.

Under Hina's guidance, Natsuki met Granny Cat.

"You are not a child of the Uchiha clan."

Grandma Cat looked him up and down and said.

"My name is Xia Mu."

Natsuki got straight to the point, saying, "I'm looking for Granny Cat because I want a ninja cat as my summoning animal."

"So you're Lord Orochimaru's student."

Grandma Cat readily agreed, "If any ninja cat takes a liking to you, you can take them away."

Did Orochimaru eat the Face Fruit?

However, Granny Cat was probably doing it out of respect for Hiruzen Sarutobi, not Orochimaru.

She didn't want to, or rather, didn't need to, offend the ninjas of the Hokage lineage.

"Thank you, Grandma Cat."

Natsuki followed Hina and saw ninja cats everywhere.

His strategy was simple: lure them with delicious food.

Immediately, the ninja cats became excited and volunteered one after another.

"Pick me! Pick me!"

"I can do backflips!"

"Boss, I can sing! And I can give massages!"

Xia Mu subconsciously looked at the cat that had spoken.

It's all white and looks very pretty.

"Then it's you."

Xia Mu pointed and said.

"Thank you, Boss Meow!"

The white cat said happily.

If a summoning beast doesn't become a ninja's summoning beast, it can only stay in the empty area.

It had been wanting to go out and play for a long time, and now it finally had the chance.