Naruto: Fusion of Multiverse Character Templates

"Fortunately, you haven't fully mastered the sword shadow clone technique, otherwise, I wouldn't have been able to stop you at all."

Natsuki walked up to Minato Namikaze, extended his hand, and said.

"You're still so humble."

Minato Namikaze grabbed his hand, stood up, shook his head, and said.

He can't be stopped, but he can be dodged; Xia Mu can still defeat him.

He had absolutely no way to deal with the Shadow Assassin and Fox Demon Techniques that he had just used.

"I'm telling the truth."

Xia Mu chuckled and said.

"I will continue to work hard."

Minato Namikaze said in a serious tone.

"I won't let you catch up to me so easily."

Xia Mu nodded and said.

The two exchanged a few words and then left the stage.

The exams for Class 3A continued.

But everyone's attention was still focused on the battle between Natsuki and Minato Namikaze.

Compared to other battles, their battles were far more dazzling, with a variety of ninjutsu techniques appearing one after another.

"Kushina, are you going back to the Uzumaki clan during winter break?"

Xia Mu asked casually.

"I'll go back during the Chinese New Year."

Kushina Uzumaki explained, "I can't go back for too long right now because I need to train in sealing techniques."

Xia Mu's heart stirred.

It seems that Mito Uzumaki's situation is already quite bad.

He then thought of the Uzumaki clan.

Next year, they will be in fourth grade.

In the original work, Kushina Uzumaki and Minato Namikaze graduated from their fifth year, which was the year the Second Shinobi World War broke out.

In other words, the Uzumaki clan could be wiped out at any time.

When was it?

Xia Mu suddenly had a flash of inspiration.

Because the Uzumaki clan and Konoha Village are allies.

To wipe out the Uzumaki clan, it must be done without the knowledge of Konoha, or rather, when Konoha is preoccupied with other matters.

The war in the Land of Rain is now raging fiercely.

Especially Iwagakure and Sunagakure.

According to the original story, it won't be long before Amegakure declares war on Iwagakure, Sunagakure, and Konoha.

At that time, Konoha Village will join the war and focus on the battle.

Xia Mu wasn't sure if his analysis was correct, but it was definitely worth paying attention to.

When Amegakure declares war, such a major event will be reported throughout the entire ninja world.

However, how to issue a warning remains a problem.

Unless he has conclusive evidence.

Otherwise, he would not only fail to gain trust, but would also be suspected.

"Xia Mu, are you guys going to do missions during winter break?"

Kushina Uzumaki asked expectantly, "Can you take me with you?"

I'll ask the teacher later.

Xia Mu thought for a moment and then said.

"I also need to go out on a mission."

Minato Namikaze suddenly spoke.

Who are your teammates?

Xia Mu asked curiously.

"They are two senior genin, and their team just happens to be short of members."

Minato Namikaze explained.

Being a ninja is a high-risk profession.

A three-person ninja team often runs into shortages due to a mission.

In this situation, supplementation will be provided.

We need to either find newly graduated genin or merge with other squads that are short of members.

In the original work, Kakashi Hatake, who graduated many years ago, was still able to team up with Obito Uchiha and Rin Nohara because of this rule.

After the practical exam, Yu Ishida announced the final exam rankings for Class 3-A, second semester.

The top three remain Natsuki, Minato Namikaze, and Kushina Uzumaki.

"See you next January, everyone. Have a great winter break!"

After Yu Ishida finished speaking his last words, the students of Class 3-A went home.

The settlement of the Nara clan.

The current head of the Nara clan is not Nara Shikaku, but his father, Nara Shikasuke.

Nara Shikasuke is the leader of the Jonin team in Konoha Village.

But he relied on his intelligence, not his abilities.

He has many jobs, one of which is intelligence analysis.

Just now, he received information about Xia Mu.

He appears to have used a shadow technique during his battle with Minato Namikaze.

Nara Shikasuke's first reaction was that Orochimaru had violated the rules of Konoha by teaching Natsuki the secret techniques of their Nara clan.

However, after reading the intelligence, he found that the shadow technique Xia Mu used was unfamiliar.

"Did he create it himself?"

Nara Shikasuke instinctively clasped his hands together.

Natsuki's genius had long been known throughout Konoha Village.

Among the higher-ups in Konoha, there were even more rumors circulating, such as that Natsuki was a genius who could create his own ninjutsu.

"Hiding in the shadows can be used not only for surprise attacks but also to evade physical attacks."

Nara Shikasuke couldn't help but say, "If the Nara clan can obtain it, their strength will increase significantly."

After thinking it over for a long time, he felt he could go and talk to Xia Mu.

Meanwhile, after finishing lunch, Natsuki and Kushina Uzumaki arrived at Orochimaru's residence.

Once the winter break begins, he will have more time to cultivate and complete tasks.

Xia Mu took out the Thor's Sword.

He has already mastered the Uchiha-style swordsmanship, and is now learning the swordsmanship taught by Orochimaru.

It has no name; it was created by Orochimaru himself.

In the original work, Sasuke Uchiha also learned it.

The rope tree not far away, or rather, two rope trees, were also cultivating.

His main body learns taijutsu, while his shadow clones learn water ninjutsu.

He learned the Shadow Clone Technique in two semesters, but Xia Mu hasn't learned it yet.

His talent in ninjutsu was indeed unremarkable.

Fortunately, he has at least gotten the hang of it, and by the end of this winter break, he will likely have mastered it.

Not long after, there was a knock on the door.

Xia Mu was slightly taken aback and put away the Thor's Sword.

He walked to the door, opened it, and outside stood a completely unfamiliar young ninja.

"Are you Xia Mu?"

The young ninja introduced himself, saying, "I am Nara Shikasuke, and Shikaku is my son."

"I am Xia Mu."

Xia Mu nodded and asked, "Clan Chief Lu Jie, are you here to see my teacher?"

"No, I came to find you."

Nara Shikasuke stated bluntly, "The Nara clan can exchange their existing shadow techniques for your self-created shadow techniques."

Xia Mu raised an eyebrow.

It turns out they came for his shadow magic.

It must be said that his shadow technique is indeed very suitable for the Nara clan.

So, should we change it or not?

Xia Mu is inclined to change.

For him, Shadow Magic was merely a character template ability.

He will receive more character templates and abilities in the future.

Most importantly, the Nara clan had something he wanted: medicinal herbs.

The Nara clan is the largest supplier of medicinal herbs to Konoha Village.

Xia Mu's red healing potion, Blood of the Gods, and Energy Restoration Potion require many precious medicinal materials.

He won't hand over these two formulas to Konoha Village, so Konoha Village won't provide him with the medicinal materials for free like the blue healing potion.

"I don't want the shadow techniques of your Nara clan."

Xia Mu shook his head and said.

He wants the Nara clan's shadow techniques but then wants to learn them himself; that's too much trouble.

"I want your Nara clan to provide me with medicinal herbs free of charge."

Xia Mu revealed his purpose.

Nara Shikasuke was taken aback.

Provide medicinal herbs?

He suddenly remembered something: Natsuki and Tsunade were very close, and Yakushi Nonou was Tsunade's student.

"Can."

Nara Shikasuke agreed without much thought.

For the Nara clan, medicinal herbs are considered external possessions; if they are lost, they can be found again or cultivated again.

The Shadow Technique is different; it is the foundation of the clan and the basis of its strength.

As long as the Nara clan exists, medicinal herbs will be continuously supplied.