Iruka-sensei nodded, both shocked and relieved.
"Naruto, you really are a genius…"
"However, I must tell you, although you discovered this Ninjutsu on your own, you are not the first Ninja to create it…"
"…Eh?!"
Naruto was greatly alarmed: "Then, then who was it?!"
Iruka-sensei looked out at the Hokage Rock, his gaze falling on the second sculpture.
"This Ninjutsu is called Shadow Clone Technique."
"It was originally created by Second Hokage-sama."
"Se-Second Hokage-sama?!"
Naruto also looked in shock at the stern, cold face, and then he couldn't help but grin widely, his mouth curving into a huge smile.
"Hahahahaha!"
"So, I, Uzumaki Naruto, am just as amazing as Second Hokage-sama, aren't I?!"
"Then my dream of becoming Hokage will definitely come true!"
Iruka-sensei looked deeply at Naruto, suddenly becoming more serious than ever before.
"Naruto, although you were able to figure out Shadow Clone Technique on your own, you are indeed a true genius, however…"
"I forbid you from using it again!"
Naruto was instantly thunderstruck.
"Iruka-sensei…"
"Wh-what did you say?!"
Chapter 49: B-rank Ninjutsu? That's Jonin-level! Please give me monthly votes!!!
Naruto was instantly dumbfounded when he heard Iruka-sensei's words.
"Iruka-sensei, what did you say?"
Iruka-sensei was more serious and stern than ever before.
"Naruto, I said I forbid you from using that technique again!"
"Wh-why…"
"Didn't you see it yourself?"
"You just used it and were already exhausted and passed out. If you don't control it well, next time you might actually die!"
"You are still just a Ninja Academy student, after all, and your control over Chakra isn't that precise. This technique is too dangerous for you!"
Naruto, however, stood up abruptly.
"No, it won't happen!"
"Iruka-sensei, this time I just pushed myself too hard and didn't control it properly!"
"Next time I'll definitely be able to use Shadow Clone more skillfully!"
"Iruka-sensei, I know you're doing this for my own good, but I will never give up!"
Iruka-sensei, his face full of worry, sighed and said earnestly.
"Naruto, I know you want to use this technique to quickly improve your strength."
"But do you really have to take such a risk?"
"We can completely take it one step at a time, steadily…"
Naruto interrupted him, shaking his head decisively.
"Iruka-sensei, a Diao Che Wei like me, if I don't take risks, it's impossible to defeat a genius like Sasuke, because…"
"Although I don't want to admit it, that scoundrel Sasuke is also working himself to death!"
Iruka-sensei fell silent.
He, of course, understood this fact.
"Naruto, do you really have to compare yourself to Sasuke?"
"If you only compare yourself to yourself, you are already much stronger and much better than before…"
Naruto said firmly: "Defeating Sasuke, just like becoming Hokage, is my goal and my dream!"
"Iruka-sensei, if I can't even achieve this goal, how can I possibly become Hokage?!"
"Naruto, you…"
Naruto showed a brilliant smile.
"Alright, Iruka-sensei, I understand what you mean."
"From now on, when I train, I'll pay more attention to controlling it!"
After saying this, Naruto waved at Iruka-sensei and quickly ran off.
He was clearly afraid that Iruka-sensei would continue to nag.
He was also demonstrating his resolve.
Iruka-sensei could only sigh and shake his head.
"Naruto, you're still so stubborn…"
"Fine, I'll keep watching over you all the time…"
...Leaving Iruka-sensei's office, Naruto walked towards the classroom, while also reflecting on his actions.
"The reason I passed out must have been because I was too impatient…"
Naruto nodded.
He had previously created a Shadow Clone, and that Shadow Clone had then created another Shadow Clone.
Then he and the Shadow Clone performed weighted handstands together, and even used Divided Attention to study… it was indeed a bit excessive.
"Hmm… then I'll just have the Shadow Clone study the textbook knowledge for now."
"That's definitely the least strenuous."
So, in front of the entire class, Naruto once again activated Shadow Clone Technique.
Thanks to his naturally large Chakra reserves, plus the Chakra he was constantly refining through Divided Attention, his recovery ability was also unmatched.
So even though he had passed out earlier, he had already recovered his Chakra and strength.
"Shadow Clone Technique!"
Naruto now knew the name of the technique and quickly shouted it out.
With a soft 'thump', and after a puff of white smoke, another physical clone of Naruto appeared again.
Everyone was in an uproar, immediately discussing amongst themselves.
Naruto, however, didn't care, he just laughed loudly: "Other Naruto, you study math, I'll continue to study physics!"
"OK, leave it to me!"
The two Narutos immediately immersed themselves in their studies.
Ino: "…"
"Hinata, where did Naruto learn such an advanced Shadow Clone Technique?!"
"Isn't that a Ninjutsu that only Chunin or even Jonin can master?!"
Hinata was both surprised and proud.
Her little face was flushed, and she couldn't help but feel happy and proud of Naruto.
"I, I don't know either…"
"Perhaps, Naruto-kun figured it out himself…"
"Huh?!"
Ino couldn't help but rub her little head.
"Even if beauty is in the eye of the beholder, aren't you overestimating Naruto a bit too much?!"
"Someone who can figure out advanced Ninjutsu on their own, a genius like that might not even appear once in ten years?!"
Hinata smiled gently, her face red.
"Ma-maybe Naruto-kun is that genius…"
Ino put a hand to her forehead: "You really are hopeless…"
"But it is strange, after all, no one taught Naruto, that's for sure…"
Sakura Haruno looked at the two Narutos, her brows also tightly furrowed.
"What exactly is going on with that Naruto…"
"Damn it."
Of course, the one with the biggest reaction was naturally Uchiha Sasuke.
"Th-that is…"
"Shadow Clone Technique?!"
"How can it be? That's an advanced Ninjutsu, completely incomparable to the ordinary Clone Technique!"
"How could that Naruto master such an advanced Ninjutsu?!"
Sasuke had trained desperately last night and finally mastered Fire Release: Phoenix Sage Fire Technique.
He had been somewhat smug about it, but now he was utterly crushed by Naruto.
You see, Great Fireball Technique and Phoenix Sage Fire Technique were both only C-rank Ninjutsu.
But Shadow Clone Technique was definitely a B-rank Ninjutsu!
Although the rank only represented the difficulty of learning and not the power itself.
But it also represented many things.
E-rank was Ninja Academy level.
D-rank was Genin level.
C-rank was Chunin level.
And B-rank was true Jonin level!
For Sasuke to master a C-rank Ninjutsu in the Ninja Academy was absolutely the true meaning of a genius.
But Naruto actually mastered a B-rank Ninjutsu!
What did that even mean?!
Sasuke immediately crumpled the book in his hand, veins bulging on his forehead, and he couldn't help but grit his teeth.
"Naruto…"
"How strong are you now?!"
"No, I will never lose to a Diao Che Wei like you!"
"Starting tonight, I'll train Fire Release: Dragon Fire Technique regardless of the cost!"
But in fact, Dragon Fire Technique was also only a C-rank Ninjutsu, though its power was far above Great Fireball Technique and Phoenix Sage Fire Technique… When Iruka-sensei arrived in the classroom and saw the scene of "two Narutos" studying together, he couldn't help but get a headache.
"Naruto, no Shadow Clones in class."