Naruto was startled, but then suddenly thought of something and chuckled.
"Yes, Teacher Iruka!"
So, one Naruto remained to listen to the lecture, while the other Naruto ran out of the classroom.
Although he didn't dispel the Shadow Clone, at least only one Naruto remained.
Teacher Iruka, though helpless, could only reluctantly accept it.
But in reality... the Naruto who stayed in the classroom was the Shadow Clone.
And his real body had already left the classroom.
"Good!"
Naruto clenched his fists, making a grinding sound, then interlocked his fingers and pushed them outwards, revealing a confident smile.
"Next, let's begin the extra special training!"
He arrived at the Ninja Academy's training ground, just about to start his cultivation, when he suddenly encountered a familiar face.
"Naruto? What are you doing here instead of attending class?"
"Eh? Teacher Mizuki?!"
Naruto scratched his head and laughed heartily: "It's fine to tell Teacher Mizuki, actually, I used the Shadow Clone Technique to have my Shadow Clone listen in class, while I wanted to take the opportunity to train more Ninjutsu and Taijutsu!"
Mizuki's expression instantly changed.
"Wha... what?"
"Shadow Clone Technique?!"
Chapter 50: Mizuki's Conspiracy! The sealing scroll and Multiple Shadow Clone Jutsu! Please give me your monthly votes!!!
Mizuki was greatly alarmed.
Shadow Clone Technique?!
How is that possible... this Diao Che Wei?!
Even I, a Chunin, have only just mastered the most basic Shadow Clone Technique...
"Naruto, who taught you the Shadow Clone Technique?"
Naruto scratched his head and laughed: "No one taught me, I figured it out myself."
Mizuki was even more dumbfounded.
"You, you're not lying to me?"
"Of course not! Otherwise, who would teach me!"
Mizuki: "...That's true."
Naruto: "Eh?!"
Mizuki: "Cough cough, I mean... no one taught you, yet you learned it on your own, it seems you might really be a genius!"
Naruto's eyes immediately lit up.
"Re-really?!"
Teacher Iruka forbade him from using Shadow Clone again.
But Teacher Mizuki praised him as a true genius!
Naruto, a guy who yearned for recognition the most, instantly felt an endless surge of joy in his heart.
He, of course, wouldn't know that Mizuki's true nature was that of an ambitious schemer harboring malicious intent.
Mizuki's heart stirred.
What he had always coveted the most was actually Konoha Village's sealing scroll.
It recorded countless forbidden Ninjutsu that had been sealed, possessing unimaginable terrifying power!
However, the sealing scroll had always been privately kept in Third Hokage Hiruzen Sarutobi's home.
Even if he had the greatest courage, he would never dare to steal from the Hokage's house.
But looking at Naruto in front of him, Mizuki suddenly had a bold idea... He, of course, knew Naruto's extremely special identity.
If it were him, perhaps he really could...
Mizuki's thoughts raced, and he quickly came up with an idea.
"Cough cough, Naruto, you figured out the Shadow Clone Technique on your own, so you're definitely not proficient yet, how about this..."
"I'll accompany you in your training, how about it?"
Naruto was stunned, then overjoyed.
"Re-really?!"
"That's great!"
"Thank you, Teacher Mizuki!"
This was actually one of the things Naruto desired most.
That is, to have a senior teacher guide his training one-on-one.
For other children from clans, this was a common occurrence.
But for Naruto, it was an unattainable dream.
Overjoyed, Naruto followed Mizuki to the training ground.
"Naruto, first try to activate your Shadow Clone."
"Okay!"
Naruto immediately unleashed his Chakra, once again splitting out a Shadow Clone.
Mizuki's expression changed.
He really wasn't lying!
However... "Cough cough, Naruto, your hand seals are incorrect."
"The Shadow Clone Technique should use the Ram hand seal, which is like this..."
Mizuki joined his index and middle fingers, then crossed them into a cross shape.
"Oh! Is that how it is?!"
"Then why can I activate the Shadow Clone Technique with other hand seals?"
Mizuki explained with a gentle smile.
"Hand seals themselves are actually for better condensing and controlling Chakra."
"But the effect of hand seals is not fixed."
"For the same Ninjutsu, some Ninja might need dozens of hand seals to activate it, while some Ninja can do it with just two or three."
"Hand seals can be simplified and varied."
"Naruto, the reason you can use the Shadow Clone Technique with other hand seals is entirely by accident, but using the Ram hand seal, you only need one hand seal to successfully activate a Shadow Clone, which is the most efficient and powerful choice."
"This is the optimal solution invented and created by Second Hokage after exploration."
Naruto listened, half-understanding, but fortunately, he had made rapid progress these past few days, at least understanding seventy to eighty percent.
"I understand, Teacher Mizuki!"
"Then let's give it a try..."
"Shadow Clone Technique!"
This time, Naruto directly used the Ram hand seal, crossing his left and right hand sword fingers, striking the most classic pose.
Instantly... Bang!
After a puff of white smoke, another Shadow Clone indeed appeared before his eyes!
"Ha! It's indeed much smoother now, Teacher Mizuki!"
Naruto was overjoyed.
Mizuki, however, changed his expression.
Good heavens!
How many Shadow Clones can Naruto even create?!
One in the classroom, and two have already been created here!
One must know that he himself could only create a maximum of two Shadow Clones...
Could it be that this Nine-Tailed Demon Fox Diao Che Wei actually has potential beyond his own?!
Mizuki, of course, wasn't helping Naruto out of pure kindness.
He merely wanted to gain Naruto's trust first, so he could use him.
But he was still inevitably shocked by Naruto's potential.
"Naruto, you truly are talented, you're definitely not the Diao Che Wei they say you are!"
"Really, Teacher Mizuki?"
"Yes, I believe so."
"Hahahahaha, Teacher Mizuki, you truly have good judgment!"
Mizuki smiled slightly: "Come on, Naruto, I'll help you train."
"Okay!"
The system did not prevent Mizuki from helping.
At least at this stage, in terms of outcome, Mizuki was indeed helping Naruto improve.
From the correct hand seals for the Shadow Clone Technique to how to better condense and refine Chakra, how to control it, and so on, he taught Naruto everything without reservation.
Naruto was also genuinely grateful.
Although very tired, Naruto still smiled brightly.
"Teacher Minato, thank you!"
"My Shadow Clone Technique has become much more proficient!"
Mizuki nodded, then seemingly unconsciously said casually.
"Naruto, your talent in the Shadow Clone Technique is the most outstanding I have ever seen."
"Is, is that so?"
"But my Clone Technique is clearly very bad!"
Mizuki laughed: "That's not contradictory."
"Although the Shadow Clone Technique is far more advanced than the Clone Technique, the Clone Technique focuses more on precise Chakra control, while the Shadow Clone Technique requires a large amount of Chakra as its foundation."
"It merely means that your Chakra reserves are immense, Naruto, but you are not skilled in precise control."
Naruto enthusiastically punched his fist.
"Oh! So that's how it is!"
"So, I'm really good at the Shadow Clone Technique after all!"
Mizuki nodded, then sighed thoughtfully.