Chapter 46: The Upgrade to [Shadow Doppelganger Technique]!
Chapter 46: The Upgrade to [Shadow Doppelganger Technique]!
'The A-rank mission I got for free is complete!'
Looking at the message that popped up on the panel, Nara Keisuke didn't open the secret scroll immediately. He washed his hands, lit incense, bathed, and changed his clothes.
Once all the preparations were complete, Nara Keisuke entered the training room, sat down cross-legged, and calmed his mind and spirit.
"Knowledge is power!"
[Opening...]
[Contents of this A-rank Shinobi Secret Scroll: Technique]
[A-rank Technique: Multiple Shadow Clone Technique]
[Technique Description: Utilize a vast amount of chakra to increase the number of shadow clones.]
[Technique Effect: Repeatedly divide the main body's chakra to create multiple shadow clones with physical substance. They can act and fight just like the user, but the consumption is extremely intense.]
[Technique Evaluation: There are so many of me running around.]
"The A-rank forbidden jutsu from the Hokage's <
Nara Keisuke's eyes lit up. He hadn't held high expectations for this A-rank [Shinobi Secret Scroll] he had gotten for free, but he didn't expect it to actually produce an A-rank ninjutsu of such good quality. The [Multiple Shadow Clone Technique], the signature nin(cheat)jutsu(code) of the future Child of Prophecy, Uzumaki Naruto!
"Getting the [Multiple Shadow Clone Technique] from the scroll has saved me a lot of effort."
Nara Keisuke had originally planned to develop the [Multiple Shadow Clone Technique] himself. After all, he had already mastered the [Shadow Clone Technique]. The distance between the B-rank [Shadow Clone] and the A-rank [Multiple Shadow Clone] wasn't that great; it was just a matter of the number of chakra divisions and the degree of consumption.
But at that time, Keisuke's [Stamina] stat was only D-. Even if he had the heart to develop the technique, he didn't have the life to use it. For a ninja with insufficient chakra, the [Multiple Shadow Clone Technique] was an absolute forbidden jutsu! Thus, the plan had to be temporarily shelved.
It wasn't until he obtained the [Chakra Crystal] at the Fire Temple that Keisuke once again had the idea of developing it. He had initially planned to start working on this A-rank ninjutsu after returning to the village—along with the [Rasengan]. But he had never anticipated that he would get this cheat-like jutsu directly from a [Shinobi Secret Scroll]!
"With the [Chakra Crystal], when I activate the [Multiple Shadow Clone Technique], I can consume only the chakra contained within the crystal, without draining myself."
Nara Keisuke stood up, took out a blank scroll from a nearby bookshelf, and began writing data and symbols on it. "But just as I thought before, now that I have the [Multiple Shadow Clone Technique], how can I not integrate it into the [Shadow Doppelganger Technique]?"
Time passed bit by bit. Based on the detailed points recorded in the [Multiple Shadow Clone Technique] scroll, Keisuke precisely figured out the key skill for "creating multiple clones" and directly integrated it into his S-rank technique, [Shadow Doppelganger Technique].
The panel once again displayed several lines of new information.
[S-rank Technique: Shadow Doppelganger Technique]
[Technique Description: An ultimate-class clone ninjutsu created based on [Shadow Secret Techniques], [Clone Technique], [Shadow Clone Technique], and [Multiple Shadow Clone Technique]. Requires no hand signs and can be cast instantly with a thought.]
[Technique Effect: 1. Create multiple [Shadow Doppelgangers] using one's own Yin Release chakra, which can switch between "shadow" and "solid" forms; 2. Omitted; 3. Omitted]
[Technique Evaluation: Shadow Secret Art! Clones!]
"Although the rank of the ninjutsu hasn't changed, after integrating the 'multiple clone' skill, the effect of the [Shadow Doppelganger Technique] has become more than just a little bit stronger!"
A delighted smile appeared on Nara Keisuke's face. "More importantly... the Black Shadow Army!"
With a thought, his Yin Release chakra continuously poured into the shadow beneath his feet. One after another, figures emerged from the shadow, densely packing the training room.
"Why did you call me out? What a pain."
"It's so crowded! I'd rather be sleeping."
"I'm going to lie down first. Goodnight, everyone."
Chattering voices came from one [Shadow Doppelganger] after another. The broad smile on Keisuke's face instantly stiffened.
What kind of Black Shadow Army was this! They were just a bunch of slackers!
A hint of black dyed Keisuke's eyes. Shadowy tendrils shot out from beneath him, accurately connecting to every [Shadow Doppelganger] in the room, turning them back into shadows and reabsorbing them into his body. One after another, the figures disappeared, until finally, only Keisuke and one other [Shadow Doppelganger] remained.
"Go buy some dinner," Keisuke said to the [Shadow Doppelganger], his face expressionless. "On your way, stop by Manten-dō. The Military Ration Pills I bought before are almost gone. Remember to buy some balloons and rubber balls too; you know what they're for."
"What a pain. Can't you go yourself?" the [Shadow Doppelganger] stood in place and grumbled.
"One more thing," Keisuke added. "When you go to Manten-dō, remember to ask the owner what the raw material for the chakra paper they sell is."
"I know, so annoying." The [Shadow Doppelganger] sighed, knowing it couldn't resist, and finally started to move quickly. Things that must be done should be done simply. Even the [Shadow Doppelganger] was practicing this ninja way.
In the training room, Keisuke looked at the [Shadow Doppelganger Technique] on his panel, feeling that its effect was quite different from what he had envisioned.
"The doppelgangers created by the [Shadow Doppelganger Technique] are all clones of myself, and their personalities are consistent with my own."
"The hope for a Black Shadow Army cannot be placed on this group of slackers..."
"As I thought, it has to be the [Super Beast Scroll]!"
While waiting for the [Shadow Doppelganger] to return, Keisuke quickly sorted out his short-term plans for the future.
"In terms of my ninja identity, my most important role at present is as Tsunade's subordinate," Keisuke said, raising his right hand as a rotating spiral of energy appeared in his palm. "Most of my actions need to follow Tsunade's orders. But without special instructions from her, I'm relatively free."
Theoretically, Keisuke could also go find the golden goose and have her issue missions to him. Even if he didn't have her contact information, if he really needed to find her, he could go through the clan head. But to actively seek out his superior for tasks? A donkey pulling a millstone wouldn't whip itself for being too slow. What normal person would complain about having too little work?
Keisuke made up his mind. Unless Princess Tsunade personally gave an order, he would remain on standby.
"So for me, the most important things right now are still the research of those few ninjutsu..." The shadow rasengan in Keisuke's hand dissipated, then quickly reformed. "...and the forging of the [Nature Masks] and the [Chakra Metal]. The latter requires a visit to Lady Cat. As for the former... I'll see what the [Shadow Doppelganger] reports back with."
Keisuke continued to practice the [Rasengan] for a while. The [Shadow Doppelganger] soon returned with the few things he needed. While enjoying his dinner, Keisuke tossed the balloons the doppelganger had just bought and the task of practicing the [Rasengan] to it.
"I knew I couldn't escape..." the [Shadow Doppelganger] said, its expression numb.
"If I could make clones, I'd do the same thing."
"Stop complaining. It's just a waste of energy," Keisuke said with a glance. "What did the Manten-dō owner say?"
The [Shadow Doppelganger] looked at the main body, about to say something. But his eyes suddenly rolled. He put down the water balloon in his hand, walked over to Keisuke, and his figure submerged into the shadow, dispelling himself.
Everything the [Shadow Doppelganger] had just experienced flooded into Keisuke's mind, including his conversation with the owner of Manten-dō.
'The raw material for chakra paper?'
'It's a special wood from a tree that gets its nutrients by absorbing chakra.'
'...Since when did the Aburame clan care about chakra natures? (in a very quiet voice)'
"This wood!" Keisuke's eyes lit up. "Isn't this the wood used to make the [Nature Masks]?!"
In the [Nature Mask Forging Method] scroll provided by Kakuzu, various forging materials were mentioned. One of them was a certain special wood that could absorb chakra. Based on Keisuke's analysis, since Kakuzu could use that special wood to make the masks, then that wood should have two characteristics: relatively easy to find, and not expensive.
The scroll had mentioned that the wood would react to special chakra natures. Keisuke felt this characteristic was somewhat similar to chakra paper, which was why he had the doppelganger ask at Manten-dō. He didn't expect to hit the jackpot!
"It seems the plan to create the [Nature Masks] needs to be moved up!" Keisuke decided to separate another [Shadow Doppelganger] and send it to Manten-dō to buy some of this special raw wood.
After another period of waiting, by the time Keisuke had finished his dinner, the [Shadow Doppelganger] returned with a log. The log was about thirty centimeters high and twenty centimeters wide, with an extremely rough bark.
"Is this that special wood?" Keisuke raised his hand and gently placed it on the log, preparing to cut off a small piece.
But just then, a message suddenly popped up on the panel.
[SSS-rank Miscellaneous Item Detected: [Branch of the Divine Tree]!]
[SSS-rank Miscellaneous Item: Branch of the Divine Tree]
[Item Description: The source that produces all of creation, the anomaly that heralds the coming of the end.]
[Item Effects: 1. Absorbs natural energy; 2. Absorbs chakra.]
[Item Evaluation: The root of all evil.]
(End of Chapter)
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