Chapter 33: Clones and Uchiha Six-Tails

Night, 8 PM.

132 kilometers outside Konoha.

Whoosh~ Pap.

In the darkness, Naruto suddenly appeared with a Flying Thunder God.

"Boss."

Looking up, Naruto saw an 80-year-old man calling him "Boss."

This was the founder of "Old Godfather"—the old man.

He also had a name: Wan Liang.

Although he was his clone, after years of interaction, Naruto knew that this clone was deeply immersed in the persona of Wan Liang and couldn't extricate himself.

It was like he had a split personality.

Naruto didn't understand this situation but respected it.

As long as things got done, a clone that perfectly completed assigned tasks was a good clone.

However, having such an old man call him "Boss"...

This was unacceptable.

"Since you're going into business, just call me BOSS."

"Yes, BOSS."

Looking around, they were inside a room. Naruto asked, "Where are the enemies?"

According to intelligence, this was a group of notorious bandits who had committed many murders.

The nearby town mayor had already issued a bandit suppression mission to Konoha during the day, and Naruto was here to claim the spoils.

"They're at a stronghold on the nearest mountain," Wan Liang said, leading the way outside.

He moved swiftly. Although Wan Liang looked like an old man, this was just a Transformation Jutsu.

"Wait."

Naruto grabbed Wan Liang and sensed their surroundings.

Whoosh~

The two instantly teleported to a specific Flying Thunder God Kunai.

It was pitch black around them, with only a patch of light ahead.

"They're inside the fortress ahead."

Following Wan Liang's指direction, Naruto saw a dimly lit wooden fortress, the light clearly from candles.

It felt like a vivid dream of ancient times.

Donning a mask, three tomoe appeared in Naruto's eyes. The tomoe rotated and connected, finally transforming into the shape of a four-pointed shuriken.

Even a lion uses its full strength to hunt a rabbit; this was Naruto's first real life-and-death battle.

"Go."

Naruto led the charge; they did not conceal their presence.

"Stop, who's there?"

Before they even reached the fortress, a sentry spotted their movements.

Naruto glared at the person.

That person immediately became listless, like a puppet.

The listless puppet jumped over and obediently followed behind them.

Five minutes later.

Looking at the neatly arranged group of people before him, Naruto felt a stifling frustration.

Families, who understands this!

He didn't even lift a finger; with just a glance, all these people were gone.

I just got my six divine items after developing beyond time, and I surrendered before I even had a chance to enjoy them.

My first real life-and-death combat was just this?

Never mind, I'll look forward to the next unfortunate soul.

Switching his eyes to Rinnegan mode, Naruto grabbed one person. Yin-Yang Release manifested, and he began to modify them.

After half a minute, the first special clone was modified.

"Can it only hold 1,000,000 chakra?"

Are these ordinary people too weak? Or...?

A little disappointed, Naruto had expected it to hold more.

However, 1,000,000 chakra was terrifying enough for humans.

According to the system's settings, a Kage-level ninja's chakra was at most 500,000.

With a chakra limit of 1,000,000, plus the five elemental chakra affinities bestowed upon them, and one or two random special elemental kekkei genkai, along with numerous ninjutsu.

The strength of this special clone was definitely above Kage level, easily comparable to a "Super Kage."

Naruto didn't plan to create too many of these "Super Kage" clones; there was no need.

Five would be enough, just right for challenging the Five Kage in the future.

Moreover, there were many detection ninjutsu in this world, such as the Byakugan, and the chakra sensing of powerful individuals.

If there were too many of these clones, reaching a point where "Super Kage" were everywhere and "Kage-level" was less than a dog, Naruto was even worried about starting another Great Ninja War.

That didn't align with his interests.

As for the rest, they would be modified into Jonin.

The Jonin template was simpler: a 50,000 chakra limit, proficiency in two random chakra natures, and corresponding ninjutsu.

These special Jonin clones would be elite Jonin level in any ninja village.

At least each of them would be slightly stronger than Kakashi-sensei.

Kakashi-sensei was too weak.

Super Kage, Jonin, and in the future, Chunin for errands, as well as ordinary people specifically for business.

It was like a product line of phones, with strict hierarchical levels.

This group of bandits totaled 23 people: 5 modified into Super Kage, 18 into Jonin.

"Almost forgot."

Naruto patted each special clone, placing a Cursed Seal on them.

This 'Heaven's' Cursed Seal was a special jutsu developed by Naruto himself. It could absorb natural energy and convert it into the clone's chakra reserves.

The speed was decent; depending on the physique, the conversion rate could reach up to 5%, meaning a 5%/hour chakra recovery rate.

If they were truly low on chakra, there were also Xiaoyao Pills.

Although these special clones couldn't share his stats, they could share his inventory.

Naruto was counting on them to map out the ninja world and help him place Flying Thunder God Kunai everywhere.

This way, he could secretly sneak out every night and travel the world.

Finally.

Naruto carefully observed all the clones.

Perhaps because their souls were forcefully retained and modified, everyone had standard dead-fish eyes and wooden expressions.

They looked like cold, emotionless machines.

This... seemed acceptable.

At least they were much stronger than the method actors like Wan Liang and Xiong Fengshan!

Speaking of which, Naruto had saved them. If he hadn't come today, all these people would be dead tomorrow.

Now they could retain their souls and live as individuals, becoming strong, and freely exploring the ninja world.

Naruto's favor could never be repaid!

"Alright, now for the assignments:

Fully explore the ninja world, investigate customs and traditions, and place my Flying Thunder God Kunai in secret and important locations. I want you to spread my 388,000 Flying Thunder God Kunai across every country, city, village, forest, and lake in the ninja world within one year.Collect intelligence on major ninja villages, ninjas, and Jinchuriki.You should try your best to avoid fighting other ninjas, prioritizing your lives. You may counterattack if necessary."

After thinking for a moment, Naruto added, "That's all for now. I'll add you all to a channel, and I'll notify you directly for any other commands then."

These clones were a bit special; calling them clones wasn't entirely accurate. At most, they were living modified bodies, merely carrying out his will.

Fortunately, this trash game acknowledged these clones. Although they couldn't synchronize his overpowered passive abilities, the inventory and chat functions were fully available.

"Now, disperse!"

As Naruto gave the command, whoosh~~~

All the clones vanished, beginning to execute Naruto's orders.

After resting for ten minutes to fully restore his chakra, Naruto once again used the Clone Jutsu.

This time, the clone was a truly authentic Wood Clone.

A clone possessing all of his talents, passive abilities, capable of using all of his eyes, possessing numerous chakra natures, and half of his chakra.

"Boss."

Turning his head, Naruto saw someone identical to himself, grinning and calling him "Boss."

Although they looked identical, just one glance gave Naruto a headache.

This 'Naruto' had shifty eyes and immediately called him "Boss" upon meeting him.

Damn it, another unknown personality.

Naruto felt like recalling him, but then decided against it.

He would never know the taste of the next chocolate, nor the personality of the next clone.

He would just have to get used to it.

"What's your name?" Naruto asked.

"Uzumaki Menma!"

"Hmm?"

"Boss, don't you dislike eating Menma?"

"No, your name is Uchiha Madara."

"Yes, my name is Uchiha Madara."

"Actually, you're not Uchiha Madara. Your name is Uchiha Six-Tails , but outside, you're to pretend to be Uchiha Madara."

Six million-plus chakra, calling him Six-Tails fit perfectly.

"I understand, Boss. I am Uchiha Six-Tails , but outside, I am to pretend to be Uchiha Madara."