Ninja Who Pursue Experience

Since Naruto began learning to refine Chakra, he had kept up his daily routine of beating trees in the grove by the river. It had become such a habit that he woke up each morning with his body instinctively heading to the training ground. Even as he pounded away, he often found himself lost in thought about his progress—or lack thereof.

Despite his diligent efforts, Naruto still struggled with the Clone Jutsu. Watching ninjas in anime seemed easy, but reality was far more complex. The technique required precise control over Chakra flow and output. Too much or too little Chakra could easily sabotage the technique. On top of that, Kurama's red Chakra often mixed with his own blue Chakra, causing unpredictable results.

The result? More often than not, Naruto ended up with clones that were dismembered and unrecognizable—much worse than the flawed attempts shown in the original series. His frustration grew with every failed attempt.

Kurama, amused by Naruto's struggles, couldn't help but laugh every time a clone fell apart. The laughter echoed through Naruto's mind, making it even harder for him to focus.

"Big fox! Can you stop laughing?" Naruto shouted in frustration. "It's because of you that I keep failing!"

"Hahahaha!" Kurama roared with laughter. "I've never seen such a funny clone! It's priceless!"

Naruto's patience wore thin. Determined to master the Clone Jutsu, he resolved to practice day and night. His Chakra reserves seemed endless, and he was convinced he could crack it if he just kept at it.

The sounds of "bang bang bang" filled the grove as Naruto's clones appeared and vanished in rapid succession. Each failed attempt only fueled his determination. Kurama, initially amused, soon grew quiet as Naruto continued working hard.

After countless attempts, Naruto finally achieved something resembling a normal clone—a mini version of himself. It was far from perfect, but it was a start. Exhausted but hopeful, Naruto kept refining his technique.

During one of his attempts, Naruto had a breakthrough. He realized that if the tailed beast's Chakra was interfering with his own, he could calculate the fixed amount needed for the Clone Jutsu and adjust for Kurama's Chakra accordingly. This meant he needed to balance his own Chakra with the additional variables.

Frustrated by the lack of specific Chakra measurements in the scroll, Naruto came to a realization. Ninjutsu, he concluded, was essentially a trial-and-error process. The scrolls only provided basic instructions; the rest was up to the ninja to figure out through experimentation.

"Big fox!" Naruto shouted, seeking Kurama's attention. "Does Chakra have any units or measurements?"

Kurama was taken aback by this question. "What do you mean? No one's ever asked that before."

Naruto explained his idea: if he could quantify Chakra, he could create standards for practicing Ninjutsu. This would make learning techniques more systematic and less about guesswork.

Kurama, though puzzled, began to understand Naruto's line of thought. He considered the way Chakra was used and how other ninjas handled it. Although it wasn't a standard practice, Kurama could see the logic in Naruto's approach.

Naruto's idea clicked. He decided that Chakra measurement could be based on a unit of energy—like the light bulbs in the sealed space. If Chakra was energy, then it could be measured similarly. This would help him understand how much Chakra was needed for various techniques.

With renewed focus, Naruto stopped practicing the Clone Jutsu for the day. Instead, he lay down by the big tree, deep in thought. His mind wandered to the apple tree nearby, and he took a bite of an apple as he pondered his new plan.

"I see it now!" Naruto exclaimed. "The number of light bulbs can be a unit to measure Chakra!"

He visualized the lights in the system interface, imagining them as a way to gauge Chakra levels. This approach made logical sense to him, as Chakra was a form of energy. By applying this concept, he could set standards and make learning Ninjutsu more efficient.

With a fresh perspective, Naruto felt more confident about his training. The journey to mastering the Clone Jutsu seemed clearer, and he was ready to apply his new understanding to his practice.