Shadow Clones

With Hizashi's willingness to sacrifice himself, the incident that nearly sparked a major war was defused. However, the role played by Konoha Village in this situation wasn't particularly honorable. It was not a matter of the Hokage's dovish or moderate political stance but rather the village's vulnerability at the moment.

As mentioned earlier, as long as the Fourth Hokage was alive or the Sannin were present, even if Orochimaru hadn't defected, even if the White Fang of Konoha, Hatake Kakashi's father, was still alive, the situation wouldn't be as dire.

But words couldn't change the reality they faced.

Konoha Village needed time to recover and allow the new generation of ninja, such as Kakashi, to grow into the backbone of the village. They needed a new generation to rise and take charge.

This new generation, led by Kakashi, was more than ten years younger than the generation headed by Naruto and the other top twelve ninja. They would become the future leaders of the village.

Thanks to the village's compromise and Hizashi's selfless sacrifice, a massive invasion by Cloud Shinobi Village was averted. The ninja world gradually settled into another period of relative peace.

Many villagers were unaware of the events that transpired and the sacrifices made. They simply enjoyed the peace and security of their daily lives.

Often, true heroes bear a heavy burden in silence. Hizashi had passed away, leaving behind a young Neji to grapple with the loss at just four years old.

Naruto, at three years old, couldn't provide comfort or support to anyone. If he were to pity others, who would offer him solace?

"Strength is everything," Naruto muttered to himself. He had come to realize the importance of power even more profoundly through this ordeal.

A strong fist was the ultimate authority.

He wasn't dismissive of the plot or unwilling to interfere. He simply needed the plot's advantages to ensure his own safety.

Uzumaki Naruto's expression turned cold as he contemplated Cloud Shinobi Village's actions. The grudge he harbored was not for Neji but for his mother, who had been twice targeted and taken by Cloud Shinobi Village. This grudge would become a future vendetta he might seek to avenge.

"Before that, I must continue to grow stronger," Naruto resolved. He hadn't allowed the recent tumultuous events to interfere with his training. Even when confined to his home, he found ways to exercise.

Now, nearly half a month had passed since the New Year, and the Cloud Shinobi Village conflict had concluded. With his restrictions lifted, Naruto made his way to the forest in the back of the mountain.

He stood there, testing his limbs and the new weight-bearing sandbags he had acquired. Each sandbag weighed a hefty 20 kilograms, and there were six in total, with two fastened around his body and one around each limb. The total load reached a daunting 240 kilograms, double the previous weight.

Naruto admired the shop owner's generosity. Despite the controversy surrounding him as the so-called demon fox reincarnation, the shop owner hadn't declined to do business with him. In fact, the shop owner had taken back the old sandbags, allowing Naruto to save some money, which was a great help.

Ninja tools are indeed expensive, and the cost is often associated with the income of a ninja. Naruto had not been able to save enough money to buy a kunai until now, which limited his ability to practice his shuriken throwing skills, especially with Sharingan.

After a brief consideration, Naruto decided to continue his training, this time using a new weight-bearing sandbag. He activated his field of perception, extending his sensory range to a one-kilometer radius, demonstrating the significant improvement in his strength.

To ensure privacy, he used Kurama's Chakra coat to mask his Chakra, preventing any unwanted surveillance, such as the Hokage's crystal ball.

His training began with the "Shadow Clone Technique," resulting in dozens of clones manifesting instantly. Naruto had become increasingly skilled with this technique, allowing him to create more Shadow Clones simultaneously. He even had a feeling that he might be able to master multiple Shadow Clone Techniques without needing the Forbidden Scroll. Although there wasn't a significant difference between the two techniques, mastering the multiple Shadow Clone Technique came with more risks and potential strain on the body.

A few Shadow Clones were designated to replace him in training, accumulating experience and proficiency. They climbed trees, honing their control over Chakra and their climbing abilities.

A hundred Shadow Clones engaged in combat training, and another hundred were divided into teams: half worked on Mangekyō Sharingan, and the other half on Rinnegan.

Lastly, dozens of individuals ventured deeper into the jungle, focusing on mastering the Rasengan. They aimed to execute it with one hand anytime and anywhere, emphasizing speed and proficiency, which were critical in real battles.

Naruto had meticulously planned out these training routines, utilizing the Shadow Clone Technique to cheat time and maximize his progress. He was indeed one of the first to use the technique so effectively and vividly, harnessing his natural strength and the support of many powerful forces to achieve his goals.

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