The Ten Shadows

'Hmm, So the plan is to Master Dismantle and cleave as well as Fire Arrow and Master the ability to use Domain Expansion, my Chakra is different compared to others as it has all properties of Cursed energy and I have nigh-infinite supply of it because Sukuna other thing is that my Chakra is not connected to the Sage of six paths,' thought Cid while doing push-ups

'So that means I can use things such as Domain Amplification and Hollow Wicker Basket,' thought Cid as his hand was covered in a blue hue

'I can then utilize Black Flash too,' thought Cid with a smile but then he remembered the different problem he had

'Academy is boring so I need to learn Shadow Clone Jutsu but the problem is How?'

'No Jonin will just be using this Jutsu in the open, I don't see anyone using this Jutsu in the training grounds, the only other option is trying to replicate the technique from memories of my previous life, but how would I explain possessing such technique?'

'Well never mind, right now I should focus on increasing my base power to at least 3 fingers after that I will focus on Ten Shadows for some time,' thought Cid as his current power was only 1 finger while strong was not enough.

'From what I have seen in these six months my power increased on its own like absorbing Sukuna and Garou's power in my own. even though I can not access Garou's martial arts just physical prowess,' thought Cid

For the next month, Cid only focused on increasing his power not trying to connect with his classmates, only showcasing some of his power while doing the tests like Shuriken throwing or test of physical tests, scoring the top score in each test, He had become Sasuke and Naruko's Rival to catch up to.

'My theory is correct I can see not counting the gains from my training, my power increased Nice,' thought Cid with a smirk as he entered the classroom and sat on his seat not bothering with anyone, Cid's face while handsome his cold demeanor made classmates hesitant to approach him. People did try to approach him but were turned down, well most of them.

"Oi Cid today I will make you my friend Believe it," said Naruko possessing a sunny aura

"Tsk, can't you just leave me alone," said Cid with annoyance, Naruko had a goal to become friends with everyone in the class, but Cid was the only one left so she annoyed him to no end, which pissed him off but he can't do anything to her as she is the heir to the Uzumaki's, So he can only endure.

"Not until you become my friend," said Naruko 

"Ok I am your friend, now go," said Cid while shooing her away

"You are lying bastard, you say that all the time only so that I go away," said Naruko

"Well at least you aren't a complete dumbass," said Cid with a mocking tone

"What did you say you bastard," 

"Do you only know one insult, idiot," 

Seeing their exchange the other class could not help but laugh, 

"This is like the 23rd Day, why won't she give up," said Shikamaru while yawning

"Oi Shikamaru you know that She will become even more determined if you say that to her," said Choji while eating

"Man, what a drag," said Shikamaru but then he heard the bell ring which meant the break was over

"Students gather around the training ground, today we will start with real ninja training and not just theory," said Iruka making some students say 'finally'

"I know, it has been boring but it is necessary for students to not just focus on strength but the mind too," said Iruka

On the training ground, Iruka gathered all the students while holding a form in his hand, he called out to the students in a serious tone.

"Over the time you spent inside the academy, you have only read boring theories until now, aren't you itching to find out your place among your classmates, Well here's your chance," said Iruka making all students look at him in expectation

"This time we will not do a race or physical training exercises, We will do a combat assessment to see you standing amongst other students, remember scoring well in the previous test should not make you take this test lightly," said Iruka saying the last part while looking at Cid

"This is what I was waiting for, Oi Cid let's fight If I win you become my friend," said Naruko while looking at Cid

"I refuse," said Cid nonchalantly

"W-what, why?" asked Naruko taken aback by his abrupt refusal

"Well if you win I become your friend but what if you lose, I get nothing," said Cid

"U-Uhh how about if I lose I stop pestering you," said Naruko

"So you know you pester me," said Cid with a smirk 

"Naruko I will fight Cid," said Sasuke while his hands were in his pockets

"No, I said it first, so better luck next time emo," said Naruko with a cocky smirk that pissed Sasuke off, who did nothing but clicked his tongue

"Naruko how can you decide such stuff on your own," said an annoyed Iruka

"Well Sensei Please," said Naruko with puppy doll eyes

"Uh, OK fine," said Iruka

"Thank you Iruka-sensei your the best," squealed Naruko

The Class seeing Iruka agreed to Naruko's request cleared up to give Naruko and Cid more space

"Who do you think will win," 

"I think Naruko,"

"Yeah, Cid may have scored well but Naruko was taught by the Hokage himself," 

"Naruko and Cid do the Seal of Confrontation," said Iruka as both of them made the Seal of Confrontation

"Yeah I will win and make you my friend," said Naruko

"Whatever," said Cid as he took off his glasses making every girl blush

"Match BEGIN!," 

"Impossible," said Sasuke as he stumbled from sheer shock

"Such Speed," said Shikamaru

As soon as the battle began Naruko was knocked down in one blow.

"Winner Cid Gojo," said Iruka while trying to hide that even he could not follow Cid's movements.

'Have I gone rusty, I can't even follow an Academy kid's movement,' thought Iruka