Chapter 3 : Shadows

"Alright, Shika you are up," Iruka called for me.

"Hai."

Today was no normal class in the academy. As soon as the task given to us today is done, we can take our leave after getting our Shinobi Headband. Many already did so, like Sasuke, Sakura and others.

Fortunately, I was right, only Clone Jutsu is being asked from the students today as another Jutsu has already been tested out by the Chunins before.

I stood in front of both Iruka and Mizuki. While Iruka was pretty much like how he looked in the anime, Mizuki was a little different. With that white hair, he actually was better looking than I anticipated, though nothing like Kakashi or Sasuke.

"Clone Jutsu," I said while putting my hands in the Ram sign, calling out Jutsu is such a lame thing to do but still this once in the test is fine. Never again.

I took my merry time with this one, though I was able to perfectly perform the Jutsu yesterday but I still put much concentration and effort on my part. Surely I needed more time.

Both Iruka and Mizuki noticed the slight delay but didn't say anything, even other kids who weren't this after just one night of crash course like me took longer than me. I am good on that front at least.

PUFF.

A cloud of smoke then suddenly arose just beside where I was standing. Out of all the things, Clone jutsu was the hardest. The simplest reason is that this clone is not actually the kind of Shadow clone which Naruto uses in the anime.

This clone which we all learn in the academy is actually a Genjutsu, and this is the real issue why this jutsu is hard to the point that even Naruto wasn't able to learn this particular jutsu in 5 years of Academy time.

Genjutsu needs good chakra control because it doesn't need much chakra but it will need to modify and interact with other's chakra systems.

When the smoke was removed, an exact copy of me was standing beside me. It's honestly a very strange feeling if I have to say it, looking at myself, but knowing that its nothing but an illusion was a strange feeling. Like I am looking at a Hologram. 

"Okay, you pass. Please take your Shinobi Headband before going." Iruka replied before writing something on the notepad he was holding.

I did just that.

The so-called headband wasn't anything special, it was a metal sheet with the Logo of the village engraved in it and it was stitched into a cloth.

As I was moving out, I found a kid with blond hair sitting on the swing outside the academy. This person was none other than Naruto.

Looking defeated and down. Looking at him, I can't feel but sigh. Not sure whether I should go to him and say something... I stood there, contemplating things.

After all, Naruto is the Jinchuriki of the village. There is always an eye around him. And those people who come in contact with him.

Just as I was thinking I saw the same notification screen in front of me that I saw yesterday.

'Oh yes, the starting package. What did I get ?'

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Congratulations on becoming a Genin of the Hidden Leave.

The entrance mission has been completed successfully.

Congratulations on S rank Curse Technique.

Ten Shadows.

[Ten Shadow is a Zenin clan bloodline technique, the host can summon up to 10 Shikigami from his shadow to aid the host. One Shikigami has been given to the host as the starting package, the host still has to exorcise the remaining 9 by the act of fighting.]

Hosts need Chakra will act like Curse Energy when anything related to the Jujutsu Kaisen world is considered.

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Suddenly my mind felt like it was filled with knowledge which I never knew before. Getting information about Ten Shadows Techniques.

"OH."

Hmm I mean the technique is powerful but only for one reason, Daddy Mahoraga. Calling him is an outright death sentence.

Can't help but purse my lips at this. Yeah, it's good but… how is this supposed to beat someone like Madara or even Pain?

Whatever… having something is better than not having anything.

Not like I can do anything about it…

Honestly, I am more disappointed in not getting something super OP like Limitless and Six Eyes. But again the mission stated S rank not freaking GOD.

Sigh.

Now I gotta capture all those Shikigamis first. That should be my very first objective.

Blink blink…suddenly something comes to my mind.

Knowing the system was pretty much useless at this I just dropped the matter, and thought about what happened in Naruto's first episode.

'Shadow Clone Jutsu Huh ?'

It's a forbidden Jutsu in a way. Pretty powerful even though I might be only able to make one clone. Its might be worth it.

Once again I glance at Naruto. Thinking about both pros and cons of it.

This sure is profitable but not if Hiruzen Sarutobi find what I am doing. That would be troublesome.

One minute, my mind suddenly clicked.

Maybe.

I quickly saw the shadow forming thanks to the setting sun. Naruto had a long shadow. Almost casting up to the academy building. Very close to me. I slowly moved towards it and touched the shadow, at first, I didn't feel anything but then it happened, the one aspect of Ten Shadow's power which I wanted to check out.

Hmm…

Maybe this technique is not that bad…

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Naruto was successful at stealing the scroll of sealing. It's almost baffling how the dead last of the class was able to trick all those Ninja around him. Even after most of the competent ones surely were removed by the third Hokage but still.

I am sure that Third Hokage knew all of this happening. My knowledge of the anime or cannon is good but not that detailed.

But ultimately no matter what, I refuse to believe that someone like Naruto can steal the scroll from under the nose of Sarutobi Hiruzen.

Surely the man was looking over Naruto with his magic ball right now. Never show how that particular jutsu or tool works.

Unfortunately for him, he can't find me. Why? because currently, I was inside the shadow of Naruto.

YUP. This is one thing which I remember Sukuna doing when fighting with Gojo. Ten Shadow gives this kind of ability to its users.

Actually, now that I think about it, there is a lot more to this technique. Just needs a little imagination and execution.

It feels like hiding inside a box with all places blacked out. The only difference is that there is no limit to this box. I feel like floating in here. Can see anything in here in his shadow beside my own body. It's strange but I was able to masterfully do this. Maybe thanks to my affinity for shadows.

Soon the boy stopped and sat down, most likely reading the scroll. I peeked out a little from the shadow to see what the boy was doing. But unfortunately, the shadow was cast on Naruto's back. Meaning I was only able to see his back when I slightly poked my head out.

Man…

I can't come out more than this, that will be risking my stealth.

Before I came up with some kind of way for me to read the scroll, I heard this.

"Okay, first is Multi-Shadow Clone Jutsu.

Oh man, that's my worst Jutsu.

Whatever, let's see. There is only one hand sign…"

I sweat drop…

There is a reason why those techniques are hidden, and here is Naruto, Shouting one of them to the entire universe.

Whatever just focus.

I am sure that besides that one Jutsu, others are mostly fake. Hiruzen won't risk letting the real scroll out of his sight. At least I don't believe so.

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Soon the event in the cannon took place. I just kept my quiet. And at the first chance got out of Naruto's shadow.

I thought about whether I should help Naruto but upon seeing Naruto and his army beating the shit out of Mizuki.

I just sneak out of that place as soon as possible. I know that not anyone can find me in my shadow form but the Hokage is not just anyone. Weakest in the lineup may he be, but still, he is the Hokage and the professor.

I wanted to check out my first Shikigami but let's leave that for tomorrow, I also have to go back to my place. It's already getting very late.

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