Shadow Clones and Uchiha Liutong

8 PM.

132 kilometers outside Konoha.

Whoosh~

In the darkness, Naruto suddenly appeared via Flying Thunder God Technique.

"Boss."

As soon as he looked up, Naruto saw an old man in his 80s calling him "Lao Da."

This was the founder of "Lao Gan Die" - Old Man.

He actually had a name: Wan Liang.

Although this was his clone, after many years of interaction, Naruto knew this clone had become completely immersed in the persona of Wan Liang, unable to extricate himself.

It was like he had a split personality.

Naruto didn't understand this situation, but he respected it.

As long as he could still get things done, a clone that could perfectly complete assigned tasks was a good clone.

However, for such an old man to call him "Lao Da."

That wouldn't do.

"Since you're going down the business route, just call me BOSS."

"Yes, BOSS."

Looking around, they were in a room. Naruto asked, "Where is the enemy?"

According to the intel, they were a group of ruthless bandits who had committed many murders.

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

"They're in a stronghold in the nearby mountains," Wan Liang said, leading the way outside.

His movements were agile. Although Wan Liang appeared to be an old man, it was just a Transformation Jutsu.

"Wait."

Naruto grabbed Wan Liang and sensed his surroundings.

Whoosh~

The two instantly teleported to a pre-placed Flying Thunder God kunai.

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

"It's inside the stockade up ahead."

Following the direction Wan Liang pointed, Naruto saw a sparsely lit wooden stockade. The brightness was clearly from candlelight.

It gave him a feeling of returning to ancient times.

Putting on his mask, three tomoe appeared in Naruto's eyes. The tomoe spun and connected, finally forming the shape of a four-pointed shuriken.

Even when hunting a rabbit, one must use full strength. This was Naruto's first real life-or-death battle.

"Go."

Naruto took the lead in the charge. Neither of them tried to hide their presence.

"Halt, who's there?"

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

Naruto glared at him.

The man's expression turned blank, like a puppet.

The blank-faced puppet jumped over and obediently followed behind the two.

Five minutes later.

Looking at the neatly lined-up group of people before him, Naruto felt a sense of pent-up frustration.

Family, who understands!

He hadn't even lifted a finger, just swept them with a glance, and they were all gone.

He had just bought a full six-item build after leveling up beyond time, and before he could even enjoy it, they surrendered.

Was this his first life-or-death combat experience?

Sigh. He'd just have to look forward to the next unlucky guy.

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

Half a minute later, the first special clone was modified.

"It can only hold 1 million Chakra?"

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

He was a bit disappointed, Naruto had expected it to hold more.

However, 1 million Chakra is still terrifying enough for humans.

According to the System's settings, Kage-level Chakra is at most 500,000.

With a Chakra capacity of 1 million, coupled with mastery over the five basic Chakra natures and Kekkei Genkai for one or two special natures, plus numerous Ninjutsu.

The strength of this special clone is definitely above Kage-level, it can completely be called Super Kage.

Naruto doesn't plan to modify too many Super Kage clones like this, nor is it necessary.

Five is enough, and they can directly challenge the Five Kage in the future.

Moreover, this world has many detection Ninjutsu, such as the Byakugan, and Chakra sensing by powerful individuals.

If there were too many such clones, reaching a point where Super Kages are everywhere and Kage-levels are common, Naruto would even worry about triggering another Ninja World War.

That would not be in his interest.

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

The Jonin template is simpler, with a Chakra capacity of 50,000, mastery over two random Chakra natures, and corresponding Ninjutsu.

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

Each of them is at least a little stronger than Teacher Kakashi.

Teacher Kakashi is too frail.

Super Kage, Jonin, and later Chunin for errands, as well as ordinary people specifically for business.

It's like a mobile phone product line, with strict hierarchical levels.

The total number of these bandits is 23. Five have been modified into Super Kage, and 18 into Jonin.

"Almost forgot."

Naruto patted each of the special clones, affixing a Curse Mark.

This "Heaven" Curse Mark is a special technique Naruto developed himself, which can absorb natural energy and convert it into the clone's Chakra reserves.

The speed is decent; depending on the physique, the conversion rate can reach up to 5%, meaning a Chakra Recovery rate of 5% per hour.

If there's a severe Chakra shortage, there are also Carefree Pills.

Although these special clones cannot share his stats, they can share the Inventory.

Naruto is counting on them to light up the map of the ninja world and, incidentally, help him place Flying Thunder God Kunai everywhere.

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

Finally.

Naruto carefully examined all the clones.

Perhaps because their souls were preserved and they were forcibly modified, each person had standard dead fish eyes and a blank expression.

They looked like cold machines devoid of emotion.

This... seems acceptable.

At least they are much better than the method-acting Kage-level actors like Wan Liang and Xiong Fengshan!

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

Now they can keep their souls, live as individuals, become strong, and travel the ninja world freely.

His debt to Naruto can never be repaid!

"Alright, here are your tasks:

1. Fully explore the ninja world, investigate local customs and traditions, and place my Flying Thunder God Kunai in hidden and important locations. I want you to distribute my 388,000 Flying Thunder God Kunai across every country, city, village, forest, and lake in the ninja world within one year.

2. Gather intelligence on major ninja villages, ninjas, and Jinchuriki.

3. Try to avoid combat with other ninjas to preserve your lives. Counterattack only when necessary."

After thinking for a moment, Naruto said, "That's all for now. I'll add you to the channel, and I'll notify you directly if there are any other orders."

These clones are a bit special. While called clones, they can't really be considered clones. At best, they are living modified bodies that are merely executing his will.

Fortunately, this trash game acknowledges these clones. Although they can't synchronize his overpowered passive abilities, the Inventory and chat functions are fully intact.

"Now, disperse!"

As Naruto commanded, whoosh~~~

All the clones disappeared and began to carry out Naruto's mission.

After resting for ten minutes to recover his Chakra, Naruto used the Shadow Clone Jutsu again.

This time, the clone was an incredibly real Wood Clone.

A clone possessing all his talents, stat passives, capable of using all his eyes, possessing multiple Chakra natures, and half of his Chakra.

"Big Brother."

Turning his head, Naruto saw a person exactly like him, grinning and calling him "Big Brother."

Although they looked identical, Naruto started to get a headache just by looking at him.

Naruto's eyes darted around as he greeted the "boss" immediately upon meeting.

Damn it, another one with an unknown personality.

Naruto considered taking it back, but decided against it.

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

He just had to get used to it.

"What's your name?" Naruto asked.

"Uzumaki Menma!"

"Hm?"

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

"No, your name is Uchiha Madara."

"Yes, my name is Uchiha Madara."

"Actually, your name isn't Uchiha Madara. Your name is Uchiha Liutong, but you have to pretend to be Uchiha Madara outside."

With over six million Chakra, Liutong was a fitting name.

"I understand, boss. I am Uchiha Liutong, but I have to pretend to be Uchiha Madara outside."

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