Ebisu: I'll do it!

A few days later.

Konohamaru, covered in dust and dirt, crawled out from the dark corner.

"I did it! I did it!"

Konohamaru was filled with emotion and shouted excitedly towards the sky.

He finally succeeded!

Relying on the advanced Scientific Ninja Tool, Leizi Smoke, he finally mastered Asuma's Fire Release: Ash Pile Burning and modified it to develop a new Fire Release Ninjutsu — Fire Release: Ash Chicken Burning.

This is a technique unique to him and originates from Konoha.

A plume of smoke, sparking but not exploding, crackled and popped like popping candy.

"I need to find Naruto and Kakashi-sensei to continue my training."

After letting out a long howl, Konohamaru sat on the ground to rest for a while before getting up again, determined to continue his efforts.

After all, he has only completed the first stage so far.

The crucial process of gathering Senjutsu Chakra hasn't even begun yet.

Just as Konohamaru was about to set off, he encountered Ebisu, who had been searching for him everywhere because of his disappearance.

"Young Master Konohamaru, where have you been? Why are you all dirty? Come back with me and wash up. Don't go training with them anymore..."

Ebisu pulled out a handkerchief from somewhere and began wiping Konohamaru's face.

"No, Ebisu- sensei, I must continue training in Sage Mode. Grandpa is dead, Uncle Asuma is dead, and if I don't grow stronger soon, you might be next, Ebisu- sensei!"

Konohamaru shook his head, his expression resolute.

"..."

Am I going to die too?

Ebisu in place.

No, how did you arrive at that conclusion?

Why should he be next?

Why not Naruto Uzumaki?

Hiss, wait a minute.

The first two that Konohamaru mentioned were the Third Hokage and Asuma.

They are all close relatives or friends.

In other words, Konohamaru wants to protect those close to him.

The reason he was next, and not Naruto Uzumaki, is because he holds a higher position in Konohamaru's heart than Naruto Uzumaki!

Win!

"Waaaaah, young master Konohamaru, I promise I won't let you down! Here's what I'll do: I won't stop your training, but I'll have to supervise you the whole time!"

I trust Kakashi, but Naruto Uzumaki himself can't learn it properly, so he might teach you some wrong things, young master. I must stop him immediately!

Ebisu wiped away his tears and clenched his fists.

"Uh, okay."

Konohamaru had no choice but to agree.

On second thought, since Naruto's mission is to promote the Sage Mode training method to the entire Shinobi World, it's no big deal if Ebisu finds out; it's only a matter of time.

And so, the two found Kakashi and Naruto again.

The two remained at their usual spot outside the village.

However, compared to a few days ago, the two have now set up a tent by the river. If you didn't know better, you would think they were camping, but in reality, they are guarding the camp.

"Naruto- nii, Kakashi-sensei, I've figured it out!"

Konohamaru ran Past excitedly.

"Real?"

Kakashi was somewhat surprised.

Konohamaru is truly a genius! He actually managed to develop that?

"Konohamaru, now that you've developed it, I can rest assured."

However, I still need to explain to you that my previous attempts to stop you were not intended to hinder your cultivation.

Actually, I thought of another way, but you ran too fast and I didn't have time to tell you."

Kakashi took out a ninja tool from behind his back.

"This ninja tool is one of the sources of inspiration for my Purple Lightning. It is a special ninja tool in the [Bottle-kun Niu Zihao] shop."

After having someone adjust the safety current setting, it can be used directly.

"You only need to learn the Third Hokage Hokage's Shuriken Shadow Clone Jutsu and use it on this thing to achieve the same effect as my Purple Lightning."

Kakashi shook the object in his hand and sighed, "But it's useless now."

"No."

Konohamaru shook his head. "Kakashi-sensei, Naruto's mission is to promote Sage Mode throughout the entire Shinobi World, so that everyone has the power to protect themselves. Although I can't use it, others can."

"That makes sense, but others might not be able to learn the Shuriken Shadow Clone Jutsu."

Kakashi thought about it and agreed, so he put his ninja tools away again.

"Alright, Kakashi-sensei, Naruto- nii, let me show you my new Ninjutsu!"

Konohamaru was rubbing his hands together, looking eager to get started.

"Good!"

Naruto squatted on the rock, watching with anticipation.

Kakashi and Ebisu stood to the side, one on the left and one on the right.

Konohamaru begins preparing for the demonstration.

Ebisu suddenly sensed something was wrong and quickly stepped forward to stop Konohamaru, his face filled with terror. "Young Master, what are you doing?"

"Showing Sage Mode, huh? Oh right, Ebisu, you don't know the shortcut to Sage Mode, do you? Let me tell you..."

Konohamaru explained the shortcut to Naruto- style Sage Mode to Ebisu, and then explained his reasons for doing so.

"What? Is this really how it should be?"

Ebisu was shocked.

Was he really not under Genjutsu?

The lofty, supreme Sage Mode, actually has such a convenient shortcut?

How is this any different from a high and mighty fairy turning into some kind of awful wooden bead?

"Wait, Konohamaru- sama, how could you personally test something so dangerous? You are the one who carries the only bloodline of the Third Hokage!"

After regaining his Ebisu continued to try to stop Konohamaru.

"Huh? No, Ebisu- sensei, I am..."

"Stop talking, let me do it! As a trusted minister entrusted with the care of Third Hokage of officials, I must live up to his expectations and dedicate myself to you, young master, even unto death!"

Ebisu gazed at the sky at a 45-degree angle, exuding an air of self-assurance.

Is it really possible?

Konohamaru really wanted to say that he was actually using Shadow Clone Jutsu for the performance, and he also used Shadow Clone Jutsu in actual combat.

But seeing Ebisu's sincere attitude, Konohamaru couldn't refuse for the time being.

Besides, while using Shadow Clone Jutsu won't harm the original body, they still retain the memories. This is the underlying logic of the Sage Mode shortcut.

"Go through fire and water, young master Konohamaru!"

Ebisu.

"Alright then, please."

Seeing Ebisu's insistence, Konohamaru said nothing more.

Anyway, he's already finished developing it, and he even tested it with Shadow Clone Jutsu before coming here, so there shouldn't be any problems.

It's unlikely to cause any harm to Ebisu.

So the two of them stood on opposite sides, ready to go.

"Ebisu- sensei, I've arrived— Fire Style: Fire Release: Ash Chicken Burning!"

Konohamaru aimed at Ebisu and exhaled a thick cloud of smoke.

The smoke crackled and sparked, instantly absorbing the smoke upon contact with Ebisu and burning the outer cloth to ashes.