Self-Created Ninjutsu

Watching Naruto still hard at work, Kakashi walked over to offer a well-intentioned reminder. After all, at Naruto's current pace, he wouldn't be able to meet his beloved Icha Icha Paradise until late into the night.

"Got it, Kakashi-sensei!" After looking up and realizing it was Kakashi giving the reminder, Naruto began to think it over. If it had been Sasuke or Sakura telling him this, Naruto certainly wouldn't have taken it well, but since it was Kakashi, he didn't dare to object—after all, he was the teacher.

"Keep up the good work! You were already late, which is why we got this mission in the first place. If you keep moving this slowly, I have a feeling those two might start resenting you!"

Seeing Naruto begin to observe Sasuke's every move, Kakashi started using reverse psychology; he really just wanted to go home and read his book.

"Oh no..." Hearing Kakashi's words, sweat began to bead on Naruto's forehead, and he immediately used the Shadow Clone Technique to start working.

"What an enviable amount of Chakra!" Watching the dozen or so clones pop into existence, Kakashi curled his lip in resignation and went back to sitting idly on the sidelines.

"You've got to be kidding me!"

Seeing that Naruto was still acting like nothing happened even after using so many shadow clones, Sakura couldn't help but complain. This was just too unfair!

"Yosh..."

Having tasted the benefits of using shadow clones to mimic Sasuke, Naruto ignored Sakura's shock and began to hoe the ground frantically.

Ultimately, thanks to Naruto's burst of effort, Team 7 successfully completed the mission. Seeing that he could finally go home early to read Icha Icha Paradise, Kakashi didn't linger, quickly leading the three of them back to the mission center.

After turning in the mission and distributing the pay, Kakashi immediately dismissed them.

"Poof!"

The moment Kakashi announced the dismissal, Sasuke's shadow clone dissipated.

"Masaka! It was a shadow clone!"

Looking at the clone turning into white mist out of thin air, Kakashi's expression was one of shock. He had never dreamed that Sasuke's shadow clone could last for such a long time.

"Baka!"

In contrast to Kakashi's shock, Naruto flew into a rage. He had barely managed to keep up with Sasuke's work rate by using shadow clones! This gave Naruto the illusion that he had finally caught up to Sasuke, but how was he supposed to feel now that he realized he had only been going toe-to-toe with a shadow clone?

"Alright, alright, calm down. Dismissed!"

Watching Naruto on the verge of an outburst, Kakashi waved his hand awkwardly and headed toward his home. He'd been careless; next time, he would definitely make sure it was the real Sasuke before starting the mission.

Walking down the street, Kakashi felt conflicted. The fact that he hadn't realized it was a shadow clone was a major blunder on his part!

"Sigh, I'm exhausted. Time to go home and rest!" Seeing Kakashi-sensei leave, Sakura stretched her back and headed toward her own home.

"Hey, aren't you angry? Sasuke actually fobbed us off with a shadow clone!" Seeing Sakura's indifferent expression, Naruto asked indignantly.

"Is being angry going to help? You idiot, Kakashi-sensei didn't say anything, so why are you getting so worked up?" Seeing Naruto still harping on about Sasuke using a shadow clone, Sakura transformed into a violent maniac once again and gave Naruto a sound beating.

"Sumimasen!"

After being disciplined by Sakura, Naruto lay on the ground and apologized innocently. Although he felt he hadn't done anything wrong, he had no choice but to submit under the threat of Sakura's physical prowess.

"Sensei, I think I saw your shadow!" Kakashi, who hadn't walked far, heard the commotion behind him. He recalled his own teacher and teacher's wife, and of course, the "deceased" Obito and Rin.

Thinking of this, Kakashi changed his destination. Instead of going straight home, he went to a flower shop, bought a few bouquets, and headed toward the cemetery. He wanted to pay his respects to his comrades and share the news with them.

At the Sasuke residence, Sasuke, who had been training, suddenly stopped. Just a moment ago, another story had slowly emerged in his mind—the memories brought back by his shadow clone.

"What a hopeless idiot. I hope the Fourth Hokage doesn't get so angry he comes back to life!"

After sorting through the memories from his shadow clone, Sasuke muttered a complaint about Naruto's tardiness before continuing his training.

As for the purpose of his training, it was, of course, the development of a new jutsu. However, it wasn't the Wind Release: Rasenshuriken, but something else entirely.

In front of Sasuke stood several wooden stakes. His goal was to hit them all using Lightning Release Chakra, and he had to do it in a single attack.

Lightning flashed in Sasuke's right hand, and a chain of blue lightning shot from his palm, piercing the first target. After that, the lightning chain didn't disappear; instead, it sought out the second target. A moment later, the second target was also pierced, followed by the third, the fourth... and it wasn't until the seventh target that the lightning chain finally vanished.

[Host has successfully developed a new jutsu: Lightning Light Chain. Please classify the new jutsu: Storm Release or Lightning Release.]

Just as his training ended, Sasuke received this notification. He was a bit surprised; he hadn't expected it to be classified under Storm Release, especially since what he had just used was a pure Lightning Release technique!

After thinking for a moment, Sasuke chose Storm Release. The consumption should be lower that way; after all, Storm Release was easier to control than Lightning Release and possessed great power.

[Storm Release · Lightning Light Chain: 100/10000]

[Note: Host has developed a jutsu independently and possesses the maximum proficiency cap, but cannot perform jutsu fusion.]

Following Sasuke's choice, these two prompts appeared on his panel. Sasuke curled his lip in resignation; although he couldn't fuse it, it was already at the maximum proficiency cap, so what was there to fuse anyway?

"I really am a genius. I'll have another chance for a special fusion soon! Hahahahahahahaha!"

Looking at the jutsu he had just developed, Sasuke couldn't help but laugh wildly. He had originally thought special fusion opportunities would be hard to come by, but it seemed quite simple now! After all, he had countless skills in his mind!

In his past life, Sasuke had been a hardcore anime and gaming fan. He couldn't say he could easily develop over a hundred skills, but at least a few dozen were definitely possible. That meant dozens of special fusion opportunities! It was simply heaven-defying.

"The plan needs some adjustments!"

Angering the Fourth Hokage to life, Naruto! Developing the jutsu Lightning Light Chain!

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