Multi Shadow Clone Technique!

As the sunlight bathed every corner of Konoha, a new day was about to begin.

"Sasuke, remember to come home early!"

"Mom, I'm off!"

Listening to the instructions trailing from behind, Lin Feng waved at Uchiha Mikoto and stepped out of the house with a face full of happiness.

With the belt from yesterday's training tied around his waist, Lin Feng sprinted toward the Ninja Academy at top speed; for him, this also counted as a form of physical training.

Perhaps because Lin Feng had arrived so early, there were no other students entering or leaving the Ninja Academy, but when he walked into the training ground inside, he was exceptionally shocked.

As his gaze drew closer, he saw Naruto hunched over, panting heavily, with sweat dripping onto the ground like rain. The target not far in front of him was already riddled with shuriken, suggesting Naruto had been practicing for quite some time.

As expected of Naruto, he trains even harder than I do!

Knowing that Naruto's diligent training must have something to do with yesterday's agreement, Lin Feng smiled slightly and walked over.

"Hoo~ hoo~"

After taking a few intense breaths, Naruto straightened his body.

I absolutely cannot slack off!

In order to graduate from the Ninja Academy in three months, Naruto had to train with his life on the line!

His status as an orphan and his miserable childhood had taught Naruto the most important things: perseverance and diligence. These were the conditions that would allow him to surpass his peers in the future.

"Clone Technique!"

Quickly forming the Ram, Snake, and Tiger hand seals, Naruto shouted.

"Poof!"

Accompanied by a soft sound, Naruto successfully summoned a clone, but the clone was in poor condition and immediately vanished.

The Clone Technique was an E-rank ninjutsu, a basic skill and one of the contents of the graduation exam. It used chakra to create an afterimage, so it was not a physical entity; its main function was to distract the enemy's line of sight.

"Damn it, I have to learn this ninjutsu!"

Seeing that he couldn't even master the most basic ninjutsu, Naruto shouted in frustration before preparing to form the seals again.

"Naruto, you're here quite early!"

Before Naruto could act, a voice came from the side. He quickly turned his head and saw Lin Feng, dressed in the attire of the Uchiha Clan, walking over.

"Hmph, even if I'm not some so-called genius ninja, I still understand the principle that the early bird catches the worm."

Seeing it was Lin Feng, Naruto snorted and replied.

"Genius ninjas are also forged through hard work. But Naruto, I saw you practicing the Clone Technique just now, and it seems you've run into some trouble!"

Changing the subject, Lin Feng smiled faintly.

Naruto looked embarrassed, then pursed his lips, "I just formed the seals too fast... as for that... I'll definitely be able to learn it..."

"Haha, don't misunderstand, Naruto. Actually, what I meant was that the Clone Technique, being the most basic, doesn't suit you. You should master the higher-level Multi Shadow Clone Technique!"

Hearing Naruto's response, Lin Feng laughed aloud and then offered an explanation.

"Multi Shadow Clone Technique?" Naruto paused, stunned, and asked, "What rank of ninjutsu is that?"

"An A-rank ninjutsu!"

"Furthermore, because this ninjutsu consumes chakra too intensely, it is basically only suitable for ninjas with vast chakra reserves like you to practice."

Knowing that Naruto was uninformed, Lin Feng slowly introduced it.

"An A-rank ninjutsu? Haha, that's great! As long as I master this, others won't look down on me anymore..."

After hearing Lin Feng's words, Naruto was quite excited, but then, seemingly thinking of something, he said in a speechless tone, "Sasuke, you've been talking for a while, but I don't know this ninjutsu!"

"I can teach you. After gathering a large amount of chakra in your body, you form the Clone seal to distribute the chakra evenly among the shadow clones you wish to summon, and the entire ninjutsu is complete."

As if waiting for Naruto's final words, Lin Feng held nothing back and told Naruto all the key points of the Shadow Clone Technique.

"Just forming one seal? This is even simpler than the Clone Technique! I'll try it right now."

Laughing with excitement, Naruto couldn't wait to practice the Multi Shadow Clone Technique.

"Naruto, it's better to practice this kind of high-level ninjutsu at home."

After all, the Multi Shadow Clone Technique was a forbidden technique of Konoha. If he let Naruto practice it as he pleased at the Ninja Academy, it would surely cause trouble, so Lin Feng quickly interrupted to advise him.

"Sasuke, since you're the one who taught me this ninjutsu, I'll listen to you and practice at home."

Without asking why, Naruto directly adopted Sasuke's suggestion.

"Sasuke, even though you're the opponent I want to challenge, I'm still very grateful that you taught me ninjutsu today."

After a moment of silence, Naruto spoke again. Speaking his mind was always Naruto's style.

"It was just a small favor, no need for thanks. Besides, we might become comrades in the future. As comrades, doing these things is only right." Waving his hand casually, Lin Feng smiled.

Teaching Naruto the Multi Shadow Clone Technique was a plan Lin Feng had made long ago; otherwise, with Naruto's current abilities, it would be too difficult for him to graduate from the Ninja Academy in three months.

"Become comrades?"

Comrades—this was the first time Naruto had heard someone mention that word in front of him. For a moment, Naruto felt a bit dazed.

Given Naruto's status as the dead last at the Ninja Academy, it was unlikely anyone would be willing to become his teammate.

Because he needed to seize every moment for training, Lin Feng did not continue the conversation; he waved a hand at Naruto and turned toward the nearby training ground. "Keep at it, Naruto."

Watching Lin Feng's back slowly fade into a mere speck, Naruto finally withdrew his gaze and asked himself in a low voice, "Sasuke, could we ever become teammates?"

If we were to become teammates, I think you would be the first person to truly acknowledge me!

After whispering this to himself, Naruto's exhausted body seemed to fill with strength once more, and he resumed his grueling training.

Time slipped away rapidly; for students who disliked studying, class time always felt agonizingly long. But for Lin Feng, there was never enough time.

Just as Lin Feng was deep in thought, studying the knowledge of ninjas, ninjutsu, and ninja tools, the bell for the end of the school day rang. Though he was quite reluctant, Lin Feng had no choice but to pack his things and prepare to leave the classroom.

After school, Lin Feng exchanged greetings with Sakura and Naruto before hurrying toward the woods behind the Uchiha Clan compound.

In order to guide Lin Feng in the practice of the Body Flicker, Shisui Uchiha had completed his own missions early and arrived at the training ground in the woods ahead of time.

Fortunately, he did not have to wait long before Shisui Uchiha saw Lin Feng's figure flying in from the distance.

"Shisui, let's start right away!"

The moment they met, Lin Feng caught his breath for only a second before speaking softly.

"Very well!"

He had originally intended to let the sweat-drenched Lin Feng rest for a while, but seeing the determined expression on his face, Shisui Uchiha had no choice but to nod in agreement.