Rasengan

It is not that they do not understand the utility of the Multi Shadow Clone.

It is that their chakra reserves are simply insufficient to support the use of this ninjutsu. Furthermore, this technique places extraordinary demands on one's physical constitution and mental fortitude. Even if an average person's chakra reserves were barely enough, the mental pressure exerted upon the original body once the clones were dispelled would be enough to drive them insane. This is precisely why this technique is recorded in the Scroll of Sealing; in a sense, the Multi Shadow Clone is a forbidden technique!

Watching the solid shadow clone he had just manifested.

Naruto nodded in satisfaction.

Success on the first try.

As expected, his talent for this particular ninjutsu was beyond doubt.

Naruto's mind stirred slightly.

The shadow clone before him gave a gentle nod.

Whoosh.

In an instant, its figure flickered.

It vanished from where it stood.

Since he had already manifested it, there was no need to dispel it. Although there was still some time before Mizuki arrived, Naruto dispatched the shadow clone to monitor the surroundings just in case, ensuring no unexpected situations would arise.

After the shadow clone departed.

Naruto sat back down cross-legged.

For the time being.

Naruto did not intend to attempt any other techniques; firstly, it was impossible to do so (he would be noticed).

Secondly, he had to make the best use of his time.

He had to race against the clock to learn as many techniques as possible.

Especially the Flying Thunder God Technique.

This was one of the two biggest goals Naruto had for tonight.

Other techniques were at best mere bonuses; the Multi Shadow Clone and the Flying Thunder God Technique were the ones Naruto was determined to master tonight.

However, it was clear that things would not go exactly as Naruto wished.

Naruto, wanting to find the Flying Thunder God Technique and the Dead Demon Consuming Seal, flipped through the scroll, but he could not find these two techniques at all. What annoyed Naruto most was that after flipping through about a fifth of the scroll, no matter how much force he applied, the scroll remained completely motionless, as if it were stuck. It seemed as though some force was forcibly suppressing the scroll, making it impossible for Naruto to continue flipping through the Scroll of Sealing.

This discovery left Naruto stunned. After trying various methods to no avail, his expression turned quite ugly.

"What the hell!? I was wondering why that old man wasn't using the Telescope Technique to monitor me and seemed so unconcerned. So he had a preventive plan from the start? Is this some kind of sealing technique? I can't see the ninjutsu further back at all, you bastard!"

Naruto's face flushed with anger, and he gritted his teeth as he spoke.

This feeling of being calculated against so thoroughly.

It was truly not pleasant at all.

Perhaps this wasn't a setting unique to this life, but rather that the Third Hokage in the original story had also made corresponding preparations? It was just that the original version of himself in his past life had been somewhat lacking in intelligence, only learning the Multi Shadow Clone and never having the chance to flip further back to check.

Naturally, this backup plan had never been put to use.

But in this life, he happened to be a Naruto who was dead set on learning the Flying Thunder God Technique and was also interested in the Dead Demon Consuming Seal, so he naturally slammed right into the "wall" set up by the Third Hokage, leaving Naruto feeling rather dejected.

"Damn old geezer, I curse you to see a group of dinosaur-like hags the next time you peek into the women's bathhouse, damn it!"

He couldn't help but curse out loud.

Otherwise, holding it in would be unbearable.

Anyway, that old man wasn't using the Telescope Technique to observe him right now.

He might as well satisfy his craving for a verbal vent.

Otherwise, he would really be unable to release the pent-up frustration.

After cursing indignantly in his heart, Naruto had no choice but to sullenly flip the Scroll of Sealing back to the beginning to see if there were any other valuable techniques besides the Multi Shadow Clone. After all, anything recorded here was at least an A-rank ninjutsu, and among those, they were the ones with the greatest destructive power. Although they were far inferior to the forbidden techniques and secret arts he had been looking for, they were still much better than returning empty-handed.

And, truth be told, among the techniques recorded in the earlier sections.

Naruto did indeed find two or three highly practical ninjutsu that he could learn right now. Especially when he saw the name of one particular technique, Naruto's eyes narrowed slightly.

"Rasengan."

This non-hand-sign ninjutsu, developed by the Fourth Hokage—in other words, his father, Namikaze Minato—based on the inspiration he gained from the Tailed Beast Ball, was the sharpest offensive weapon of his original self in the story. It could be said that from the very beginning to the very end, this technique ran through the entire life of Uzumaki Naruto. In particular, the Big Ball Rasengan, Rasenshuriken, and others developed later based on this technique were Naruto's most effective means of defeating enemies.

Naruto in this life had originally planned to see if he could pester Kakashi into teaching him the training method for the Rasengan early on. He hadn't expected to be able to learn it directly here. As an A-rank ninjutsu that required no hand signs, and with the specific note that it was still an unfinished technique with potential for further development, it naturally qualified to be recorded in the Scroll of Sealing.

This actually made things easier for Naruto.

"The most important thing is the circulation of chakra? Is it similar to the form of a vortex?"

Looking at the training requirements and the core of the technique noted by his father, Naruto's pupils constricted slightly as he spoke softly.

Although he couldn't clearly remember how his original self had specifically trained the Rasengan.

He only vaguely remembered it had something to do with water balloons, rubber balls, and the like.

And now, after seeing his father's notes.

Connecting the remaining fragments of his memory.

After fully integrating and mastering them.

Naruto naturally understood how the Rasengan technique should be trained. Simply put, it was akin to the appearance of a vortex; by compressing chakra as much as possible around a single center point and concentrating it into one spot, the resulting release would unleash immense destructive power.

Hmm, it seems the upcoming training plan will need some adjustments...

Naruto thought to himself.

After reviewing the core of the Rasengan technique, Naruto shifted his attention to the other ninjutsu.

Suddenly.

Naruto's mind stirred.

A piece of information appeared directly in the depths of his consciousness.

This information came from the Shadow Clone Naruto had sent out earlier, under the instruction that if the target was spotted, the clone was to dispel itself immediately and relay the message back to the original.

The moment the message surfaced in his mind.

Naruto was slightly taken aback at first, but then the corners of his mouth curled upward, revealing a cunning smile.

"Although it's a bit faster than expected, well, since the actors are ready, it's about time for the show to begin. I still need to get back early; there are other training plans for tomorrow, after all..."

Naruto brushed the dust off his clothes, slung the Scroll of Sealing back onto his back, and leaped, vanishing into the vast night.