Naruto followed Hiruzen as the Hokage led him to a secure part of the tower—a hidden room filled with shelves of ancient scrolls and dusty tomes. The air was thick with the scent of aged paper, the only sound being the quiet rustling of their footsteps.
Hiruzen stopped in front of a large wooden chest, intricately carved and protected by several complex seals.
"This is where the forbidden scrolls are kept," Hiruzen said, his tone suddenly much more serious than before. "They are locked away for a reason, Naruto. You need to understand the gravity of what you're asking for."
Naruto nodded, his expression firm but respectful. He wasn't about to let this opportunity slip away.
"I get it, old man. But I'm not some reckless kid anymore. I know what I'm asking for."
Hiruzen studied Naruto for a moment, looking at him through thoughtful eyes. It was clear he'd seen something in Naruto's determination—something he hadn't seen in the younger version of him. He seemed to trust that Naruto wasn't going into this blindly.
With a sigh, Hiruzen stepped forward and activated the seals, causing the chest to creak open with a faint, magical hum. The scrolls inside were carefully organized, their red cloth covers glinting in the dim light.
Hiruzen slowly pulled out a large, weathered scroll. The words "Forbidden Techniques" were written in faded kanji across its surface. He held it out for Naruto to see.
"Just because I'm allowing you access doesn't mean it will be easy. This scroll contains techniques meant for those who are ready, those who have the strength to handle them," Hiruzen warned, eyeing Naruto with a hint of concern. "The Shadow Clone Jutsu is a dangerous one—especially when you low chakra reserves "
Naruto raised his hand in understanding, his eyes unwavering. "I know my chakra reserves are bigger than most, but that's why I want to master it. I need to be ready for anything, even the impossible. I promise I won't misuse it, old man."
Hiruzen sighed again, his eyes softening. "Alright. But I won't let you take it. You can study it here, under my watch." He stepped back, allowing Naruto to sit at a nearby desk where he could unroll the ancient scroll.
Naruto sat down, the weight of the moment sinking in. He could feel the pressure of responsibility weighing on him as he unrolled the scroll.
The intricate kanji detailing the Shadow Clone Jutsu seemed to jump off the page, and as he read, he felt the overwhelming potential of the technique pulse in his mind.
"I won't let you down," Naruto muttered to himself, more to reassure his own thoughts than to say it out loud. His hand hovered over the scroll as he began to memorize the hand seals and flow of chakra required.
Hiruzen watched silently from a distance, his arms crossed. He wasn't entirely sure how much Naruto had changed, but his quiet confidence gave Hiruzen hope that this kid might just be ready for the challenges ahead.
Naruto rolled the scroll back up, stood, and walked over to Hiruzen.
"Old man, can I borrow it for a while? I promise I'll bring it back once I've got the hang of it." His eyes were bright, hopeful, but still respectful.
Hiruzen met Naruto's gaze, still thinking it over. Finally, after a long pause, he gave a slow nod. "Fine. You can borrow it, but only for a short time. And no tricks, Naruto. Bring it back the moment you've mastered the technique. Understood?"
Naruto grinned, the excitement on his face undeniable. "You got it! I won't disappoint you, old man!"
Hiruzen gave a weary but fond smile, turning to return to his desk. "Just don't make a mess of it."
Naruto was already out the door, his mind buzzing with excitement. He couldn't wait to get started. With the forbidden scroll in his hands and the Shadow Clone Jutsu waiting for him, this was the opportunity he'd been craving.
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When Naruto returned to his apartment, he wasted no time. The scroll was still clutched tightly in his hands, and his mind was already racing with anticipation. He quickly sat down at his desk, unrolling the forbidden scroll, the ancient paper creaking under his touch.
The room was silent except for the occasional rustling of the scroll as Naruto read. His eyes scanned the kanji, memorizing the intricate hand seals and chakra flow required for the Shadow Clone Jutsu. Despite the jutsu's reputation as dangerous and complex, Naruto found himself absorbing the instructions faster than he expected.
' This feels almost too easy,' he thought, a slight frown creasing his brow. He expected it to be a challenge, a test of his patience, but instead, the technique seemed to click instantly. Maybe it was the amount of chakra he had, or maybe his body had finally caught up with his determination. Whatever it was, it didn't take long before he stood up, hands poised for the hand seals.
With a deep breath, Naruto channeled his chakra, focusing it in the way the scroll had instructed. He formed the last seal and then, in a burst of energy, called out the words, "Kage Bunshin no Jutsu!"
The room shimmered, and suddenly, multiple versions of Naruto stood before him, each grinning with the same cocky expression. They all looked at him with identical curiosity, awaiting his next move.
' Wow, I thought it'd take more time,' he thought, a bit disappointed with how effortlessly it had come to him. He looked around, feeling the slight drain in his chakra as the clones moved about, but he could still feel the energy surging within him. ' Huh, I guess I'm stronger than I thought. Maybe I should've tried this earlier.'
He dismissed the clones, their forms dispersing in a puff of smoke. Naruto sat back down, the excitement still bubbling in his chest. But there was no time to waste. He wasn't just after one jutsu today. He had another goal in mind.
Naruto's eyes moved to the rest of the scroll, flipping past the sections on other forbidden techniques. He was looking for something more—something that could take his abilities even further.
His heart raced as he scanned the scroll, his fingers brushing over the ancient paper as he searched for a particular technique he had heard of, but never fully understood.
And then, as though guided by fate, his eyes locked on the kanji he'd been hoping for: "Hiraishin no Jutsu."
His breath hitched in his throat as he read the technique's description. The Hiraishin, the Flying Thunder God Technique—the legendary ability that allowed a ninja to teleport instantly to a marked location.
A technique so advanced and dangerous that only a few could master it. Even the Second Hokage had been famous for its use, and it was said to be nearly impossible for anyone to learn.
Naruto could barely believe what he was reading. The complexity of the jutsu, the intricacies of chakra manipulation involved, and the sheer power it promised were beyond anything he had ever encountered.
It broke his mind, how something so simple in concept could hold such immense power. A teleportation technique that didn't just move you physically, but made the user a ghost in the battlefield—able to appear and disappear at will, striking before the enemy even had a chance to react.
It was like something out of a dream, a technique that could make him untouchable in battle, a technique that would elevate his abilities to the level of legends.
' How is this even possible?' Naruto thought, his mind reeling.
He couldn't help but be amazed at the sheer ingenuity of the jutsu. He quickly began memorizing the seals, each more complicated than the last. The chakra control required was astronomical, but Naruto didn't hesitate. He had always been driven by the desire to prove himself—to be more than just a loudmouth with dreams.
As he absorbed the technique's flow, he could already feel his chakra shifting, adapting, stretching in ways it had never done before.
This was no ordinary jutsu. This was the Hiraishin and he planned to master it.
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