"Let's get to work then," said Jiraiya. "Get a clone working on the [Fuinjutsu] while you start using that new skill, we'll work on it for a few days depending on how quickly you level it up and then we'll put it to use."
Naruto nodded, wordlessly activating the skill. The 50 levels he needed to gain for the quest objective was a lot of levels and it wasn't a very cheap technique either. He was in for a very long week.
It took about 8 minutes to drain Naruto's chakra to less than 500 CP, but that time yield eight levels. Granted, the level gains would slow down drastically soon enough but for now he was going to push himself to get through it as quickly as he could.
"Out of chakra already?" asked Jiraiya.
"Yeah, it'll take a few minutes to fill it back up."
"Use the Kyuubi, just a quick burst to refill your reserves then start over again. And keep repeating, read this while you're at it," Jiraiya handed him a book.
"Spycraft 101," Naruto read the title aloud. "Will this really help?"
Jiraiya shrugged. "Maybe, it certainly won't hurt. You might even find a few helpful tips."
"Is there a reason we're not doing this in the training grounds?"
"This is about the time that the other competitors start making efforts to do the same thing we're prepping you to do. By doing this here you do two things. First, while they spy on the clones at the training field, you can train secretly here. Second, this technique will give you a nice sneaky surprise."
"Oh," said Naruto lamely.
"So get back to work," ordered the old man.
It was repetitive work but worth it. Naruto simply sat on his couch reading while transparent only to give himself a burst of Kyuubi's chakra to replenish his supply and then go right back to being transparent.
[Kyuubi's Cloak]'s level has risen by one.
[Kyuubi's Cloak] is now [Kyuubi's Cloak One-Tail].
[Kyuubi's Cloak One-Tail (Active/Passive) Lv10 Exp: 0.12% Corruption: 0.25% per 5 seconds]
Your deal with the devil is a double edged sword. The Kyuubi's Cloak will grant you immense increases in most stats but the corruption that accompanies that power puts everything and everyone at risk.
Passively regenerate 0.90% HP per 5 seconds.
Passively regenerate 0.65% CP per 5 seconds.
Additional 100% to STR when Active.
Additional 100% to HP when Active.
Additional 100% to DEX when Active.
Additional 100% to CP when Active.
Additional 100% to DEF when Active.
Additional 100% to SPD when Active.
Additional -50% to WIS when Active.
Regenerate 100% HP when Active.
Regenerate 100% CP when Active.
Bonus per Tail:
Additional 50% to STR when Active.
Additional 50% to HP when Active.
Additional 50% to DEX when Active.
Additional 50% to CP when Active.
Additional 50% to DEF when Active.
Additional 50% to SPD when Active.
Additional 0.25% Corruption per 5 seconds.
"What the fuck?" Naruto said when the message appeared.
"What did you do now brat?" asked Jiraiya.
"The [Kyuubi's Cloak] evolved. It's now [Kyuubi's Cloak One-Tail]. What the fuck does that mean?"
"More of Kyuubi's chakra probably, a bigger boost to your stats and probably a faster rate of corruption too."
"That's what it says but can I choose how many tails? What if I just want the normal cloak, will I get the one tail no matter what?"
"Why don't you try it and find out?"
So he did. He activated the cloak by itself then mentally ordered [One-Tail] causing a tail made of chakra to bubble out of his lower back taking on a messy bubbly form but still recognizable as a tail. He did find out he had to back down, first deactivating the [One-Tail] then the cloak, which had a bit of a delay between each.
"So?"
"I can control how much I activate but it's slow, both to add the tail and to remove the tail."
"You can probably improve that with more practice," said Jiraiya, scribbling some seals and handing them to a clone to copy and learn.
Naruto frowned a bit, that was yet another thing he'd have to work on with his remaining three weeks until the exams. Granted, that sounded like a lot of time given how much he'd already learned but he still needed to improve on what he had learned or it would do him no good at all.
You have slept in your bed. HP & CP are fully restored.
It took three days for Naruto to hit the level 50 mark on the [Toton Jutsu] but by the time he did so it was already late at night. Jiraiya decided he could wait until morning to start spying which resulted in him gaining three more levels to the skill.
So once more, he made breakfast for his trainers and cousin then sent the cousin and one trainer to the training field with a bunch of clones while he stayed behind with Jiraiya.
"Okay kid, let's get started," said Jiraiya.
"How do we start?"
Jiraiya gave him a flat look. "Really?"
Naruto laughed nervously. "Just kidding, just kidding. First I need to find Sasuke and Kakashi-sensei."
"Good, and how do you do that?"
"I need to ask around places both of them visit frequently."
"And how are you going to do that?"
"Under [Henge], changing my appearance with each person I ask."
"Good, now go to it," said Jiraiya. "Your clone and I will keeping going on your [Fuinjutsu]."
"But I already got the tenth level with it, why continue?"
"Are you saying you couldn't use more than ten levels to what has proven to be an extremely valuable skill?" asked Jiraiya.
"I suppose not," answered Naruto sheepishly.
"Good, now again, go," this time the man pointed toward the front door.
Naruto did a quick [Henge] making himself look like one of the other building residents before leaving the apartment so that no one would see him leave, or rather pay attention to him leaving.
Once he was about six blocks from his apartment he ducked into an alley and changed his [Henge] and coming out the other end of the alley with a new appearance.
He did this at least three more times before he went to a tea shop that Kakashi frequented. He went in under the guise of a pregnant woman with a pretty face, taking features from several of the women of the village he'd seen that morning.
"Ah, excuse me," Naruto said, using a soft feminine voice that fit the image he created.
"Ah, young miss, how can I assist you?" asked one of the waitresses.
"I'm looking for someone, I was told he frequents this shop."
"Oh, and who is that?"
"Do you know a Kakashi-kun?"
"Hatake-san is a frequent customer, what do you need him for?"
Naruto rubbed his false pregnant belly. "I need to talk to him about something."
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