Chapter 21: Obtaining Shadow Clone
Early the next morning, Hyuga Mirai arrived at the training ground at his usual time. He didn't have to wait long before Kaminari Kaede appeared before him with a Body Flicker Technique.
"This is the Shadow Clone Technique. Do not spread it. If you have any questions, you can ask me during our next training session."
After speaking, Kaminari Kaede immediately left with a Body Flicker Technique, as if Hyuga Mirai had some contagious disease.
However, Hyuga Mirai didn't care about that. He had already obtained the Shadow Clone, and he wanted to immediately cultivate this Ninjutsu to success.
He then went to a frequently used training ground. Hyuga Mirai used his Byakugan to observe his surroundings, and only after confirming no one was around did he open the scroll.
After studying for a moment, he looked up and pondered slightly, "Unlike the Clone Jutsu, the key is to 'evenly' distribute Chakra, while also mastering the characteristics of the Clone Jutsu. The more clones, the higher the requirement for Chakra control."
Dividing Chakra into two is easy, but dividing it into a hundred is a bit of a test.
"Let's try it."
Hyuga Mirai put away the scroll, then formed the Ram hand seal.
"Shadow Clone Technique."
Bang!
A puff of smoke appeared, and then another him materialized beside Hyuga Mirai.
He succeeded on his first try, which was related to Hyuga Mirai's Chakra control ability. Medical Ninjutsu requires much more precise Chakra control than the Shadow Clone Technique, which is why Hyuga Mirai was able to succeed on his first attempt.
"It feels incredibly realistic to the touch. The degree of Chakra mimicry is too high."
Hyuga Mirai said, touching the Shadow Clone with his hand.
The Shadow Clone also touched his own face and hands, slowly saying, "There's no difference from real flesh, but it can't withstand force. A Shadow Clone will disperse into smoke after taking a heavy blow, which means a typical Shadow Clone is in a state between gaseous and solid. Is it inferior to clones created by Wood Release or Earth Release nature transformations?"
Hyuga Mirai nodded in agreement: "Hmm, and the fact that Chakra can bring back memories probably has something to do with spiritual energy. I can study it in detail later. But for now, the main goal is still to increase my strength."
"Understood. Then I'll go train Medical Ninjutsu."
The Shadow Clone waved in response. Since it couldn't withstand heavy blows, physical training could only be done by the main body; while the Shadow Clone could cultivate Yang Release transformation, improve Chakra control, and practice Medical Ninjutsu.
For his first use of the Shadow Clone, Hyuga Mirai planned to only split off one to train, and then experience the reception level after the Chakra was exhausted.
The memories brought back by the Shadow Clone placed a considerable burden on the main body, especially since Hyuga Mirai's main body also needed to train.
After training ended, the double fatigue would be a considerable burden even for a Ninja.
However, the Shadow Clone could indeed greatly accelerate training progress. Even if dispelling the clone would burden the body, Hyuga Mirai would still not give up using this method to cultivate.
As the Shadow Clone left to cultivate Yang Release Chakra nearby, Hyuga Mirai's main body began physical training.
Gentle Fist sparring, Body Flicker Technique, Eight Trigrams Palms, and so on. Hyuga Mirai was still wearing weights. With such high-intensity training, he was already panting and stopped to rest before noon.
After finishing the food he brought and resting for a while, Hyuga Mirai, having recovered some energy, began to control Chakra to release from all his tenketsu, cultivating Eight Trigrams Palms Revolving Heaven.
As his Chakra control grew stronger, the progress of his Revolving Heaven training also accelerated. He believed that in another half month, Hyuga Mirai would have the confidence to successfully cultivate this main family secret Ninjutsu.
However, at this time, he had to keep it strictly hidden from the main family, otherwise Hyuga Mirai would definitely not fare well.
They wouldn't even give Hyuga Mirai a Shadow Clone, and they even inspected his deceased father's belongings. Such thinking reveals their rigid and conservative nature.
By sunset, Hyuga Mirai had finished his training. At the same time, the Shadow Clone's Chakra was exhausted, and it dispersed into smoke with a 'bang,' followed by a huge surge of memories and mental fatigue assaulting Hyuga Mirai.
"Ugh, that's really unpleasant, but the effect is indeed good. It seems my limit for now is two Shadow Clones, but to ensure my mental state for the next day, training with one Shadow Clone is the most optimal."
Hyuga Mirai was a Medical Ninja, so he immediately analyzed his current state.
If he were to split off two Shadow Clones and train for a day, then eat a big meal and rest immediately afterwards, he could indeed recover his energy the next day; but that would be too expensive, and his current savings were already running low. Mission rewards simply couldn't support him doing so.
Genin C-rank missions didn't offer much money at all. The captain took half, and the rest was divided among the three people, which was barely enough for one of Hyuga Mirai's meals.
His current expenses were still covered by his original savings, and there was also the consumption of Ninja tools. If he were to spend without restraint, Hyuga Mirai would probably be penniless in three months.
After lying on the ground to recover for a while, Hyuga Mirai dragged his tired body home.
He needed to make something to eat when he got back, otherwise he wouldn't be in good shape to complete the mission tomorrow.
The next day, the Uzumaki Maple Squad arrived at the Hokage Building again.
It was still a C-rank mission, but this time it was a different type. It seemed Kaminari Kaede intended to take on different types of missions to train the squad.
This mission was still planned and completed by Hyuga Mirai and the other two; Kaminari Kaede only served as an overseer, recorder, and to prevent accidents.
Thus, two months passed.
During this time, the Uzumaki Maple Squad completed nine C-rank missions with fast efficiency.
Having experienced many battles, even Kurenai Yuhi had now become a qualified Ninja, and the cooperation of the three-person squad was already forcing Kaminari Kaede to take them seriously.
After this mission, Kaminari Kaede calmly told the three of them, "Rest for three days, then prepare to take on a B-rank mission. Go back and get ready."
After speaking, Kaminari Kaede left directly, leaving the three slightly surprised.
After Kaminari Kaede left, Kurenai Yuhi immediately excitedly tugged at Hyuga Mirai's sleeve and said, "Mirai-kun, we're finally going to perform a B-rank mission!"
"Yes, yes, but Kurenai, B-rank missions are much more dangerous and unpredictable than C-rank missions. We still need to be extremely careful."
Hyuga Mirai nodded and said.
However, upon hearing this, Kurenai Yuhi wagged her slender index finger at Hyuga Mirai and said, "Then I'll leave the execution to Mirai-kun. I have complete faith in the plans Mirai-kun makes!"
"You two, don't discuss such things on the street!"
Hyuga Kiyomi interjected with a cold expression, her pure white eyes fixed on Hyuga Mirai.
Then, with Hyuga Mirai's playful agreement, the three decided to have a celebratory dinner. Unfortunately, this time Hyuga Kiyomi did not offer to cover Hyuga Mirai's share, perhaps because she was scared off by last time.
Their squad often had meals together, but Kaminari Kaede never joined them, whether after completing a mission or finishing training.
On the way to the BBQ restaurant, Konoha Village was still as bustling as ever. Compared to other places in the Land of Fire, Konoha Village was considered one of the most prosperous.
"White Fang… he should be dead, right?"
Hyuga Mirai suddenly spoke. Hyuga Kiyomi and Kurenai Yuhi, who were beside him, were momentarily stunned and looked at him.
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