Leaving the Hokage Building, Kazuku dashed home.
Locking his bedroom's doors and windows, he began his fifth check-in!
[Check-in system cooldown ended!]
[Please confirm: Check-in?]
No question—[Yes]!
Then…
Kazuku sat cross-legged on the tatami, hands clasped, performing his metaphysical ritual.
"I'll trade ten years of Uchiha Madara's lifespan for an Emperor's Luck bloodline…"
But…
Kazuku was far more relaxed this time.
Drawing something great from the check-in package would thrill him.
"I've been Emperor's Luck so many times, a Non-Chief moment wouldn't hurt."
Kazuku muttered, easing his mind.
[Check-in successful!]
[Congratulations, host, on receiving a check-in package!]
[Open now?]
"Open!"
Kazuku confirmed mentally, familiar with the process.
With the [Check-in package opened!] prompt…
A dazzling array of jutsu and bloodline limits flashed before his eyes like a carousel.
[Snap!]
In two breaths, the scene froze, radiating brilliant light!
[Congratulations, host, on receiving "Naruto Exclusive Package"!]
Kazuku: "???"
What the heck?
Naruto Exclusive Package?
What's that?
Usable only by Naruto?
Or does it summon a Naruto?
Turning into a nurturing game?
It shouldn't be Naruto.
At least give a Hinata, Kushina, or Kaguya.
[Open Naruto Exclusive Package?]
"Open."
Kazuku grumbled internally but chose to proceed.
No point keeping a package that won't multiply.
But…
When the package fully opened, Kazuku realized he'd misunderstood.
[Package opened!]
[Congratulations, host, on receiving: Shadow Clone Jutsu lv10, Rasengan lv10!]
"Oh!"
Seeing the rewards, Kazuku got it.
"Exclusive" meant exclusive jutsu.
Though Naruto didn't invent these in Naruto, they were his go-to combat tools.
Calling them exclusive wasn't worth nitpicking.
Crucially…
Though only two jutsu, they were powerful.
Take Shadow Clone Jutsu.
It creates physical clones with independent consciousness and some durability.
When dispelled, their memories and experiences return to the user!
Unlike Water Clone, it has no distance limit!
It'd greatly aid Kazuku's upcoming mission!
Rasengan needed no introduction.
Once Naruto learned it, most enemies fell to it!
"And based on Rasengan, Naruto developed…"
Big Ball Rasengan.
Great Ball Rasengan.
Taiji Rasengan.
Etc.
Etc.
No exaggeration—mastering these elevated Kazuku's strength qualitatively!
"Imagine…"
Kazuku gasped, awed by his own idea.
His chakra wasn't vast, but he had Hashirama's!
Creating dozens of shadow clones, each opening the Gate of Limit, spamming Rasengan barrages.
The mental image was exhilarating.
"But then again."
Kazuku shook his head. "Dozens of clones opening Eight Gates? I'd collapse from exhaustion when they dispel."
He scrapped the tactic.
"Almost eight."
Checking the time, Kazuku recalled his meeting with Tobirama, flipped out the window, and headed to the training grounds.
As expected, Tobirama stood arms-crossed before wooden posts.
He'd been waiting a while.
"You're here, Kazuku."
Seeing Kazuku, Tobirama's voice was grave, his expression far sterner than usual.
"Yes, I'm here."
Why's this dialogue so weird?
Kazuku thought.
"You leave for the border outpost tomorrow," Tobirama paused. "To ensure you succeed, I'll refine you with my jutsu!"
To Tobirama, Water Clone was inferior to his Shadow Clone for combat and intel.
Tonight, he'd teach Kazuku Shadow Clone.
"Shadow Clone Jutsu?" Kazuku blinked. Tobirama really planned to teach him that!
But sadly…
He didn't need to learn it!
He'd mastered it!
"Exactly. My creation. It splits chakra evenly, creating physical clones with independent consciousness. When dispelled, their memories return."
"No exaggeration—it's unmatched for espionage."
"I invented it!"
Tobirama's tone brimmed with pride.
He believed no one, especially a seven-year-old like Kazuku, could resist such a jutsu.
But Tobirama never dreamed…
After his spiel, Kazuku stood calmly.
Practically saying, "Oh, cool."
Tobirama: "???"
Did I not explain?
Or did Kazuku not get it?
But he's a genius!
"Kazuku, don't you understand? Shadow Clone creates physical clones."
"With independent consciousness, returning memories to the user!"
Tobirama doubled his volume, emphasizing firmly.
Seeing Tobirama's anticipation, Kazuku widened his eyes dramatically, mouth forming an "O," gasping exaggeratedly.
"Wow, amazing!"
But this obvious act drove Tobirama nuts.
Did Kazuku grasp how incredible Shadow Clone was?
It was his creation…
As Tobirama inwardly raged, Kazuku dropped his smile, crossing his fingers in a seal.
Then…
"Shadow Clone Jutsu."
Poof!
Poof!
Poof!
…
White smoke cleared, revealing a dozen Kazukus.
Tobirama: "!!!"
Tobirama was shocked again, again, again!
(End of Chapter)