Chapter 15: *The Debut of Twin-Tailed Naruko!*

*Current System Points: 38*

Sasuke glanced at the system panel. Seeing the number brought a satisfied smirk to his face.

Not bad.  

The gains from showing off over the past two days had been fruitful.

Add them all to physical attributes.  

With a mental command, the points on the system panel quickly dwindled to zero.

On the attribute panel:

*Physical Attribute: Rating D (77/200)*

Another significant step toward reaching a C rating.

It’s only been two days since I arrived in the ninja world, and this is just a warm-up, Sasuke mused. If I keep up this pace, I can max out my progress bar in three to five days.  

The thought filled him with anticipation. A higher physical attribute rating could mean a major leap in strength, and in the ninja world, a stronger body was always a safe bet.

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Naruto’s Relentless Training

"Clone Technique!"

Bang!  

"Clone Technique!"

Bang!  

"Clone Technique!"

Bang!  

Naruto stood in the middle of the training ground, relentlessly practicing the Clone Technique. His eyes burned with determination, but his clones remained the same—a series of pitiful, shriveled attempts.

The afternoon wore on, the sun casting long shadows as Naruto pushed himself through failure after failure. Despite his unwavering resolve, his progress was nonexistent.

Sasuke sat on a horizontal bar nearby, watching Naruto’s efforts while his legs started to go numb.

"Naruto, let’s stop here for today," Sasuke finally said, hopping down from the bar.

While Sasuke hadn’t earned any system points from just watching, he didn’t consider it wasted time. After all, the boy in front of him was Uzumaki Naruto, Konoha’s Jinchūriki, and the future hero of the ninja world. If there was anyone worth investing in, it was Naruto.

“Sasuke, am I... too stupid?” Naruto’s voice was low, tinged with an uncharacteristic vulnerability. His eyes darted to the ground, and for a brief moment, the usually boisterous boy looked small and unsure.

“No,” Sasuke replied firmly. “In fact, you just need to focus on what you’re good at. Everyone has their strengths.”

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“Huh? What do you mean?” Naruto tilted his head, clearly confused but intrigued. Sasuke’s words felt profound, though their meaning was just out of reach.

“It means,” Sasuke began, “that the Clone Technique may not be suitable for you. You should focus on techniques that work better for you.”

After observing Naruto all afternoon, Sasuke had a clear understanding of the issue. Naruto’s chakra reserves were immense—far larger than those of ordinary people. This abundance, likely due to the Nine-Tails sealed within him, made precise control much harder.

Trying to master the Clone Technique was like asking a giant to delicately thread a needle. It was fundamentally mismatched to Naruto’s strengths.

Additionally, the Nine-Tails’ chakra disrupted Naruto’s own, further complicating things. Ironically, Naruto would likely find the *Shadow Clone Technique*, a forbidden jutsu, far easier to master than the basic Clone Technique.

“What technique suits me, then?” Naruto asked, his curiosity piqued.

Before Sasuke could answer, Naruto’s face lit up with excitement. “Wait! I know what you mean!”

“You do?” Sasuke raised an eyebrow, caught off guard. Naruto didn’t even know about the Shadow Clone Technique yet—how could he have guessed?

“Transformation!” Naruto exclaimed triumphantly.

With a loud clap of his hands, he shouted, “Sexy no Jutsu!”

Chakra swirled around him, forming an air current. With a puff of smoke, Naruto’s form changed.

Standing before Sasuke was... a twin-tailed *Naruko*, radiating an otherworldly glow. The transformation was unnervingly detailed, with an almost saintly light obscuring certain features while enhancing others.

“What the—?!”

Sasuke recoiled, closing his eyes immediately. Why does this feel so wrong?!  

This wasn’t just a transformation. It was Naruto’s signature *Sexy Jutsu*, executed to unsettling perfection.

“Naruto, be serious!” Sasuke barked, veins bulging on his forehead. His fists clenched tightly as he fought the urge to pummel Naruto on the spot.

“Oh, c’mon, Sasuke,” Naruto replied with a sheepish grin, scratching the back of his head. “I thought it was pretty good.”

“Enough for today. Let’s continue tomorrow.” Sasuke turned abruptly, walking away from the training ground.

“But Sasuke,” Naruto called after him, “you said the Clone Technique isn’t for me! Can’t I stop practicing it?”

“It isn’t,” Sasuke confirmed, his tone cold. “But you still need to pass the graduation exam, and a passable clone is required.”

The Clone Technique wasn’t just about the exam—it was a valuable way for Naruto to improve his chakra control, something he would desperately need in the future.

“Fine…” Naruto muttered, deflated. After a moment, he perked up. “Hey, Sasuke, what was that technique you were talking about earlier? The one that suits me?”

Sasuke stopped walking and turned slightly. “It’s a forbidden technique created by the Second Hokage, Senju Tobirama. It’s called the *Shadow Clone Technique*.”

Naruto’s eyes widened. “Forbidden? That sounds awesome! Can you teach me?”

“Not yet,” Sasuke replied. “But I’ll figure something out.”

In truth, Sasuke had an ulterior motive. To gain access to the *Flying Thunder God Technique*, he would need to visit the Third Hokage and request permission to study the forbidden scrolls. If he could memorize the Shadow Clone Technique along the way and teach it to Naruto, it would be a win-win situation.

After all, in the world of shinobi, the coolest techniques made the strongest impressions.

If I don’t graduate with at least one legendary jutsu, how can I call myself Konoha’s genius? Sasuke thought, a sly grin forming on his lips.

Now, the only challenge was figuring out how to convince the Third Hokage.

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*End of Chapter*