Chapter 32 Damn Sand Village!
Whether it's a shuriken, a kunai, or anything else, the principles and techniques are largely the same.
As for the casting speed and the number of shadow clones that can be created, that depends on the caster's chakra reserves and their mastery of the technique.
The system gave him the highest limit of 100 shadow clone kunai that were exactly the same as his original body, which meant he had a very high level of mastery over the technique.
However, each shadow clone kunai generated requires 100 chakra.
Previously, having 5,000 chakra was considered meeting the threshold for Jonin; now that it has increased to 20,000, it is no longer considered a chakra-deficient ninja among Jonin.
But when you convert it all up, you can only make about 200 Shadow Clone Kunai.
A Jonin who wasn't bad at all made 200 kunai with all his chakra!
Even an ordinary Chunin would struggle to produce ten or so weapons after exhausting all their chakra!
Even if a Chunin has very little chakra, it's not a problem for them to unleash a Fireball Jutsu or two. Isn't that much better than a dozen kunai?
For a normal ninja, the cost-effectiveness of this technique is simply outrageous!
However, I am not normal.
With the system's tiny, insignificant help, my kunai gained two minor attributes: guaranteed hit and guaranteed kill.
Now, with a level 4 ultimate skill, even an ordinary Jonin can be instantly killed.
Each additional kunai allows you to instantly kill one more enemy whose maximum strength is equivalent to that of a Jonin, at a cost of only 100 chakra.
Having this ninjutsu in your own hands would be incredibly powerful in terms of cost-effectiveness, a complete reversal of expectations!
"Shuriken are relatively small, and shadow clones consume less chakra, so they're somewhat usable.
But kunai shadow clones... this technique is really only suitable for me! No wonder I'm not famous at all!"
Souji sighed, then wondered if he would ever have the chance to develop new ninjutsu.
The Mochizuki clan is a commoner family that can't even be considered a minor ninja clan.
Currently, there are only eight members in the clan, and the strongest member in history was only a special Jonin, who was Souji's grandfather.
Therefore, the Mochizuki-ryu style actually has a very low ceiling; it doesn't have any particularly powerful techniques, forbidden arts, secret techniques, ultimate moves, or profound skills...
Although he has a system, he doesn't actually need any broken secret techniques.
However, if possible, he would like to promote his own Mochizuki style, which requires him to improve the Mochizuki style.
The way to improve it is naturally to have him create more and more powerful ninjutsu for the Mochizuki style.
He has now reached the Jonin level, but his knowledge and understanding of ninjutsu are still insufficient. It's not that he can't create new techniques, but he won't be that strong.
I wonder if the system will give him a little more help?
...
Hokage Building.
After explaining his purpose, the guarding ninja informed the Hokage, and Souji was quickly granted permission to pass.
In the Hokage's office, Souji once again saw the Third Hokage, Hiruzen Sarutobi, wearing the Hokage's robes and holding a straw hat with the red fire character that marked his Hokage status on the table.
Only ten days had passed, but Hiruzen Sarutobi looked noticeably more tired than before, probably because he was busy arranging for the Shinobi World War and was exhausted.
War isn't just about fighting on the front lines; planning and logistics in the rear aren't just about comfortably writing files.
Although Konoha is the top of the five great ninja villages, it only has a little over 10,000 ninjas, ranking third. In contrast, Iwagakure and Kumogakure each have more than 20,000 ninjas.
Such conditions require facing four opponents at once, and even some small ninja villages like Amegakure, Kusagakure, and Tamagoku, which also require a certain degree of distraction and coordination.
How to properly utilize Konoha's limited fighting force is indeed a very troublesome matter.
Upon seeing Souji arrive, the Hokage forced a smile and said:
"You've arrived, Souji. I've heard about your achievements on the front lines in the Land of Rivers. You killed over a hundred Sunagakure ninja, including several special jonin, and even one jonin. That's quite impressive!"
"You little rascal, you have the ability but you didn't say so earlier. Why were you hiding it? Now is the time to use people. Don't be so low-key next time!" The Hokage teased with a smile.
"There won't be a next time. Isn't this why we're here to apply to the Hokage for the Jonin Exams?" Souji said with a smile.
"Well, compared to Chunin and Special Jonin, Jonin are required to be strong in all aspects and cannot have any obvious weaknesses. However, since you have such a record, I believe you have a great chance of passing the test."
The Hokage laughed:
"Asuma received your help in the Land of Rivers. They also need to take the Chunin exam, so let's take the combat power exam together."
"Take the exam together?" the commander asked, puzzled.
"The Jonin Exam consists of two battles. The first is a group battle, where you will be matched with three Jonin and seven Chunin.
You must hold out for five minutes without losing.
If you do this, you will pass. I have included Asuma and the others as Chunin, so their battle against you will be their Chunin strength test."
"As for the second match, it's against me. There are no specific standards or requirements. The main thing is for me to personally see your strength and to see exactly how good you are."
"I understand." The commander nodded slightly.
"Let's head over to the training ground now and arrange your opponents. They should be here soon."
Hiruzen Sarutobi put on his Hokage hat, took a drag on his pipe, and slowly walked out of the office.
Upon arriving at a nearby training ground, before the others had arrived, the Hokage and Souji chatted casually about their experiences in the Land of Rivers.
Judging from the Hokage's attitude, Shinnosuke didn't report the final conflict. Even if he did, it would probably only have mentioned that he was very strong.
After all, it would be too embarrassing for him to turn to his father after failing to cause trouble for others.
As the eldest son of the Hokage, he couldn't afford to lose face like that.
As for whether he harbored resentment and planned to get revenge later, we don't know.
Intuitively, I feel that people like Shinnosuke, who always have a stern face and do things in a very rigid manner, are usually petty and hold grudges.
"Speaking of which, one of the latest intelligence I received is related to you."
"Um?"
"The Sand Village gave you a new title, changing it from 'Konoha's Kunai Master' to 'Bloodstained Kunai'."
"..." The commander's smile froze slightly.
The Hokage continued to laugh:
"Sunagakure has also added you to the list of people who need to be closely monitored.
Iwagakure should have also found out about this information. So your name, Mochizuki Souji, who is stained with blood, has probably already started to spread in the Land of Rain.
Your name has arrived before you have arrived. Are you happy?"
"Cough cough... Are you alright..."
The commander coughed lightly, somewhat embarrassed.
Damn Sunagakure!
Although he did want to change his title, the new title that Sunagakure gave him didn't sound good either!
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