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Chapter 42 - Chapter 42: Meeting the Third Hokage

"Shadow Clone Technique!" Kushina's index and middle fingers formed a cross, and then beside her, there were continuous "bang" sounds. Nearly ten individuals exactly like her appeared out of thin air. Such a scene made Minato a little stunned.

"What's wrong? Did I do it wrong?" Seeing Minato's expression, nearly ten Kushinas asked at the same time, creating a very strange scene.

"No, you practiced very well." Minato hurriedly reassured her. He did not think there was a problem with Kushina's practice of the Multiple Shadow Clone Technique. On the contrary, her ability to learn this technique simply surprised him greatly.

In just a few hours, she was able to make ten shadow clones. Although Kushina's huge amount of chakra gave her more advantages than ordinary people in practice, this was a B-level advanced ninjutsu that couldn't be mastered proficiently in just a few hours. This speed was a bit too fast.

After receiving Minato's praise, Kushina couldn't help but feel happy, and her clones looked at each other. The next moment, these clones made the same movements and said the same words.

"With so many people, we can definitely beat Uchiha Yoruki!" Kushina's excited words were accompanied by a strange ending, and the nature of the Red Hot Habanero was once again stimulated. Minato had no doubt that if Uchiha Yoruki stood here at this time, Kushina would immediately rush up and beat him up.

"Dispel all the shadow clones," Minato said, laughing awkwardly. Kushina did as he instructed. Except for the main body, all the shadow clones disappeared with a puff of light smoke.

"You have mastered this technique very well, but for a period of time, you'd better not go to trouble Uchiha Yoruki," Minato said solemnly. Kushina heard this and pouted, "Why are you so protective of that guy?"

Minato explained, "It's not that I want to protect him, but if you fight with Uchiha Yoruki, your current shadow clones are not enough. This technique can indeed help you confuse Uchiha Yoruki's sight and achieve the purpose of keeping up with his movements, but it also has a big weakness."

"Weakness?" Kushina asked.

"Yes, because the principle of this technique is to evenly distribute your own chakra, it will cause your original chakra to decrease. Although you have a lot of chakra, it will also affect your own combat ability.

The shadow clones cannot compare with the original body in terms of strength and speed. You haven't learned how to cooperate with the shadow clones yet. If you rush up so arrogantly, it will only waste chakra in vain."

Minato knew what Kushina was thinking, but he also knew how strong Uchiha Yoruki was. Moreover, he didn't want too many people to know that he taught Kushina the shadow clone technique. Kushina looked into Minato's eyes and then said timidly, "Okay, I'll listen to you, but next time, you have to guide my training."

Minato was stunned for a moment, then nodded. Kushina didn't know there were several Anbu monitoring her. This time he was able to deceive them, but next time, it wouldn't be so easy. However, he had already made plans for this when he brought Kushina out.

"Well, no problem." Minato smiled gently, nodded, and then said, "Let's go, I'll take you home."

Kushina's initially excited emotions gradually calmed down upon hearing about going home. In fact, she didn't regard that place as her home. Instead of going back there, she would rather stay in school or with Minato or Mikoto. But she knew it was impossible.

Soon, the two left and arrived at the courtyard where Kushina lived half an hour later. "See you tomorrow." Kushina was still reluctant to leave.

Minato waved his hand, signaling her to go back, while he stood there because he had already noticed that from the moment they appeared, there were at least a dozen pairs of eyes staring at them.

Minato knew this without even observing deliberately. Kushina also said goodbye to Minato, and then the door suddenly opened.

The woman in her thirties who went to the gate of the ninja school every day to pick up Kushina came out, grabbed her wrist, and walked in. The door slowly closed, and Kushina completely disappeared from Minato's sight.

Swish! Swish!

At the moment the door closed, figures rushed out from all directions of the street, all of them wearing masks. When Minato saw such a scene, he did not panic at all. Among the dozen people, a person who seemed to be the leader walked up, looked down at Minato, and then asked, "Are you Minato Namikaze?"

Minato nodded, and the man continued to ask, "You are the one who took Uzumaki Kushina away from the school?"

Minato also admitted it. At this time, he could see the man's slightly surprised expression through the hole in the mask. Among the dozen people surrounding him, there were some extremely unfriendly eyes. Minato noticed this.

After all, it was their mission to protect Kushina, and he, a child who was still in the ninja school, had taken her away from under their noses. This was undoubtedly a shame for them.

"Let's go, the Third Hokage wants to see you," the leader said. He thought Minato's face would change because of this, but Minato just responded as if he had known the Third Hokage would summon him for this.

Immediately, the man flashed out, and the rest of the people hid again around the courtyard and the street.

Seeing this, Minato followed directly. The leader walked very fast, but his attention never shifted from Minato. He was surprised to find that the child behind him could catch up with his speed at an unhurried pace.

He was the captain of the Anbu. The man subconsciously sped up, and Minato gradually felt a little tired, but he never fell behind.

Ten minutes later, the two arrived at the Hokage Building in the center of the village. The Anbu took Minato to a room and said, "Go in by yourself, the Third Hokage is inside."

Minato nodded, and his expression finally showed some ups and downs. No matter what, the person he was about to meet was the Hokage who was revered by the whole village.

And for someone who dreamed of becoming Hokage, this was even more significant. After taking a deep breath, Minato pushed open the door and walked in, and a tall figure immediately came into view.

It is the Third Hokage, Sarutobi Hiruzen!

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