Naruto Shadow Mage

"Nani?"

As Koshino's calm voice echoed, the Anbu wearing the rabbit mask looked doubtful but didn't take Koshino's words seriously.

However, when the rabbit-masked Anbu tried to move forward, he suddenly found himself unable to move. He finally realized that Koshino's words were true!

When the rabbit-masked Anbu knocked down Koshino's Shadow Shuriken, Koshino quickly formed hand seals to use the secret technique, Shadow Hands.

Koshino manipulated the shadow to form a tangible hand, pinning the shadow of the rabbit-masked Anbu with the previously thrown shuriken, thereby defeating him.

Of course.

Koshino's victory over the rabbit-masked Anbu was not because the Anbu was weak but because Koshino's secret technique caught him by surprise.

If Koshino had been fighting Guy, who was familiar with Koshino's secret techniques, Guy would have been cautious about his surroundings, avoiding any signs of Koshino's jutsu. However, the Anbu attacking Koshino had no detailed information about him and naturally fell into a disadvantage during the fight.

So, after defeating the rabbit-masked Anbu, Koshino quickly changed his hand seals.

Koshino aimed to set a new record in Konoha!

He wanted to be the first four-year-old to defeat three Anbu members without having attended the Ninja Academy.

"Now that the rabbit-masked Anbu is down, the next target is the scar-faced Anbu, who is undoubtedly stronger."

"My next target is you!"

Koshino's gaze fixed on the scar-faced Anbu. As the pig-masked and scar-faced Anbu were stunned by the rabbit-masked Anbu's defeat, Koshino suddenly formed hand seals!

"Multi-Shadow Clone Jutsu!"

"Boom!"

"Boom!"

"Boom!"

Using the Multi-Shadow Clone Jutsu, Koshino instantly created three clones, which immediately engaged the pig-masked Anbu.

Even though each of Koshino's clones only had 30% of his power, they were formidable after Koshino's taijutsu training with Guy.

In the original story, if Naruto in his Genin days had the same taijutsu prowess as Rock Lee, he could easily defeat an average Chunin, and even some Jonin would have a 50% chance of losing to his sheer numbers.

Koshino's taijutsu training not only strengthened him but also enhanced his clones.

So, with his clones quickly surrounding the pig-masked Anbu, they delayed Anbu's attack on Koshino.

As for the scar-faced Anbu:

Heh!

Koshino had already planned how to deal with the scar-faced Anbu while using the Multi-Shadow Clone Jutsu!

"Leaf Whirlwind!"

"Boom!"

Instead of using throwing weapons, Koshino directly engaged the scar-faced Anbu with taijutsu.

Leaping into the air, Koshino channeled chakra to his feet and aimed a kick at the scar-faced Anbu's face. Unfortunately, the scar-faced Anbu had been wary of Koshino's attack since the rabbit-masked Anbu's defeat. Koshino's Leaf Whirlwind didn't have the surprise effect, and the scar-faced Anbu, prepared in advance, exploited Koshino's opening!

Grabbing Koshino's ankle, the scar-faced Anbu grinned menacingly from behind his mask, ready to slam Koshino into the ground. All he needed was to press the kunai in his other hand against Koshino's neck to win the fight and complete their mission.

However, just as the scar-faced Anbu was about to throw Koshino down, Koshino, despite losing control of his body, smiled confidently again!

"You think my chakra reserves are low?"

"Sorry! I'm going to disappoint you again!"

"Multi-Shadow Clone Jutsu!"

"Boom!"

"Boom!"

Using the Multi-Shadow Clone Jutsu again, Koshino created two more clones at the moment of impact!

One clone cushioned Koshino's fall, serving as a perfect buffer. Meanwhile, the other clone immediately formed hand seals and used the Shadow Imitation Technique to immobilize the scar-faced Anbu!

"What a brilliant strategy! Is this kid a monster?"

"He planned to use Shadow Clones to execute his secret technique even before our fight began!"

"Today's kids are truly remarkable, each one more impressive than the last!"

The scar-faced Anbu was stunned by Koshino's seamless use of the Shadow Imitation Technique. Ignoring his shocked gaze, Koshino turned his attention to the pig-masked Anbu.

Among the three Anbu, the pig-masked one was the weakest.

Moreover, judging by his height, the pig-masked Anbu was around Guy's age.

While Koshino had already dealt with the scar-faced Anbu, the pig-masked Anbu had just managed to defeat Koshino's three clones, proving he was even weaker than Guy. With a confident smile, Koshino calculated the time and suddenly changed his hand seals to use the Shadow Sewing Technique!

"Shadow Sewing Technique!"

"Boom!"

As Koshino used the Shadow Sewing Technique, shadows shot out from his feet, piercing the pig-masked Anbu.

Stumbling and full of openings, did Koshino need to hold back?

Bursting with chakra, Koshino, having shed his weights, moved at incredible speed, even outperforming Guy in a race.

Before the pig-masked Anbu could react, Koshino was upon him, holding a kunai to his neck. Staring into the Anbu's eyes, filled with reluctance, Koshino's smile grew wider as he said:

"Whoever sent you, this charade should end now."

Though Koshino spoke these words with a smile, the three Anbu felt a chill down their spines.

As Koshino's words reached their ears, shadows climbed up from the feet of the rabbit-masked and scar-faced Anbu, clearly the Shadow Strangling Technique!

Koshino's implied message was clear: if the charade didn't end, things would get ugly!

Unbeknownst to Koshino, his intense methods raised his evaluation among the hidden observers!

"Defeating three Anbu at four years old, winning in twenty seconds."

"Minato, you were right about him."

"Especially Koshino's final performance; it was perfect. So, the plan you proposed should start tomorrow."