Naruto Shadow Mage

"Shadow Imitation Technique!"

"Whoosh!"

"Whoosh!"

Kakashi, a Jonin, exposing his weaknesses while fighting a four-year-old Yoshiya? Who would believe it if they heard?

Even those who had complete faith in Yoshiya, like Nara Shikaku and the Fourth Hokage, would think Yoshiya was joking!

But was Yoshiya joking or not? The upcoming exchanges would reveal the truth!

As Yoshiya formed seals for another jutsu, a full-fledged plan to counter Kakashi emerged in his mind!

A plan wholly tailored to counter Kakashi!

Executing the Shadow Imitation Technique, even though Kakashi was slightly stunned by Yoshiya's apparent no-hand-seal technique, he still smirked coldly. He leaped to dodge Yoshiya's shadow as it sped towards him.

"Even if you can perform jutsu without hand signs, so what?"

"Nara Yoshiya, even if you're a bit different from other kids, you're still just a kid!"

"A kid's tricks won't earn you the right to be personally trained by Lord Minato!"

Despite his words mocking Yoshiya's jutsu, Kakashi inwardly acknowledged Yoshiya's skills.

Sometimes, comparing oneself with others reveals the truth.

Kakashi admitted he wasn't as strong as Yoshiya when he was four. So, his words were more about distracting Yoshiya, hoping to undermine his confidence. But even while fighting Yoshiya, Kakashi was aware of his weakness and knew he had to secure victory quickly.

But would Yoshiya lose his cool over a few words from Kakashi?

Of course not!

With the excellent genes of the Nara clan and the mature mind of an adult, Yoshiya was even more intelligent and formidable.

With a solid plan to defeat Kakashi, Yoshiya would not make a single mistake while executing it.

Almost as soon as Kakashi jumped to dodge Yoshiya's Shadow Imitation Technique, a confident gleam shone in Yoshiya's eyes.

"Step one, successful!"

"Now for step two!"

Thinking quickly, Yoshiya used his Shadow Clone to form seals.

"Multi Shadow Clone Jutsu!"

"Poof!"

"Poof!"

"Poof!"

Two months of intense training had given Yoshiya all-around improvement.

Regarding chakra reserves, Yoshiya was no longer the boy who would deplete his chakra after using a few Nara clan techniques.

So, when he used the Multi Shadow Clone Jutsu, Kakashi watched in shock as Yoshiya created more than ten clones!

"Shadow Clone Jutsu?"

"It looks like more than just the basic Shadow Clone Jutsu; it's..."

"The Multi Shadow Clone Jutsu!"

As Yoshiya finished casting the jutsu, creating over ten clones accompanied by a burst of smoke, Kakashi was stunned again.

Although there was only a slight difference between the Shadow Clone Jutsu and the Multi Shadow Clone Jutsu, one was a B-rank jutsu, and the other was A-rank, far more challenging to execute, hence Kakashi's stunned expression.

But if Yoshiya's Multi Shadow Clone Jutsu merely shocked Kakashi, the following technique he used would terrify him!

In an instant, with the Multi Shadow Clone Jutsu deployed, Yoshiya combined it with the Nara clan's secret techniques, making Kakashi feel endangered. At that moment, Kakashi used the basic Shadow Clone Jutsu, creating two clones to address the numerical disadvantage.

However, Kakashi couldn't have imagined that Yoshiya's trump card wasn't the Multi Shadow Clone Jutsu!

Yoshiya's real ace was the new secret technique he had just mastered the previous night!

"Shadow Clone Technique!"

"Poof!"

"Poof!"

"Poof!"

As Yoshiya cast the Shadow Clone Technique, he felt his chakra depleting rapidly, yet his smile grew even wider!

Moreover, as the shadows at Yoshiya's feet and his clones' feet solidified and surrounded Kakashi, Yoshiya realized the Shadow Clone Technique was indeed a godsend. The technique's effective range included Yoshiya's clones!

Ten clones combined with the Shadow Clone Technique resulted in over twenty clones!

Even with Kakashi's strength, dealing with more than twenty clones would exhaust his chakra and stamina.

Furthermore, Kakashi's previous clever move turned into a blunder when Yoshiya's Shadow Clone Technique was deployed!

As Yoshiya knew from the original story, Kakashi's chakra reserves were a limiting factor.

Having recently acquired the Sharingan from Obito Uchiha, without the Uchiha clan's body or a method to mitigate the Sharingan's drain, Kakashi's chakra consumption was enormous even without using the Sharingan.

And this massive consumption was the weakness Yoshiya had identified in Kakashi!

First, using the Multi Shadow Clone Jutsu to force Kakashi to use clones, further draining his strength. Once Kakashi was weakened, Yoshiya's Shadow Clone Technique would push Kakashi's consumption to its limit!

Conversely, while Kakashi faced exhaustion, Yoshiya could quietly recover his strength!

Following Yoshiya's strategy, the twenty-plus clones engaged Kakashi and his clones in a chaotic battle. Both sides' clones gradually vanished. However, as Yoshiya's clones were defeated, Kakashi emerged drenched in sweat and unsteady on his feet!

Yet, despite his condition, Kakashi believed Yoshiya had also expended much energy. So, after eliminating Yoshiya's clones, Kakashi planned to end the fight in one decisive move.

But just as Kakashi gathered his chakra, intending to finish Yoshiya, he realized he couldn't move!

Glancing at Yoshiya in disbelief, Kakashi finally understood why he had lost upon hearing Yoshiya's cold words.

"Kakashi, haven't you noticed that my shadow has disappeared?"