Naruto: Wood-Wood Fruit

The training grounds.

Under the attentive eyes of Kiyoshi and Tenten, who were patiently observing on the sidelines with no intent to intervene.

In the puppet, Kiyoshi No. 1's hands, an internal mechanism activated.

A series of razor-sharp, gleaming blades emerged, spinning and cutting like electric saws, as they swiftly charged at Kiyoshi's wooden clone.

"Swish... swish..."

The wooden clone rapidly retreated, tossing several shurikens in quick succession.

In a flash.

His gaze sharpened.

Forming a seal with a single hand in front of him.

"Shuriken Shadow Clone Jutsu."

"Swish...swish..." 

The handful of shurikens instantly multiplied, filling the entire space with countless shuriken, densely packed and covering the skies.

"Click..click..."

The puppet didn't dodge or evade.

Its mechanical arms raised forward, and the spinning blades transformed into an impenetrable shield.

"Clang...Clang..." Sparks flew as each incoming shuriken was effortlessly deflected.

"It's rude not to return the favor…Take this."

From the puppet, Tenten's voice sounded mysteriously.

The puppet's large mouth opened with a "click..click..."

"Whizz…whizz..."

A barrage of senbon needles shot out like lightning, aiming for the wooden clone in a relentless, scalp-tingling hail.

"Swish...swish..."

The wooden clone dodged swiftly, jumping back to avoid the piercing senbon needles that struck the ground one after another, shining coldly.

"It's not over yet."

The puppet's chest opened up, and several shurikens burst out with tremendous speed.

"Shuriken Shadow Clone Jutsu."

In an instant, the shurikens multiplied again, filling the sky with dozens—hundreds—of them, blocking all escape routes for the wooden clone as they rained down densely.

"Whizz...whizz..."

"Wood Style: Domed Wall Jutsu!"

The wooden clone clapped its hands together, with no other option.

"Boom!" 

Instantly, a multitude of wooden beams erupted from the ground, weaving into a large shield to protect the wooden clone, blocking the onslaught of incoming shurikens.

The wooden shield was covered in shurikens that made one's skin crawl.

But in the next moment, most of these shurikens dissipated into smoke, leaving only a few embedded in the shield.

"How did I do?"

On the sidelines, Tenten squinted her eyes, looking at Kiyoshi with hopeful anticipation, clearly eager for his praise.

"Hmm, you're getting very adept at the Shuriken Shadow Clone Jutsu, and your timing is spot-on." Kiyoshi nodded approvingly with a smile, sparing no praise.

While he had mainly focused on training Kurenai recently, he hadn't neglected Tenten, Ino, Hinata, and the others.

Not only did he use the Spirit Transformation Jutsu combined with advanced medical ninjutsu to help them strengthen their physical conditions and expand their chakra pathways.

But he also taught Tenten techniques like the Shuriken Shadow Clone Jutsu and a series of miniature jutsus he developed specifically for puppet masters.

If it weren't for the improvement in her physical condition, Tenten would have struggled to use these jutsus in battle, even if she mastered them.

"Heehee."

Tenten's face lit up with a bright smile.

Receiving Kiyoshi's praise clearly made her happy.

"Click!"

Just then, the heart area of the puppet, Kiyoshi No. 1, activated, and its silver chest plate opened.

A palm-sized figure emerged, hopping from the puppet's shoulder to its head.

Aside from the shrunken size, the figure looked identical to Tenten—adorably crafted with delicate features.

In a moment—

The mini shadow clone of Tenten extended chakra threads from her fingers, connecting to Kiyoshi No. 1.

With a barely noticeable movement of her fingers, the mechanisms within Kiyoshi No. 1 retracted smoothly.

The puppet then moved forward, almost human-like, toward the observing Kiyoshi and Tenten.

"Apart from the mini shadow clone.How's your progress with the Mini Transformation Jutsu and Mini Substitution Jutsu? 

It's not enough just to master them, you need to achieve a level where the real and the fake are indistinguishable, without leaving a trace."

In the past two years, Kiyoshi hadn't only developed the Mini Shadow Clone and Mini Wood Clone Jutsus. 

He also devised a whole series of miniature forbidden jutsus, including the Mini Transformation and Mini Substitution Jutsus, which were among the most practical.

Unlike the standard Transformation Jutsu, the Mini Transformation Jutsu allowed one to perfectly mask their aura when disguised as an inanimate object, making it difficult for enemies to detect.

This transformation could be maintained for an extended period, with chakra remaining stable.

Additionally, the Mini Transformation Jutsu, Mini Shadow Clone, and Mini Substitution Jutsu, collectively known as the Miniature Triple Jutsu, could be used in combination—ideal for stealth missions or deception in combat.

For a puppet master like Tenten, these jutsus were practically tailor-made.

However, the techniques weren't easy.

If it weren't for Kiyoshi enhancing Tenten's chakra pathways with the Spirit Transformation Jutsu, allowing chakra to flow more smoothly and improving her chakra control, it would have been near impossible for her to grasp these techniques, even with repeated demonstrations and explanations from him.

At least, not before graduating.

Especially for maintaining chakra control to manipulate the puppet with threads after transforming.

It required relentless practice.

"Poof!"

Tenten formed a seal, and in a puff of smoke, she vanished.

In her place was a miniature version of Tenten, identical to the mini shadow clone standing atop the puppet's head.

"Kiyoshi, look." Tenten's mini shadow clone jumped down, standing side by side with the transformed mini Tenten.

It was dizzying—impossible to tell which was real or fake.

"Mini Substitution Jutsu."

With a low shout, the mini Tenten's tiny hands formed a quick series of seals. 

In an instant, she transformed into a small stone, with her real body appearing a short distance away, leaving the opponent no time to react.

"Hmm, you're getting more and more skilled." Kiyoshi nodded in satisfaction, noting that aside from his guidance, Tenten had clearly been practicing hard at home.

If she could master these mini jutsus, they would be highly effective for ambushes and deception in battle.

"Heehee."

Returning to her original form, Tenten's mini shadow clone also dissipated in smoke. 

While inspecting the puppet, she absorbed the memories and experiences from the clone, exclaiming excitedly, "Kiyoshi, you're a genius to come up with these jutsus."

"These techniques are unbelievably practical."

Tenten marveled at the effectiveness of Kiyoshi's mini jutsus, especially the Mini Shadow Clone. 

Although small in size, its utility was astonishing. For her as a puppet master, the jutsu was perfectly suited, practically designed just for her.

With this, she could achieve a form of indirect multi-puppet control.

As long as she had enough chakra, she could even control multiple puppets simultaneously.

The Mini Transformation Jutsu was also incredibly useful. It allowed her to hide within a puppet during combat, significantly reducing the risk of being targeted by enemies.

Next, I'll craft a few more puppets for you. But remember, you can't over-rely on the Mini Shadow Clone for training. You should work hard to control multiple puppets simultaneously." 

Kiyoshi encouraged her with a smile as he ruffled her hair. "Also, you're already proficient at storing common items like puppets and weapons in scrolls and summoning them later."

"Next, apply the method I taught you to seal elements like water, fire, or even poisonous gases into scrolls."

"Make full use of your mind, applying your knowledge in actual combat."

Kiyoshi had high expectations for Tenten, knowing she had a strong potential for space-time techniques.

He even helped her sign a summoning contract with the Lizard Clan a few days ago. 

With his support, she quickly mastered the Summoning Jutsu and could now summon formidable creatures to aid her in battle.

As for the Flying Thunder God Jutsu, Kiyoshi suspected she had potential for it too. 

But he wasn't in a hurry, he wanted her to grow naturally without too much intervention.

"Mm, I'll do my best." Tenten clenched her fists.

She knew she wasn't a natural prodigy. 

Without Kiyoshi's help, she wouldn't even be able to compete with Ino and others.

So, if she wanted to stand by Kiyoshi's side in the future, she'd have to work even harder.

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