"Come on, start your performance!"
After the Shadow Clone released Yukimi and dispelled her seal, Naruto gestured towards her.
Without a second thought, Yukimi immediately transformed into smoke and swiftly darted towards the exit of the cave.
Clearly, she wanted to seize this opportunity to escape the den of devils.
Become an Informant? Are you kidding me!
Although they were all just around ten years old, she didn't know if they could even do it.
But that was a hundred people, and she would face serious risks and dangers!
Naruto released his sensing, perceiving Yukimi's state. It seemed to be a Kekkei Genkai formed from a Yang Release nature transformation.
Previously, the Iburi Clan's smoke form was very unstable. A slight breeze could scatter them.
Orochimaru had enhanced their abilities after studying a large amount of data.
They went from fearing a light breeze to fearing strong winds, and they could now use this ability to enter others' bodies and cause damage.
But in the end, wouldn't any ninja be able to create a large current of air with ease? So, the Iburi Clan's ability was still quite underwhelming.
Orochimaru hadn't been able to fix this flaw, but Yukimi's resurrection at the end of the original story might have been due to some change in her constitution, making her no longer afraid of the wind.
That's why she could leave the underground world and fulfill her childhood wish of living in the human world.
However, ten years had passed, and she hadn't learned any ninjutsu. Aside from her smoke form ability, she was still an ordinary person.
How could she possibly escape from under Naruto's nose like that?
Ten minutes later, four Shadow Clones moved out together, and it only took a few seconds to bring Yukimi back.
Back at the original spot, Yukimi was on the verge of tears, her head drooping in dejection.
"You'll stay by my side from now on," Naruto said, looking at her with amusement.
With a little training, she'd definitely be a powerhouse that would shock the ninja world.
"Can I not be an Informant?" Yukimi asked, her face a picture of misery, full of pleading.
Naruto admitted he was amused and waved his hand, saying, "Don't worry, they're all my clones; I'm the only real one."
"Oh, I see, I thought..." Yukimi breathed a long sigh of relief.
She thought it was another one of Orochimaru's experiments, perhaps clones? Otherwise, there was no explanation for so many people looking identical.
"But, you still have to stay by my side! Mmm, my own personal Informant," Naruto added.
"Huh?" Yukimi's recently relieved heart leaped again, and she quickly became suspicious, cautiously asking, "Little brother, how old are you this year?"
Naruto was instantly enraged, feeling offended!
"You'll find out soon enough, and I want to know myself," Naruto grabbed Yukimi and walked inside, simultaneously sealing off the Nine-Tailed Demon Fox's perception of the outside world.
At this time, Naruto was one meter fifty tall. His strength increase had strengthened his body, and he would grow taller at an even faster rate later.
Yukimi wasn't tall, just over one meter seventy, and with her baby face, the two of them together didn't seem out of place.
"I don't mean to discriminate against you, but we just met, and I don't even know who you are. Even if I were to agree to your request, shouldn't we take it slow?"
Yukimi couldn't resist and could only struggle one last time.
"My name is Uzumaki Naruto! The Kakashi you know will be my teacher soon, and Yamato is also my senior," Naruto didn't try to hide anything.
"Really?" Yukimi's face was full of surprise. "You know them too? Are they doing well now? Ten years have passed since then."
Naruto knew she was trying to distract him, but he still cooperated, "Of course I know them, because I'm from Konoha too. Their stories are long, and whether they are doing well or not is relative. In short, they are all still alive."
Yukimi looked sad. "Do we really have to do this?"
"We have to, I need to 'open' you first so it's easier to do things later," Naruto nodded.
Yukimi didn't quite understand what Naruto meant, but she could still feel the undeniable attitude.
"Alright then," Yukimi sighed and resigned herself, "Can you not leave me in the future?"
She's had a tough life, so she tends to accept her fate. That's how she manages to stay optimistic.
Ever since her clan died, she's been adrift, and she's longed for a place to belong.
Now, this may not have been her first choice, but fortunately, Naruto is someone she finds attractive. It's a stroke of luck in an unfortunate situation.
"From now on, you're my family. I'll cherish and love you."
Naruto made his promise, and Yukimi kept hers.
Her performance might have been a little awkward, but she gave it her all, doing her best to please Naruto.
What secretly made her grit her teeth was that this guy was head over heels and as driven as a wind-up toy. She just couldn't keep up.
"Hey, wait! I can't run anymore. I really can't do this."
After a while, Yukimi collapsed, and even after speaking, she was so tired that she started to doze off like a cat.
"Ugh, seriously," Naruto muttered, feeling like it hadn't been quite satisfying.
The only thing to say was that this girl's family's inherited super-energy combined with caffeine was truly an amazing combination!
Although it was a bit disrespectful, he was really curious now if the previous two Nine-Tailed hosts, compared to him, a simple-minded member of the Uzumaki clan, had ever truly enjoyed themselves?
Hmm, Kushina didn't know, but what about Mito? Maybe she could? After all, her partner was a super chef with the power of the Senju.
No, no, no, Hashirama put all his energy into Madara, so he probably didn't even care about Mito's satisfaction.
Hmm, this question seemed a bit awkward. Let's change the subject.
Alright, back to the main topic.
After Yukimi fell asleep, Naruto went to the neighboring town to buy pillows and bedding. He returned and slept with her until dawn.
After breakfast, Naruto left a Shadow Clone to look after Yukimi and teach her how to start training. His real body returned to Konoha.
One night passed without incident in Konoha. A Shadow Clone had already gone to school for him.
Thinking about it, Naruto decided to first order a batch of special ninja tools specifically for using the Flying Thunder God Technique.
Ordinary ninja tools weren't made of good materials. After setting up the technique, they would break after only a few uses.
Even if the technique was left on a rock, those rocks would crack after a few uses.
Because of this, Minato Namikaze always carried self-made Flying Thunder God Kunai.
The three-pronged ones were sharper and could even pierce rocks, making them highly mobile.
As for setting a technique on someone else, the technique would absorb their chakra when activated, but it wouldn't have much of an effect since the amount was small.
Naruto wasn't planning on copying Minato's special kunai; everyone had their own fighting style.
Minato used speed to fight, while Naruto preferred to win with power.
For him, the Flying Thunder God Technique was a move to use when ambushing someone at a critical moment, but most importantly, it was used for traveling.