Uzumaki Naruto wore a smug expression and said:
"Well, of course. But you'd better pay attention and learn properly, don't embarrass me."
Young Master Konohamaru nodded hastily and said:
"Don't worry, Boss Naruto, I'll definitely study hard."
Uzumaki Naruto cleared his throat and said:
"Then I'll start by explaining the basic principles and application techniques of Ninjutsu."
Just as Uzumaki Naruto was about to begin explaining, he noticed that Young Master Konohamaru was still basking in the joy of the moment, so he paused to look at him.
Seeing Boss Naruto looking at him, Young Master Konohamaru assumed Boss Naruto wanted him to shower him with more praise, so he launched into another round of flattery.
Seeing Young Master Konohamaru acting like this, Uzumaki Naruto couldn't help laughing and said:
"All right, all right, stop buttering me up and listen properly."
Young Master Konohamaru immediately quieted down, stood obediently in front of Uzumaki Naruto, and said:
"Understood, Boss Naruto, I promise not to talk and to listen carefully."
Uzumaki Naruto nodded with satisfaction and began to passionately expound upon the mysteries of Ninjutsu.
Just as Uzumaki Naruto finished explaining the basic principles and application techniques of Ninjutsu and was hesitating over which Ninjutsu to teach Young Master Konohamaru, Ebisu-sensei hurried over.
"Young Master Konohamaru!"
Ebisu-sensei shouted, panting heavily, his face full of anxiety and anger.
Uzumaki Naruto was startled, while Young Master Konohamaru shrank his neck back.
Ebisu-sensei rushed up to the two of them, glared at Uzumaki Naruto, and said:
"Naruto, how dare you lead Young Master Konohamaru around like this!"
Uzumaki Naruto curled his lip and said:
"I'm teaching him Ninjutsu."
Ebisu-sensei let out a cold snort and said:
"You? It'll be a miracle if you don't corrupt Young Master Konohamaru!"
Young Master Konohamaru quickly stepped forward and said:
"Ebisu-sensei, Boss Naruto really is teaching me Ninjutsu."
Ebisu-sensei glared at Young Master Konohamaru and said:
"Young Master Konohamaru, don't be fooled by him. Come back with me right now."
Then Ebisu-sensei turned to Uzumaki Naruto and said:
"Uzumaki Naruto, leave our Third Hokage's grandson, Young Master Konohamaru, right this instant."
Ebisu-sensei's tone was stern, and his eyes were filled with warning.
Uzumaki Naruto frowned and said:
"Says who? Konohamaru and I are friends!"
Ebisu-sensei crossed his arms and said:
"Friends? You only know how to lead Young Master Konohamaru astray. He should be learning from someone far more competent."
Uzumaki Naruto clenched his fists and said:
"How am I leading him astray? I can teach him a lot of things!"
Ebisu-sensei sneered and said:
"What could you possibly teach him? Pranks and trouble?"
At this point, Young Master Konohamaru said anxiously:
"Ebisu-sensei, don't talk about Boss Naruto like that, he's really great!"
Ebisu-sensei said again:
"Come back with me, Young Master Konohamaru!"
Uzumaki Naruto was about to speak again, but Young Master Konohamaru cut in first:
"No, no, I won't separate from Boss Naruto! I want to stay with Boss Naruto, stop getting in my way!"
Young Master Konohamaru's face flushed red, and his hands were clenched into tight fists.
Ebisu-sensei looked surprised and said:
"Young Master Konohamaru, how can you say such a thing? Naruto, he..."
Young Master Konohamaru cut Ebisu-sensei off and said:
"Ebisu-sensei, Boss Naruto taught me courage and perseverance, and I'm going to learn Ninjutsu from Boss Naruto!"
Ebisu-sensei sighed helplessly and said:
"Young Master Konohamaru, you're still young and don't understand. He..."
Young Master Konohamaru shouted at the top of his lungs:
"I do understand! I understand completely! Boss Naruto is way better than you!"
Watching Young Master Konohamaru argue so fiercely on his behalf, a wave of warmth surged through Uzumaki Naruto's heart.
Ebisu-sensei said:
"Young Master Konohamaru, stop entangling yourself with a guy like that. Stick with me, Ebisu-sensei, and I guarantee that within twenty years, I can make Young Master Konohamaru Hokage in record time."
Ebisu-sensei's expression was serious and confident, as if this were an unquestionable promise.
Young Master Konohamaru widened his eyes and said:
"Ebisu-sensei, I don't care whether what you're saying is true or not, I still want to be with Boss Naruto."
Ebisu-sensei frowned and said:
"Young Master Konohamaru, you have to trust me. Naruto is still just a Genin himself, what could he possibly teach you?"
Uzumaki Naruto couldn't help but retort:
"Hmph, don't underestimate people! I'm going to become an amazing ninja and make Konohamaru stronger too!"
Ebisu-sensei gave a disdainful snort and said:
"You and what army? Stop dreaming with your eyes open."
Seizing the moment, Uzumaki Naruto said:
"Right on time, Konohamaru, then I'll teach you the Multiple Shadow Clone Technique, even though I only learned it yesterday myself."
Uzumaki Naruto's gaze was firm and filled with confidence.
Young Master Konohamaru jumped up with excitement and said:
"That's awesome, Boss Naruto, I want to learn it!"
Ebisu-sensei hurriedly shouted:
"No way, Young Master Konohamaru, that's a forbidden technique! You can't learn it!"
Uzumaki Naruto looked at Ebisu-sensei defiantly and said:
"Why can't he? I can learn it, and so can Konohamaru!"
Ebisu-sensei stomped his foot in anger and said:
"Naruto, you're going to ruin Young Master Konohamaru!"
Ignoring Ebisu-sensei, Uzumaki Naruto began explaining the essentials of the Multiple Shadow Clone Technique to Young Master Konohamaru.
With that, Uzumaki Naruto formed hand seals and shouted:
"Multiple Shadow Clone Technique!"
In an instant, numerous Narutos appeared before their eyes, startling both Young Master Konohamaru and Ebisu-sensei.
Young Master Konohamaru's eyes went wide with envy and amazement, and he said:
"Boss Naruto, this is too incredible!"
Ebisu-sensei wore a look of utter shock and said:
"Th-this... how is that possible?"
Uzumaki Naruto smiled smugly and said:
"Konohamaru, watch closely, just like this."
With that, the numerous clones began demonstrating various movements and techniques.
Young Master Konohamaru rubbed his hands together with excitement and said:
"I get it, Boss Naruto, let me try!"
Just as Young Master Konohamaru was about to try it himself, Uzumaki Naruto stopped him, saying:
"Hold on, Konohamaru, watch how I utilize these shadow clones first."
Counting carefully, there were around a hundred shadow clones that had instantly appeared around Naruto.
Some of these shadow clones were laughing and wrestling, while others were looking around in all directions, each talking on their own, making for a very entertaining scene.
Young Master Konohamaru was left dumbfounded, his jaw dropping wide open and unable to close for a long time.
Ebisu-sensei, on the other hand, wore a dark expression and said:
"Naruto, you're just messing around!"
Ignoring Ebisu-sensei, Uzumaki Naruto said to Young Master Konohamaru:
"Konohamaru, don't zone out. Look very carefully at the shadow clones I just summoned."
Coming back to his senses, Young Master Konohamaru hurriedly began observing everything closely all around, muttering under his breath:
"Multiple Shadow Clone Technique! Multiple Shadow Clone Technique!"
After observing closely, Young Master Konohamaru said in disbelief and astonishment:
"Whoa, so many shadow clones! There's got to be at least a hundred of them."