Naruto: My Clones Can Evolve

The Third Great Ninja War had ended several years ago.

The world of Naruto was in a period of reconstruction, with various nations focusing on internal affairs.

But across the lands, rogue ninjas and bandits ran rampant, plunging the world into chaos.

At the border between the Land of Earth and the Land of Snow lay a remote village.

The air was thick with dust and blood.

A massacre had just taken place.

Amid the rising smoke, wooden houses and the bodies of villagers were reduced to charred remains.

A group of rogue ninjas had descended upon the defenseless village like a pack of wolves.

All the men were slaughtered on the spot.

The women were used before being killed.

The children—every last one—had been gathered in the village square, surrounded by the rogue ninjas.

"Boss Kurosaki, we've rounded up all the kids!"

"Hmm. My forbidden technique, the Blood Blade Ritual, requires the fresh blood of many children. Looks like we hit the jackpot today."

Among the dozen or so malnourished, ragged children, one stood out.

He was about five feet tall, thin and frail, with ghostly white hair that cascaded like silk.

He heard every word the rogue ninja leader said.

His body trembled.

"Why? Why did I just transmigrate into this world, only to face something this horrible?"

Genzuki clenched his teeth, fury boiling inside him.

Just moments ago, he had been an ordinary Naruto fan, scrolling through his phone.

Then a sudden dizziness hit him.

When he awoke, he was here.

Memories of his new body's past flooded into his mind.

His name was Genzuki.

Aside from his name being somewhat cool, he had nothing special about him.

Despite the intimidating name, he was nothing but an orphan from a remote mountain village.

His striking white hair made him look unique, but he had zero chakra.

Completely useless.

Like any other transmigrator, he had dreamed of becoming strong, shaping history.

Instead, he had arrived in this world only to die within minutes.

"This is beyond ridiculous..." Genzuki gritted his teeth, overwhelmed with frustration.

In his past life, he had always been just another nobody—never important, always overshadowed by others.

At least back then, he could still live his life.

Now, he was nothing more than a sacrifice for someone else's forbidden jutsu.

Unacceptable.

Just then, a cold mechanical voice echoed in his mind.

『Ding! Super Clone Evolution System has been successfully bound!』

Genzuki froze.

A system? The legendary cheat code of transmigrators?

『System activation in progress...』

『Ding! Activation complete! Host has awakened the unique talent: Shadow Link.』

『Shadow Link: All clones created by the host can evolve! Their rank, talents, and abilities will be fully inherited by the original body, and the effects can be stacked infinitely.』

Genzuki was stunned.

This meant that the stronger his clones became, the stronger he would become.

The more clone techniques he mastered, the more his power would keep growing.

But there was a problem—he didn't even know a single jutsu yet.

"System, is there a starter pack?"

『Starter pack detected. Automatically opening...』

『Ding! Congratulations, host has obtained Shadow Clone Jutsu and an Experience Book!』

『Detecting that host has acquired Shadow Clone Jutsu...』

『Clone Evolution Module unlocked!』

A virtual panel appeared in Genzuki's mind.

In the grid of icons, Shadow Clone Jutsu was currently at the "Apprentice" level.

『Would you like to use the Experience Book on Shadow Clone Jutsu?』

"Use it!" Genzuki immediately responded.

『Ding! Shadow Clone Jutsu has evolved to Jonin level!』

Genzuki's jaw dropped.

He had expected a minor upgrade—not an instant jump to Jonin-level mastery.

"Show me the details!"

[Shadow Clone Jutsu]

[Rank: Jonin]

[Talent: Taijutsu Master]

[Abilities: Eight Gates, Konoha-Style Taijutsu]

『Ding! Host's unique ability, Shadow Link, is now in effect! Host has evolved to Jonin level!』

『Host has inherited all abilities of the evolved Shadow Clone!』

A surge of energy coursed through Genzuki's body.

He could feel it.

His bones creaked as they strengthened, his muscles expanding slightly, filling with raw power.

In mere seconds, he had been completely reborn.

"Hahaha... I finally have a system! Looks like fate hasn't abandoned me after all!"

His laughter echoed through the burning village.

"Anyone who looks down on me will pay the price!"

The rogue ninjas finally noticed the white-haired boy grinning maniacally among the children.

"Hey, brat! What the hell are you laughing about?" Kurosaki narrowed his eyes, annoyed.

"Oh, you heard me?" Genzuki smirked.

"Doesn't matter. It's not like I planned to let you live anyway."

His eyes flashed with a chilling resolve.

『Ding! System mission activated: Eliminate Kurosaki and his gang! Mission reward: Water Clone Jutsu! Battle reputation evaluation: 10 points!』

Kurosaki drew his blade, the steel glowing ominously red.

"Arrogant little punk... I'll make you my next sacrifice!"

The blood-stained blade tore through the air as Kurosaki swung down at Genzuki's head.

But Genzuki didn't even flinch.

In a blur, his hands shot up, clamping onto the sword's edge.

Kurosaki's eyes widened in shock.

"What the hell?!"

This was the first time anyone had ever caught his blade.

He had slaughtered countless enemies—including Chunin, and even a few Jonin!

"This is your Blood Blade Ritual?"

With a crack, Genzuki applied pressure, snapping the crimson blade clean in half.

Gasps filled the air.

"He—he broke Boss Kurosaki's sword!"

"No way... this has to be a genjutsu!"

Even Kurosaki himself trembled.

"You little...!"

"This is your so-called forbidden technique? Pathetic."

Genzuki took a deep breath, crossing his arms.

Chakra surged through his body, igniting a glowing green aura.

"First Gate—Open!"

"Second Gate—Open!"

"Third Gate—Open!"

"Fourth Gate—Open!"

His chakra and stamina were draining rapidly.

But he wasn't done yet.

"Fifth Gate—Open!"

His body turned crimson.

Veins pulsed across his skin, his muscles rippling with sheer power.

Steam erupted from his body, creating a violent pressure wave.

The surrounding rogue ninjas staggered from the force alone.

"T-this... isn't this the Eight Gates technique?"

Cold sweat dripped down Kurosaki's face. He instinctively turned to flee.

But Genzuki's foot had already launched him forward.

"Too late."

With blinding speed, he struck.

"Leaf Shadow Dance!"

Kurosaki's body soared into the air.

Before he could react, Genzuki wrapped him tightly in bandages mid-air.

"Konoha Taijutsu Secret Technique—Front Lotus!"

Genzuki spiraled down, slamming Kurosaki head-first into the ground.

With a thunderous crash, dust and debris erupted into the air.

When the dust cleared, Kurosaki's broken body was embedded in a crater, his legs sticking out lifelessly.

A pool of blood spread beneath him.

He was dead.

Genzuki turned to the remaining twenty or so rogue ninjas, his eyes cold.

"Now then..."

"You're next."