C2 Clone Kunai

He had successfully crafted a Kunai.

Tenno immediately took the Kunai in hand, examining it closely.

Considering it was his first attempt at creating a ninja tool, the workmanship was understandably rough.

Quality-wise, this Kunai didn't hold a candle to the ones sold in his family's weapon shop, which were imported from the Iron Kingdom.

Yet, this Kunai's capabilities set it apart from the standard variety.

As soon as he completed the forging process, instructions for its use materialized in his mind.

Clone Kunai: Infusing it with Chakra instantly produces a Substance Clone capable of attacking or defending.

The Substance Clone generated by the Clone Kunai differed from the typical bilocation.

Bilocation, one of the basic Three Body Techniques, involved refining Chakra to conjure an identical illusion of oneself, but it was just that—an illusion.

Aside from confusing the enemy, it served no other purpose.

Substance Clones, however, diverged from Shadow Clones.

Typically formed through Escape Technique clones, they possessed physical forms, such as Water, Earth, or Crow Clones.

Creating a Substance Clone required minimal Chakra, and the experience gained upon its dissolution was inaccessible to the original body. Thus, a Substance Clone could also be seen as a life-sized puppet directed by the consciousness of the original.

This ninjutsu was incredibly practical in combat!

Tenno channeled his Chakra into the Kunai and projected it forward.

As expected, an exact replica of himself materialized two meters ahead.

"This is an amazing find!" Tenno exclaimed, his excitement palpable.

Upon discovering this Kunai's abilities, numerous possibilities flooded his mind.

His crafted weapon could rival ninjutsu!

With just a Chakra infusion, he could replicate the effects of Escape Techniques and bilocation.

Even better, unlike Escape Techniques, he could activate the Kunai instantly without any Ninja Mudra!

In battle, this would give him a significant edge.

It was an immense breakthrough!

With this level of effectiveness, every weapon he forged was bound to be exceptional!

Tenno once again opened his system's attribute panel, noticing some changes had taken place.

Host: Tenno

Age: 6 years

Forging Level: Primary

Unlocked Weapon: Clone Kunai (7%)

Self-invented Weapon: None

What did the 7% signify?

Had he not fully unlocked the Clone Kunai yet?

Sensing Tenno's inner query, the system promptly responded.

"Host, your current proficiency in crafting a Kunai with such unique abilities stands at 7%. Both the likelihood of success and the speed of crafting will improve as your proficiency grows."

With the system's clarification, Tenno gained insight.

Even with the blueprint in hand, his crafting success wasn't guaranteed but depended on his proficiency.

Considering this, his initial forging success was quite fortunate.

Now energized by his initial triumph, Tenno was eager to continue.

"Let's keep forging!" he thought, filled with anticipation.

He grabbed another piece of crude iron, positioned it on the anvil, and began hammering once more.

The bellows rhythmically puffed, flames dancing within the charcoal furnace.

The glowing red-hot iron emitted crisp sounds under the hammer's blows.

Under Tenno's relentless effort, the weapons, shaped like Kunai, slowly emerged.

But not every forging attempt was a success.

A failed attempt meant producing a Kunai without the Substance Clone ability, rendering it no different from a standard Ninja tool.

"Forging failed. Result: Ordinary Kunai."

"Forging failed. Result: Ordinary Kunai."

"Forging successful! Result: A Kunai capable of cloning."

"Forging failed. Result: Ordinary Kunai."

The night slipped away in silence.

Dawn approached, heralding the sunrise.

With the arrival of the early morning, Tenno concluded his hours-long forging practice.

His arms were sore and weak, lifting them was a struggle.

After repeated cycles of exhaustion and recovery, Tenno's body had hit its limit.

He took a slow breath out, gazing at the three black Kunai resting in his hands, a look of satisfaction on his face.

Over the course of one night, he had crafted three Clone Kunai!

Moreover, his skill in forging Kunai had leapt from 7% to an impressive 25%.

His gains were substantial!

Once he had stowed the three Kunai, he left the forge brimming with contentment.

It was only then that Tenno noticed the pungent odor of sweat permeating his clothes.

For a five-year-old like Tenno, a night spent forging was an arduous training ordeal.

Crafting a Kunai was far more than just lifting a hammer and striking crude iron blanks.

While working the iron, he needed to consistently channel Chakra into the material.

As a result, Tenno expended a great deal of physical energy and Chakra throughout the forging process.

Hours of relentless work had drained his strength multiple times, soaking his clothes with sweat and leaving his body to reek.

After a thorough wash that washed away his fatigue, Tenno could finally relax completely.

He lay down, closed his eyes, and sleep claimed him instantly.

By the time Tenno awoke, it was already midday.

Tiantian had left him some rice balls for lunch before heading out to manage the Ninja tool shop, leaving Tenno alone at home.

He devoured the rice balls quickly and, feeling recharged, dove back into the forge to continue his practice.

Before he knew it, three days had flown by.

For Tenno, forging was more than just about perfecting Kunai.

The process also served to strengthen his muscles and build his power.

He could feel his body growing more robust by the day.

But what astonished Tenno the most was his increasingly adept control over Chakra absorption, and the quantity he could handle had grown as well.

His Chakra refining training was proving far more effective than the secret methods of the village's prominent ninja clans.

Indeed, with this forging discipline under his belt, Tenno's starting point on the ninja's path was exceptionally high!