You sit cross-legged in the soft grass, the worn pages of your jutsu book open in your lap. Your fingers trace the faded instructions for Petal Mirage Clone. It's the next step in your training after mastering Blooming Petal Shield and Dancing Bloom Kunai.

"Clone, Rat, Flower," you recite quietly, your hands moving through the seals. This technique feels trickier—more fragile somehow. You focus, channeling your chakra into the air around you, willing the nearby petals to rise and take shape.

The air stirs. Petals float up, swirling together in a dance of color. Slowly, a shimmering figure takes form—your perfect reflection. It stands before you, its petals glowing faintly in the sunlight.

Your heart skips a beat. "It worked," you whisper, barely daring to believe it.

You stand, taking a cautious step forward, but your foot catches on an exposed root. Before you can stop yourself, you're falling, arms flailing as you tumble toward the edge of the field.

You brace for impact, expecting the familiar resistance of the barrier to stop you. Instead, you fall through.

The sensation takes your breath away—cool air rushing past, the soft grass beneath you when you land. Scrambling to your feet, you spin around in disbelief. The barrier shimmers faintly, still intact, yet your clone stands within it, the petals swirling faintly.

You reach out, your hand pressing against the barrier. It holds firm, just as it always has. "How did I...?" you murmur, staring at your clone.

(A/n) : THIS IS SO EXCITING ! are you guys excited because I'm excited !

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