No... naruto learned Wind release through clones.
Sage mode wasn't something that could be rushed through.
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No where in there does he use shadow clones for his training.
He uses shadow clones against pain, but not for training.
Edit: Wait.. i see the clones... he uses four clones for a little bit. not the 52 or so that he had when he was learning wind release, and they show it in the middle of sasuke's retarded fight with the 8 tails.
No... naruto learned Wind release through clones.
Sage mode wasn't something that could be rushed through.
His training startsYou must be registered for see links
No where in there does he use shadow clones for his training.
He uses shadow clones against pain, but not for training.
Edit: Wait.. i see the clones... he uses four clones for a little bit. not the 52 or so that he had when he was learning wind release, and they show it in the middle of sasuke's retarded fight with the 8 tails.
You might want to go back and read the manga as he did use clones to help him with his SM training on several occasions why do you think pa got so worn out slapping the heck out of his clone's. He said it was fine to use them and that it was a great idea however he could only have 3-4 at a time and if any of his clones turned into toads then the original would as well.