[quote=Innue]
Do we assume shinobi of a certain rank are able to use an appropriate clone technique and substitution?
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Well, seeing as Clone and substitution are literally the first basic things you learn as a Genin, I would say every character knows it, unless someone wants their character as an underachiever.
[quote=Yog Sothoth]
Thanks, can my character still join the infiltration mission to Konoha or is it too late?
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Of course, go ahead.