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"Guy-sensei…"
Far behind the battlefield, Lee was both worried and excited.
He had never imagined that Guy-sensei was this overwhelmingly strong. Their opponent was the shinobi world's Shura, someone even the combined force of the Three Kage could not overcome, yet Guy-sensei opened the Seventh Gate and forced Uchiha Madara into an even fight.
As expected, Hachimon Tonkō (Eight Gates Released Formation) was absolute power.
And he, as Might Guy's disciple, even if he could not use ninjutsu at all, would one day prove himself to be an outstanding shinobi.
However, only those who had truly trained in the Eight Gates knew the truth:
The farther the gate, the worse the pain; the greater the damage to the body.
Lee could not help worrying that Guy-sensei might be hurt.
"No problem… Natsuki and Tenten are here. Everything will be fine!" Lee forced himself to believe it.
The others could not help cheering.
A moment ago they had been terrified and even hopeless because of Madara's power, but now it was as if they had found new life.
At last they realized that this bizarre-looking "kappa-headed man" was monstrously powerful beyond imagination.
It seemed they really shouldn't judge by appearances.
Natsuki and Tenten were also watching Guy's clash with Madara, their expressions tense.
Tenten said, "Natsuki, what you said back then… it's all true. But the pain of opening the Seventh Gate is unbearable. Guy-sensei can't keep this up for long. We need to do something."
Natsuki nodded. "Then it's our turn. We can't just keep watching."
The two exchanged a firm glance and began walking forward, resolute and utterly without fear of Madara.
"Hirudora (Daytime Tiger)!"
Guy once again unleashed his ultimate technique.
But this time, Madara had no intention of passively defending. His Rinnegan released an even greater surge of ocular power, and he struck first with a blast of repulsive force. The tiger-shaped air cannon had barely formed before it was crushed back toward Guy.
Boom!
The air cannon detonated, and Guy was hurled away by the violent shockwave, tumbling hundreds of meters before crashing into the ground.
Smoke rose from his body, his skin flushed red. He tried to stand and continue fighting, but the intense pain sweeping through him made even him groan.
The Seventh Gate was a burst-type enhancement meant only for short periods of combat. He had already fought Madara for too long.
Yet he refused to accept defeat. Not like this.
Kakashi's expression changed. "This is bad! Guy has hit his limit. His body has taken severe damage!"
The Three Kage also panicked and hurried toward Guy.
But before they reached him, two kunai flew past and embedded into the ground in front of Guy—followed immediately by Natsuki and Tenten appearing beside him.
Tenten couldn't help complaining, "Guy-sensei, you're too reckless. Do you want us to die of worry?"
Seeing them, Guy finally relaxed. He gave a thumbs-up, showing his bright white teeth.
"Hahahaha! I'm the Blue Beast of Konoha! Youthful battles must always be given everything!"
Tenten sighed helplessly. Complaining was useless; this was just who Guy was.
Natsuki also raised a thumb. "Guy-sensei, do you believe what I told you before now?"
Guy's smile grew even bigger. "Hahahaha! Of course I believe it!"
Natsuki continued, "Guy-sensei, you've already proven yourself. Leave the rest to me and Tenten. You should retreat and get treatment first."
"OOOH! I leave it to you!"
Guy did not argue. He knew exactly how capable Natsuki and Tenten were, and he trusted them.
Kakashi arrived, nodded at Natsuki and Tenten, then hoisted Guy onto his back and rushed away. Soon he reached Tsunade and the other Kage, laying Guy down carefully.
A gave a heartfelt thumbs-up. "Might Guy—magnificent!"
Ōnoki laughed loudly. "You youngsters are insane… but you make this old man's blood boil! Hahahaha!"
Guy gave them an enthusiastic thumbs-up in return. Their praise was more than deserved.
"What a reckless fool…"
Tsunade sighed in both exasperation and relief. She quickly summoned Katsuyu and began healing him.
Luckily, Guy's body was extremely tough, and the battle wasn't too long. More importantly, treatment had begun immediately, so the injuries were not catastrophic.
Guy wanted to speak, but Tsunade glared at him once, and he obediently went silent.
Meanwhile, Natsuki and Tenten faced Madara.
Natsuki smiled. "Uchiha Madara, how was that? That was my girlfriend Tenten's teacher, Might Guy. He must've given you quite the thrill."
Madara snorted, amused, though he fully acknowledged Guy's strength.
"So, now it's the two of you against me?"
"Well… mostly it's me. Tenten is here to cheer and support."
Natsuki winked at Tenten, then strode forward. She, however, remained at the back.
Madara frowned slightly.
He wasn't stupid—Tenten staying behind meant she wasn't just cheering. She clearly had a role to play.
His wariness rose.
Natsuki didn't waste words. He instantly pulled out a large set of marked kunai—the medium for Hiraishin no Jutsu (Flying Thunder God Technique)—and scattered them, preparing for the next phase.
Madara narrowed his eyes.
"Flying Thunder God is fast, yes, but defeating me won't be so easy."
"Is that so? Then how about this?
Hachimon Tonkō! OPEN!"
A shockwave burst from Natsuki's body, his hair standing on end as if he were transforming—like a Super Saiyan, only without the color change.
In a flash, Natsuki vanished.
"So fast!"
Madara immediately activated Susanoo for protection.
But in the very next instant, Susanoo was shattered by a single kick. Natsuki's twin-legged strike plowed forward without slowing. Madara managed to crouch just in time, avoiding the main strike, yet the trailing shockwave still flipped him through the air.
Now he understood.
"Flying Thunder God's instantaneous velocity… combined with the physical power of the Eight Gates? Hahahahaha! Interesting! Truly interesting!"
The Eight Gates were indeed overwhelming, but the user's immense airflow made their movements traceable to high-level opponents—its inherent weakness.
But Natsuki used the Flying Thunder God to bypass that weakness, turning the Eight Gates into a pure offensive amplification. Even opening only the Sixth Gate, his burst power was fully comparable to Guy's Seventh.
And unlike the Seventh Gate, the Sixth Gate inflicted far less physical damage, meaning Natsuki could fight for much longer.
(End of Chapter)
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