The restraining effect of the chakra scalpel against taijutsu specialists was extremely obvious.
This was also why Gekko Chizan had recommended Rin to learn it—so she would have some ability to protect herself, while also being able to aid teammates and gain the upper hand against enemies.
Now, relying on the scalpel against Might Guy, it was a completely one-sided crushing.
Just by looking at Guy's dangling right arm, one could see the result.
With the slightest slip, his muscles had been cut, and Guy's right arm had already lost its ability to function.
"Damn it, this technique restrains me way too much!"
"I'll dodge!"
Faced with Rin's relentless advance, Might Guy's head felt like it was splitting in two.
Just as Rin once again swung the chakra scalpel and charged forward, Guy suddenly shouted:
"Eight Gates—First Gate, Gate of Opening… open!"
In an instant, a surging torrent of chakra erupted around him, his speed spiking dramatically as he slipped sideways, narrowly avoiding Rin's strike.
Rin's eyes widened slightly. She hadn't expected Guy to have such explosive power.
But she quickly calmed herself, preparing for her next attack.
Guy, however, grinned.
"Rin, do you really think you can beat me like this? My youth will never be so easily suppressed!"
This scene shocked all the spectators around the arena—except for Might Duy, who stood at a distance with a wide grin.
"Guy! Burn your youth! Let everyone witness your effort, your strength!"
But no one paid attention to his roar. Every pair of eyes was locked onto Might Guy.
"Forbidden technique… the Eight Gates…"
"Kakashi, don't underestimate anyone. Even though Guy only knows taijutsu, with this forbidden art, he can surpass anyone…"
Gekko Chizan's calm voice snapped Kakashi out of his daze.
Looking at Guy, who was already bursting with power, Kakashi gave a silent nod—but his expression carried a trace of disdain.
"If it's only at this level, I won't be afraid of him. My Lightning Body Forging has already entered the next stage. Right now, I can completely—"
"Eight Gates—Second Gate, Gate of Rest… open!"
"Eight Gates—Third Gate, Gate of Life… open!"
With three gates opened in succession, Guy's skin flushed red, and the terrifying waves of chakra whipped up violent gusts of wind.
Gekko Chizan nodded quietly. Based on his observations, Guy's limit at this age should be three gates. The first three were relatively easier to control and didn't place unbearable strain on the body—but Guy was still too young. Three gates was already his limit.
"Kakashi, what were you trying to say just now?"
"Nothing… Sensei, you and my father were right. He really is a worthy opponent. I won't underestimate him anymore."
What else could Kakashi say? The pressure Guy was emitting after opening three gates was terrifying. Even he couldn't guarantee victory against Guy in this state.
Under everyone's shocked gazes, Might Guy pushed off the ground and charged straight at Rin. His figure blurred, leaving behind green afterimages like lightning—the kind of mirage born from overwhelming speed.
Rin swung her scalpel desperately to block, but Guy twisted his body along an odd trajectory, slipping right through her defenses.
Then, leaping high into the air, he spun and kicked straight at her.
Unable to react in time, Rin was sent flying several meters. Guy's speed was simply too fast, far beyond her ability to respond.
"Sorry, Rin!"
"This match is mine!"
Ignoring the damage Eight Gates was doing to his body, Guy's voice rang with youthful pride as he launched another lightning-fast charge.
"Not a chance, Guy!"
Just as Guy was about to reach Rin, a massive fireball came hurtling from the side, directly blocking his path.
Guy immediately skidded to a halt and leapt back to create distance.
The roaring fireball swept past. Obito had saved Rin from the crisis. Though he looked disheveled, his eyes burned with fighting spirit.
His opponents, Ebisu and Shiranui Genma, had already lost the ability to fight.
"Ah, so you didn't break through?"
"It's fine, Ebisu, Genma! Watch me turn the tide!"
His teammates' defeat didn't dampen Guy's spirit—it only ignited his fighting will even further.
At that moment, Obito suddenly grinned. The strange look on his face puzzled the crowd, but the next instant his actions left everyone in an uproar.
"Earth Style… Hiding Like a Mole Technique…"
As the jutsu activated, Uchiha Obito sank directly into the ground, vanishing from sight.
Only Rin remained standing on the platform.
"I don't know what this technique of yours is, but our sensei taught us: the more powerful the outburst, the shorter its duration, and the greater the risk."
"From here on, we'll only defend passively, until you run out of strength."
Rin's expression was solemn. The blue chakra in her hands shifted to green—not outwardly radiating, but directed inward for defense.
Mystical Palm Jutsu—healing ninjutsu. Clearly, Rin no longer intended to fight offensively, but had turned to defense.
The battle had shifted from two-on-one to something even stranger: the team with more members suddenly stopped attacking.
Combined with Rin's words, the watching Konoha shinobi all turned their eyes to their teacher, Gekko Chizan.
The corners of his lips curled upward—clearly very satisfied with his disciple's strategy.
Kakashi tried to slip away, but Chizan grabbed him firmly, preventing escape.
"Run? Why run?"
"Is there something wrong with my tactics?"
"If you can win, then fight. If you can't, then fall back. When the enemy explodes with power, we defend."
"When the enemy retreats, we advance. When they hold their ground, we harass. When they tire, we strike. When they flee, we pursue!"
"What are you staring at? My tactics are the best tactics. You'd all better learn something."
Gekko Chizan could never be cowed just because people were staring—absolutely impossible!
He continued to proclaim his philosophy loudly.
Hearing his words, many people were speechless. Did he really need to make being so cautious sound so righteous?
And yet, some felt he was absolutely right. Against stronger opponents, this was the correct approach—preserve strength, build up, and strike when the time was right.
At this point, the fight had completely lost the possibility of continuing.
Guy understood his own condition clearly. If Rin and Obito had fought him head-on, he might have stood a chance at victory.
But with Obito vanished underground, not even turning into a drill could let him dig the boy out in time.
"Damn it! Chizan-sensei's teachings are way too sly!"
"I surrender!"
As he released the chakra of the Eight Gates, Might Guy looked unwillingly at Gekko Chizan, who only chuckled.
[Ding! The system has detected that the host has successfully trained two disciples who have begun treading the Endurance. The system is most gratified! We hope the host will continue to strive forward and spread the spirit of the Endurance far and wide!]
[Ding! Special reward...]
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