Chapter 46 Internal Martial Arts
"Might Guy, you're practicing the Eight Gates, aren't you?"
The Third Hokage asked Might Guy, standing by the river.
Might Guy nodded vigorously.
There's nothing to hide.
Furthermore, the Eight Gates Formation is a physical art that many people are unwilling to practice even when it is presented to them.
Many people understand the principle behind this taijutsu: to release the body's restrictions on chakra and allow excess energy to be released!
To many, this is clearly a method of suicide!
Training your body to the point where you can withstand opening all eight gates is inherently a very difficult thing.
It's safe to say that no rational person would practice this martial art.
"This technique is quite good," the Third Hokage commented.
"It unlocks the limitations of the human body, touches upon the various key secrets of the human body, and points directly to the fundamental nature of the human body in this world."
The Third Hokage also studied this technique thoroughly.
If we disregard the fact that using this technique is so physically taxing that it almost leads to mutual destruction.
The various key aspects involved in this technique truly fascinated the Third Generation.
Without a doubt, the Eight Gates Formation has eight barriers, and opening each barrier releases a ferocious beast from within.
However, since this is a ferocious beast originating from within the body...
Therefore, for martial arts practitioners, it's not that true subjugation is impossible.
It's just that subjugation is extremely difficult and not something that can be easily achieved.
If nothing unexpected happens, in order to subdue the 'Eight Gates Beasts' as much as possible, in addition to having the physical strength to withstand the opening of the gates, one also needs a strong will to unleash this power to the fullest extent.
Thinking of this, the Third Hokage looked at Guy, gazing into Guy's clear yet determined eyes.
The unwavering determination in his eyes seemed capable of subduing any beast.
Without such determination, if one were to show even the slightest fear when facing the power unleashed by opening the gates within one's body... the Third Hokage, who had studied the Eight Gates, could foresee that he would inevitably experience what it means to go into a state of demonic possession and explode in death.
This is not a trick that someone who seeks shortcuts or opportunism can use.
Anyone who covets the power of this technique, the more they crave instant power, the less they can control it.
How could such a ferocious beast be driven by you shallow and worthless scoundrels?
But Might Guy had the determination to command these eight ferocious beasts.
And they are determined to move forward with unwavering resolve.
Perhaps, this is Guy's way of the ninja.
Three generations laughed.
"Might Guy, your training has been somewhat superficial."
"On the surface?"
Might Guy looked down blankly, staring at his body, at his hands, or more precisely, at the surface of his skin.
Then he thumped his chest and said.
"I think I've worked out really well inside!" she said, giving a thumbs-up and grinning, showing off her shiny teeth.
"Hehehehe, hahahaha!"
After laughing for a while, the third generation raised his hand and patted Kai on the shoulder.
"That's right, that's right, you've trained very thoroughly.
Both your body and your mind have been forged to be strong enough," the Third Hokage said with a smile, his eyes full of admiration.
"However, you still have some shortcomings."
"Please enlighten me, Your Excellency!"
"Your methods of physical training are still too rough.
Not only rough, but also quite excessive. It's fortunate that you are so talented, but there is still some wear and tear involved.
Your physical training should be more internal."
"Is physical exercise more internal?"
"That's right."
The three generations stood with their hands behind their backs.
"There is yin and yang in the world."
The concepts of Yin Release and Yang Release are enough for the Third Hokage to explain.
"To embrace yin and hold yang is the ultimate truth."
This is the gist of it.
"Yin and Yang need to communicate, and similarly, spiritual energy and physical energy also need to communicate.
Within the human body, there are various key points and nodes that are closely connected between spiritual energy and physical energy.
Therefore, more inner cultivation is needed to allow your spiritual will to better determine your body, and for your body to better support and resonate with your spirit."
Might Guy listened thoughtfully.
He still has a keen intuition about physical techniques and can tell that the Third Generation's words make a lot of sense and have opened up new ideas for him.
So he asked.
"Third generation master, how can I cultivate myself more deeply so that my spiritual energy and physical energy can communicate more closely?"
"Therefore, I will teach you internal martial arts."
"Internal martial arts?"
Might Guy knows Konoha Gouken, but he's heard of Hyuga Gentle Fist.
This is the first time I've ever heard of internal martial arts.
"That's right, internal martial arts, a style of boxing that focuses on internal cultivation."
It was through the hard work of three generations, relying on their own mastery of internal martial arts, combining the core principles of internal martial arts with the various hidden secrets of the human body contained in the ninjutsu, secret techniques, and forbidden techniques of this world, and combining the original three generations' experience in various ninjutsu and physical techniques, that they were able to recreate this internal martial arts in this world, which is more suitable for this world, or more accurately, more in line with the human body of this world.
Without these conditions, the third generation wouldn't have been able to be presented so quickly.
Of course, in the eyes of the third generation, his internal martial arts, which had been severely damaged, were still somewhat crude.
Only through continuous refinement until he once again reached the realm of Hua Jin (transformation energy) could he be considered perfect.
Even though it's not fully perfect yet, it's already enough to teach Might Guy and guide him into the field.
"Lord Sandai! Please teach me!"
Might Guy bent down and asked without hesitation.
That's just how straightforward she is.
The third generation chuckled as they helped him up.
"I originally said I was going to teach you."
Upon hearing this, Might Guy seemed to realize something, and asked with sparkling eyes, "If I learn internal martial arts, can I use my fist techniques to cast illusions?"
"To be more precise, it uses the will of fist techniques to create mental interference and impact through the release of chakra.
Of course, conversely, it can also break through the interference of others' genjutsu by manifesting the intent of fist techniques."
"A fist that dispels illusions!"
Might Guy's eyes lit up even more as he listened.
He raised his hand and clenched it into a fist.
"This is exactly what I wanted!"
For taijutsu ninjas, genjutsu is really too troublesome!
Perhaps if one's physical skills are strong enough, one can hit an enemy even with their eyes closed, but Might Guy hasn't reached that level yet.
Being able to break through illusions with one's fists undoubtedly allows for a more unrestrained celebration of youth!
"Such youthful punches!"
Might Guy couldn't help but sigh with emotion.
"I will master it! Master Sandai! I will dedicate my youth and passion to perfecting this great martial art!!!"
Whoosh!
In his excitement, Might Guy punched the air twice.
"Hehehehe, hahahaha!"
Seeing his uncontrollable excitement, the Third Generation laughed heartily once again.
Soon after, Might Guy, hands on his hips, joined in with a hearty laugh.
A flock of birds from the nearby woods took flight, cawing loudly.
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The previous title was absolutely terrible, the current one was changed based on reader suggestions.
You want to know how bad the previous title was?
I'll just show you the old title: "The Grandmaster of Martial Arts Travels Through Time to Become the Third Hokage and Become the Strongest." A friend of mine even complained, "What era is this title from?"
He looked at me like I was an alien. I told him I'm an old-timer, too out of touch with the new era.
The current title is a result of readers' collective wisdom, and sure enough, the number of book favorites has increased dramatically since then.
Since I'm terrible at naming things, don't expect me to come up with anything great. Even with the current title, it's all thanks to everyone's suggestions!
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