Eight Gates Released Formation

"Bang!" Sakura punched Naruto on the head, instantly waking him up, while Tenten also appeared in the arena and woke up the unconscious Shikamaru and the others.

The group of bewildered individuals were still stuck in the memory of being defeated by Dōmeki, but the current chaos left them utterly perplexed.

"An enemy has invaded Konoha!"

Sakura, pulling on a bewildered Naruto, shouted loudly, while Shikamaru, Sasuke, and the others assumed defensive stances as the enemy approached.

"Enemy!!!"

Naruto raised his eyebrows and suddenly turned to look at Dōmeki and the others who were standing still in the field without making any other moves.

"It's alright. With your senior's strength, as long as he's willing to help us..."

Before Naruto could finish speaking, Shikamaru, his face grim, immediately interrupted him, "Naruto, wake up! The Sand Ninja and Sound Ninja are our enemies right now!"

"What?"

Naruto still couldn't believe it. This senior, though a bit eccentric, had never shown them any malice.

Sakura looked at Dōmeki with some complicated feelings, but ultimately conveyed Kakashi-sensei's order.

"Gaara?"

Sasuke glared at the red-haired boy who had easily defeated him, but ultimately chose to obey the order.

At the same time.

"Lord Shun, that person..."

Karin frowned as she watched the green-clad, watermelon-headed kappa approaching her group. No matter what, she couldn't accept his makeup.

"Konoha is full of oddballs and freaks!"

Hozuki Suigetsu, with his Ninja Blade slung over his shoulder, grinned and said, "Why don't I take on this guy?"

Dōmeki glanced at Suigetsu, inwardly scoffing, "You, a candidate for the Seven Ninja Swordsmen, where do you get the confidence to face Might Guy? He has a special damage bonus against the Seven Ninja Swordsmen of Kirigakure!"

In an instant, Dōmeki gave his command.

"Haku, Kimimaro, go and meet Kakashi-senpai! If possible, please ask Kakashi-senpai to return that Kubikiribōchō toy; the little one at home really loves it!"

"Karin, you two go into the forest and hold off Sasuke and the others. Once you discover that the Four Violet Flames Formation has disappeared, retreat from Konoha!"

"Yes, Lord Shun!"

In an instant, the group scattered towards their respective destinations.

"Kids! What exactly is your purpose?"

Kakashi and Guy appeared near Dōmeki almost instantly, surrounding the red-haired boy from two directions. Kakashi had already sensed that this kid's identity in the Sound Ninja was definitely not ordinary.

"Please stop, Lord Kakashi!"

In an instant, several ice spikes shot into the ground beneath Kakashi's feet, forcing him to stop.

Kakashi stared intently and saw that Haku and Kimimaro had joined forces and were already approaching. A chilling aura emanated from them. He glanced back at Guy, who had already reached Dōmeki's side, and could only hope that his friend would use all his strength.

"Guy-senpai, I've long admired your name. Please give me your guidance!"

Dōmeki intently scrutinized the seemingly ridiculous newcomer from head to toe. If the entire power system of the Shinobi World is basically traced back to the Ōtsutsuki bloodline and the God Tree, then the native power of the Shinobi World, Taijutsu and Senjutsu, are rare systems that can shine in front of Six Paths level figures. Might Guy is the strongest Taijutsu ninja who has honed his Taijutsu power to the extreme.

"Oh? You've heard of me too?"

Might Guy looked at the boy with a puzzled expression. Unlike Kakashi, who had made a name for himself in the Shinobi World, he, a Jonin specializing in Taijutsu, was almost unknown.

"However, since you have become an enemy of Konoha, please forgive me for not being able to show mercy!"

"That suits me perfectly!"

A violent gust of wind swept through, and in the blink of an eye, Dōmeki and Kai vanished from their original positions.

All that could be heard was a series of thuds as blurry human figures collided repeatedly in the rising wind.

Fists and feet clashed, legs flew, the two exchanged a rapid and fierce attack, their speed as fast as lightning. Almost all the ninjas watching could not see their movements clearly, only blurry afterimages leaving black shadows in the air!

Boom!

A fierce wind whipped up dust and gravel, sending them hurtling in all directions. The Konoha, Sunagakure, and Otogakure ninjas fighting nearby were startled and retreated in shock.

The two fighters, engrossed in their battle, had no time to spare, exchanging blows with fists and feet!

The collisions, both extremely fierce and swift, created bursts of air currents in mid-air, seemingly rippling through the invisible air.

This was merely a contest between two people using Taijutsu. The yellow sand covering the field had long since created a vacuum zone, and the thick stone slabs below were actually shaken open by the two people's footsteps, with cracks spreading outwards without delay.

Boom!

The two fists collided head-on, and the stone slabs on the ground could no longer withstand the pressure transmitted between them, shattering into dust.

Amidst the swirling dust, two figures, seemingly inseparable, retreated simultaneously, while Dōmeki and Kai stood on either side of the dust, gazing at each other from afar.

"That's really exhilarating!"

Might Guy silently rubbed his aching fist behind his back a few times. Dōmeki's fist, as hard as steel, made the man in the green bodysuit look like a monster.

"Phew, kid, you're not bad either!"

Kai gave Dōmeki a thumbs-up, his gleaming teeth reflecting a blinding light in the sunlight.

This was the first time he had ever fought so comfortably in a Taijutsu exchange, a feat not even his destined opponent Kakashi had achieved.

"But didn't you show mercy, senior?"

Dōmeki narrowed his eyes and charged at Might Guy, wanting to experience the power of the Eight Gates Released Formation up close.

"Haha, young man, you truly deserve to let my youth run wild!"

Might Guy crossed his fists over his chest, then suddenly flung them open, shouting loudly.

"Eight Gates Released Formation!"

"First door! Gate of Opening! Open!"

"Second Gate! Gate of Healing! Open!"

"The third gate! The Gate of Life! Open!"

Might Guy opened the first three doors in one breath, his veins and muscles bulging, making him look like a demon!

"I've never had any talent for Ninjutsu or Genjutsu; the only thing I can rely on is this body. So I've poured all my talent into Taijutsu. For over ten years, I've trained day after day, all to master the only technique my father passed down to me— the Eight Gates Released Formation!"

"And I, Might Guy, will unleash my youth here! To prove to everyone—"

"The Konoha's Proud Blue Beast has arrived!"

With visible billowing steam rising up, and even his hair standing on end, Might Guy took his first step.