As His Teacher, I Can't Deny My Student's Wish to Protect His Comrades

Training Ground Number 42

Hagoromo and Neji, who were originally on their way to the hospital, were now standing at the entrance looking helpless.

When they arrived at the hospital, they learned that Rock Lee had already been discharged, and it was Jonin Might Guy, who personally made the decision.

Looking at Rock Lee, who was doing push-ups in the air with one hand bandaged, I saw him doing them with one hand on the ground.

Might Guy, standing to the side, was doing the same thing as Rock Lee, encouraging Rock Lee from time to time.

"This is absolutely ridiculous."

Hagoromo couldn't help but make a comment, and Neji, who was standing next to him, nodded in agreement.

Upon hearing the sound, Might Guy and Rock Lee, who had been working enthusiastically, immediately stopped what they were doing.

"Yo! It's Hagoromo! Long time no see!" Might Guy greeted him with a smile, revealing his gleaming white teeth.

"Hagoromo- senpai! Neji! Hello!" Rock Lee greeted them in return, though the two of them remained in their training postures.

"Hello Rock Lee." Hagoromo nodded and looked at Might Guy, saying, "Guy-senpai, wasn't Rock Lee injured? Why are you starting such intense training now?"

"Hey, it's nothing! Hagoromo! Rock Lee only suffered a minor injury!" Might Guy waved his hand and said.

Hagoromo sighed helplessly, stepped forward, grabbed Might Guy's arm, and pulled him aside.

"Senior Kai, although this isn't something I should be saying, Rock Lee is injured right now, so it would be best if he rested."

Hagoromo looked at Rock Lee, who was still struggling to keep going. This guy was already injured, yet he was still cultivating.

From Hagoromo's perspective, what seems perfectly fine now is simply a matter of having gotten used to it.

Might Guy paused for a moment in response to Hagoromo's words, then looked at Hagoromo earnestly and said, "I'm very happy that Rock Lee has your Hagoromo."

Hagoromo frowned; these words had already revealed Might Guy's attitude.

"However, during this mission, Rock Lee recognized his shortcomings, and it was precisely because of these shortcomings..."

"This led to him wanting to protect his teammates, but his teammates were worried about his safety. When we were in the hospital, he asked me to train him properly."

"As his teacher, I cannot deny my student's desire to protect his comrades."

As Might Guy said this, his gaze remained fixed on Rock Lee's direction.

Hagoromo sighed helplessly. Oh well.

He was just overstepping his bounds; Might Guy and Rock Lee's thought processes are definitely abnormal.

"Forget it, even if he needs to be trained, let me let him rest and recover first."

Hagoromo patted Might Guy on the shoulder, unable to persuade him, he could only see if his Yang Release Chakra could nourish Rock Lee.

I also fed the pills to Rock Lee.

"I see! I agree!" Might Guy Jonin upon hearing this. As a Jonin, he was also familiar with some of Hagoromo's methods.

Hagoromo waved her hand, walked up to Rock Lee, and looked at Neji, who had a helpless expression on his face.

Clearly, Neji's attempts to persuade him had been to no avail.

Seeing this, Hagoromo immediately said, "Rock Lee, let's pause for a moment."

"Senior Hagoromo, is there something you need?" Rock Lee asked, still in Hagoromo pose.

Although he was a student at the Ninja Academy, it just so happened that Hagoromo had never taught Rock Lee's class, so after Might Guy's team, Rock Lee addressed Hagoromo as "senpai" (senpai).

"I'd like to know how well you're doing with your breathing techniques."

Hagoromo immediately offered an excuse, just as expected.

Upon hearing Hagoromo's words, Rock Lee immediately flipped over and excitedly came to Hagoromo's side.

"Yes! Thank you for your trouble, Senior Hagoromo!"

Hagoromo smiled helplessly, then released Yang Release Chakra with both hands, enveloping Rock Lee's entire body.

As soon as the Chakra entered his body, Rock Lee let out a muffled groan.

Hagoromo frowned; his physical condition was worse than he had imagined.

Indeed, not everyone is Might Guy.

Rock Lee's physical condition is still far inferior to Might Guy's, at least not with the support of medicinal baths during this period of training.

It's still impossible to completely get rid of the fatigue from exercise. You may look fine now, but some signs will appear when you reach middle age.

Without further thought, Hagoromo increased the amount of Yang Release Chakra to nourish Rock Lee's body even more deeply.

Rock Lee, on the other hand, started with a light sweat, but gradually his face turned deathly pale.

"Eat it."

Hagoromo, seizing the opportunity, fed the pill directly to Rock Lee.

Then, using Yang Release Chakra, he further dispersed the medicinal power; now, Rock Lee was not only absorbing the medicinal power.

We also need to use the medicine to treat any hidden injuries on the body first, so that we don't lose our potential for growth too early.

Might Guy, who had initially looked worried, became somewhat somber after Hagoromo Rock Lee.

Even though he's usually very easygoing, he knew he owed a huge favor this time.

This kind of secret medicine is not something that can be obtained easily, even with his many years of experience as Jonin.

Even then, it's not guaranteed that you'll get something like that.

After gradually withdrawing his Yang Release Chakra, Hagoromo swept his leg, forcing Rock Lee to sit cross-legged.

"Refine while sitting cross-legged; how much you can absorb at this stage depends on your own efforts."

That's the truth. The effect of this pill is most noticeable the first time it's absorbed; otherwise, Neji wouldn't have been able to skip that uncomfortable phase so easily.

Before Rock Lee could say anything, Might Guy punched Rock Lee in the head.

"I'll listen to Hagoromo."

His words carried a rare hint of seriousness, and Rock Lee quickly nodded, beginning to absorb the information.

"Thank you so much, Hagoromo!"

Might Guy turned his gaze to Hagoromo, his face very serious.

Hagoromo waved her hand, then flipped it over, revealing the last pill in a glass bottle in her hand.

"Senior Kai, this is the last one, so it's for you."

"I can't accept it." Might Guy looked at the small pill, then shook his head resolutely.

He knew better than anyone how precious this thing was.

"Kai-senpai, consider this my thank-you gift to you." Hagoromo said, glancing at Neji, before leading Might Guy to the side.

"Neji's eyes have changed slightly. I'm worried that if you're not in Konoha on a mission in the future, I won't be able to get there immediately."

As Hagoromo spoke, she shoved the glass bottle in her hand into Might Guy's hand.

"So, this is also my way of thanking you in advance."

With this pill, Might Guy's physical body might surpass that of the original character, and then no one would force Might Guy to use the Gate of Death.

He would protect her, but he couldn't bring himself to risk his life for Might Guy.

Might Guy looked thoughtful. He wasn't stupid, but he just didn't interfere too much in some things.

"Hagoromo, you are a good master," Might Guy said with a solemn expression.

He clearly misunderstood when he saw Might Guy.

Hagoromo shook her head and smiled bitterly, saying nothing more.

Moreover, this reward itself came from Neji.

Naturally, it should be used to protect Neji.