Two Words: Flashy as Hell

In the darkness of night, countless eyes stared fixedly at Xiao Yun on Jier Mountain.

"Lord Hokage, how many floors do you think the Holy Son can carry a bag of rice up?"

Kakashi Hatake's eyes were filled with utter astonishment. Back when he had first climbed this mountain, he had been exhausted like a dead dog after reaching only the second floor, lying flat on the ground. Yet this guy looked so calm and relaxed. Could it be that not only was his ninjutsu talent unparalleled throughout history, but his body was this powerful as well?

"The Great Dao is impartial, and the heavens have their flaws. Heaven could not possibly allow one person's ninjutsu talent and physical body to both reach a level unmatched throughout history."

The Third Hokage shook his head. As the Professor of Ninjutsu, he had seen far too many geniuses, but never one who excelled so completely in both ninjutsu and physical strength.

"Might Guy is being far too reckless. He made the Holy Son climb Jier Mountain right away. This could damage Xiao Yun's foundation."

Hyuga Yumi frowned tightly, her tone full of reproach.

"Yumi, Might Guy is Konoha's number one taijutsu expert. Since he did this, he must be confident. Let's watch for now."

Hyuga Hiashi said softly.

"Lord Danzo, everything has been arranged. We'll move tomorrow and seize the Holy Son."

An Anbu wearing a mask, whose gender could not be discerned, knelt respectfully beside Danzo.

"Cancel the operation! That bastard Hiruzen Sarutobi has already brought this matter to the Daimyo. We'll wait and see."

"Yes! Understood!"

"Bleurgh, bleurgh, bleurgh."

"Lady Tsunade, your pregnancy symptoms are too severe. Let's go back and rest."

Shizune patted Tsunade's fragrant back with concern.

"No... bleurgh... Let's see how many floors Xiao Yun can climb first. We'll go back after we've watched."

Tsunade wiped the residue from the corner of her mouth. Enduring her discomfort, she looked toward the distant Xiao Yun, a trace of concern appearing in her eyes.

Ten minutes later.

Rock Lee finally reached the first level, ten meters high. By now, he was drenched in sweat and gasping for breath.

"Lee, your body's pretty weak! You still need to train. Here, have a Huazi Cigarette."

Xiao Yun shifted the rice to his other shoulder, then pulled out two homemade Huazi Cigarettes with his right hand and handed one to Rock Lee.

"I quit!"

Rock Lee waved his hand, while a monstrous wave rose in his heart. How was this guy still so relaxed?

Xiao Yun smiled faintly. "A man who doesn't smoke dishonors his ancestors! Fine, you keep climbing. I'm going to catch up with Teacher Guy."

"Wait, junior brother, aren't you tired?"

Rock Lee's eyes widened like ping-pong balls as he stared intently at Xiao Yun.

They had to know that the rice on their backs was special rice capable of absorbing Chakra. While climbing Jier Mountain, which possessed a special gravity field, they could not rely on Chakra to replenish their energy. They had to depend entirely on their own physical strength.

Could it be that not only was this guy's Wood Release talent absurdly powerful, but his body was ridiculously strong too?

Impossible!

Rock Lee shook his head fiercely.

"Tired! How could I not be tired? But a man's exhaustion can only be kept in his heart. I'm off, sayonara."

Xiao Yun chuckled, took a deep drag from his cigarette, and continued climbing upward.

"Damn it! How could I be defeated by a newcomer? First Gate of the Eight Inner Gates, Back Gate—open!"

A blazing fire ignited in Rock Lee's eyes. A faint blue stream of gas sprayed out from behind his butt as he carried the rice and rushed after Xiao Yun.

"Oh? This kid's competitive spirit is pretty strong."

Huh!

Something wasn't right. Wasn't the first gate of the Eight Inner Gates the Opening Gate? Why had it become the Back Gate? The plot was wrong!

Xiao Yun could not be bothered to investigate. He would have to learn it eventually anyway, so he would deal with it later.

Watching Rock Lee gradually close in, Xiao Yun's competitive spirit was stirred as well. Kid, I'm a transmigrator with a system. There must be plenty of people watching me right now. Maybe even the mother of my future child is watching. How could I let you surpass me?

I'm definitely showing off today. Even Jesus himself couldn't stop me. I, Xiao Yun, said so!

"Little sister, boldly walk forward, walk forward, don't turn your head!"

Xiao Yun howled out a line, his voice especially loud in the silent night. Everyone frowned in unison, while the birds and beasts nearby scattered in panic, clearly frightened badly.

After singing, Xiao Yun quickened his pace. One step, two steps, one step, two steps, like the steps of a devil.

But after climbing another five meters, Xiao Yun realized something was wrong. The higher he went, the more gravity seemed to multiply.

"What kind of damned mountain is this? It looks weird enough already, and it's fucking this bizarre too."

Xiao Yun gritted his teeth and continued climbing with the rice on his shoulder.

Phew!

He had finally reached the second level at twenty meters.

Xiao Yun was now drenched in sweat. He simply took off his shirt, revealing his strong, well-defined muscles. Under the moonlight, beads of sweat covered his body, gleaming brightly.

Hehe!

Konoha's ladies, take a good look at this body of mine! With a body this good, I refuse to believe you can hold yourselves back.

He reached the second level!

Everyone was stunned. What astonishing physical strength.

Hyuga Yumi's eyes turned hazy in the distance. This guy was so flashy. It would have been one thing if his Wood Release ninjutsu talent was ridiculously good, but his physical strength was actually this powerful too!

Most fatal of all, his body was so perfect, he was so handsome, and even his singing voice was so rough and full of masculine charm. If he held her and played around with her, she probably would... ah!

What am I thinking? Hyuga Yumi shook her head fiercely, covering her eyes in shame as she tried desperately to suppress the springtime feelings flooding her heart.

Yet in the end, Hyuga Yumi still secretly opened a slit between her fingers and peeked at Xiao Yun.

"No, I have to propose immediately. I'm going tomorrow."

Hyuga Hiashi could not wait even another moment. He wished he could immediately tie Xiao Yun up and bring him back as the Hyuga Clan's son-in-law.

"Slut!"

Tsunade roared in fury. This guy definitely knew there were women watching him and was deliberately showing off.

Just you wait!

Tsunade glared angrily at the distant Xiao Yun, who kept striking various bodybuilding poses.

Shizune wore a meaningful smile at the side. As a woman herself, she naturally knew what Tsunade was thinking.

This guy really deserved a beating!

Still, his body really was pretty nice. If...

Shizune immediately shook her head, thinking, Don't think nonsense, don't think nonsense, don't think nonsense!

"Shizune, what are you muttering about over there?"

"N-Nothing."

"Lord Hokage, why do I feel like beating this guy up?"

Kakashi Hatake looked speechlessly at Xiao Yun.

"Same here!"

Danzo: ...

Kneeling Anbu A: ...

Kneeling Anbu B: ...