A training ground near the Uchiha Compound.
Seeing that Kaze had yet to arrive, Might Guy simply started doing push-ups while waiting for him.
"Nine hundred ninety-one..."
"Nine hundred ninety-two."
"Nine hundred ninety-three."
Before he knew it, Might Guy's push-ups were about to break a thousand.
"This guy is really hardworking." Kaze, who had spotted Might Guy from afar, could not help muttering to himself.
It was worth mentioning that...
During the Third Shinobi World War, Kaze had encountered Might Guy on the battlefield.
It was then that the two had crossed paths.
Coupled with his identity as a Transmigrator, Kaze had some understanding of Might Guy's preferences.
After catering to those preferences several times, the two gradually became friends.
Of course, Kaze had initially sought out Might Guy mainly to find himself some backing.
Although Might Guy only excelled at Taijutsu and was seen by everyone as a dead last, when it came to real combat, probably few people could match him.
Kaze had even thought that if the Night of the Uchiha Clan Downfall truly came, he could hide at Might Guy's house if things went south.
Maybe he would be able to escape disaster that way.
Soon, Kaze hurried over to Might Guy's side, not bothering to interrupt his training.
"One thousand!"
Only after reaching that round number did Might Guy rise from the ground.
"This is youth, Kaze!"
As he spoke, Might Guy gave Kaze a thumbs-up. The corners of his mouth rose on both sides, revealing a row of gleaming white teeth that flashed with dazzling light.
"Yeah, yeah, exactly." Kaze nodded.
"Oh, right. Congratulations, Kaze. You've finally become a Konoha Jonin." As if he had suddenly remembered something important, Might Guy picked up a gift box from a wooden post nearby.
"This is your