Five-Nature Ninja (Please Follow)

"You came."

"I came."

"You shouldn't have come."

"I was already here."

"Get out! Barging into my house was one thing, but you even rushed into the bathroom. What are you trying to do, Guy?"

Even the normally aloof Kakashi could not hold it together. He looked at Might Guy, who had snuck into the bathroom, with an exasperated expression.

"Of course, I came for a battle filled with youth and passion!" Might Guy said enthusiastically, raising an arm and giving Kakashi a thumbs-up.

Kakashi: ...

If he had not still been covered in soap, he would have wanted to deliver a flying kick straight to Might Guy's punchable grin.

Who barged into someone's bathroom at night just to demand a duel?

"Even if we're going to fight, can you at least wait until I finish showering?" Kakashi could not help but complain.

"As expected of my rival, accepting the challenge so readily! I'll wait outside!" Might Guy said with a dazzling smile, his two rows of gleaming white teeth especially striking beneath the lights.

Kakashi rubbed his forehead speechlessly. He was starting to suspect that his father had misjudged things back then.

His father had actually believed that Might Guy might become stronger than him someday and make a worthy opponent.

Still, if Might Guy wanted to fight, then so be it. It would be good to let him see the gap between them clearly.

Kakashi quickly washed himself clean, got dressed, and headed outside.

"Let's settle this!" Might Guy shouted passionately as he assumed his stance.

"Are we competing in taijutsu this time?" Kakashi asked.

Ever since First Grade, Might Guy had challenged him in every possible way. Their contests were not limited to fighting; sometimes, they even competed in things like Shuriken throwing.

"No. Use all your strength. Treat this as a real battle," Might Guy said, shaking his head seriously.

"Are you sure?" Kakashi asked again.

If they were using their full strength, Kakashi did not think Might Guy would have any chance to fight back.

He had become a chunin two years ago, while Might Guy was still a student at the Ninja Academy.

"Absolutely sure!" Might Guy said with a brilliant smile.

"Then watch out." As soon as Kakashi finished speaking, he immediately pulled out four Shuriken and hurled them at Might Guy.

Might Guy dodged the Shuriken, only to suddenly realize that Kakashi had already closed in without him noticing and was throwing a punch.

Konoha Hurricane!

Might Guy unleashed a Whirlwind Kick at tremendous speed, colliding with Kakashi's fist. Both of them retreated several steps.

"Hm?" Kakashi looked at Might Guy with surprise in his eyes.

He had not expected Might Guy to react and counterattack so quickly. The speed of his kick had far exceeded his expectations.

Might Guy had challenged him two months ago as well, and they had competed in taijutsu then.

Compared to last time, Might Guy had improved noticeably.

"So, Kakashi, I've gotten much stronger!" Might Guy laughed heartily.

"I hope you can still laugh in a moment." Kakashi's gaze sharpened.

Kakashi swiftly formed hand seals and created four Shadow Clones. The Shadow Clones then formed hand seals and used the Clone Technique, producing a large number of illusions.

"So many Kakashis!" Might Guy stared dumbfoundedly at the dozens of Kakashis that had suddenly appeared.

Kakashis continuously charged at Might Guy. He used the Konoha Hurricane again, knocking down more than a dozen Kakashis in one go, but unfortunately, they were all illusions. The remaining Shadow Clone Kakashis took the opportunity to attack.

As Might Guy struggled to deal with them, a hand suddenly emerged from the ground and grabbed his foot.

Earth Release: Headhunter Jutsu!

Might Guy instantly felt his entire body plummeting downward at high speed. By the time he reacted, only his head remained above the ground.

"The battle is over." Kakashi crouched down and spoke to Guy's exposed head.

"Kakashi, no wonder you're the rival I'm chasing. You're really strong," Might Guy said with feeling.

When fighting that Hyuga Clan student, he had been able to trade blows back and forth, only losing because the other party's Byakugan had been too powerful at perceiving his movements.

But when fighting Kakashi, aside from their initial taijutsu clash, he had quickly fallen into a disadvantage and been taken down in a single decisive strike.

It had been a thoroughly one-sided battle. That was all Might Guy could say.

"Since you know I'm strong, train for a while longer before coming to challenge me again. At least graduate first," Kakashi said bluntly.

"Alright! Once I become stronger, I'll come find you again!" Might Guy said with a laugh.

Kakashi felt as though Might Guy had selectively gone deaf. Don't ignore the second half of what I said.

Too lazy to ask whether Might Guy had actually listened, Kakashi pulled him out of the ground and went home.

Might Guy patted the dust off himself, watched Kakashi's departing figure, and clenched his fists.

"I need to become stronger and stronger!"

This full-strength battle against Kakashi had broadened Might Guy's horizons. If he wanted to become the strongest, he still had a long way to go.

Might Guy had made up his mind. Tomorrow, he would ask Mu Yue-sensei whether he could help him create an even stricter training plan!

The next day, at the Ninja Academy.

"Next, I'll go over the key points you need to pay attention to when using the Clone Technique..." During Ninjutsu class, after Mu Yue finished explaining how to guide Chakra through hand seals, he also briefly covered the Three Basic Jutsu.

Although there were only three Ninjutsu to learn in Ninjutsu class, there was still plenty of theoretical knowledge related to Ninjutsu.

"Teacher Hanyu, since the Clone Technique's main purpose is to create illusions that confuse the enemy, can I combine the Clone Technique with the Transformation Jutsu to create an illusion that is even more likely to confuse the opponent?" Izumo Kamizuki asked.

Mu Yue thought about it seriously and realized that it really was possible. Someone had even developed an upgraded version in the original story.

That was Naruto's Harem Jutsu. Clones, confusion, transformation—it was a perfect fit. Since it used Shadow Clones, it could even be considered an upgraded version.

"You can try it. We have so many ready-made Ninjutsu to learn now because our predecessors worked hard to develop them," Mu Yue said, encouraging Izumo Kamizuki's idea.

"However, I suggest that you do not use it in actual combat until you have refined it," Mu Yue reminded him.

It would be fine if they really came up with the Harem Jutsu, but if they created some other bizarre thing, Mu Yue was worried Izumo Kamizuki would get beaten up.

"I understand, Teacher." Izumo Kamizuki nodded, preparing to have a serious discussion later with his two good brothers, Kotetsu Hagane and Anko.

He believed that by combining the wisdom of the three strongest students in the class, they would surely develop a Ninjutsu that would leave everyone stunned.

"Class dismissed!" After the bell rang, Mu Yue announced the end of class.

Lesson completed

Evaluation: A

Reward obtained: Earth Release: Earth-Style Wall

"Finally, Earth Release..." Mu Yue felt a little delighted.

Although the Earth-Style Wall was not an especially powerful Ninjutsu, the system also gave him a bit of Nature Transformation.

Now, Mu Yue had mastered all five basic nature transformations.

After school that afternoon, Mu Yue ran into Might Guy on the way to the training ground.

His guess had indeed been confirmed, though it still surprised him somewhat.

Thanks to Nine Tribulations Red-Dust Immortal for the 500 reward, Moshang Liuxu Qingcheng Xue for the 3,000 reward, and Ziyou Rufeng 108 for the 200 reward.