Konoha's Blue Beast

Forest of Death.

Two figures were tangled in combat, moving too fast for their faces to be seen clearly.

Beizawa stopped walking, surprise appearing on his face.

He had left the academy to meet Might Guy.

Bringing Hinata Hyuga along was merely an opportunity to give her some special training.

Beizawa did not step forward. He remained where he was and watched the one-on-one battle between men.

He knew both combatants.

Might Guy wore Green Spandex, making him look rather bizarre.

But Kakashi Hatake was no less conspicuous, with his white hair and black mask that exposed only his right eye.

Beizawa stared intently at Might Guy.

Before long, he saw him use the Konoha Great Whirlwind.

With nothing else to do, Beizawa memorized the movements.

But movements alone were not enough. The most crucial part of Taijutsu was how to exert force.

Unless one had the Sharingan, they still needed someone to teach them.

Bang!

The two separated the instant they clashed.

"Let's stop here for today."

Kakashi Hatake paused, then said expressionlessly, "Beizawa is here. He probably needs something."

"Then we'll continue next time."

Might Guy said reluctantly.

"Guy."

Seeing this, Beizawa walked over and greeted them. "Kakashi."

"What brings you to see us at this time?"

Kakashi Hatake glanced at Hinata Hyuga, who was hiding behind Beizawa, and asked.

"Classes just ended, and I happened to be free."

Beizawa introduced her. "This is my student, Hinata Hyuga."

"I'm quite interested in the Hyuga Clan's Gentle Fist."

Might Guy's eyes lit up as he spoke.

"She's just a child."

Kakashi Hatake reminded him.

Might Guy scratched his head at that.

Though the Hyuga Clan had a decent reputation, they were difficult to approach, just like the Uchiha Clan.

The Uchiha Clan was difficult because of its pride, while the Hyuga Clan simply had too many rules.

"Guy, I came to ask you for a favor."

Beizawa got straight to the point.

"Then you two talk. I'll return to the Anbu first."

Without waiting for a reply, Kakashi Hatake vanished from the spot.

Beizawa twitched the corner of his mouth.

He suspected Kakashi Hatake had fled so quickly because he was afraid Might Guy would latch onto him.

In the original story, Might Guy regarded him as his Lifelong Rival and constantly tried every possible way to spar with him, annoying him to no end.

This was probably why good men feared clingy men.

"Can you teach me the Konoha Great Whirlwind?"

Beizawa asked directly.

"Of course!"

Might Guy gave a thumbs-up, his teeth gleaming as he said, "The fiery passion of youth means everyone should learn Taijutsu together and shed their sweat!"

In the original story, he had even taught Kakashi Hatake the forbidden Eight Inner Gates.

Compared to that, the Konoha Great Whirlwind was an extremely ordinary Taijutsu technique.

"Thank you."

A thought suddenly struck Beizawa, and he asked, "Do you know Rock Lee?"

He always repaid grudges with grudges and kindness with kindness.

Although Might Guy was powerful, his strange behavior meant he had few friends.

Rock Lee was different. He and Might Guy were practically cut from the same mold.

In the original story, they became teacher and student, as close as kindred spirits.

But that would not happen for another six years. Beizawa could bring them together early.

"I don't."

After thinking for several seconds, Might Guy shook his head.

Beizawa was not surprised.

After all, Rock Lee was only in Second Year Class A now.

"Rock Lee is a student in Second Year Class A."

Beizawa explained, "When you have time, you can go meet him."

"Why?"

Might Guy asked with a puzzled expression.

"I think he has the makings of youth."

Beizawa smiled. "He's well suited to learning your Taijutsu."

"Really?"

Might Guy suddenly became excited.

In the ninja world, the relationship between teacher and student was common yet important.

Most ninja hoped to find a student who could inherit their ninjutsu.

Might Guy was no exception.

But finding a student was especially difficult for him, because the Eight Inner Gates were truly hard to learn.

"You'll know once you see him."

Beizawa said confidently, "He won't disappoint you."

"That's wonderful!"

Might Guy froze, his body trembling as tears burst from his eyes. "This must be the power of youth!"

Four words surfaced in Beizawa's mind: truly astounding.

Hinata Hyuga could only stare in stunned silence.

What was going on? What a strange adult.

"Excellent!"

Might Guy wiped away his tears and said, "Let us begin a lesson of youth right now!"

"Hinata, since you're already here, learn with us."

Beizawa followed behind Might Guy as he spoke.

"O... okay."

Hinata Hyuga came back to her senses and nodded.

"Watch closely!"

Might Guy stopped in front of a tree and shouted, "Konoha Great Whirlwind!"

He kicked out, striking the trunk with a low kick. Then he spun, turning the low kick into a high kick.

Boom!

The tree before him shook violently. Countless leaves fell, and a deep dent appeared in its trunk.

"What terrifying power."

Beizawa could not help clicking his tongue.

But on further thought, it was only natural. In the original story, Might Guy's diligence was unmatched.

Without exaggeration, aside from eating and sleeping, he spent all his time training his body.

"Give it a try."

Might Guy stepped aside.

Beizawa walked forward, copied his movements, and used the Konoha Great Whirlwind.

"That's amazing!"

Seeing him learn it in a single attempt, Hinata Hyuga blurted out.

"Have you learned it before?"

Might Guy asked as he watched Beizawa's exceptionally standard movements.

"No."

Beizawa shook his head.

He had indeed never learned the Konoha Great Whirlwind, but he possessed Master Level Konoha Whirlwind.

"Beizawa, learn Taijutsu from me!"

Might Guy immediately looked expectant, his tone earnest.

"I don't have that much time to train."

Beizawa coughed lightly and refused. "Besides, we're classmates. If we become teacher and student too, the seniority would get all mixed up."

Learning the Eight Inner Gates would be far too grueling. He would have to suffer for the rest of his life.

He had finally gotten a system. Could he not enjoy himself a little?

It was noon.

After two hours of study, Beizawa successfully mastered the Konoha Great Whirlwind.

[Current mission: Master a C-rank difficulty ninjutsu faster than Sasuke Uchiha.]

[Mission reward: Art of the Flying Swallow.]

[The host has completed the mission. Reward issued.]

The Art of the Flying Swallow was both a ninjutsu and a Shuriken Throwing technique.

Simply put, it used transparent threads to control shuriken, achieving unexpected results.

"Guy, thank you for today. I'll treat you to a meal."

Beizawa wiped the sweat from his forehead and asked, "What do you want to eat?"

"Ichiraku Ramen."

After a brief moment of thought, Might Guy answered.

"Hinata, how about you?"

Beizawa looked at Hinata Hyuga.

Her fair cheeks were flushed from sweat, and her once-neat hair had become messy.

"I... I'm fine."

Hinata Hyuga took a breath and replied.

"Let's go to the Ichiraku Ramen Shop."

Looking at her, Beizawa thought of the second part of her special training.