Might Guy

After the Clan Annihilation, Sasuke experienced life in a new way.

Before, he would wake up to a lavish breakfast on the table, playfully pester his parents, and then head to the Ninja Academy.

After school, he'd train with Naruto and Rock Lee, then share dinner, with the light in his home always on for him.

His mother would wait for him every day, greeting him with a gentle, "Welcome home, Sasuke."

But now, he woke up to an empty table, a bare refrigerator, and even his family home was lifeless and dark.

At some point, Sasuke started sleeping with the lights on.

He tried buying groceries and learning to cook.

While restaurant food was tasty and convenient, his finances couldn't handle eating out every day.

To survive long-term, he needed to develop some life skills.

Sasuke attempted to cook.

But the food tasted awful.

He could only force himself to eat it, determined to learn.

Everything seemed to be getting back on track, with everyone busy with their routines.

Naruto was as usual, practicing at the training grounds.

However, he was alone today.

Sasuke couldn't come because he had to sort out the estate.

Rock Lee had a family gathering.

Naruto was happy to have some free time.

As he practiced Zanjutsu, sweat pouring down, a hoarse, middle-aged voice called out from the forest:

"Yosh! Today, you need to do 10,000 steps walking on your hands. If you don't complete it, then you'll have to hop around Konoha three times!!"

Naruto was intrigued by the training regimen the man mentioned.

Walking on your hands and hopping were incredibly taxing, yet this man intended to do 10,000 steps on his hands and hop three laps?

He walked closer to investigate.

He saw a watermelon-headed man in a green tight suit walking on his hands.

The man was covered in sweat, his arms trembling from exhaustion, but he was still moving forward slowly.

Naruto was impressed by the man's will.

This was the second person, besides Rock Lee, who trained to a terrifying degree.

Judging by his attire, he must be a ninja from the village.

A ninja this dedicated couldn't be unknown.

Thinking this, Naruto stepped forward, "Hello, I saw your training. It's truly amazing."

Might Guy, who was training intensely, looked up and saw Naruto's gentle smile.

With blond hair and a clean smile, clear blue eyes, and handsome features. The faint six whisker marks on his face added a unique charm.

Naruto, dressed in casual training clothes, stood there, gentle and serene, like spring sunshine, as if nothing could fluster him, always calm and composed.

"What an elegant child," Guy's eyes widened in surprise, then he stood up and brushed off the dust. "Young man, you look a little familiar."

"Really? I should be quite famous. My name is Naruto Uzumaki," Naruto replied with a smile.

"Naruto Uzumaki? I remember now," Guy understood upon hearing Naruto's name.

Naruto Uzumaki, the Nine-Tails Jinchuriki, someone the village valued greatly.

He had heard that Naruto Uzumaki was very special, and now seeing him...

He truly didn't seem like a child.

He hadn't expected the Nine-Tails Jinchuriki to be interested in his training.

Indeed, his burning youth was so captivating.

"Young man, are you interested in my training methods? Would you like to join me for three laps hopping around Konoha?" He scratched his head and laughed heartily, giving a thumbs-up and showing his big white teeth.

Guy's optimism and cheerfulness surprised Naruto.

He was probably the first ninja, besides the Third, to smile at him.

But he couldn't quite praise those big white teeth.

"Training isn't necessary," Naruto shook his head.

"I just saw a shadow of a friend in you."

"Could it be that someone else is also living out their youth?" Guy's interest was piqued.

"Yes, his name is Rock Lee. I can introduce you if you have the chance in the future," Naruto nodded.

"Rock Lee," Guy savored the name, a smile forming on his face.

"Youngster, are you interested in having a spar with me?" he shouted at Naruto.

For some reason, even though the Naruto before him was so gentle and refined, and just a student who had recently entered the Ninja Academy, the blood within his own body was boiling, and his youth was burning.

Even he himself found it strange, why he would be interested in fighting a child who wasn't even a Genin.

"A fight?" Naruto looked seriously at Might Guy.

His body muscles bulged, his lines were smooth, and his palms were covered in calluses, clearly indicating he was a battle-hardened Taijutsu Ninja.

The pressure Might Guy gave him far surpassed that of ordinary Chunin.

A fight between him and Guy would surely be noticed by the higher-ups, and it would also be an opportunity for them to understand his strength.

"Sure, I also want to know how big the gap is between me and a true Ninja."

"You use a sword?" Guy looked at the Kyōka Suigetsu in Naruto's hand and asked curiously.

There weren't many Ninja who used swords in Konoha; the most famous was the late Konoha's White Fang.

Although the blade was sharp, in actual combat, Guy was not afraid at all.

"Yes, but my Taijutsu is also good." Naruto smiled gently upon hearing this, "Oh right, I still don't know your name."

"I am Konoha's Blue Beast, Might Guy."

"Blue Beast? That's a cool title." Naruto praised with a pleasant expression.

"Really? Naruto! You think this title is cool?" To Naruto's astonishment, Guy suddenly burst into tears, his eyes seeming to ignite with sparks, "I'm so moved, this must be the collision of youth!! To commemorate this day, I will hop around Konoha ten times!!!!"

So, this Might Guy is like this, Naruto could no longer maintain his gentle expression, the corners of his mouth twitching slightly.

"Naruto! Be careful next, I will unleash my youth." After crying, Might Guy shouted with full vigor. The next moment, Naruto felt goosebumps rise all over his body, as if he were being stared at by a ferocious beast, and his body immediately tensed up.

"Wait a moment." Naruto knew that the Guy before him was definitely the most powerful Ninja he had ever seen, besides the Third.

He solemnly began to remove the weights from his feet.

"Bang." As the weights were discarded, the previously solid ground was dented, splashing up a large amount of dirt, clearly indicating they were not light.

Seeing this, Might Guy's expression also became solemn.

To already be able to bear such weight at the age of just joining the Ninja Academy, Naruto was even more diligent than he was back then.

What a terrifying prodigy.

No wonder the blood in his body was boiling.

It was because he had met a kindred spirit.

Might Guy recalled the rumors he had heard about Naruto.

It was said that Naruto had awakened a special Kekkei Genkai, and his sword could create illusions.

It seemed he was a Ninja with both talent and effort.

"Mr. Guy, I'm ready." Naruto's words interrupted Guy's thoughts.

He nodded, "Then, be careful, youngster."

As soon as he finished speaking, Guy's figure left afterimages and disappeared from Naruto's sight.

"This speed is comparable to a Chunin, are you holding back?" Naruto smiled slightly, Reiatsu floating around his body.

Under the perception of Zanjutsu and Reiatsu, everything around him was exposed.