The Terrifying Side Effects of the Eight Gates and Taijutsu?

Shuichi carefully observed his condition. Although carrying a heavy load increased his energy expenditure, the speed at which he was weakening was surprising. "It seems that this is the most difficult time for him. The Sharingan is not easy to withstand, let alone a pair of Mangekyo."

Through Kakashi's description, Shuichi was able to experience the feeling of using the Sharingan.

Since outsiders cannot shut themselves off, they can only use physical methods to shield themselves when not in combat. Even so, they still continuously drain Kakashi's chakra.

Activating the perception ability during battle is equivalent to using Ninjutsu; in a sense, it's like a smaller version of the Lightning Cutter. No wonder the duration of a sustained battle is significantly shortened.

As time goes by, the Sharingan's compatibility with him will continue to increase, and the consumption will decrease accordingly. Combined with the increase in chakra brought about by physical development, he will feel much better than he does now.

Since Kakashi wasn't proficient in using Sharingan Genjutsu, Shuichi took matters into his own hands. After interrogating the barely conscious Himèyú, he announced, "Good luck, no remnants are still out there. Mission accomplished."

The Iwagakure missing-nin Tōkō was listed in the kill logbook. I didn't recognize the one in my hand, and there weren't any other notable figures among the other small fry. So when cleaning up the mess, I could just collect Tōkō's head and bury the rest in the cave.

"Alright, to celebrate the successful completion of our first mission, I'll treat you to a relaxing soak in the hot springs of the Land of Hot Springs."

Shuichi led the two on a wild ride, "We can also continue our physical training. It's only about 200 li from here to the most famous hot spring inn. Let's go, everyone!"

After saying that, he turned and ran off at full speed. Seeing this, Might Guy shouted excitedly, "As expected of Shuichi, he can find a good opportunity to train anytime, anywhere! I'm coming too!"

Seeing the two stamina monsters dash off, Kakashi wanted to remind them that they hadn't taken off their weights yet, but it would seem too shameless for him to secretly remove them himself. So he could only secretly groan and run after them.

A few hours later, in Hot Spring Inn Land of Hot Springs, Kakashi's legs went weak as he stepped into the hot spring. He almost couldn't control himself and sat down with a thud. The intense heat around him instantly elevated his body, and he leaned against the edge of the pool like a limp rag, as if he was about to fall asleep.

"You're no good, Kakashi!"

Shuichi spread his arms and rested them on the pool table, looking like a grandpa, except he was practically smoking a cigarette. "Now, because of the Sharingan, your stamina has decreased significantly. Have you thought about what you're going to do in the future?"

Seeing the steam, that dead fish eye looked over, and Shuichi began to analyze, "Currently, you roughly have three paths to choose from."

"The first approach is to continue using various ninjutsu as the primary method, employing Lightning Release to finish off enemies in close combat, and using Water and Earth Release for support. Therefore, during training, one should strengthen the variety of Ninjutsu at hand, and in battle, use the Sharingan to observe the enemy's chakra and movements, and then counter with targeted methods."

"The second path is the simplest and clearest. You can continue to learn Senior White Fang's combat methods, focusing on Lightning Release Blade Technique."

"As you've probably noticed in war, wielding a sword always interferes with Hand Seals, so Ninjutsu inevitably has to sacrifice some aspects. The Sharingan's main function is to observe the enemy's movements."

After witnessing his professional analysis, Might Guy hid in a corner, trembling with fear, not daring to disturb him. Although he didn't quite understand it, he could sense that it was something incredibly powerful.

Kakashi also mustered his spirits, focusing his attention immediately on the matter of his future. "So, what about the third path?"

"That is to try training my Explosion Release." Shuichi shared this without reservation. "First of all, you are also very good at lightning and earth, so your attributes are a perfect match. With my full support, it's just a matter of sooner or later that you learn it."

"In the future, this Kekkei Genkai will also enhance your physical abilities, and with a significant increase in chakra, controlling the Sharingan will be much easier."

Seeing his somewhat tempted expression, Shuichi reminded him, "Doing this has some drawbacks for now. Choosing this path will cause your abilities in other areas to stagnate for several years, because the changes brought about by attribute Composite Bloodline Limit are essentially about honing your body with high-intensity chakra, which takes years to show results."

"At the same time, you could also consider studying the Flying Thunder God Technique. If you add that to the Sharingan, all the chakra you usually accumulate will be used up on these things."

"But after overcoming the initial difficulties, your future strength and potential will far surpass the previous two types. Moreover, once the effects of Explosion Release become apparent, with a larger amount of chakra, it will be much easier for you to improve other ninjutsu."

After promising Kakashi a rosy picture, Shuichi, with a touch of wicked humor, pondered his future battle style. Would he charge in with Red Eye shouting, "Art is Explosion?" Or perhaps develop Explosion Release: Thousand Years of Death?

"These things aren't urgent, and the various options can be flexibly adjusted based on the actual situation. You can take your time to think things through before making a decision..."

After soaking in the hot spring, the three felt refreshed and enjoyed a big meal before embarking on their journey back to Konoha.

"Shuichi, Kakashi, how about we have another race?" Might Guy was brimming with energy. "How about we run back to Konoha with our weights on?"

Shuichi is now experiencing Kakashi's helplessness in the original work. Who can stand playing these games Tenten? It's just too boring.

A thought flashed through his mind, and he suddenly said in a low voice, "Might Guy, I have some bad news to tell you."

"Huh?" Might Guy looked at him in surprise.

"That is... if you overdo Taijutsu training, it can have some effects on certain aspects." Shuichi raised his hand with a serious expression and pointed to his crotch, saying, "For example, your penis will become particularly small."

"What?" Might Guy was startled by his words and took two steps back. "That can't be!"

Shuichi replied seriously, "I'm not lying to you. I observed it while we were soaking in the hot spring. Your penis is the smallest among us. Mine is a full 1.5 times bigger than yours, Kakashi's is... about 1.3 times bigger than yours."

Might Guy felt as if struck by lightning. Shuichi continued, "Think about it, after exercising your muscles, don't they need energy to recover? If you exercise too much, wouldn't you be depleting that energy?"

Kakashi's face darkened, and Shuichi continued, "And it's not just about Might Guy penis; the Eight Gates might also have some side effects."

"Studies have shown that testicle activity decreases at high temperatures," the cold, ruthless voice continued. "So, once you open the Five Gates, the high-speed blood flow will generate extremely high temperatures, which could very well kill the fragile cells in that area. So, have you thought it through?"

Might Guy trembled with fear at his words, his face filled with despair and pain as he clutched his head, "What should I do? Do I have to give up Taijutsu?"

On one side are his penis and testicles, and on the other is his beloved Taijutsu. Is it really only possible to choose one? How cruel fate is!

"Ugh..." Might Guy stood up, looked up at the sky, and roared, tears streaming down his face, "I will never give up Taijutsu, I'm willing to give up everything for it..."

Kakashi couldn't stand it anymore and said speechlessly, "Don't be silly, Shuichi lying to you. If there were really such a side effect, it would have been discovered long ago."

"Really?" Might Guy looked at him with hope in his eyes, then asked with some surprise, "Then why is my penis so much smaller than yours?"

Kakashi replied expressionlessly, "There's no reason why, it's just how I am."

"..."

"Ahhh..."