After barely blocking the attack with his arms crossed, Naruto hurriedly pulled back.
The one standing between him and Kakashi was none other than Konoha's Blue Beast, Might Guy—an elite Jonin who specialized in taijutsu and had mastered the secret art of the Eight Inner Gates.
With his current strength, let alone competing with Eight Gates Guy, he would struggle even against Six Gates or Seven Gates Guy.
After all, in terms of taijutsu, Might Guy was simply too strong. Ordinary genjutsu and ninjutsu were nearly ineffective against a taijutsu powerhouse like him.
After forcing Naruto back with a single strike, Might Guy did not press the advantage.
He turned to the heavily injured Kakashi and asked anxiously, "Kakashi, do you still have the strength to fight? Let's take down the ninja who attacked the village together!"
After sitting upright, Kakashi shook his head. "He isn't an enemy. He just wants to leave Konoha Village."
"Who is he?" Might Guy frowned and pondered. "I don't remember anyone like him among the Jonin. Is he one of Lord Hokage's or Lord Danzo's subordinates?"
Kakashi coughed and said somewhat awkwardly, "Naruto is still attending the Ninja Academy. He isn't officially a ninja yet, so it's normal that you haven't seen him. His identity is also somewhat special..."
Might Guy glanced at Naruto and realized that Naruto really was just a child. His expression turned strange.
"Kakashi, it seems the Academy has produced another remarkable junior since we graduated. But correcting a junior's misguided beliefs is also part of youth."
As he spoke, Might Guy cracked his knuckles, preparing for a passionate battle to teach a junior a lesson.
At that moment, Kakashi scratched his head and reminded him, "Guy, while you were wasting time talking to me, Naruto already escaped. The one