"Being stuck in a wheelchair is miserable—more miserable than the Raikage being unable to peel oranges. But if I had to choose again, I would still open the Eight Gates, because I want to protect Konoha."
Might Guy spoke with utmost seriousness. Beneath his comical exterior lay his profound love for Konoha. He was the one who believed in the Will of Fire the most.
"Is that so? Then let me see your Eight Inner Gates."
Duke Victor did not waste any more words. He swung his enormous axe and viciously chopped at Might Guy. Before the axe even arrived, countless Air Blades streaked toward Might Guy like streams of light.
"Not bad, this guy is pretty strong! Hahaha, my blood is boiling! Eight Inner Gates, Gate of Wonder, open!"
Might Guy directly opened the Seventh Gate. Then, trailing blue vapor, he appeared at Duke Victor's right side as if he had teleported. His fists flew rapidly, generating blazing flames through friction with the air as they slammed toward Duke Victor.
This was Might Guy's Morning Peacock—not Ninjutsu, but pure taijutsu.
Duke Victor snorted. Red scales suddenly covered his body. He charged into the flames, then burst out unscathed and threw a punch at Might Guy with earth-shattering force.
Might Guy was about to evade when countless spikes shot from Duke Victor's fist, densely striking his body. Might Guy cried out as he was sent flying, his clothes swiftly dyed red with blood.
"How can this be? Isn't Duke Victor's ability Dragon's Might? Why can he grow scales and shoot spikes too?"
Seeing his friend injured, Kakashi's expression changed. He hurriedly controlled Susanoo to swing its great blade at Duke Victor.
"This is Duke Victor's true strength. He deceived everyone."
The President looked grim. Duke Victor's physique had made everyone