The Eight Inner Gates Formation!

The tense atmosphere of the preliminary selection matches, which had persisted for days, finally eased for a moment.

The promoted examinees breathed a sigh of relief, while the eliminated ones couldn't help but feel dejected, and the crowd began to disperse in twos and threes.

Over at Team 7, Kakashi led Yo, Naruto, and Sasuke to a training ground they often used.

Kakashi leaned against a wooden post, watching his three students.

Naruto was still chattering excitedly about the match just now.

"Quiet down, Naruto!"

Kakashi clapped his hands, drawing the attention of his three disciples: "The finals are still a month away. This month is crucial!"

"Naruto, your control over the Rasengan and your Chakra management still need more practice to become more refined!"

"Sasuke, your Sharingan application, tactics, and Chakra reserves are all weak points."

"This month, I'll tailor training plans based on your situations. I hope you can seize the opportunity!"

"As for you, Yo..."

Kakashi spread his hands, his tone returning to its usual lazy drawl: "...you can arrange your own training!"

"With your current strength, there's nothing left for me to teach you."

That was the honest truth!

What could you teach a student who could suppress a Tailed Beast and wield Wood Release?

"No, Kakashi-sensei!"

Yo spoke with a smile: "There is one thing you can teach me!"

"Oh?"

Kakashi raised an eyebrow, somewhat surprised. "What thing?"

"The Eight Inner Gates Formation!"

Yo said with a grin: "I'm very interested in the Eight Inner Gates Formation that Rock Lee showed today!"

"..."

"You want to learn the Eight Inner Gates?"

Kakashi was taken aback, his tone filled with confusion: "Yo, that technique carries huge risks!"

"The burden it places on the body is devastating. With your current strength and abilities, you have no need for it..."

The Eight Inner Gates was a forbidden body technique, and for ordinary ninjas, who would bother training in taijutsu when they could learn ninjutsu?

Wasn't that stuff only for dead-last who had no talent in ninjutsu?

Though it was a harsh thing to say, that was the reality!

"No! I need it!"

Yo interrupted him, a look of longing in his eyes: "Kakashi, I hope you can teach me the Eight Inner Gates!"

In Yo's view, He possessed the Flying Thunder God Technique, which naturally synergized with the Eight Inner Gates!

Once the Eight Inner Gates Formation was opened, speed and power would skyrocket.

Combined with the instant teleportation of Flying Thunder God, he could freely change direction and attack angles during ultra-high-speed movement.

This would make it impossible for opponents to track his movement patterns, maximizing the advantage of speed to its fullest!

Moreover, He had a Sage Body!

This physique granted Yo not only immense Chakra, But also terrifying vitality and unparalleled regenerative abilities.

The biggest drawback of the Eight Inner Gates was the devastating damage it inflicted on meridians and muscles, severely harming the body.

But Yo's body could recover from even the greatest injuries!

Imagine, How terrifying would a Might Guy be who had mastered the Flying Thunder God Technique and possessed a nearly immortal body?

Once he opened the Eighth Gate—the Gate of Death—he could probably kick a Six Paths Level Madara Uchiha to death with one blow!

Now imagine, How terrifying would a Hashirama Senju be who had mastered the Flying Thunder God Technique and opened the Eight Inner Gates?

From Yo's perspective, this forbidden technique, the Eight Inner Gates, was actually very similar to the Kaio-ken from Dragon Ball.

Ten times Kaio-ken multiplied combat power by ten; twenty times Kaio-ken multiplied combat power by twenty!

Combat power multiplied explosively!

Sun Wukong with a power level of 10,000 and Sun Wukong with a power level of 100 million used the Kaio-ken differently!

The Eight Inner Gates Formation was exactly like that.

Rock Lee opened the Eighth Gate!

Might Guy opened the Eighth Gate!

Hashirama Senju opened the Eighth Gate!

Their combat power was worlds apart!

In short.

Yo believed that once he learned the Eight Inner Gates Formation, his combat power would increase tenfold, dozens of times over!

By then.

Even if he couldn't reach the Six Paths Level, using the Eight Inner Gates Formation, he would have a fighting chance against someone at that level.

"Are you sure?"

Kakashi asked seriously.

"I'm sure!"

Yo nodded solemnly.

Kakashi stared at him, then slowly spoke after a long pause:

"The Eight Inner Gates Formation is Guy's exclusive Forbidden Jutsu. Its training is extremely unique. Honestly, I'm not proficient in it!"

"If you insist on learning it, it's better to find Guy himself!"

"Whether Guy agrees to teach you depends on you."

Kakashi himself could only open the First Gate, so he truly wasn't proficient.

"I understand!"

Yo nodded: "That's why I hope Teacher Kakashi can introduce me to Teacher Might Guy!"

Kakashi sighed, scratching his silver hair:

"Can't do anything with you. Fine, follow me!"

"Thank you, Teacher Kakashi."

Yo broke into a smile.

This was the benefit of having teachers—each one possessed not just knowledge, but connections.

Given the relationship between Kakashi and Might Guy, Yo believed that as long as Kakashi was willing to help, Guy would agree.

When Kakashi led Yo to find Guy's Team, they were at another training ground.

Tenten sat on a rock, fiddling with a Senbon, still not over the loss from their battle.

Neji Hyuga stood with his arms crossed, his expression still cold.

Rock Lee was nearby, doing one-handed push-ups while upside down.

Might Guy was crouched in front of Tenten, giving a thumbs-up and comforting his student in his passionate way:

"Tenten! Don't lose heart! Victory and defeat are common for ninjas!"

"A temporary failure is just a trial on the path of youth!"

"Watch closely—after this tempering, your ninja path will surely shine even brighter! This is the burning youth!!"

His voice was loud and infectious, and the originally dejected Tenten was caught between laughter and tears.

This Teacher Kai, is this how you comfort people?

Just then, Guy sensed someone approaching, turned to see Kakashi, and his eyes lit up.

With an exaggerated sliding step, he rushed in front of Kakashi, slapping both hands heavily on his shoulders:

"Yo! Kakashi! My eternal rival! Did you come specially to visit me and my adorable students?"

"Or... have you finally lost your patience and come to accept my umpteenth passionate challenge?!"

His loud voice and exaggerated movements almost made Yo laugh.

This Might Guy was really amusing, but someone like him was quite suitable to be friends with.

You never had to worry about betrayal or a knife in the back.

Kakashi's shoulders ached from the shaking, and he tilted his head aside: "I need to talk to you. Privately!"

"Oh? Privately?"

Guy looked at Kakashi, then at Yo behind him, seeming to understand something, his front teeth flashing:

"No problem! Communication about youth always requires focus!"

He turned to his three students and shouted: "Neji, Rock Lee, Tenten, wait a moment!"

After saying that, he walked with Kakashi to the edge of the training ground near the trees, and the two began speaking in low voices.

The moment both teachers left.

The atmosphere on the training ground instantly turned somewhat delicate.

Tenten, Neji, and Little Lee all looked toward Yo in unison, their eyes filled with shock, confusion, and awe.

They simply couldn't imagine that the gentle-looking youth before them had actually defeated a Tailed Beast.

And had even used the legendary Wood Release of the First Hokage-sama!

That kind of power had completely surpassed their understanding of what a "Genin"—or even a "genius"—could achieve!

Yo wore a gentle smile on his face as he took the initiative to greet them:

"Hello!"

His attitude was natural and polite, without the slightest hint of arrogance, but this only made Neji and the other two feel a bit awkward.

Tenten hurriedly stood up from the rock, a little flustered: "Ah, you... hello, Yo-kun!"

Neji merely gave a cold, slight nod as a response.

Little Lee stopped his handstand, flipped upright in one smooth motion, and puffed out his chest: "Hello! I am Rock Lee!"

After this simple and slightly awkward exchange of greetings, the four of them fell into silence, momentarily unsure of what to say.

Fortunately, at that moment, Kakashi and Gai returned in time.

Gai strode up to Yo and gave his shoulder a firm slap:

"Kakashi told me everything! Even though I don't understand why someone with your ninjutsu talent would want to learn taijutsu?"

"But! Since you're willing to touch upon the Ultimate Technique of taijutsu, then I won't hold back even a single bit!"

"After all, you're Kakashi's disciple, aren't you!"

"And being able to teach a young man with such limitless potential, to feel the burning of your youth!"

"That itself... is the greatest challenge and passion!!"

"Come! From today onward... I, Might Gai, officially become your taijutsu teacher! I'll teach you to feel youth!"