Sparring

In the end, Kakashi still failed to escape Guy's pestering.

On the way to Minato Namikaze's house, Bai Yue finally understood why the dead-fish-eyed Kakashi of the future loved brushing Guy off so much.

How was the current Guy any different from a stalker?!

He really couldn't take it anymore!

"Kakashi, and Guy too." After opening the door to Minato Namikaze's home and seeing who had arrived, Kushina immediately greeted them. Then she spotted Bai Yue, who had been hidden behind the others. "Little Bai Yue came too. Come on, come in, all of you."

"Sorry to intrude..." Kakashi and Guy immediately said.

Bai Yue obediently called out, "Hello, Master's Wife!" before following them inside.

At that moment, Minato Namikaze came out of the kitchen and greeted them with a smile. "Welcome to my home. Sit down, sit down."

Guy rubbed his hands together excitedly and said loudly, "Lord Minato, I've been looking forward to visiting your home for a long time!"

Kakashi, standing beside him, let out a deep sigh.

Kushina enthusiastically brought out fruit and invited everyone to eat. Minato also served several plates of delicate snacks, and everyone gathered around together.

"Kakashi, this is Bai Yue, my newest disciple," Minato Namikaze introduced them. "Bai Yue, you know Kakashi, right?"

"Mm, of course I do. Senior Kakashi is very famous." After all, a Jonin barely in his teens was enough to terrify anyone.

He was practically every child's nightmare—the child from someone else's family.

"So, Kakashi, duel me!" Guy immediately said.

Kakashi covered his face!

This bastard, did he not see where they were?!

"Guy, I'll accept on Kakashi's behalf!" Minato Namikaze's eyes lit up. What Kakashi needed most right now was someone as fiery and passionate as Guy!

Bai Yue watched from the side with a smile.

The current Kakashi and Guy reminded him of a short video he had seen while scrolling through Douyin in his previous life, where a chatty child had talked an autistic child into getting better.

Though that story might have been exaggerated.

Still, Guy's relentless pestering was the perfect verbal therapy for Kakashi.

Just like Obito used to be...

Whenever Minato Namikaze thought of Obito, he felt deeply guilty!

He was clearly the fastest Ninja in the Ninja World, yet he had been late twice!

"Kakashi, Lord Minato has agreed! Hurry up!" Guy was ecstatic!

Kakashi would not refuse Minato Namikaze's suggestion. He could only stand up helplessly and look at Guy. "Fine!"

Guy's eyes shone as he assumed a fighting stance. "I'll give it everything I've got!"

The two headed to the backyard of Minato Namikaze's home. Guy launched the first attack, charging swiftly toward Kakashi as a barrage of Taijutsu strikes descended like a raging storm. Kakashi dodged nimbly, searching for an opportunity to counterattack.

The battle grew increasingly intense. Guy's burning passion made his attacks more and more ferocious. Although Kakashi did not use his Sharingan or Lightning Cutter, he held his ground through his exceptional reactions and skill. Bai Yue watched without blinking, silently marveling at their strength.

Suddenly, Kakashi caught an opening in Guy's attacks. He flashed behind Guy, preparing to use a grappling technique. But Guy had been ready for it. He spun around and confronted Kakashi once more.

Round two began!

Guy shouted, "Eight Inner Gates! Gate of Opening, open! Gate of Healing, open! Gate of Life, open!"

After opening three gates in succession, green Chakra clung to Guy's body like roaring flames.

Good grief! Was he trying to beat Kakashi to death?!

Then again, Kakashi was no weakling. Just three gates should not be enough to deal with him.

"Kakashi, you'd better be careful!"

Guy's speed abruptly surged, and he appeared before Kakashi in an instant, throwing a punch. Kakashi's pupils contracted. With no time to think, he immediately twisted aside, pulled up his eye patch, and revealed his rapidly spinning Sharingan as he used the Body Flicker Technique to evade.

Guy's strike missed, but he immediately followed with a series of lightning-fast kicks. Relying on his Sharingan, Kakashi barely kept up with Guy's rhythm, constantly using the Substitution Technique and Body Flicker Technique to dart through the courtyard.

From time to time, he also struck out to block Guy's attacks. But judging from the grimace on his face, Guy's heavy punches were not easy to take.

Watching the fierce battle between the two, Minato's eyes were full of admiration. "Guy's Eight Inner Gates, Kakashi's Sharingan, and their combat intelligence—this is an excellent fight."

Kushina stood nearby with her hands on her hips. "Just don't wreck our yard!"

Guy fought with increasing vigor. Seeing that he could not defeat Kakashi, he crossed his arms and prepared to open the fourth gate.

Kakashi's pupils shrank sharply. Knowing he could not keep defending passively, he took a deep breath and rapidly formed hand seals. A huge amount of Lightning Release Chakra gathered in his hand, and the cry of Chidori rang out.

Seeing this, Minato Namikaze immediately acted. Using the Body Flicker Technique, he appeared beside Kakashi and grasped his lightning-wreathed right hand with one hand. "That's enough! Stop, both of you! This is only a spar!"

Good grief! Seriously, good grief!

They had nearly gone all out.

One had opened three gates in a row and was even prepared to risk injury by opening more, while the other had directly brought out his decisive trump card.

All that could be said was that young people had no sense of restraint when they fought!

On the other side, seeing Minato Namikaze intervene, Guy realized the fight could not continue and closed the Eight Inner Gates as well.

Fortunately, he had only opened the first three gates, so the strain on his body was not too severe. Guy was merely a little weak right now.

If he had truly opened the fourth or even the Five Gates, Guy would definitely have had to lie in Konoha Hospital for a while.

After all, the current Guy was not yet the future Emperor Kai, who could open seven gates without injury.

"Guy! You were far too reckless! This was a spar between friends! There was no need to use such a dangerous Forbidden Jutsu as the Eight Inner Gates!" Minato Namikaze said earnestly, pressing one hand onto Guy's bowl-cut head.

Minato Namikaze's eyes were full of concern. "Opening the Eight Inner Gates causes tremendous damage to your body. You're still growing, and it would be terrible if you developed lasting health problems. I should take you to the hospital for a checkup. I won't be at ease until I know you're fine."

Listening to Minato's concerned words, Guy's eyes reddened slightly. His heart filled with emotion as he nodded hard and said loudly, "Lord Minato, thank you for your concern!"

Minato Namikaze then looked at Kakashi and Bai Yue. "Kakashi, Bai Yue, do you want to come with me?"

Kakashi nodded indifferently without changing his expression.

Bai Yue said with a smile, "I want to study Sealing Jutsu with Master's Wife."

Hearing that, Minato nodded and led Kakashi and Guy toward the hospital. Along the way, Minato repeatedly reminded Guy not to casually open the Eight Inner Gates again.

Guy became even more moved. Perhaps his bad habit of bursting into tears at the drop of a hat began right here.

Kakashi simply followed silently behind them, his face cold and expressionless.

Minato Namikaze glanced at Kakashi and smiled in relief.

If Kakashi had truly fallen into the abyss, he would never have chosen to follow.