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Although Yuuhi Kurenai had brought up the injured Kakashi to persuade Might Guy, even telling him where Kakashi was,

Might Guy was not swayed in the slightest. He merely looked to the Third Hokage again. At a time like this, it seemed the Third Hokage was the only one who could make the decision for him.

Yet the Third Hokage was not looking at him at all, as though he did not care about this sole remaining loyal subordinate.

He looked at Yuuhi Kurenai and asked softly, "Since Kakashi is back, where is Jiraiya?"

"Lord Jiraiya is with Kakashi. Both of them were seriously injured and are currently in no condition to fight."

"Oh, right, old man Third Hokage. Jiraiya asked me to tell you that his new book needs a grand launch event. He hopes you have not released it."

Yuuhi Kurenai replied with a light laugh, but her gaze was not fixed on the Third Hokage. Instead, she watched Might Guy more closely.

The chakra from the Eight Gates Released Formation burned wildly, yet it was slowly receding. Stalling for time seemed like a good choice, but the Eight Gates Released Formation could still be opened further at any moment.

The Third Hokage noticed that look as well. Turning his head, he slowly said, "Guy..."

"Lord Hokage!" Might Guy's response was as passionate as ever. His eyes seemed to blaze with fire as he shouted:

The Third Hokage wanted to smack his own forehead. Seeing such loyal yet weak Might Guy, he could not help feeling a trace of regret. He regretted having rejected Might Guy's request to join the Anbu.

Ever since practicing the Four Gates Released Formation, he had prepared for how he would fight if he became disabled in the future.

But Might Guy could