Eight Inner Gates Formation Technique

Unrolled the scroll that Might Guy had given to me.

The very first thing on the scroll was written: [Eight Inner Gates Formation Technique]. Below it followed a line of small text: [Only those with exceptionally strong bodies can cultivate this. Forcing cultivation may cause physical collapse.]

No wonder they say this Eight Inner Gates Formation Technique has no prerequisites, yet so few people cultivate it. It's because failure leads to crippling injury!

The burden on the body is immense, but it can accelerate my body reaching its limit! Combined with the Saiyan bloodline, my combat power will skyrocket once I recover, and I'll soon be invincible in the ninja world.

Haku pulled on the scroll and continued reading.

[The Eight Inner Gates Formation Technique is a ninjutsu that temporarily grants immense power by removing the limits on the channels that restrict chakra within the human body. When all eight gates are opened, it is called the "Eight Inner Gates Formation Technique".]

[When using the Eight Inner Gates Formation Technique, one gains tens of times their strength based on their power. However, the ultimate power of the Eight Inner Gates depends on the user themselves. The power gained after opening the Eight Inner Gates varies from person to person; the stronger the user, the stronger they become after using it.]

[Within the meridian system through which chakra flows, the gates that ninjas control to open are the Gate of Opening, Gate of Healing, Gate of Life, Gate of Pain, Gate of Limit, Gate of View, Gate of Wonder, and Gate of Death.]

[These eight gates set limits on the instantaneous burst output of chakra within the body, but the Eight Inner Gates Formation Technique allows ninjas to break through these limits.]

[Note: This technique merely releases the power contained within the human body, allowing an output efficiency of 100% from an initial chakra output of only 5% or even less.]

[Order and Effects of Opening the Eight Gates:]

[Gate of Opening: Breaks the limit of the brain region, reaching a state of 100% physical ability utilization. It overloads and consumes body energy, increasing attack and speed. Upon opening, one can use 'Front Lotus'.]

[Gate of Healing: Eliminates the limit of physical fatigue. It overloads and squeezes body energy to restore stamina, counteracting the fatigue caused by the energy consumption rate of the Gate of Opening.]

[Gate of Life: Further increases attack and speed. The body gradually becomes flushed and red. This is the last safe zone of the Eight Inner Gates, and the body begins to emit green energy. Upon opening, one can use 'Reverse Lotus'.]

[Gate of Pain: Further increases attack and speed. The body begins to show signs of damage. This is the dangerous zone of the Eight Inner Gates, marking the true state of the Eight Inner Gates.][Gate of Limit: Its speed is so rapid that when moving, it can stir up the ground by carrying air.]

[Gate of View: Allows the user to enter a semi-open buffer state, maintaining the green energy emitted after opening the Gate of Opening without any physical changes, thereby reducing consumption load and damage. It allows for instant full combat when necessary. Upon opening, one can unleash 'Morning Peacock'.]

[Gate of Wonder: This is the last gate before the Gate of Death. The body emits blue steam formed from evaporating sweat. After deactivation, even a slight touch will cause excruciating pain. A single punch can heavily injure an enemy. However, when reopened, the pain temporarily disappears, not affecting combat. Upon opening, one can utilize 'Daytime Tiger'.]

[Gate of Death: This is the final gate, which guarantees death after use. When all eight gates are opened, it is called the "Eight Inner Gates Formation Technique". The body emits red steam formed from evaporating blood, possessing power tens of times greater than that of the Kage. It can strike the air to create attacks like an air cannon or move through the air. It can be used continuously for a short period until death or until all life force is completely depleted. The energy fluctuations generated by the mere prelude of the attack are enough to distort space. After its use, consciousness is lost, and the body crumbles like burnt, carbonized wood, starting from the most severely damaged areas. Upon opening, one can unleash 'Evening Elephant'.]

This is truly a forbidden jutsu, a ninjutsu used with one's life.

I tried circulating chakra according to the route on the scroll, but found that halfway through, my chakra became uncontrollable. I didn't even manage to reach the Gate of Opening. According to Duy's explanation, a Genin's body should be sufficient to open up to the third gate, the Gate of Life. It seems cultivating this ninjutsu is also a time-consuming endeavor. My schedule just got even busier, and I don't have enough time!

Haku once again lamented the lack of time, thinking that learning the Shadow Clone Jutsu to attend school and practice some ninjutsu and chakra control in his stead should be put on the agenda.

Thinking about going to find Lady Tsunade tomorrow, Haku ended his training for the day and drifted off to sleep.

The next afternoon, Konoha Hospital.

Knock! Knock! Knock! Is Lady Tsunade in?

Come in.

Seeing Haku enter, Tsunade looked a bit puzzled. In all these years, Haku, that little guy, rarely came to see her. She wondered what he was here for this time.

Well, well! What brings you here? Are you all healed up?

Not at all. I usually don't want to bother you because I know you and the others are busy. I'm actually here because I need your help with something?

Haku said somewhat sheepishly, looking at Tsunade.

Oh, tell me. What is it you need my help with? You did kill a spy from another village a few days ago.

Tsunade's eyes were full of teasing.

Th-this... this matter, it wasn't my fault...