A month had passed since that incident.
During this time, everything had been peaceful, both within Konoha and outside the village.
The higher-ups had not stirred up trouble, and there had been no enemy attacks from outside.
"System, status panel."
Roy opened his status panel.
Although there had been no missions or special rewards during this time, after a month of intensive training, Roy's control over his abilities had improved once again.
Compared to a month ago, Roy was certain he could instantly defeat his former self.
After looking over the information on the panel, Roy fell silent.
Now that he had stabilized his strength, it was time to continue improving.
Training alone was starting to feel insufficient.
"Uchiha Roy?"
Just then, a familiar voice sounded from beside him.
"Might Guy?"
Seeing the man before him in a green jumpsuit with a bowl cut, Roy instinctively called out his name.
This was the man who had carried youth and sweat through all of Naruto Shippuden.
"I've been watching you for a long time."
"Would you like to—"
"No!"
Before Might Guy could finish, Roy refused outright.
This guy always seemed like he had some kind of serious problem.
His dedication to youth was certainly worthy of respect, but his personality was simply not something Roy could accept.
"Someone like you, who has always walked the path of sweat and hard work, deserves to be remembered by youth."
"Whether you agree or not, from now on, you are one of my rivals."
"Come on, for our first competition, fifty laps around the village."
"YOUTH!"
After saying that, Might Guy immediately took off running.
"Running with you makes me feel like I'd be arrested as some kind of freak."
"I—"
"BOOM! BOOM! BOOM!"
Before Roy could finish speaking, he dashed after him.