Konoha Hospital.
The doctor eyed them sternly, dark circles under his eyes, and said, "Next time, keep your sparring under control. You've even gotten yourselves injured."
Rock Lee and Guy lowered their heads in shame and replied, "Yes!"
"Once you get home, you need to rest. Stop training for a while."
"Huh?"
Rock Lee had looked perfectly calm, but at those words, he couldn't sit still.
"Doctor, does this mean I can't train? I want to become a ninja!"
The doctor bonked Rock Lee on the head and made him sit back down. "I'm not telling you to stop training forever. Your injuries aren't serious, but you need to rest and recover. You don't want to end up unable to become a ninja, do you?"
"Lee! Resting is part of training, too."
Might Guy spoke solemnly from the side. "As a ninja, you need to know when to rest."
Rock Lee fell silent and hurriedly replied, "Yes! I'll remember your teachings, Teacher Guy!"
Since Rock Lee had only opened the first gate, the injuries caused by the Eight Inner Gates weren't serious.
Seeing that, Akimichi Denji finally relaxed.
He would have been troubled if the sparring had injured Rock Lee.
But as expected of the Eight Inner Gates. Opening just the first gate already granted that kind of power.
Recalling the speed and strength Rock Lee had unleashed during their sparring, a flash of fervor crossed Akimichi Denji's eyes.
He just didn't know if Might Guy would agree if he asked him directly...
He'd have to take it one step at a time.
Akimichi Denji said, "You should get some proper rest. It'd be an even bigger loss if your injuries kept you from becoming a ninja."
"Your youth shines so brightly, you and Lee, that it truly moves me,