Might Duy let out a thunderous roar. Just as he was about to fully open the Gate of Death in his heart, a piercing cry suddenly came from behind him, making his entire body pause. "Dad..."
"Didn't you say using this technique would put your life in danger?" Might Guy asked urgently. "Why are you opening the Gate of Death?"
As the inheritor of the Eight Gates Released Formation, Guy understood the consequences of opening the Gate of Death all too well. His heart was in turmoil, as though he were about to lose something precious, and he instinctively spoke up to stop him.
"This is the only way to save you! There are seven jonin on the other side!" Might Duy did not turn around, his voice steady and gentle.
The other five youths were both shocked and moved upon hearing the father and son's exchange. Asuma Sarutobi said in a low voice, "Jonin Might Duy! There's absolutely no need for you to do this because of me! You're a Kage-level powerhouse, while we're only genin!"
"That's not how you settle accounts! The six of you represent Konoha's hope. As your senior, protecting you is only natural. Besides... this is also my own restraint!" Might Duy raised his right thumb and turned to give the six youths a brilliant smile.
Under normal circumstances, the six of them would certainly have found that expression comical. But now, everyone was shaken by the sight. Only then did they realize that this man in his thirties was actually so cool. That figure would be forever branded deep within their hearts.
The Seven Ninja Swordsmen on the other side also sensed the danger. Although they did not understand what the Eight Gates Released Formation was, any technique that required a Kage-level fighter to