Eight Inner Gates

Uchiha Ying Yue stepped closer and watched their training carefully. He realized that the father and son didn't seem to rely on chakra, focusing instead on the raw power of taijutsu.

Thinking he might have run into Might Duy, Uchiha Ying Yue went over to greet them.

"Hello, I'm Uchiha Ying Yue," he said politely. "What kind of taijutsu training are you doing? It looks quite unusual."

The father looked up at Uchiha Ying Yue, then smiled warmly. "Hello, I'm Might Gang, and this is my son, Might Duy."

There was an unwavering conviction in Might Gang's voice. Uchiha Ying Yue could sense how much the shinobi loved taijutsu.

Might Duy introduced himself. "My goal is to become the strongest taijutsu shinobi! I'm not strong yet, but I train hard every day!"

Might Duy would one day become Might Guy's father. The Might family's trademark green jumpsuits and their frequent cries of youthful passion and burning enthusiasm made them hard to miss. As he got to know them better, Uchiha Ying Yue gradually learned about the Might Clan's background.

Might Gang had once been an outstanding Konoha jōnin, especially skilled in taijutsu and the Eight Inner Gates.

In his youth, he had fought with the Eight Inner Gates open for extended periods. But the immense strain the technique put on his body had left him riddled with injuries, and he had eventually been forced to retire.

Even so, Might Gang had never given up on taijutsu. He passed all his experience on to his son, Might Duy, hoping he would carry on the family's taijutsu legacy and become an outstanding shinobi.

Uchiha Ying Yue deeply admired Might Gang's passion for taijutsu. He asked Might Gang for advice on training techniques and practiced taijutsu alongside Might Duy.

During training, Uchiha Ying Yue discovered that the Might family's taijutsu regimen was highly distinctive. It emphasized explosive power and stamina, and the theory behind the Eight Inner Gates that Might Gang taught him opened his eyes.

"The Eight Inner Gates are an extremely dangerous form of taijutsu," Might Gang said gravely. "They can greatly increase a shinobi's strength for a short time, but they put an immense strain on the body. You must never open them unless you have no other choice."

Uchiha Ying Yue understood just how dangerous—and how powerful—the Eight Inner Gates could be. He decided to train in taijutsu with the father and son, hoping to improve his close-combat skills.

As he trained and sparred with the Might Clan, Uchiha Ying Yue gradually revealed his Ninja World Dance King ability.

During a sparring match with Might Duy, Uchiha Ying Yue's performance left Might Gang utterly stunned.

Uchiha Ying Yue's dynamic vision, reaction speed, and coordination were astonishing. Every movement flowed like water, as if he could foresee his opponent's every move.

In Uchiha Ying Yue, Might Gang saw a new pinnacle of taijutsu—a fighting style unrelated to chakra control, relying purely on instinct and physical reflexes. Uchiha Ying Yue executed every technique to perfection, leaving Might Gang in awe of his talent.

After the spar, Might Gang stood to one side, breathing slightly hard. But what he felt most was astonishment at Uchiha Ying Yue. Though he was a taijutsu expert at the jōnin level, facing Uchiha Ying Yue made him feel as though he were witnessing the rise of a taijutsu prodigy.

Might Gang exclaimed, "Uchiha Ying Yue, your talent for taijutsu is simply unbelievable. Your reaction speed and control over your body are far beyond the level of an ordinary shinobi. Even I couldn't compare to you when I was young."

Uchiha Ying Yue replied modestly, "Senior Might Gang, I'm only relying on a few combat instincts. I still have a long way to go in truly mastering taijutsu."

Hearing Ying Yue's modesty, Might Gang felt an even stronger desire to nurture such a talent.

"Ying Yue," Might Gang said earnestly, "your talent shouldn't go to waste. I'm willing to teach you the essence of our family's taijutsu, including the basics of the Eight Inner Gates. If you're willing, I'll teach you everything without holding back."

Uchiha Ying Yue's heart jolted. He knew that in the original story, the Eight Inner Gates were an incredibly powerful taijutsu technique, but also a very dangerous one.

With the Gate of Death open, you could put up a fight against someone at the Six Paths level. Might Guy's Night Guy had kicked half of Madara's body to pieces. If he'd kicked him in the head, the story might have ended right there.

Might Gang was willing to pass the technique on to him not only because of his talent, but also because he believed Ying Yue could help the Eight Inner Gates flourish.

Uchiha Ying Yue nodded solemnly. "Senior Might Gang, I'd be glad to learn the Eight Inner Gates. I hope to go further on the path of taijutsu and become an even stronger shinobi."

Might Gang took Uchiha Ying Yue to a secluded training ground. The air was fresh and the surroundings quiet, making it an ideal place to train.

Might Gang began explaining the principles and applications of the Eight Inner Gates in detail.

"The Eight Inner Gates are a form of taijutsu that fully unlocks the body's potential," Might Gang explained. "The flow of chakra through the body is restricted by eight 'gates.' Normally, these gates protect the body from harm. But through specialized taijutsu training, you can temporarily open them and unleash tremendous power. However, the more gates you open, the greater the strain on your body—and it could even cause serious injury or death."

Uchiha Ying Yue listened attentively. By teaching him this technique, Might Gang was showing him tremendous trust and faith in his potential.

Might Gang continued, "My body was damaged by frequently using the Eight Inner Gates when I was young, so all I can do now is teach and guide you. Ying Yue, I hope you'll be cautious as you train in the Eight Inner Gates. Only use them when you have no other choice."

Uchiha Ying Yue expressed his gratitude. "Senior Might Gang, I'll train cautiously and won't open the Eight Inner Gates lightly. But I'll still do my best to learn them and make them part of my strength."

From that day on, Uchiha Ying Yue officially began training in the Eight Inner Gates.

Under Might Gang's guidance, he gradually familiarized himself with how to open the gates.

Uchiha Ying Yue gave every training session his all, while Might Gang patiently guided him, helping him correct every detail.

As Uchiha Ying Yue grew closer to Might Gang and Might Duy, he gradually realized that Might Gang was struggling.

Though Might Gang was an experienced Konoha jōnin, frequently using the Eight Inner Gates in his youth had left him with severe internal injuries. They had forced him to retire early.

Without a steady source of income, the Might family's finances had gradually deteriorated, which had significantly affected Might Duy's growth and the development of his potential.

Uchiha Ying Yue noticed that although the Might family trained exceptionally hard, they were short on resources in some areas.

For example, medicinal baths should have been taken regularly to heal internal injuries and strengthen the body. But because of their financial difficulties, the Might family could no longer afford these expensive resources.

Though Might Duy was exceptionally talented, without the necessary resources, his potential couldn't be fully developed.