Guy and the Eight Inner Gates

"However, when it comes to the shape transformation of ninjutsu, that isn't my specialty either. In fact, given the advantage of your eyes, there are tactics that suit you much better."

Shisui thought for a moment before speaking.

In his view, Ryosuke's Sharingan could copy secret techniques, a trait that, like his own eyes, belonged to an extremely unique category of Sharingan ability.

To maximize the advantages of this ability, the simplest approach would naturally be to master as many secret techniques as possible and become a ninjutsu turret.

But Ryosuke shook his head and said, "Shisui-sensei, we may have more encounters with Cloud Ninja in the future, and they have already trained specifically against us. Ordinary ninjutsu won't be very effective."

Shisui nodded. He had witnessed almost the entire combat process during their last mission. Just as Ryosuke said, the Cloud Ninja might not have mastered many ninjutsu, but what they did have was highly practical and possessed strong targeting capabilities.

If they hadn't run into this special Uchiha squad, even a team led by a Jonin would likely have had a very difficult fight.

"Since that's what you're thinking, I'll help you find a way. There are some very formidable taijutsu ninjas in Konoha. If I take you to watch their combat process a few times, you should be able to master some powerful taijutsu moves."

"As for training in ninjutsu shape transformation, I can't think of any leads for the time being, unless the Third Hokage could teach you personally. He is, after all, known as the Professor of Ninjutsu."

Shisui said with a smile.

Ryosuke rolled his eyes.

Taijutsu was one thing; it was indeed convenient for him to copy those using his Sharingan.

But asking the Third Hokage for guidance was likely a lost cause.

Not only were their ideologies incompatible, but he also didn't want the Third Hokage to discover his secrets.

It seemed this was a path he would have to explore on his own.

"Let's go. I'll take you to see a taijutsu master."

After saying this, Shisui turned and walked in another direction.

A taijutsu master? Could it be Might Guy? At this time, he should be around the same age as Kakashi, roughly eighteen.

If he could really get his hands on the Eight Inner Gates, he would truly be invincible.

However, Ryosuke knew himself that this was impossible.

First of all, Might Guy's Eight Inner Gates was achieved at the cost of being unable to use ninjutsu and through an incredibly intense training regimen.

Ryosuke likely couldn't meet either of those requirements.

Soon, they arrived at a dojo within Konoha Village.

Shisui pushed the door open and walked in with great familiarity.

"Is Guy-san here?"

Shisui called out.

Suddenly, a green figure appeared before them.

It gave Ryosuke quite a start.

"Yo, it's Shisui! Are you here to spar with me?"

As he spoke, he struck a pose.

Shisui looked at Ryosuke and said, "I didn't scare you, did I? Guy-san has this kind of personality, but his taijutsu is very famous in Konoha."

"The Blue Beast of Konoha?" Ryosuke muttered to himself.

"The Blue Beast? That's a great name! Alright, from now on, I am the Blue Beast of Konoha! Woo-hoo!"

Might Guy let out a howl and began spinning wildly around the dojo.

"..."

Ryosuke knew he had made a slip of the tongue. It seemed Might Guy hadn't yet transformed into the 'weirdo' he would become later.

"Right, Shisui, what brings you here this time?"

Guy finally finished his frenzy and suddenly appeared in front of them again.

"Ahaha, actually, there is something I'd like to ask of you, Guy-san. This is my student, Ryosuke. He wants to improve his taijutsu, so I came to ask for your help."

Shisui said very politely.

"A student? That's right, you're already a Jonin and can lead a squad. I wonder when I'll be able to become a Jonin."

Might Guy rested his chin on his hand and fell into deep thought.

So, Might Guy wasn't a Jonin yet at this time.

The three of them stood in silence for a long while.

The corner of Shisui's mouth began to twitch.

"So, Guy-san, can I entrust this matter to you?"

"What matter?"

"..."

It took quite a while longer before Shisui finally managed to explain the situation clearly, mostly because Guy's thoughts frequently jumped to other places.

If Ryosuke didn't know of Guy's strength, he really wouldn't want to be standing here.

"Leave this matter to me; I will turn you into a master of taijutsu."

"Guy-sensei, I only have three days," Ryosuke said.

"Three days?" Both Shisui and Guy were extremely surprised.

Ryosuke nodded.

"Three days is far too short. Taijutsu requires a massive amount of training and superior physical stamina to push the body to its limits."

"It's fine, I have this."

Ryosuke activated his two-tomoe Sharingan.

"The Sharingan. Oh, so you're an Uchiha. Then there shouldn't be a problem."

By this time, Guy was already very familiar with Hatake Kakashi, so he had a solid understanding of the Sharingan.

"Then I'll leave him to you, Mr. Guy. I have other matters to attend to, so I'll be taking my leave."

After saying this, Shisui vanished from the spot.

Only Guy and Ryosuke remained in the dojo.

The two stared at each other, the atmosphere becoming inexplicably awkward.

However, it was only Ryosuke who felt the awkwardness; Guy had no idea what that word even meant.

"Um, Guy-sensei, where should we start our training?"

"Ahem, well, you can start by doing two thousand push-ups, one thousand sit-ups, and then a five-kilometer weighted run..."

Before Guy could even finish, Ryosuke had already collapsed onto the floor.

Is this really training, or is it a death wish?

Sure enough, Guy was already a 'pervert' even back then.

"What's wrong with you? Is your body in such poor shape at such a young age? We must intensify your training."

Seeing Ryosuke's state, Guy immediately pulled him back up.

"Guy-sensei, I just wanted to learn some taijutsu techniques, not undergo boot camp. Besides, I really only have three days."

Ryosuke said, caught between laughter and tears.

"Do you really think that having a Sharingan means you don't have to work hard?"

Guy's tone suddenly turned serious.

"I didn't mean—"

"Enough. It seems you aren't convinced. In that case, I will demonstrate the essence of my taijutsu for you, and then you will understand."

After saying this, Guy clenched his fists and let out a roar: "Eight Inner Gates: Gate of Opening, open!"

A powerful current of air erupted from Guy's body, spreading outward. Ryosuke was forced to shield his eyes with his arms just to withstand it.

[Ding, S-rank ninjutsu 'Eight Inner Gates' detected. Recorded.]

The system's notification startled Ryosuke.

It turned out his system could record the Eight Inner Gates. Although the Eight Inner Gates was known as a taijutsu technique, it was actually classified as a type of ninjutsu.

This came as a pleasant surprise to Ryosuke.

He had originally only intended to copy some taijutsu moves to make up for his shortcomings.

Now, he had actually managed to record this incredibly powerful ninjutsu.

As long as he could master the Eight Inner Gates, Ryosuke's strength would see a massive increase.