Hyuga Setsuna VS. Might Guy!

Hearing the energetic voice coming from the forest, Hyuga Setsuna stopped, surprise in his tone.

"Is that Guy's voice?"

Hyuga Setsuna headed toward the sound.

Sure enough, the first thing he saw was Might Guy's signature Green Spandex and Bowl Cut.

In the forest, Might Guy was crouched down, doing standard frog jumps!

Might Guy must have arrived early to train. His legs trembled as he crouched during his frog jumps.

Watching this scene, Hyuga Setsuna knew that Might Guy would one day prove himself through Taijutsu, but seeing it with his own eyes still shocked him.

Watching Might Guy continue his training, Hyuga Setsuna walked over and greeted him.

"Guy, long time no see!"

Might Guy, drenched in sweat as he did frog jumps, excitedly sprang to his feet when he heard Hyuga Setsuna's voice.

With joy and a silly grin on his face, he looked at Hyuga Setsuna and said,

"Setsuna-kun, long time no see!"

Looking at Hyuga Setsuna before him, Might Guy was extremely excited.

After all, in his eyes, Hyuga Setsuna was not only his lifelong friend, but also the second person after his father to acknowledge him. More importantly, he was the one who had helped Might Guy persist in the Ninja Way he had chosen!

Seeing how excited Might Guy was, Hyuga Setsuna could not help but smile wryly. Would he replace Kakashi and become Might Guy's lifelong rival in the future?

At that thought, Hyuga Setsuna had the urge to cover his face!

However, looking at Might Guy before him, he suddenly had an idea.

He wanted to have a duel with Might Guy!

A smile appeared at the corner of Hyuga Setsuna's lips as he said to Might Guy,

"Guy, want to have a Taijutsu match with me?"

Hearing Hyuga Setsuna's words, Might Guy froze.

After a while, Might Guy looked at Hyuga Setsuna with disbelief and said,

"Setsuna-kun, you... you want me to fight you? How could that be possible?!"

"How could I possibly be your opponent, Setsuna-kun? With my strength, there's no way I could fight you!"

Looking at the smiling Hyuga Setsuna before him, Might Guy frantically shook his head in refusal.

Yes, in Might Guy's eyes, Hyuga Setsuna was a genius of the Ninja Academy, a genius who had graduated early at the age of five. How could he possibly defeat someone like that?

Besides, Hyuga Setsuna was his lifelong good friend!

Although he had improved somewhat in Taijutsu, Hyuga Setsuna was also a genius of the Hyuga Clan. His Taijutsu training certainly would not be inferior to Might Guy's—perhaps it was even better!

His strength simply made it difficult for him to duel Hyuga Setsuna.

Watching Might Guy refuse to fight him, Hyuga Setsuna knew that Might Guy had yet to realize just how frightening his talent for Taijutsu cultivation was, and thus lacked confidence.

Looking at Might Guy, whose body was covered in wounds from excessive training, Hyuga Setsuna spoke in an unquestionable tone.

"Guy, don't you believe in the Taijutsu you've always persisted in?"

"Or are you going to give up this easily?"

"Come fight me. Prove to me your persistence in Taijutsu and your Ninja Way!!"

After saying that, Hyuga Setsuna no longer paid attention to the dejected Might Guy. He merely turned and began walking away, seemingly disappointed.

Might Guy, meanwhile, froze after hearing Hyuga Setsuna's words.

That was right. The reason he had kept training in Taijutsu was to prove to others that even someone who only knew Taijutsu could become a great ninja!

Why? Why had he shrunk back now instead?

He had promised his father that he would follow through on everything he said!

Taking a deep breath, youthful determination filled Might Guy's eyes. He raised his right hand, pointed his thumb at himself, and shouted loudly at the departing Hyuga Setsuna.

"Setsuna-kun, I accept your challenge!!"

Hearing Might Guy's voice, Hyuga Setsuna, who had been pretending to leave in disappointment, smiled.

He knew that this hot-blooded youthful idiot would definitely agree. If he did not, he would not be Might Guy!

Hyuga Setsuna turned around and looked at Might Guy, who was striking that classic pose. It was as if he could see the future Noble Green Beast of Konoha.

In the forest.

Looking at Might Guy across from him, who was seriously warming up, Hyuga Setsuna's expression grew serious as well. After all, Might Guy was someone worth taking seriously.

Hyuga Setsuna silently thought,

Guy, let me see the effort and persistence you've put into Taijutsu and your Ninja Way!

Just then, after finishing his warm-up, Might Guy removed the Weighted Iron Blocks from his hands and feet and tossed them aside.

Bang!

As the Weighted Iron Blocks hit the ground, they produced a heavy crash and kicked up a huge cloud of dust. The ground was even dented by the impact!

Hyuga Setsuna watched in surprise. He had not expected Guy to begin training with these Weighted Iron Blocks so early!

Noticing Hyuga Setsuna's surprised gaze, Might Guy scratched his head somewhat awkwardly and said,

"Because my opponent is you, Setsuna-kun, I have to face you with all my strength!"

Hyuga Setsuna shook his head and said,

"Against me, you should have had that resolve long ago, Guy!"

"If you're ready, then come!"

Across from him, Might Guy's expression turned extremely serious after hearing that.

"Setsuna-kun, then here I come!"

The moment he finished speaking, Might Guy's figure vanished like lightning, leaving only an afterimage where he had stood.

Hyuga Setsuna was greatly surprised as he watched Might Guy disappear.

He's so fast after taking off the Weighted Iron Blocks!

Leaf Strong Whirlwind!

Might Guy suddenly appeared behind Hyuga Setsuna, his spinning kick whipping viciously toward him.

Bang!

Hyuga Setsuna blocked the heavy kick with both hands before him, while the ground beneath his feet caved in from the force.

Feeling the heavy power in his arms, Hyuga Setsuna's eyes lit up.

That speed, that strength—he was already no weaker than many Chunin. In some respects, he had even surpassed certain special Jonin who did not specialize in Taijutsu!

Seeing Hyuga Setsuna easily block his attack, Might Guy grew excited.

As expected of Setsuna-kun! He had blocked his Leaf Strong Whirlwind so easily!

Next, he would use his full strength too!

His figure flashed before Hyuga Setsuna. His body spun rapidly as he shouted,

Leaf Great Whirlwind!

Two rapid kicks shot toward Hyuga Setsuna.

Bang!

Hyuga Setsuna easily caught the incoming kicks, then seized Might Guy's body and threw him away.

Watching Might Guy land easily, Hyuga Setsuna said casually,

"Guy, if that's all you've got, you won't be able to defeat me!"

In the distance, Might Guy looked at the relaxed Hyuga Setsuna and spoke with a serious expression.

"Setsuna-kun, the forbidden technique I'm about to use was taught to me by my father! It's very dangerous, so please be careful, Setsuna-kun!"

Hearing Might Guy's words, Hyuga Setsuna also became excited.

Guy, let me see the power of the Eight Gates!

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