Crying Might Guy

Rumble!

Tobitake Tonbo was reading memories when he suddenly sensed a violent tremor.

The vibration was extremely faint.

"What was that?"

As a sensory-type ninja, and having learned many things from the enemy's memories, he analyzed the disturbance and concluded that an intense battle had broken out near the village.

Tiger!

Stopping what he was doing, Tobitake Tonbo refined chakra and activated his sensory ability.

Movements within a three-kilometer radius gradually entered his mind. Focusing his perception on the tremor, the closer he got to its source, the clearer it became.

The village, southeast.

It was beyond his sensory range, but through the past few months of study, combining geographical location, air density, and mathematical formulas, he estimated that it was not far from the village.

Judging from the scope of the tremors, the battle between the two sides had to involve at least Jōnin-level ninjutsu.

Under normal circumstances, he would have assumed such a huge disturbance was caused by a giant summoned beast or a Tailed Beast battle.

However, based on the original story he had read, as well as the time and location, it was highly likely that his classmates had run into danger and Might Duy had unleashed red steam.

"Behind me, live on with passion, youth, and a smile."

Thinking back to the scene he had once watched, he could not remember it completely, but Might Duy had probably said something like that to Guy and the others.

Back then, he had even gotten emotional enough to cry.

"Assembly."

Just then, an order came through.

Tobitake Tonbo put aside his thoughts and headed to the assembly hall.

The members of the Analysis Division came out one after another as well.

"Emergency mission. Proceed immediately to the village's main gate. Cooperate with the ANBU dispatched by the Hokage in reconnaissance.

Tobitake Tonbo, Dokuro Kei..."

Before everyone had even arrived, Yamanaka Inoichi hurriedly issued his orders.

"Those whose names have been called, depart at once."

"Yes."

Tobitake Tonbo and the others vanished with a whoosh.

"I hope this isn't the continuation of a war..." Yamanaka Inoichi sighed.

He had not expected such a massive battle to break out so close to the village.

Whoosh, whoosh!

Using the Body Flicker Technique to leap across Konoha's rooftops, Tobitake Tonbo wore a grave expression.

I hope nothing goes wrong.

With him, a transmigrator, now involved, he could not guarantee that events were still unfolding according to the original story. The original story could now only serve as a reference.

"Once we meet the ANBU, follow their lead in everything. Understood?" Dokuro Kei said to the others.

He was the captain now.

"Yes."

Whoosh, whoosh!

They soon arrived at the main gate.

Dokuro Kei made a hand signal.

Two squads of ANBU ninja were already waiting. Wearing animal masks, they immediately understood from Dokuro Kei's signal that these were the ninja sent by the village to assist them.

The blond captain leading them also made a hand signal.

"Move out."

Without wasting a moment, the ANBU captain gave the order as soon as they had confirmed their signals.

What efficiency. As expected of the ANBU, Tobitake Tonbo marveled inwardly.

The existence of coded signals did greatly improve efficiency. No wonder there was even a dedicated signals division and signal classes.

Fortunately, he was good at coded signals, and whenever the village updated its codes, he had studied them carefully. The gestures they had just exchanged confirmed both sides' identities and numbers, while also indicating that the specific details would be discussed on the way.

Whoosh, whoosh!

They sped through the trees.

Dokuro Kei asked, "What are Lord Hokage's instructions?"

The ANBU captain said, "A huge battle has broken out near the village. It is possible that another village is unwilling to accept its defeat in the war and intends to strike Konoha from behind.

For Konoha's safety, we have been ordered to gather intelligence.

You will be responsible for sensing the enemy's movements."

"Understood."

Knowing what they had to do, the Analysis Division ninja each used sensory ninjutsu to detect any possible enemy activity.

Several minutes into their journey, three chakra signatures appeared in Tobitake Tonbo's perception. Judging by their chakra levels, they were roughly Genin-level.

He glanced at his colleagues and found that none of them had sensed them. It seemed not everyone's sensory ability was as strong as his.

"At eleven o'clock, approximately three kilometers away, there are three chakra signatures. Their chakra levels are about the same as Genin. The possibility of disguise cannot be ruled out."

Tobitake Tonbo did not hide his ability. He was a sensory-type ninja, one of Konoha's treasures. Other than enemy villages, no one would want to harm him.

The others all looked at him in surprise.

What powerful sensory ability.

The ANBU captain prepared for battle. "Set traps about one kilometer ahead. Everyone else, prepare an ambush. Continue sensing their movements."

"Yes."

Tobitake Tonbo acknowledged the order.

He had a rough guess that the three figures were Might Guy, Ebisu, and Shiranui Genma.

But he still prepared himself for battle.

His ninja tools could be fired at any moment.

Before long, the others sensed the three approaching as well.

"Dad."

In the dark forest, three small figures hurried along in a miserable state. The boy in the green bodysuit was especially distraught, tears and snot streaming down his face.

Ebisu and Shiranui Genma were in no better mood.

They had thought they were going to die just now. They had encountered seven terrifying enemies.

If Guy's father had not appeared, they would not even have had a chance to escape.

Watching the sobbing Guy, they had never expected that the father he had called a Genin would be so powerful, capable of fighting seven opponents alone.

Huff, huff!

After running for a while, the three were panting heavily.

They leaned against a large tree.

"Dad."

Guy wiped at his tears, but his eyes were like springs; no matter how much he wiped, they would not stop flowing.

"Guy, it's okay. Your uncle is so strong. He'll definitely defeat the enemies," Shiranui Genma comforted him.

Ebisu said, "Y-Yeah, your uncle is so amazing. He'll definitely beat them."

Guy cried even harder at that.

"You don't understand. Dad taught me that move can only be used when the companions and family you cherish most are in danger. After using it... sob..."

Ebisu and Shiranui Genma exchanged a glance, both understanding what Guy meant.

How could a technique that allowed a Genin to fight seven Jōnin be so simple? They had merely been clinging to a shred of hope.

"But your father said we must not betray our youth. Crying is useless. We have to become stronger so our companions won't be hurt anymore," Ebisu could only say.

"That's right. I can't cry. I have to become stronger, inherit Dad's path, and protect my companions."

Ebisu's words were like a ray of light piercing Might Guy's heart.

"That's right. I can't betray my youth. I have to become stronger and protect the companions I cherish."

Guy finally stopped crying, determination appearing in his eyes.

"Well, if it isn't Guy. Why are you crying?"

Just as they were about to continue fleeing toward Konoha to deliver the intelligence about the Seven Ninja Swordsmen to the village, a familiar voice rang out.

Looking up, they saw a figure with bandages wrapped around his face, leaving only his mouth exposed, standing on a tree trunk and watching them.

Several ANBU members were around him as well.

"Tobitake Tonbo?"