Eight Gates Released Formation

Bang!

On the training ground, Guy attacked first.

Gathering strength in his legs, he stomped hard against the ground and charged straight at Mu Feng.

Though Guy was only seven or eight years old, his presence surged the moment the fight began.

The melodramatic boy transformed, suddenly giving off the air of a prowling tiger.

"Nice!"

Mu Feng exclaimed in admiration and immediately took a defensive stance.

The next instant, Guy reached Mu Feng and launched a front kick.

Mu Feng raised both hands to block, taking it head-on.

For this match, Mu Feng did not activate his Sharingan.

First, he had already agreed to use only Taijutsu. Second, he wanted to test just how powerful his mastery-level Taijutsu was.

He also wanted to see how strong Guy really was.

After taking Guy's kick head-on, Mu Feng immediately retreated. Guy pressed his advantage, lunging forward as soon as he landed and driving a fist upward toward Mu Feng's face.

Bang!

Mu Feng raised his knee, flowing into a kicking move.

Fist met knee with a dull thud, and Guy immediately retreated.

Neither had gained an advantage in that exchange.

But both had gained some understanding of the other's strength.

Mu Feng could clearly feel his understanding of his newly acquired mastery-level Taijutsu deepening with every attack and defense.

Soon, the second round of attacks began.

This time, Mu Feng took the initiative and charged straight in.

Not to be outdone, Guy met Mu Feng's attack head-on.

The two were soon locked in combat on the training ground.

Straight punches, side kicks, low sweeps...

Their attacks grew fiercer and faster, but the fight remained deadlocked, neither gaining the upper hand.

Thud, thud, thud... whoosh, whoosh, whoosh...

The impacts of fists and feet mingled with the rush of air stirred by their rapid movements.

Off to the side, Might Duy watched their exchanges, his initially relaxed expression turning serious.

My son has grown this strong without me even realizing it!

All those days of tireless training, of pushing himself to the limit, have finally paid off!

Guy, you're stronger than your dad!

Keep following this path, and you'll definitely become an outstanding ninja!

Pride and relief filled Might Duy's eyes as he watched Guy.

Then he turned his gaze toward Mu Feng.

Might Duy was very pleased with Mu Feng's performance.

Under Guy's relentless assault, Might Duy felt that even he might struggle to cope without unleashing the Eight Gates Released Formation.

Yet Mu Feng countered every move, blocking Guy's successive attacks while still finding opportunities to strike back.

This kid...

Could he be training just as hard in Taijutsu as Guy?

Might Duy furrowed his brow and continued watching.

But soon, the smile in his eyes faded, replaced by shock.

He realized that as the fight went on, Mu Feng's movements were actually growing faster and more precise.

After a dozen or so exchanges, Guy's attacks and techniques had barely changed or improved.

Mu Feng's attacks and defenses, however, kept getting better.

Comparing his initial responses to his current ones, he seemed like an entirely different person, an apprentice transformed into a master.

He's actually figuring things out in the middle of combat... and he's still improving!

That kind of talent... is terrifying!

Might Duy frowned.

If things continued this way, he was certain his son Guy would lose.

Because Guy was not facing a ninja who had reached this level through grueling Taijutsu training, but a genius-a genuine, undeniable genius.

And this child is from the Uchiha Clan!

If he awakens his Sharingan...

The thought made Might Duy feel even more awed, and he looked toward Guy.

Son, this boy will be a formidable rival for you!

As that thought settled, fighting spirit flared within Might Duy, accompanied by a sense of satisfaction.

Meanwhile, on the training ground...

The fight between Guy and Mu Feng was gradually drawing to a close.

Although Mu Feng had already acquired mastery-level Taijutsu, the system had only given him the physique, speed, techniques, and reflexes.

Building on that foundation, Mu Feng still needed to fight for himself and develop his own combat style.

The same S-rank ninjutsu would produce different results in different hands.

As he fought Guy, Mu Feng gradually realized this, and his movements began to change.

Bang!

On the field, Mu Feng blocked Guy's initial attack. Guy adjusted his position again, preparing to deliver a side kick to the right side of Mu Feng's abdomen.

But just as Guy was about to attack, Mu Feng suddenly shifted slightly backward.

Whoosh-

The powerful sweeping kick missed!

Surprise flashed in Guy's eyes, but the next instant, Mu Feng's right leg loomed before him.

Bang!

A clean, decisive sweeping kick struck Guy in the side. The tremendous force sent him flying, and he tumbled onto the grass nearby.

Pain washed over Guy, but he gritted his teeth and endured it.

Yet when he raised his head to look again, Mu Feng was already beside him, his right fist less than ten centimeters from Guy's face.

The shock in Guy's eyes deepened.

The next moment, the clenched fist opened, becoming an offered hand.

"Are you all right?" Mu Feng asked.

Guy reached out and took his hand, and Mu Feng pulled him to his feet.

"I lost!" Guy said with utter seriousness.

"Mu Feng, you're a powerful opponent!"

"All right! To celebrate losing to Mu Feng, I'll do an extra set of training today!"

Once on his feet, Guy quickly regained his fiery enthusiasm, striking a pose and shouting earnestly.

Might Duy walked over from the side. He had never imagined Mu Feng's Taijutsu would be this formidable.

"Well done, Mu Feng! Guy, you'll have to work hard from now on and try to beat Mu Feng soon!"

"Don't worry, Father! Youth doesn't give in so easily!"

"Mu Feng, I'll challenge you again next time!"

"I accept your challenge!" Mu Feng agreed without hesitation.

If Guy comes to challenge me again, he might just anger my Taijutsu enough to make it turn dark once more!

"Uncle Duy, you said earlier that if I passed your test, you'd teach me your ultimate Taijutsu technique!"

Mu Feng had thoroughly enjoyed this fight.

And beating Might Guy in a straight Taijutsu contest counted as an achievement in his journey through this new world.

But Mu Feng had not forgotten the purpose of this fight.

The Eight Gates Released Formation!

The most powerful ultimate Taijutsu technique in all of Naruto!

"Hahaha! Since you've beaten Guy, of course I'll teach you!"

"But before that, I need to warn you. Guy, you listen carefully too!"

"This ultimate Taijutsu technique is called the Eight Gates Released Formation. It took me twenty years just to learn part of it."

"The Eight Gates Released Formation works by unlocking the pathways that restrain chakra within the human body, temporarily granting tremendous power."

"The Gate of Opening, Gate of Healing, Gate of Life, Gate of Pain, Gate of Limit, Gate of View, Gate of Wonder, and Gate of Death!"

"Each gate you open can double your strength, or even multiply it several times over. A powerful ninja can even gain strength rivaling the Five Kage in an instant!"

"But-"

"After using the Eight Gates Released Formation, the user suffers severe bodily damage. So without enough training, you must never force yourself to use it or open gates beyond your limits."

"And most importantly, you must remember this!"

"The last of the Eight Gates, the Gate of Death, must never be opened unless you're at a critical juncture with absolutely no other choice."

"Once you open the Gate of Death, there is only one outcome-death!"

"Do you understand?"

Duy's expression grew stern. Teaching the Eight Gates Released Formation was no small matter, and he had to make its dangers clear.

Yet across from Might Duy...

Mu Feng was already familiar with the dangers and power of the Eight Gates Released Formation. Meanwhile, the moment Guy heard that it could grant strength rivaling the Five Kage, he grew excited. He no longer paid any attention to Might Duy's subsequent warnings, staring at him with wide, eager eyes.

Seeing the fervor in their eyes, Might Duy's expression changed.

The next instant, he wiped his nose and struck a pose.

"All right! Let's start training!"