Look up: Chaos and the Kappa Won't Rest.
Look back: you were behind me.
"Are you ready?"
Guy asked Naruto.
"Yeah, if you insist."
Naruto tilted his head. If he really had to get ready, then bring it on.
"Are you ready, Kurama?!"
"Oh! Crunch."
"What are you doing?"
"Oh, eating melon."
"You idiot, Kurama, we're about to go!"
"Quit nagging. Coming, coming."
After a delay of about two seconds, Kurama extended a tail and connected with Naruto.
Starting at his stomach, golden chakra spread out, flowing along Naruto's body until it enveloped him completely.
What?!
Watching Naruto's presence gradually become terrifying, Guy rubbed his eyes in disbelief.
Wait, that's how you get ready?
Hinata, who had run over beside Neji, watched the warm chakra around Naruto, her eyes filled with nothing but him.
"Seriously, Neji? Is this really strength a student younger than us can have?"
Tenten was stunned. Although she had seen Naruto's performance during today's match, his condition then hadn't been nearly as far beyond the norm as it was now.
No, he had already been beyond the norm before. Now he was beyond beyond the norm.
The corner of Neji's mouth twitched. What else did you expect?
Why else would I want to get stronger?
It's all because of this guy's strength. If I really don't get stronger, my role from now on really will become nothing but the older brother-in-law who makes snarky comments.
"All right! Uncle Kappa, I'm ready!"
Golden chakra enveloped his clothes, its brilliant light illuminating the shadows.
"Oh, wait a moment."
Guy raised a hand to signal a pause.
"Hey, Lee, Mr. Guy isn't scared, is he?"
Tenten nudged Rock Lee with her shoulder, no longer concealing the suspicion in her eyes toward this kappa.
"No way. Mr. Guy's youth