Nearby, Might Guy swiftly grabbed Ebisu by the back of his collar and leaped onto a tree to one side. As he looked at the seven men before him, all radiating terrifying auras, his expression grew more solemn than ever.
He tensed every muscle in his body, unable to help recalling the technique Might Duy had taught him one night a year ago.
Although I haven't fully mastered it yet... the time has come to burn my youth. Father, forgive me!
"Whew... Genma, Ebisu, in a moment... just run. Whatever happens, don't look back. Understand?"
As he spoke, the veins on Might Guy's forehead bulged little by little, and wisps of green chakra vapor slowly began to appear around his body.
"Guy!"
Genma Shiranui, who had darted over with him, froze at his words. Seeing the unusual change in Might Guy's body, he knew Guy intended to use some forbidden technique he knew nothing about, sacrificing himself to protect them. But...
Their opponents were the Seven Ninja Swordsmen of the Mist-a squad of seven who could supposedly hunt down Kage!
Could a single forbidden technique really stop them?
"There isn't any other way now, is there, Genma? The burning of youth is always brilliant! Run. Just leave this to me."
Green vapor churned endlessly around Might Guy. Seeing the worry in his teammate's eyes, he raised a thumb and flashed his white teeth as he spoke confidently.
"I understand. Ebisu, let's go!"
Looking at the smiling Might Guy, Genma Shiranui felt his eyes grow damp. He glanced at Jinin Akebino, who was darting in to attack again, then grabbed the still-immobile Ebisu and shot toward the Dense Forest behind them.
"Hahahaha! They actually think someone can escape from us. How amusing."
In the distance, Munashi Jinpachi sneered at the sight.