Konoha: I Have a Gravity Training Room

Xia Mu laughed. "It seems these four-piece sets belong to four people from Takumi Village. They call themselves the Four Heavenly Phenomena and go around committing all sorts of evil. Wouldn't taking their ninja tools be doing justice on behalf of heaven? Besides, we can post bounties at the Bounty Exchange, as long as we don't expose our identities."

In truth, Xia Mu was not afraid at all.

Those so-called Four Heavenly Phenomena were indeed no good.

Besides, the people who took jobs at the Bounty Exchange were no saints either. Take ruthless people like Kakuzu—if they really went after the four-piece sets, they would definitely kill the owners while they were at it. Why make such a fuss over it?

So they should just take them boldly!

"Alright, then these four-piece sets are mine!" Tenten nodded decisively.

At that moment, Shino handed over another scroll. "The other ninja tools aren't much, but these seven swords from Kirigakure are pretty good. I've heard a little about Kirigakure's Seven Ninja Swordsmen."

The Seven Ninja Swordsmen?

Tenten accepted the scroll and looked at the seven bizarrely shaped weapons, hesitating for a moment.

Especially after hearing that they were connected to Kirigakure, she did not particularly want to get involved.

Kirigakure was, after all, a major hidden village. If they stole Kirigakure's iconic ninja tools, Kirigakure would probably come looking for trouble. It would be bad if trouble came knocking.

Seeing Tenten's concerns, Xia Mu could only explain patiently.

"Tenten, perhaps you haven't heard about the Seven Ninja Swordsmen's past, nor do you know much about Kirigakure's situation. During the Shinobi World War, Kirigakure sent the Seven Ninja Swordsmen to launch a surprise attack on Konoha. All seven were elite jonin, each wielding a ninja sword suited to them. When the seven worked together, they could even kill the Kage of a village!"

"They were that strong?!"

Tenten and Shino were stunned. It was truly hard to imagine.

"They were exactly that strong! Yet before the Seven Ninja Swordsmen even reached the village gates, a senior named Might Duy kicked four of them to death on the spot. The remaining three fled like stray dogs, never daring to set foot in the Land of Fire again for the rest of their lives. Later, the Seven Ninja Swordsmen were reassembled, but Kirigakure erupted into the Bloody Mist rebellion, and the Seven Ninja Swordsmen all left and became rogue ninja.

"In other words, the seven swords are out in the world now. So what's wrong with taking ninja tools from Kirigakure's rogue ninja?"

There really was nothing wrong with that!

And those seven swords were so powerful—they were absolutely worth acquiring!

Tenten grew excited as well. "So we'll keep spending money to post bounties at the Bounty Exchange?"

Xia Mu quickly stopped her. "Easy, easy. The seven swords may be powerful, but not every one of them will suit you, and some aren't easy to take. For example, Greatsword: Samehada has a will of its own. If you aren't strong enough, it won't acknowledge you, and you simply won't be able to wield it. And Kubikiribōchō only repairs itself by drinking blood. It's pretty useless, so there's no need to get it."

Tenten calmed down as well. She reviewed the information again before finally deciding. "Then I'll put out a bounty for Kiba first. It feels pretty good."

Only then did Xia Mu nod.

Kiba was indeed excellent. All it needed was Chakra, and it could be used for both close-range and long-range lightning attacks. It could even draw down lightning during thunderstorms, making it extremely powerful.

Tenten's Lightning Release was not bad, so it suited her perfectly.

In fact, in the original anime, it was Might Guy's Team and Naruto who dealt with Raiga of the Seven Ninja Swordsmen. If not for that filler storyline, Tenten could have acquired Kiba long ago, and her strength would have soared.

Now that this world also had filler storylines, they might as well take Kiba and let Tenten use it.

Besides that, Tenten selected several special ninja tools and planned to post bounties for them when she had the chance. It would all be done in secret, ensuring that the powerful ninja tools became hidden trump cards she could use without exposing herself.

Then there were the Summoning Beasts.

After looking through several scrolls, Shino suddenly said, "Actually, the Aburame Clan also has special Summoning Beasts—giant insects. I'll just ask my dad when I get back."

As expected, great clans were different. They had everything at home.

Xia Mu and Tenten discussed it for a while before finally deciding. "Then let's get this Giant Mountain Eagle. Not only is it formidable in battle, it can carry people and deliver messages. It's extremely practical."

As for how to obtain it, of course they would put out a bounty and have someone deliver the contract scroll.

Having money was truly convenient!

With a sweet smile, Tenten said, "By the way, Xia Mu, keep telling that earlier story—the story about Senior Might Duy..."

### Might Guy's Team Is Formed ### Time flew by, and before they knew it, more than three years had passed.

It was graduation season once again.

Early in the morning, Tenten put on her forehead protector. She still wore her hair in twin buns, along with a pink short jacket and dark green cropped pants, looking valiant and spirited.

Perhaps because Xia Mu often shocked her with electricity, Tenten had developed quite well.

Now twelve years old, she had grown into a graceful young girl.

Xia Mu looked her up and down, a satisfied smile appearing on his face. "As expected of my girlfriend. You're getting prettier and prettier!"

Tenten smiled shyly, then generously rose onto her tiptoes and kissed Xia Mu on the cheek. Xia Mu had grown tall and handsome by now, and although Tenten was a year older than him, she was nearly a head shorter.

Still, she liked Xia Mu this way—confident, powerful, and increasingly handsome.

Right, she needed to watch out for that looks-obsessed Ino.

"I'm leaving first, Xia Mu. Dad, goodbye."

With that, she ran straight toward the academy. Her back was calm and confident, radiating charm without her even realizing it.

Over the past few years, Xia Mu had personally raised his girlfriend into an outstanding girl. He did not know how to express the overwhelming sense of accomplishment he felt.

Shop Owner Uncle said softly, "Xia Mu, you have to protect Tenten well."

Xia Mu nodded solemnly. "Don't worry, Father-in-law. I'll protect her with my life!"

"...Get lost! I'm not your father-in-law yet!"

Though Shop Owner Uncle sounded disdainful, his eyes were full of trust in Xia Mu. Xia Mu had not only made Tenten stronger, but was powerful himself. There definitely would not be any problems with safety.

Ninja Academy.

"Team Three: Neji Hyuga, Rock Lee, Tenten! Jonin squad leader: Might Guy!"

Tenten glanced at her teammates in surprise. She really wanted to mock Rock Lee's thick eyebrows, but she was even more surprised that she had been placed in the same class as the Hyuga Clan's genius.

Over the years, Tenten had learned Xia Mu's way of lying low. She had basically never revealed her true strength at the academy.

So what was with this team assignment?

What excited Tenten even more was that their team's jonin instructor was actually Might Guy!

Naturally, Tenten had heard Xia Mu talk about Might Guy. She had even heard the story of senior Might Duy crippling the Seven Ninja Swordsmen with a single kick, so she held him in great respect.

Her boyfriend had rated Might Guy extremely highly, and he was even coveting Might Guy's Eight Gates.

Perfect. Then she, his girlfriend, would get the Eight Gates for him!

Before long, a bizarre kappa-looking man entered the classroom and shouted, "Team Three, Neji Hyuga, Rock Lee, Tenten, come with me!"

Huh? This was Might Guy?

Wasn't he a kappa?!

Tenten was somewhat stunned, complaints flooding through her mind. She could not help doubting Xia Mu's words; Might Guy's appearance was simply too bizarre.

On a second-floor balcony, the kappa-like Might Guy, dressed in a green jumpsuit, stood with his hands on his hips and laughed. "I am Konoha's proud Blue Beast, Might Guy. It is a pleasure to meet you! Next, introduce yourselves!"

Neji Hyuga turned his head to the side. "Not interested."

Rock Lee immediately raised his hand. "Me! Me! Me! My name is Rock Lee, and my dream is to prove that even without ninjutsu, I can become a powerful ninja!"

Then, Rock Lee was mocked by Neji.

Seeing this, even someone as optimistic as Might Guy knew it would be troublesome.

He had long observed Rock Lee and recognized his hard work. Rock Lee had also been specifically assigned to this team at his request. As for Neji Hyuga, he could only say that the Hyuga Clan had serious problems, matters beyond his place to interfere with. He only hoped that Neji would not make his relationship with his teammates too strained.

Then there was this girl. She seemed to have been studying him with a strange look just now.

Could it be that she had been won over by his powerful appearance?

Tenten introduced herself as well. "My name is Tenten. I like meat buns and... Xia Mu. I hate weak people, and my dream is to become a powerful female ninja like Lady Tsunade!"

"Oh? Lady Tsunade is your goal? Not a bad dream!"

Might Guy gave her a thumbs-up, then asked his question. "So, Tenten, who is Xia Mu? And why are you looking at me like that?"

Tenten was not shy at all. "Xia Mu is my boyfriend. He told me about you, Teacher Guy."

Might Guy was even more surprised. "So Tenten already has a boyfriend? What did your boyfriend say about me?"

But Tenten looked skeptical. "I once asked Xia Mu who the strongest person in Konoha was, and without hesitation, he said Might Guy. But looking at you now, Teacher Guy, you don't seem like the strongest."

"Nani! Tenten, your boyfriend really rated me that highly? He has excellent judgment! Hahahaha!" Might Guy laughed happily with his hands on his hips.

Both Neji and Rock Lee looked at Tenten with disbelief written across their faces.

"Tenten, does your boyfriend have some kind of cognitive disorder?"

"Of course not! Xia Mu knows all sorts of things!"

Tenten instinctively argued, "Xia Mu said that during the Shinobi World War, Kirigakure's Seven Ninja Swordsmen tried to launch a surprise attack on Konoha. Those seven were incredibly powerful; working together, they could probably even kill the shadow of a village. At the time, Teacher Guy had apparently just graduated and happened to encounter the Seven Ninja Swordsmen while on a mission with his companions.

"The situation was critical, but then Teacher Guy's father, senior Might Duy, suddenly arrived. He directly opened the Eight Gates and kicked four of the Seven Ninja Swordsmen to death on the spot. The remaining three fled in disgrace, never daring to set foot in the Land of Fire again..."

At that point, she suddenly realized something.

She looked up and saw that Might Guy was actually crying, leaving her flustered.

"I'm sorry, Teacher Guy. I shouldn't have brought up those painful memories..."

"No! Tenten, I'm not sad, and I'm not blaming you. I just never expected anyone to remember my father's story. It's so passionate, so moving—this is youth! Don't worry. My father chose to sacrifice himself for his beliefs. He saved me and my companions, becoming a hero who saved Konoha. I have always been proud of him!"

As Might Guy spoke, he gave a thumbs-up, his teeth gleaming beneath his smile.

Tenten really wanted to complain, but she did not even know where to begin.

Tenten let out a breath of relief, annoyed at herself for speaking without thinking. Fortunately, Teacher Guy did not mind.

Neji Hyuga and Rock Lee were both astonished. "So Teacher Guy's father had the strength of a Hokage back then? But why have we never heard of such a powerful ninja?"

Might Guy smiled as he wiped the glistening tears from the corners of his eyes. "Actually, my father was only an eternal genin."

An eternal genin? That was impossible!

Why had someone so powerful only been a genin?!

"My father did not have much talent. He could not learn ninjutsu well, so he could only bury himself in training taijutsu. The Eight Gates did not stand out in the early stages of training; only when the later gates were opened did they become truly powerful. That was why my father remained a genin all his life. Until that day, when he chose to open the Gate of Death and fulfilled his beliefs. He gained the name of a hero, but lost his life..."

Might Guy was not sad. He was proud and nostalgic.

Tenten began to believe Xia Mu's assessment.

So you really couldn't judge a person by appearances. Teacher Guy might have been quite eccentric, but his strength and convictions were absolutely not weak.

She added, "Xia Mu said the same thing. He even said that Teacher Guy is much stronger now than Senior Dai was back then. He estimated that opening the Sixth Gate would be enough to fight a Hokage, opening the Seventh Gate would make him a Super Kage, and opening the Gate of Death might let him cripple the Sage of Six Paths with a single kick!"

No, this was getting more and more outrageous!

Could it really be that absurd?!

Neji and Rock Lee did not believe a word of it, but Rock Lee's blood still began to boil.

Rock Lee had always wanted to prove that one could become a powerful ninja even without ninjutsu. Wasn't Teacher Guy's father, and Teacher Guy himself, the perfect proof?

Next, it would be his turn—Rock Lee's turn—to prove it!

So he was definitely going to learn the Eight Gates!

Hearing this, Might Guy instinctively struck what he considered a handsome pose and laughed. "Tenten, your boyfriend has great judgment. Even though what he said is wildly exaggerated, I will work toward that goal as well! I, Might Guy, Konoha's proud Blue Beast, will absolutely become the strongest in the Shinobi World!"

"So, Teacher Guy, can I learn the Eight Gates?" Tenten went straight to the point.

"Huh? Oh, of course you can." Might Guy had not yet caught on.

"Then can I teach it to my boyfriend?"

"Oh, of course..."

Might Guy faltered. He said seriously, "Tenten, the Eight Gates are not something just anyone can train in. I'm willing to teach you not only because you're my student now, but also because I'll train you afterward until you reach the Opening Gate. As for your boyfriend, I'll have to meet him before I can determine whether he is suitable."

Tenten was extremely confident in this. "Then I'll introduce him to Teacher Guy when I get the chance. He's much stronger than I am. Maybe he's even stronger than Teacher Guy."

Xia Mu would soon graduate, so there was no need to hide too much anymore. Tenten did not mind revealing a few secrets.

But Might Guy clearly did not believe her. "Haha! It's impossible to be stronger than Teacher Guy! Bring him over someday, and I'll take a look at his physical condition. If he can learn it, I won't be stingy about teaching him."

Might Guy did not have the narrow-minded attitudes of those great clans.