Neji's eyes bulged with veins as he shouted, " Byakugan, activate!"
The whole world instantly changed in Neji's eyes. He could clearly see the flow of Chakra throughout Naoki Senju's body, although the flow of Chakra in his abdomen was slightly strange. But with the arrow already on the bowstring, Neji couldn't care less about that.
With his right hand imbued with Chakra, he struck Naoki Senju's abdomen with lightning speed.
Unlike the Strong Fist, which primarily strikes joints and the head, the Gentle Fist, imbued with Chakra, relies mainly on the penetrating power of Chakra to attack the enemy's internal organs.
If it hits an enemy, it can cause minor scratches or even muscle damage and tendon injury Chakra. Therefore, the abdomen, which contains the most internal organs and is the most flexible part, is naturally the favorite target of the Hyuga Clan's Gentle Fist.
Naoki Senju could clearly see Neji's punching motion and could easily block it at any time, but he didn't rush to attack because there was someone else watching the show.
" Neji, is it really necessary to use such extreme force against your own comrades?"
A gentle breeze swept by, instantly churning the surrounding air. A rough, large hand gripped Neji's right arm like an iron clamp, and no matter how much Neji struggled, he couldn't break free.
Naoki Senju glanced at Might Guy's retreating figure. His speed just now was truly frightening. If it weren't for the superhuman sensory abilities granted by being the Three-Tails Jinchūriki, it would indeed be difficult to keep up with a ninja who had perfected Taijutsu.
" Naoki-kun, are you alright?" Tenten asked worriedly as she walked up to Naoki Senju, seemingly having forgotten her former teammate.
"Of course it's alright. Teacher Guy arrived just in time, otherwise things might have been different."
Neji reluctantly exchanged a few glances with Might Guy, then deactivated his Byakugan, and the Chakra attached to his right hand dissipated.
Might Guy released his grip on Neji's right arm, Rock Lee then moved closer to Might Guy, glancing enviously at Naoki Senju. Was this the Senju Clan genius Neji also wanted to challenge?
Just wait and see. Whether it's the Hyuga Clan or the Senju Clan, as long as they are geniuses, he will challenge them one by one and defeat them personally, thus proving that hard work can indeed defeat geniuses.
" Neji, since he's unwilling to accept it, let's start with a youthful adventure..."
"Alright, we can talk about the challenge later." Kai placed his large hand on Rock Lee's head, stopping his inappropriate behavior. " Teacher Guy's personally made super spicy curry rice is almost ready! Anyone want to be the first to try it?"
" Guy-sensei, please let me be the first to taste it." Despite having his head pressed down, Rock Lee stubbornly raised his hand.
Spicy curry rice... Naoki Senju, who had only heard of it, couldn't help but shake his head. Only tough people would dare to try this stuff; it's so spicy it'll make your ass explode.
In the end, however, everyone tasted a little of the extremely spicy curry rice that Might Guy had personally cooked, because compared to feeling utterly miserable, no one wanted to see an old man like Might Guy acting like a child...
Its destructive power could practically be described as a mental attack Ninjutsu.
After lunch, Naoki and Tenten, who arrived last, were responsible for washing the dishes by the river. Since it was the first time that the Team Guy was going out on a mission, they didn't travel in the afternoon. Instead, Might Guy explained some precautions and the specific tasks for this mission.
When the two returned carrying a stack of bowls and chopsticks, the fire had been relit. Rock Lee approached Neji, Neji moved away to the other side with some disgust.
Having witnessed Neji's Byakugan and Gentle Fist today, Rock Lee is even more eager to challenge this Byakugan genius.
The group sat around the fire. Might Guy cleared his throat and then said:
"This mission is a C-rank mission personally issued by the Lord Hokage, with a difficulty level of D-rank or higher. During the mission, you will encounter some wandering samurai or other dangers. If you encounter wandering ninjas, it will be upgraded to a B-rank mission. As for A-rank and S-rank missions, you will receive them when you carry out missions alone in the future."
"There are two mission objectives. First, go to the capital of the Daimyo of the Land of Fire's daimyo and deliver the Lord Hokage's letter to Shikaku Nara. Second, go to the Fire Temple Fire Temple inquire about its situation in the name of Konoha and offer a formal apology. Are there any other questions?"
There are just too many problems... All I can say is that the Third Hokage really knows how to play games, actually assigning such a mission... Naoki Senju is extremely exhausted.
Rock Lee was the first to raise his hand and asked:
" Guy-sensei, why are A-level and S-level missions only available when performed solo?"
"Oh, Rock Lee's question is good. Because the opponents in A-rank missions are Jonin various villages, and a ninja team consists of Jonin leading three Genin, taking on an A-rank mission is too risky for Genin. As for S-rank missions, those are missions that even Jonin would have to take great risks to carry out."
After Rock Lee, Neji, who rarely speaks, also raised his hand. However, after what had just happened, Neji's expression became even more serious.
" Teacher Guy, why does Konoha need to apologize to the Fire Temple?"
Perhaps the word "apology" triggered unpleasant memories for Neji, which is why Neji expression was exceptionally unpleasant.
Might Guy had specifically researched this disciple, and while he couldn't say anything about Konoha's compromises, Neji's father, Hizashi Hyuga, was indeed a political sacrifice, given to Kumogakure under the guise of an apology...
In the end, Hizashi Hyuga's body was taken away by the Kumogakure, and the Kumogakure gained another ninja with the Byakugan - Dodai, Byakugan, along with Ao from the Kirigakure, became the only two Byakugan Kekkei Genkai outside the village.
"This concerns Konoha's secrets, so I can't tell you too much. However, this apology is only superficial. Master Chiriku of the Fire Temple was interrogated in the Konoha Interrogation Department and is said to have suffered psychological trauma. This apology is also to appease the Fire Temple."
After receiving Might Guy's explanation, Neji's agitated emotions were calmed down, and he gradually returned to calm.
"Any other questions? If not, get some rest. We need to get to the capital of the Land of Fire as soon as possible, taking advantage of the good cover at night."
Upon hearing that they would have to travel all night, Tenten, who was not good at Taijutsu and fitness training, immediately let out a helpless wail.
As Might Guy spoke, he kept glancing at Naoki Senju out of the corner of his eye. Naoki found his clumsy intelligence-gathering ability somewhat laughable. Had Might Guy perhaps focused all his skill points on Taijutsu? He was truly a pointer-type warrior.
"That's all, Teacher Guy, you should go to bed early too."
Then Naoki Senju and Tenten crawled into the small sleeping bag together. Although Might Guy looked surprised, he did not stop them.
They were ninjas to begin with, and given their age, what could possibly happen if they slept together like that? They had originally prepared a four-person tent, but because of Naoki Senju's addition, they had to add a single tent as well.
Neji and Rock Lee exchanged a glance, then walked in tacit agreement toward the depths of the dense forest.
Might Guy immediately smiled with satisfaction, "It seems that Rock Lee has also found a genius ninja to pursue for a lifetime, to compete with, and to improve together. This is the exciting youth!"
However, Neji's true intention might simply be to find a punching bag to vent his anger on...