After the Root assassination attempt, the Third Hokage had achieved his goal, and theoretically, Naoki Senju no longer needed to stay with Team Guy. However, the Third Hokage smiled and told Naoki Senju: "Don't rush, spend more time with your teammates first..."
Perhaps this is what makes a cunning adult—always prepared for both possibilities, so that even if Danzo's plan fails, they can still maintain the dignity of Hokage.
In comparison, the atmosphere in Team Guy is more harmonious.
Rock Lee was injured during a mission, and as a result, he was granted a month-long leave by the Third Hokage. Naoki Senju also witnessed the cruelty of the ninja profession for the first time. He realized that ninjas not only live on the edge of a knife and have no social security benefits, but what's even more terrifying is that all ninjas work year-round without a break!
No ninja has the right to refuse a call-up as long as there is a suitable mission. They are always on a mission-to-mission basis and never have a peaceful rest time.
Sick leave after an injury may be the only vacation available.
The youthful master and apprentice were definitely not going to spend their vacation lying in a Konoha Hospital. Might Guy dragged the heavily injured Rock Lee to the Training Ground Three early in the morning to teach him new Taijutsu.
Might Guy didn't hold back at all, bringing along not only Neji and Tenten, but also Naoki Senju to observe and learn.
" Rock Lee, watch closely, this is Konoha's strongest Taijutsu, the Eight Gates Released Formation."
" Eight Gates Released Formation, First Gate, Gate of Opening! Open!"
Might Guy's skin was slightly red, and his azure Chakra even overflowed from his body. His hair stood on end, and his originally comical watermelon rind hairstyle instantly became full of oppressive power.
Rock Lee's mouth dropped open in astonishment. He had never imagined that Taijutsu could possess such cool skills. Compared to flashy Ninjutsu, simple Taijutsu didn't have as many dazzling special effects, but Might Guy's Eight Gates Released Formation completely overturned Rock Lee's imagination.
Neji, extremely nervous, activated his Byakugan and observed Might Guy's Chakra changes without moving. Ordinary ninjas can only see the superficial changes, but Neji Hyuga, with his Byakugan, can see the more fundamental changes—the changes in Chakra.
In Neji's eyes, Might Guy's Chakra was experiencing an explosive growth, increasing by nearly 40% in a short period of time, and the activity of his Chakra was unprecedented.
"With Eight Gates Released Formation gate opened, the user gains a tremendous boost—speed, strength, and Chakra are all enhanced. Especially after the Sixth Gate, each gate opened grants access to a powerful Taijutsu. Now, I'll show you the strongest state that can be opened so far."
" Eight Gates Released Formation, Grandma Li knocks on the door, open!" ( Seventh Gate, Gate of Wonder )
As the Gate of Wonder opened, a unique blue steam shot straight into the sky, Might Guy's sweat was instantly evaporated by Chakra, creating this unique spectacle.
The surrounding grass was swept up and lifted into the air by the strong airflow. At this moment, Might Guy seemed to have become the eye of the typhoon. Even just standing there, Tenten, who was watching from the side, was a little unsteady and had to grab the hem of Naoki Senju's clothes to keep herself steady.
Neji's eyes also reddened slightly, and he had no choice but to close his Byakugan. The Chakra, which was as bright as the rising sun, was really dazzling.
Naoki Senju doesn't have Byakugan, but a collection of Chakra is sealed within him. Although it's not very obedient, the constant attacks of the Three-Tails on the seal demonstrate the shock that Might Guy, who opened the Gate of Wonder, brought to Isobu.
Rock Lee's eyes grew brighter and brighter. The path to advancement in Taijutsu had already been laid out before him. With continuous effort, he too could possess the power of Guy-sensei!
With a thud, Rock Lee knelt down, clasped his hands together, and slammed his forehead heavily against the ground.
" Guy-sensei, please teach me the Eight Gates Released Formation!"
Might Guy didn't rush to answer, but instead asked, " Rock Lee, if you want to master the Eight Gates Released Formation, you'll need to put in at least three times the amount of training you've already done. Can you do that?"
" Guy-sensei, if three times the effort isn't enough, then four times, five times... That's all I can do, that's my youth!"
Might Guy was overjoyed. This was why he chose Rock Lee as his disciple. Rock Lee had perfectly inherited his diligence and hard work, and only in this way could he learn the ultimate secret of the Eight Gates Released Formation to protect his comrades in Konoha.
The blue steam that shot straight into the sky slowly shrank, and Might Guy slowly closed the Gate of Wonder in the Eight Gates Released Formation. Maintaining Seventh Gate open was a considerable burden for him, and it was enough for Rock Lee to witness the power of the Eight Gates Released Formation.
Seeing Rock Lee kneeling before him, Might Guy pulled him up with satisfaction, then looked at the other disciples and asked:
" Rock Lee has decided to learn the Eight Gates Released Formation. Neji, Tenten, Naoki, are you going to undergo youth training with Teacher Guy?"
As he spoke, Might Guy struck his signature sparkly pose once again...
Those two rows of gleaming teeth made Tenten turn her head away in even greater disgust, and she whispered:
"I don't want to learn Taijutsu, it's too barbaric. I want to follow Lady Tsunade and learn Medical Ninjutsu, to become an elegant and beautiful female ninja like Lady Tsunade."
Neji hesitated slightly. He had clearly witnessed the power of Might Guy after he activated the Eight Gates Released Formation; that power far surpassed that of an ordinary Jonin, and even the head of the Hyuga Clan...
But then I think about the training volume they mentioned... Before his injury, Rock Lee trained for 12 hours a day, twice the usual amount...
Neji sincerely refused, saying:
"I'm sorry, thank you for your kind offer, Teacher Guy, but the Strong Fist and the Hyuga Clan's Gentle Fist are incompatible. I still prefer to train in Gentle Fist, which complements the Byakugan."
Now the pressure is on Naoki Senju. Judging from Might Guy's eyes, if Naoki Senju dares to refuse, then a contest called "youth" is inevitable.
After careful consideration, Naoki Senju ultimately chose to refuse.
" Teacher Guy's Eight Gates Released Formation is indeed very strong, but I have already trained in Sister Tsunade's Monster Strength Fist, which focuses on precise Chakra control. If Sister Tsunade knew that I had given up Monster Strength Fist, could Teacher Guy help me deal with it?"
I can't handle this. Goodbye, goodbye forever...
After the three consecutive negative comments, Might Guy finally faced reality: aside from his beloved apprentice Rock Lee, his Eight Gates Released Formation was actually being rejected!!!
He even went out of his way to demonstrate the formidable power of the Eight Gates Released Formation...
As for the real reason why Naoki Senju was unwilling to train, it was because the Eight Gates Released Formation were useless to him. As long as he trained Wood Release step by step, he could quickly surpass Might Guy's Gate of Wonder.
The only gate worth paying attention to is the Gate of Death, but the price of opening the Gate of Death is unbearable. Therefore, the Eight Gates Released Formation is only suitable for ninjas like Might Guy who are passionate and dedicated.
As Might Guy said, his youth was without regrets!