Although the challenge had been issued, Naruto knew his own limitations and knew that he had no chance of defeating Sasuke under normal circumstances, especially after his crushing defeat last time.
Normally it wouldn't matter, but this time it's an important duel involving Sakura!
Should I give her some laxatives?
There's practically no chance. Sasuke always makes his own bento boxes, and he's never even tasted a single bite of a bento box that Sakura makes... Damn it, I'm so envious!
Then let's use sharpened ninja tools?
The ninja tools used in Ninjutsu battles are all unsharpened. Although they hurt a lot when they poke you, they can't even cut your skin, making them the safest ninja tools.
Using sharpened ninja tools might give you an advantage, but it's too obvious...
Naruto walked listlessly toward Ichiraku Ramen Shop, when he finally came up with the most feasible solution.
"If I could learn a real Ninjutsu before the Ninjutsu duel, wouldn't I be able to defeat Sasuke?"
As for who to learn from, after much thought, Naruto Uzumaki could only think of one candidate; in fact, there weren't many candidates to begin with...
" Big Brother Naoki, nii-nii!"
Naruto walked through the Senju Clan Compound, calling out Naoki Senju's name everywhere. He had no choice; he never knew where his older brother lived, and with so many houses in the Senju Clan Compound, he could only call out wherever he went.
A disgruntled Naoki Senju appeared from behind, patted Naruto on the shoulder, and deliberately increased the force of his pat.
There was nothing he could do; Naruto had interrupted his and Tsunade's time together, as they were working hard to revive the Senju Clan!
"What's wrong, brat? Did you get a beating from Sasuke Uchiha at the Ninja Academy?"
Naruto shook his head somewhat guiltily and asked for help, "Big brother, is there any Ninjutsu that I can learn in two days? Preferably one that can send Sasuke flying in one go."
And you even said you weren't taught a lesson by Sasuke, and that the Ninjutsu you learned was specifically designed to counter Sasuke Uchiha... Naoki Senju decisively shook his head, sentencing Naruto to 'death'.
"There's no Ninjutsu you can learn in two days, let alone beat Sasuke."
Sakura... Naruto was heartbroken. It seemed he ultimately couldn't save Sakura from Sasuke's clutches.
"However, it's not that there's no way to defeat Sasuke."
"What can we do?!" Naruto asked anxiously, as if grasping at a straw.
"It will be a bit tough, so be prepared."
Faced with the choice between hardship and Sakura, Naruto decisively chose the latter. What did a little hardship matter for Sakura?
"Alright, then I'll have to work hard. I'm determined to defeat Sasuke fair and square."
Naoki Senju's eyes narrowed into amusement... He hoped Naruto could make it through the first day...
"Then come with me."
Konoha's Training Ground Three.
Before he could even see anyone, Naoki Senju heard a familiar voice...
"8040, 8041, 8042..."
" Rock Lee, keep going! Only with an unwavering youth can you master the ultimate secrets of Taijutsu!"
"Yes, Guy-sensei! 8043, 8044, 8045..."
Might Guy and Rock Lee were doing push-ups together. Judging from the wooden stake next to them that was almost broken by kicks, it was easy to see that Rock Lee's body had almost recovered and his training intensity had increased.
" Naoki-kun, what brings you here today?"
Tenten looked at Naoki Senju, whom she hadn't seen in a long time, with great surprise and greeted him enthusiastically.
However, the Kunai that kept flying up and down in Naruto's hands Tenten, gleaming with a cold light, made Naruto a little apprehensive. It was clearly sharpened; wasn't he afraid of it flying off if he played with it like that?
"It's Tenten! Why didn't she go to Konoha Hospital to learn Medical Ninjutsu from Sister Shizune today?"
Mentioning this, Tenten stopped awkwardly, fidgeting, and said:
"Yes, Konoha Hospital was quite busy today, so I didn't bother Senior Sister Shizune."
Although the tone was tactful, the meaning was quite clear: No talent, can't learn it...
Naoki Senju is quite qualified to speak on this point. He doesn't have any talent for Medical Ninjutsu, but fortunately, he also doesn't have the talent for jinxing. However, Tenten is showing a tendency to develop into a jinx.
"I see. You continue training that Tenten; I need to speak with Teacher Guy."
"Yes, Teacher Guy and Rock Lee's training is almost over."
Although she didn't discover her talent for Medical Ninjutsu, Tenten unexpectedly discovered her Shuriken throwing, so she diligently practiced Shuriken throwing techniques to make up for her lack of combat power.
Neji wasn't spotted; he was probably practicing Byakugan and Gentle Fist with the Hyuga Clan. After hundreds of years of research, the Hyuga Clan has developed the most efficient learning methods. Might Guy's presence is mainly to protect Neji Hyuga from dangers he might encounter during missions.
Regular training takes place within the Hyuga Clan, with Hyuga Hiashi serving as a sparring partner, making it even more efficient.
"8231, 8232, 8233...8400!"
With a final, exhausted roar from Rock Lee, the push-up challenge officially ended. Next up were the run around Konoha, the handstand run around Konoha, and 20,000 jump rope repetitions...
To unlock the Eight Gates Released Formation, one must put in an effort that others cannot. Every user of the Eight Gates Released Formation has walked this path.
Therefore, Might Guy trained Rock Lee without holding back. Although Naoki Senju didn't expect Naruto to keep up with the intensity of Rock Lee's training, he believed that with some training, Naruto wouldn't lose so quickly when facing Sasuke...
As for the Ninjutsu duel that Naruto has already confessed about two days later, we can only hope that Naruto's foolishness will be blessed and that he won't get beaten too badly by Sasuke.
Although Sasuke Uchiha was not as great as that of geniuses like Uchiha Itachi, he never slacked off during his training and worked diligently and meticulously.
As for Naruto, he usually sleeps through class in the morning and skips class in the afternoon. After school, he plays ninja games with Shikamaru and Choji. In addition, he is malnourished, and the best thing he eats is ramen...
To surpass Sasuke will be a long process. Naoki Senju can only help him by fulfilling some external conditions, such as having an excellent teacher and providing him with nutritional supplements.
If Naruto wants to have a fateful showdown, he will need a long time to grow and catch up with Sasuke.
" Teacher Guy, his name is Naruto Uzumaki, a student at the Ninja Academy. We'll be relying on you for a while now, so please don't hesitate to train him. I've already booked a VIP suite for him at Konoha Hospital."
Naruto Uzumaki... that name sounds familiar, but Might Guy didn't think about it too much. Maybe he's a junior that Naoki Senju has taken a liking to.
The enthusiastic and warm-hearted Might Guy had no intention of refusing. Facing Naruto Uzumaki, whom he was meeting for the first time, Might Guy 'enthusiastically' introduced himself:
"I am Might Guy, the Konoha's Blue Beast! Might Guy Naruto Uzumaki, are you ready to ignite your youth?!"
Looking at the middle-aged man in the green bodysuit, flashing his teeth and giving a thumbs-up... Naruto Uzumaki suddenly regretted asking his older brother for help. Could he still back out now?