Burn, Youth!

Inside the dumpling shop, Asuma, Might Guy, and Kurenai Yuhi sat around a table laden with all sorts of dumplings, their aroma filling the air.

Might Guy ate with his usual hearty appetite, shoving one meatball after another into his mouth as if he were engaged in a silent competition.

His movements were swift and powerful, and each chew was done with such focus and satisfaction.

Kurenai Yuhi stared wide-eyed at Might Guy's astonishing appetite, her expression gradually shifting from surprise to admiration, and even to utter astonishment.

At that moment, Might Guy looked up, wiped the crumbs of meatballs from the corner of his mouth with satisfaction, and then spoke loudly to the busy shop assistant.

"Thirty more skewers, please!" His voice was loud and clear, drawing the attention of the surrounding customers.

Upon hearing this, Asuma's smile froze slightly.

He subconsciously squeezed the wallet in his pocket, silently calculating his expenses for the day.

His smile almost faltered as a pang of regret welled up inside him, "How could he forget how much Kai can eat? He shouldn't have invited him!"

Who would understand? Even though he was the Hokage's child, Hiruzen Sarutobi never gave him any extra pocket money.

Despite feeling somewhat annoyed, Asuma tried his best to remain calm.

He took a deep breath, trying his best to appear relaxed, and then asked Might Guy, "Guy, I haven't seen Kakashi or Obito lately. What have they been up to?"

Upon hearing Asuma casually mention Kakashi's name, Might Guy, who had been enjoying his meal, suddenly paused.

His hand hovered in mid-air, and the meatballs on the skewer he held seemed to have lost their appeal.

In Might Guy's mind, the fierce battle with Koki was as vivid as yesterday, and the next day, filled with fighting spirit and the desire to further spar with Koki, he embarked on his journey to the Uchiha Clan's territory.

However, just as he was about to step into the Uchiha Clan's territory, Kakashi appeared before him as if he had anticipated his movements.

Kakashi remained as calm as ever, a hint of unwavering determination flashing in his eyes.

"Kai, I'll practice with you from now on. Don't go looking for Koki anymore." Kakashi's words were brief and direct, without lengthy explanations, yet filled with an undeniable meaning.

Might Guy froze on the spot. He hadn't expected Kakashi to suddenly appear there, much less that he would make such a suggestion.

He wanted to ask for the reason, but Kakashi's eyes made him realize that there would be no answer to this question.

Ultimately, Might Guy chose to respect Kakashi's decision and gave up the idea of searching for Koki.

Although he felt a little disappointed, he quickly thought that Kakashi's offer to practice alongside him was a form of acceptance of his challenge.

This idea was like a spark, igniting his fighting spirit. His eyes shone with an indomitable light, and his excitement was palpable.

Might Guy's mood was like a flame in the wind, instantly igniting new hope from his despair.

That day, he challenged Kakashi without hesitation.

The duel between the two unfolded in an open training field, the air thick with tension and excitement.

Might Guy gave it his all; every punch and kick was imbued with all his strength and determination.

However, the result was obvious: he was defeated by Kakashi, and the defeat was particularly devastating.

Thinking of this, Might Guy felt a brief moment of disappointment, but soon a determined smile returned to his face.

He knew that failure was not the end, but a necessary step on the road to success.

He believed that as long as he didn't give up, he would one day be able to defeat Kakashi and prove his strength.

Inside the dumpling shop, this indomitable spirit made Might Guy suddenly stand up. He clenched his fists, his eyes shining with determination, and shouted, "As Kakashi's lifelong rival, I will never give up!"

His voice was loud and powerful, as if conveying his vow to everyone.

Asuma and Red were taken aback by Might Guy's sudden declaration. They were stunned for a moment, then looked at each other and smiled.

Everyone's gotten used to Kai's occasional erratic behavior.

After Might Guy's inspiring vows echoed in his ears, he seemed to pour all his passion into his appetite.

He returned to his seat, his eyes fixed on the plate of tempting meatballs before him, his gaze gleaming with the same fervor as the blood on the battlefield.

He used his chopsticks quickly and precisely to remove the meatballs from the skewers one by one, soon piling them into a small mountain on the table.

Immediately afterwards, Might Guy began his "meatball feast".

He opened his mouth wide and quickly popped the meatballs into it, his movements so fast it was as if he were racing against time.

His cheeks bulged high, and he chewed at an astonishing speed, as if he wanted to transform all the meatballs into his own power.

However, this pace did not last long.

A meatball got stuck in his throat, and he immediately felt suffocated, his cheeks turning bright red.

Might Guy hurriedly reached out, grabbed a large glass of water from the table, and drank it all in one gulp without hesitation.

The coolness of the water and the warmth of the meatball collided in his mouth. He swallowed hard, finally sending the stubborn meatball into his stomach.

Inside the meatball shop, Might Guy moved like a whirlwind. As his chopsticks danced, meatballs seemed to be drawn by an invisible force, quickly disappearing into his mouth.

Asuma sat side by side with Red, watching Might Guy devour the food with astonishment.

As the last dumpling slid into Might Guy's stomach, he put down his chopsticks, let out a long sigh, and then gave Asuma and Red a grateful smile, "Thank you for the treat, these dumplings were absolutely delicious!"

Before he could finish speaking, Might Guy had already stood up, his eyes gleaming with fierce fighting spirit. He declared resolutely, "From this moment forward, I will begin training. The first thing I'll do is run a thousand laps around Konoha! I firmly believe that one day I will defeat Kakashi!"

Upon hearing this, the surrounding customers cast curious glances, and some even whispered among themselves, questioning whether this seemingly arrogant teenager was mentally sound.

However, amidst all these bewildered gazes, Asuma and Kurenai maintained the deepest tranquility.

Of everyone present, only those two truly understood the weight of Might Guy's words!

He's absolutely serious!

Might Guy stood tall and proud, ignoring the confused and even contemptuous looks he received from those around him. With an unstoppable energy, he Earth Flow of the dumpling shop.

Those strange looks were like fleeting clouds to him.

Since embarking on his ninja journey, he has learned to put aside all doubts and misunderstandings from the outside world and focus on pursuing his dreams and goals.

Compared to Might Guy, the others in the dumpling shop might not be able to comprehend that no one could match his extraordinary and refined state of mind.

They may be used to comfort and blindly follow the crowd, but in the world of Might Guy, only constant challenges and transcendence are the true meaning of life.

As he stepped out of the shop, sunlight shone on his resolute face. At that moment, he seemed to merge with the world. His steps were steady and confident, each step reflecting his determination.

(I really love Might Guy! He's one of the few characters in Hokage who achieved his strength entirely through his own hard work. He's a very charismatic character. Hard work doesn't guarantee success, but without hard work, success is impossible! Keep going, everyone! Burn with youth!!!)