Chapter 31 Five Attribute Ninjas (Seeking Follow-up Reading)

“You’re here.”

“I’m here.”

“You shouldn’t have come.”

“I’m already here.”

“Get out! It’s bad enough you barged into my house, but then you rushed into the bathroom. Might Guy, what are you trying to do?”

Even the usually cool Kakashi couldn’t hold back, looking at Might Guy, who had infiltrated the bathroom, with a frantic expression.

“Of course, I’m here for a battle full of youth and passion!” Might Guy enthusiastically declared, raising his arm and giving Kakashi a thumbs-up.

Kakashi: …

If it weren’t for the soap suds still on him, he would have given Might Guy’s irritatingly smug face a flying kick right then and there.

Who rushes into someone’s bathroom at night to challenge them to a duel?

“Even if we’re going to fight, at least wait until I’ve finished my bath,” Kakashi couldn’t help but retort.

“As expected of my rival, you’ve readily accepted the challenge! I’ll wait for you outside!” Might Guy smiled brightly, his two rows of sparkling white teeth particularly dazzling under the light.

Kakashi rubbed his forehead in exasperation. He started to wonder if his father had misjudged Might Guy back then.

To think he believed Might Guy might become even stronger than him in the future and be a good opponent.

But if Might Guy wanted to fight, then so be it. It would be good to let him clearly see the gap between them.

Kakashi quickly washed himself clean, then got dressed and went outside.

“Let’s decide this now!” Might Guy struck a pose and shouted with passion.

“Are we competing in Taijutsu this time?” Kakashi asked.

Ever since first grade, Might Guy had challenged him in various ways. Their contests weren’t limited to just fighting; sometimes they competed in Shuriken throwing, among other things.

“No, feel free to use your full strength. Treat this as a formal battle,” Might Guy shook his head and said seriously.

“Are you sure?” Kakashi asked again.

If he used his full power directly, he didn’t think Might Guy would have a chance to resist.

He had become a Chunin two years ago, while Might Guy was still a Ninja Academy student.

“Absolutely sure!” Might Guy grinned brightly.

“Then be careful.” As soon as Kakashi finished speaking, he immediately pulled out four Shuriken and sent them flying towards Might Guy.

Might Guy dodged the Shuriken, but then he suddenly realized that Kakashi had already subtly closed in and was throwing a punch.

“Leaf Whirlwind!”

Might Guy swiftly delivered a spinning kick, which collided with Kakashi’s fist. Both of them retreated a few steps.

“Hmm?” Kakashi looked at Might Guy with a hint of surprise.

He hadn’t expected Might Guy to react and counter so quickly; his kicking speed was unexpectedly fast.

Might Guy had challenged him once two months ago, also in Taijutsu.

Compared to last time, Might Guy had made noticeable progress.

“How about it, Kakashi? I’ve gotten much stronger,” Might Guy laughed heartily.

“I hope you can still smile after this,” Kakashi’s eyes sharpened.

Kakashi quickly formed hand signs, creating four Shadow Clones. The Shadow Clones then formed hand signs and used the Clone Technique, creating numerous illusions.

“So many Kakashis!” Might Guy was a bit dumbfounded, seeing dozens of Kakashis suddenly appear.

Kakashis kept charging towards Might Guy. Might Guy once again used Leaf Whirlwind, kicking down over a dozen Kakashis in one go, but unfortunately, they were all illusions. The remaining Shadow Clone Kakashis seized the opportunity to attack.

As Might Guy struggled to cope, a hand suddenly emerged from the ground and grabbed Might Guy’s foot.

“Earth Release: Headhunter Jutsu!”

Might Guy instantly felt his entire body rapidly plummeting. By the time he reacted, only his head was left above ground.

“The battle is over,” Kakashi said, squatting down to Might Guy’s exposed head.

“Kakashi, as expected of the rival I pursue, you’re truly strong,” Might Guy exclaimed.

When fighting that student from the Hyuga Clan, he could still go back and forth, only losing because the opponent’s Byakugan had too strong a perception ability.

But fighting Kakashi, apart from the initial Taijutsu exchange, he quickly fell into a disadvantage and was quickly defeated by Kakashi.

It was a crushing defeat, Might Guy could only say so.

“If you know I’m strong, then train more and come find me again. At least graduate first,” Kakashi said bluntly.

“Okay, I’ll come find you again when I get stronger!” Might Guy laughed loudly.

Kakashi felt that Might Guy seemed to have selective hearing. Don’t ignore the latter part of what I said!

Too lazy to ask if Might Guy had actually heard him, Kakashi released Might Guy and went home.

Might Guy patted the dust off himself, looking at Kakashi’s departing back, and clenched his fists.

“I still need to get stronger and stronger!”

This full-strength battle with Kakashi broadened Might Guy’s horizons. To become the strongest, he still had a long way to go.

Might Guy decided: tomorrow, he would ask Muzuki-sensei if he could help him devise an even stricter training plan!

The next day, Ninja Academy.

“Next, I’ll discuss the key points to focus on for the Clone Technique…” In the Ninjutsu class, Muzuki, after explaining the knowledge related to hand signs and Chakra guidance, also touched upon the Three Body Technique.

Although the Ninjutsu class only had three Ninjutsu to learn, there was still a lot of other theoretical knowledge related to Ninjutsu.

“Habsheng-sensei, since the main goal of the Clone Technique is to create illusions to deceive enemies, can I combine the Clone Technique and Transformation Technique to create an illusion that is even more deceptive than myself?” Kotetsu Hagane asked.

Muzuki thought seriously for a moment and realized that this was indeed possible, and in the original work, someone even developed an upgraded version.

That was Naruto’s Harem Jutsu: Clone, deception, transformation—a perfect combination. Because it involved Shadow Clones, it was considered an upgraded version.

“You can try. The reason we have so many ready-made Ninjutsu to learn now is because of the diligent development by previous generations,” Muzuki encouraged Kotetsu Hagane’s idea.

“However, I advise against using it in actual combat until it’s perfected,” Muzuki warned.

If he really created a Harem Jutsu, that would be fine, but if he created other bizarre things, Muzuki was worried he’d get beaten up.

“I understand, Sensei.” Kotetsu Hagane nodded, preparing to discuss it thoroughly with his good buddies Izumo Kamizuki and Anko later.

He believed that by combining the wisdom of these three top students in the class, they would surely develop a surprising Ninjutsu.

“Class dismissed!” After the bell rang, Muzuki announced the end of class.

【Lecture Complete】

【Evaluation: A】

【Reward: Earth Release: Earth Flow Wall】

“Finally, Earth Release…” Muzuki felt a pleasant surprise.

Although Earth Release: Earth Flow Wall wasn’t a particularly strong Ninjutsu, the system would include a bit of Nature Transformation.

Now, Muzuki had mastered all five basic Nature Transformations.

After school in the afternoon, Muzuki unexpectedly encountered Might Guy on his way to his training ground.

His guess was indeed confirmed, but it was still somewhat unexpected.

Thanks to “Nine Tribulations Red Dust Immortal” for the 500 reward, thanks to “Moshang Willow Catkins Alluring Snow” for the 3000 reward, thanks to “Free as the Wind No. 108” for the 200 reward.