Kazuki, you continue to surprise me!
I just don't know…
How powerful is your next move?
He thought to himself.
In the next second, Might Guy was already facing the oncoming wind blade—
Choosing to take it head-on with his bare body!
"Bang!"
The white wind blade slammed into Guy's calf, which was wrapped in chakra.
The blade instantly shattered, dispersing into the air.
However, Guy's attack motion halted for a brief moment, forcing him to take a step back.
He lifted his head, locking eyes with Kazuki—
His expression filled with astonishment, as though he were looking at a little monster.
That wind blade just now… it carried the strength of a C-rank ninjutsu!
"Guy Sensei! Catch this!"
Kazuki didn't stop.
He swung his long sword again, using the wind blade to create an opening,
While simultaneously dashing forward—
Engaging Might Guy's shadow clone in close combat!
In mid-air, Kazuki, clad in white, resembled a gust of wind.
Might Guy, dressed in green, became a whirlwind.
One white, one green—
A gale against a hurricane.
Attack and counterattack, strike and evade—
In the blink of an eye, they had exchanged hundreds of moves!
"When did my brother become so strong?!"
Tenten's eyes gleamed, as if gazing at the stars.
"My brother is amazing! If he keeps growing like this, he might even become Hokage one day!"
"How… how is Kazuki able to fight on par with Guy-sensei?!"
Lee clenched his fists.
"Is this the difference between us?"
Determination burned in his eyes.
"I have to double my training… no, not just double—triple it! I can't fall behind!"
Tenten and Lee refocused on the battle.
It was simply too intense, too exhilarating, too captivating!
Time passed.
For over half an hour, Kazuki and Might Guy continued their high-speed exchange of attacks and counters.
Then—
"Bang!"
Might Guy's shadow clone vanished in a puff of white smoke.
At the same moment, the real Might Guy stepped forward, placing a firm hand on Kazuki's shoulder.
His eyes shone with admiration.
"Alright! That concludes today's training!"
"My shadow clone's chakra was completely drained… Kazuki, your talent and strength far exceed my expectations!"
"To have such skill at your age—it's truly remarkable!"
Hearing Might Guy's praise, Kazuki simply smiled and replied,
"Guy Sensei, your strength has truly opened my eyes."
"Even the physical power of your shadow clone was overwhelming!"
Might Guy nodded with pride.
"The pinnacle of Taijutsu is no weaker than any ninjutsu!"
Then, he suddenly recalled something—
That long sword.
Kazuki's sword had an extraordinary quality.
It could unleash powerful wind blades instantly—
If not for his Taijutsu reflexes, even he might have been in danger.
Could Kazuki's impressive combat performance be related to the sword?
If Kazuki relied solely on Taijutsu,
Would he have lasted as long against his shadow clone?
Might Guy turned to him.
"Kazuki, did you craft that long sword yourself?"
Kazuki nodded.
"Yes, Guy Sensei."
Might Guy was impressed.
"That sword is remarkable! It releases attacks akin to ninjutsu—truly incredible!"
Tenten and Lee approached, their eyes filled with admiration as they gazed at Kazuki's weapon.
The power of this long sword just now—
Everyone had witnessed the battle clearly.
"What an incredible weapon!"
Kazuki explained with a smile, "Sensei, this is a long sword I forged based on the refining methods of the Kusanagi Sword. However, its power is still incomparable to the real Kusanagi Sword—it can only be considered a basic version."
"Kusanagi Sword? No wonder!"
Might Guy looked surprised. A flood of information he had read before surfaced in his mind.
According to Konoha's records, Kazuki was not the first person capable of crafting powerful ninja tools.
During the Warring States period, before the founding of Konoha, there was a clan within the Land of Fire renowned for their expertise in forging ninja tools—the Kusanagi Clan. They were a powerful yet eccentric family, possessing unparalleled talent and skill in weapon crafting.
The eleven most powerful swords they forged each held extraordinary abilities, bearing the name of their clan. These eleven legendary blades were known as the Kusanagi Swords.
At the time, the Kusanagi Swords were famed throughout the world, considered artifacts of immense power.
At this moment, Kazuki turned to Might Guy and asked sincerely,
"Mr. Guy, can you teach me the techniques you just used—Konoha Whirlwind and Konoha Great Whirlwind? I truly wish to learn them."
His gaze was firm and resolute as he continued,
"Even though I wield a weapon like the Kusanagi Sword,
And it allows me to unleash power comparable to high-level ninjutsu in battle,
I believe that my own physical strength
Is just as crucial in combat.
What I strive for is strength in both myself and my weapon."
Might Guy was momentarily taken aback. He murmured to himself,
"Synchronization between oneself and the weapon…?"
Ordinary people, upon obtaining a weapon as powerful as the Kusanagi Sword,
Would inevitably become overconfident, assuming that their strength had skyrocketed.
But in truth, that kind of thinking was a mistake.
Relying solely on a weapon's power could easily lead to complacency.
A strong weapon did not equate to a strong wielder.
The two should complement each other.
Only those who have honed their own strength can draw out the full potential of their weapon.
"Alright! I'll teach you these two techniques!"
With a broad grin, Might Guy nodded enthusiastically.
"Both of these are taijutsu techniques I developed myself. Starting today, I will personally train you in them!"
Kazuki was briefly stunned before bowing in gratitude.
"Thank you, Mr. Guy!"
"You still call me 'Mr. Guy'?" Might Guy teased.
His meaning was clear—it wasn't just casual guidance from a senior to a junior.
He had genuinely acknowledged Kazuki as a disciple and was willing to pass down his personal techniques.
"Uh… Guy Sensei!"
Kazuki quickly corrected himself.
"Not bad! Hahahaha! I've taken in a student with both talent and determination—Kakashi is definitely going to be jealous!" Might Guy laughed heartily, his face full of pride.
Meanwhile, Tenten and Rock Lee stood nearby, watching Kazuki being accepted as an "inner disciple" with eyes full of envy.
Even before graduating from the Ninja Academy, he had already caught the attention of an elite jōnin willing to personally train him—such an opportunity was extremely rare!
"Don't feel discouraged, you two!"
Might Guy patted Tenten and Lee on the shoulders.
"Once you've solidified your fundamentals and reached Kazuki's level, I'll teach you both my secret techniques as well!"
"WHAT?!"
Tenten and Rock Lee's eyes widened in shock.
Did this mean that as long as they worked hard, Teacher Guy would also accept them as his disciples?!
Their faces lit up with excitement. Without hesitation, they bowed deeply to Might Guy.
"Thank you so much, Guy Sensei!"