Not to mention the man who unlocked the Gate of Death, nearly ending the war with a single kick—
Even if one could open only the Sixth Gate, the Gate of View, they would be capable of executing the terrifying taijutsu technique: Morning Peacock.
By generating intense flames through rapid punches and air friction, this technique bombards the opponent with a relentless storm of fiery shockwaves.
In the entire ninja world, those who could endure such an assault?
They could be counted on one hand.
Tian Yu was envious of the Eight Gates Released Formation, a taijutsu technique classified as forbidden due to its overwhelming power.
His recent training with shuriken had revealed an undeniable truth—
To master the art of weaponry, one must also cultivate exceptional physical prowess.
Only by strengthening his body could he unleash the full potential of the weapons in his hands.
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"Of course, it's fine!"
Might Guy placed his hands on his hips and flashed his signature grin, his pearly white teeth gleaming.
"Young ones, follow me in training! That is how youth never fades!"
After delivering his speech with the usual passion, he pointed toward the horizon and issued the next challenge:
"Now, the three of you! You have two hours to run around the entire village! No breaks, no excuses!"
"Yes!" The trio shouted in unison before taking off.
Tiantian, despite being the only girl, kept pace without a hint of complaint. She had a dream—to become a kunoichi as formidable as Tsunade Senju. Gender was no excuse to hold back.
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As Guy observed the three figures dashing into the distance, his gaze focused on Tian Yu.
His usually carefree expression grew serious, his eyes narrowing slightly in contemplation.
"That boy…" he muttered to himself, "and his sister… Have they already refined chakra?"
His sharp intuition as a taijutsu master told him that Tian Yu possessed an immense chakra reserve—one that rivaled that of a Genin despite his young age.
"He's only just entered the Academy… Could he be a prodigy?"
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Two hours later—
Tian Yu and his teammates completed their grueling run.
Tian Yu reached the finish line first, clocking in at 1 hour and 30 minutes.
Lee followed closely behind, finishing in 1 hour and 47 minutes.
Tiantian, who lagged due to her slightly weaker endurance, arrived at 1 hour and 58 minutes—just within the designated time limit.
"Well done, kids!" Guy beamed with pride, flashing a thumbs-up.
"Training ends for today! Same time tomorrow, and we shall push our youth even further!"
"Yes, Sensei!"
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That night, back at home, Tian Yu skipped dinner and went straight to his forging chamber.
"Brother is forging again..." Tiantian sighed, shaking her head. "His obsession with forging is unreal."
Inside the forge, Tian Yu stood before an array of minerals—Fire Stone, Moonstone, Dark Iron, and Saltpeter.
These were the necessary materials to create the Primary Storage Ring.
[Primary Storage Ring: Forging Difficulty: ** Required Materials: Fire Stone, Moonstone, Dark Iron, Saltpeter Skill: Creates a 1-cubic-meter space that can store non-living objects.]
Unlike his previous one-star ninja tools, this two-star weapon required far more resources and an intricate crafting process.
Tian Yu closed his eyes, mentally rehearsing each step of the process until he was certain he wouldn't make any mistakes.
Then—
"Let's begin!"
With renewed determination, he heated the Dark Iron in the forge until it turned a molten red.
He steadied himself, raised the hammer, and struck.
CLANG!
The sharp ring of metal on metal resonated through the chamber.
As he worked, Tian Yu noticed something remarkable—
Compared to his previous forging attempts, wielding the hammer felt easier.
Before, he could barely manage thirty strikes before exhaustion set in.
Now?
He felt confident he could endure fifty.
Was this the result of his physical training?
It confirmed his earlier theory— the synergy between weapon forging and taijutsu was undeniable.
The stronger his body, the better his craftsmanship.
His resolve to train under Might Guy only grew stronger.
If he could master the Eight Gates, combined with his custom ninja tools…
His strength would rival even the strongest shinobi!
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The hours dragged on as he meticulously forged the ring.
Every hammer strike required precise control of force and angle. Each step demanded unwavering focus, chakra infusion, and precise timing.
Sweat dripped from his brow, his clothes drenched, yet he showed no signs of slowing down.
Had it been a month ago, he would have collapsed long before completion.
But now?
His stamina and willpower had grown immensely.
After eight grueling hours—
"It's done!"
Exhausted but exhilarated, Tian Yu held up the finished product—a simple yet elegant silver-white ring.
His first successful two-star weapon.
[Primary Storage Ring: Rank: Two-Star Weapon Attribute: Spatial Function: Stores non-living objects within a 1-cubic-meter space.]
At that moment, the system chimed:
[Ding! Congratulations, host! You have successfully forged a two-star Spatial Attribute Storage Ring. System reward: +1 Spatial Attribute Comprehension.]
Tian Yu's eyes widened in surprise.
The system could enhance his elemental comprehension through forging?
He closed his eyes and concentrated—
Sure enough, he felt a faint increase in his perception of space.
It was subtle but undeniable.
"So, by forging weapons of different attributes, I can gradually enhance my elemental affinity…?"
His mind raced with possibilities.
If he continued to refine spatial weapons, could he eventually master techniques on par with the Flying Thunder God?
And if he branched out into other elements, would his ninjutsu arsenal expand beyond imagination?
Excitement coursed through him.
This was just the beginning.