[This competitive relationship accompanied Guy and Kakashi's childhood, making Guy stronger through the trials. He summarized his own experiences and later taught Team 10: as long as you have passion, anything is possible.]
[Having rivals to compete with and improve alongside is the fastest way to become a great ninja. This is also why Lee focused on Neji.]
[Honestly, compared to other twisted or eccentric characters born from the dark ninja world, someone like Guy—sunny and persistent, showing what youth truly means through actions—is really a fresh breeze in the ninja world.]
[Think carefully: what kind of courage does it take for someone to quietly follow their own ninja way in a world full of cheats and cheats, holding on steadfastly to that seemingly ridiculous youthful passion?]
[He has lost comrades and faced mockery, but he never chose the wrong path. Instead, he quietly worked hard and continuously surpassed himself with the brightest smile.]
"Tch, why do I feel like the person making these videos really likes Might Guy? Is it just me?"
In the Second Hokage's timeline, Hiruzen Sarutobi quietly complained to Uchiha Kagami.
"You're probably not wrong. I also feel that Hayashi favors Might Guy a bit."
"Even you say that? Looks like it really is true."
"Yes, I believe Might Guy truly deserves that favor. Just seeing his inhuman-like training on the screen gives me goosebumps."
Talking about Guy's training, Sarutobi Hiruzen also felt it was pretty ridiculous.
He considered himself not a lazy person, and whenever he had free time, he would train hard.
But training as crazily as Might Guy? He definitely wasn't up for that.
If not careful, it was even possible to train yourself to death.
[On the path of a ninja, Guy was indeed getting stronger and stronger, but his own old man remained a so-called "eternal genin," once even kneeling to apologize to others.]
[As Guy grew up, he did question Dad's youth, but Kakashi said: "That's how he raised you."]
[Don't let Kakashi's cold appearance fool you; deep down, he already placed Guy in the most important position.]
[It's no exaggeration to say that later on, the only person Kakashi dared to fully trust behind his back wasn't Obito, nor Naruto, nor the Fourth Hokage, nor Rin, but Guy.]
[Because Guy was Kakashi's eternal, undying light in the darkness.]
"I'm not, I didn't, don't say nonsense."
The Kakashi of the Third Hokage timeline quickly denied three times, then instinctively looked at the people mentioned on the light screen.
Hmm, Naruto was fine, showing no strange expression.
But Minato, Obito, and Rin—they all gave Kakashi a weird smile.
"Teacher, please don't do this, I'm a bit scared."
"Haha."
Minato smiled and shook his head slightly, saying, "Don't worry, teacher understands you, but if Guy knew how high he stood in your heart, he definitely would…"
"It's definitely going to be him pestering and competing with me every day."
Saying that, Kakashi bowed to Minato and continued, "Please, Teacher, don't tell Guy, or else he'll annoy me to death."
"I don't mind here, but what about the others?"
After saying that, Minato nodded toward Rin and Obito, reminding Kakashi not to forget he still had two teammates.
Of course, Kakashi didn't forget. Pretending to be calm, he turned around, first nodded at Rin, then said to Obito, "Alright, tell me, what's your condition?"
"Kakashi, you really hurt me. How can you treat me like this?"
Kakashi raised an eyebrow at Obito acting silly, and followed up, "Fine, then I won't be polite with you."
Hearing this, Obito panicked.
He didn't expect Kakashi to play along and trap him.
Backing out now would be embarrassing.
But if he didn't, he'd lose a lot of small money.
You know, chances to shake Kakashi down like this don't come often.
So, gritting his teeth and steeling his heart, Obito decided to be shameless.
"Shut up. Without one million small amounts of money, this definitely won't pass."
"Okay, I agree."
"???"
Seeing Kakashi agree without any bargaining, Obito felt like his heart was about to break and he could hardly breathe.
Obito thought: I definitely asked too little. Kakashi didn't even bargain, can I make a new offer?
Kakashi: Get lost!
"Rin, your side—"
"It's okay, Kakashi. After all, I'll die early. Even if you want to leave your back to me, it won't happen."
Just as Kakashi thought, gentle Rin didn't mind at all.
Right when Kakashi relaxed, Asuma suddenly hugged him and whispered, "Kakashi, have you forgotten about us?"
Kakashi stiffened, then glared at Asuma annoyed, "You want hush money, huh? Is 100,000 ryō enough?"
"Hehehe, that's enough."
Seeing Kakashi so straightforward, Tsunade, Jiraiya, and the others also promised firmly that they would never reveal a word to Guy.
In the Fifth Hokage timeline.
Tsunade and Obito also wanted to shake Kakashi down a bit, just like in the Third Hokage's timeline.
But thinking that Kakashi seemed a bit nervous right now, they gave up the idea.
Seeing no one trying to blackmail him, Kakashi felt very relieved.
"As expected, everyone is a good person."
"Decided, after the video ends, I'm going to run around the village three hundred times."
The people in the office: ???
[When Kakashi was still in the ANBU, whether it was Kakashi shutting himself off because of the Obito incident, or becoming cold-hearted after joining the ANBU, whenever Kakashi hit a low point, Guy would be the first to notice and care for him. Because of this, he was able to save Kakashi in time during a certain critical mission.]
[That mission originally had nothing to do with Guy, but he had long noticed Kakashi's depression and withdrawal, and out of his intuition for his close friend, he secretly followed him.]
[Afterwards, even the Fourth Hokage was shocked by how meticulous Guy's thoughts were. No one expected that the usually silly Guy could do so much for Kakashi.]
[Every time Guy saw Kakashi walking alone on the street, he would enthusiastically greet him, hoping they could eat dumplings together.]
[During the Chunin, Jonin, ANBU periods, and even when he was leading teams, it was always like this. Even though Kakashi always responded coldly, Guy remained consistent.]
[Of course, Guy also pulled some crazy moves.]
[To save Kakashi, who had become even darker and gloomier from spending too much time in the ANBU, Guy even nervously asked the Third Hokage to let him join the ANBU.]
[Oh my goodness, I really can't imagine how silly it would be if Guy joined the ANBU.]
[The Third Hokage clearly said: "Guy~ you're not fit for the ANBU."]
[Angry, Guy went straight to Danzo.]
[Danzo? No need to say more — the farther, the better.]
[In the end, Kakashi was able to leave the ANBU thanks to the joint proposal from Guy, Kurenai, and Asuma.]
[In a way, if it weren't for Guy, Kakashi might never have met Team Seven.]
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