🕶️ Nightfall – Secluded Rocky Plateau Outside Konoha
Masaki stood with his arms crossed, watching Guy run laps up a mountain with two boulders strapped to his back, yelling motivational quotes that echoed like bad poetry across the trees.
"WHEN THE BODY SCREAMS—THE SOUL SINGS!"
Masaki muttered, "Pretty sure your soul's tone-deaf, Guy."
Nearby, Obito sat on a log munching rice balls. "How does he sweat this much? It's not even that hot."
Masaki flipped through his notes.
> "To trigger the first Inner Gate, user must undergo intense emotional pressure, physical fatigue, and some kind of ridiculous emotional flashback or dramatic monologue."
...Drama. Got it.
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⛰️ Operation: Emotional Trauma (for Character Growth)
Masaki waited until Guy collapsed for the sixth time. Then knelt beside him with fake solemnity.
"Guy... you ever heard of Rock Lee?"
Guy blinked. "No…?"
"Exactly. He doesn't exist yet because you haven't inspired him by becoming a legend. That means… if you fail—he'll never be born."
Guy's eyes widened in horror. "A youthless world…?!"
Obito whispered, "That's not how time works."
Masaki ignored him. "Worse… in that world, no one will ever wear leg warmers with that much pride."
"UNACCEPTABLE!!"
Guy screamed, jumped to his feet, and kept running. Then—something clicked. The air shimmered. His chakra spiked.
Boom.
Masaki's System pinged:
> First Gate (Gate of Opening) – Unlocked!
Might Guy gains temporary Taijutsu +1 tier, speed burst, and an aura that terrifies squirrels and minor bullies.
Guy stood amid a small crater, his eyes glowing with tears and triumph.
"DID I… DO IT?!"
Masaki gave him a thumbs up. "You crushed a boulder with your knee. I think that qualifies."
Guy turned to Obito. "Quick! Punch me in the heart so I know I'm alive!"
Obito backed away. "No thanks, Gate Boy."
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🌒 Meanwhile – In the Shadows…
A ROOT cadet crouched in the trees, watching the scene through a scope lens.
> Codename: Moss Spider
Mission: "Test Subject Masaki. Discreetly engage. Assess danger level."
Warning: "Target appears harmless. Likely civilian. Proceed with caution."
Moss Spider frowned. "Guy's chakra output just quadrupled. That shouldn't be possible."
He crept forward. Pulled out a sleeping dart kunai.
"Time to tag the sensei."
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🐒 Chaos Ensues
The dart launched—perfect angle, silent release.
Masaki, sipping tea from a canteen, tilted his head slightly.
Thunk.
The dart hit Guy's leg.
There was a moment of silence.
"…YOUTHFUL SLEEPINESS APPROACHING—BUT I SHALL FIGHT IT!!"
Masaki: "Oh no."
Guy turned, half-asleep, eyes unfocused, now running full First Gate speed toward the forest—directly at the hidden assassin.
"NO… STRANGER SHALL STEAL MY NAP!"
Moss Spider blinked. "Wha—"
Crash. Scream. Twelve trees flattened.
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🌲 Aftermath
Masaki, Obito, and a semi-conscious Guy stood over the smoking crater of destroyed foliage and one thoroughly broken ROOT trainee tangled in vines.
Obito poked the ninja with a stick. "He tried to tranquilize you?"
Masaki pulled the dart from Guy's calf. "ROOT's being bold. This was a junior scout. Testing the waters."
Guy beamed, still wobbly. "Did I pass the test of nap defense?"
Masaki patted his shoulder. "With flying leg warmers."
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📊 System Update
> Might Guy Trait Unlocked:
"Unbreakable Spirit" – Cannot be chakra-exhausted more than once per day. Gains resistance to mind-affecting effects while shouting motivational phrases.
> Passive Unlocked: Masaki – Tactical Teaching Lv. 2
Teaching physical techniques now passively generates resistance to surveillance-level genjutsu.
> ROOT Alert Level:
Rising. Senior officers are requesting a formal probe.