"This... this isn't possible, is it?"
Shikaku Nara was dumbfounded. He instinctively shook his head. "This kind of arrogant and even playful attitude, would a 'god' really behave like that?" What kind of lunatic would create a weapon with their own hands that could kill themselves?
Everyone instinctively nodded. Hyuga Kawa shrugged.
"I'm just proposing a possibility," he said softly. "If what I'm saying is true, the character of the being who forged the 'Seven Deadly Sins' is truly vile, isn't it?"
"..."
Hiruzen Sarutobi, Shikaku Nara, and the others from Konoha fell silent. Even if they didn't want to admit it, they knew in their hearts that what Hyuga Kawa was saying was likely correct. A chill and a shudder crept into their hearts. Jiraiya and Kakashi inexplicably felt the swords on their backs and waists become heavier.
Hyuga Kawa didn't pay attention to their thoughts. He was already certain that these seven swords, created freely with points, were forged from his own inner desires.
In fact, both he and Shikaku Nara were correct. These seven swords were created to kill the Ootsutsuki who called himself a "god," and they were also to ensure that his own existence wouldn't be too boring after he became a being comparable to a "god."
Each "sin" was a fundamental questioning, rejection, or challenge to a god's divine authority as a creator, a savior, a judge, a provider, and a giver of meaning to life. Therefore, the abilities of these seven swords were probably to replace the god, to wield the seven powers that a god should possess.
"The remaining 'Wrath,' 'Lust,' and 'Pride'..."
Hyuga Kawa slightly raised his lowered eyes and looked at the three swords in the scabbard. He probably knew the conditions for choosing the remaining three as well.
"However, whether it's 'Wrath' or 'Lust,' no one in Konoha currently meets the requirements," Hyuga Kawa thought. "Only 'Pride'..."
Pride is the act of placing oneself above God or seeking equality with Him, violating God's supreme authority and unique glory. Like the former angel "Lucifer," who fell and became the demon "Satan," the Book of Isaiah describes him as such:
"How you have fallen from heaven, morning star, son of the dawn! You have been cast down to the earth, you who once laid low the nations!"
Because "you said in your heart, 'I will ascend to the heavens; I will raise my throne above the stars of God; I will sit enthroned on the mount of assembly, on the utmost heights of Mount Zaphon. I will ascend above the tops of the clouds; I will make myself like the Most High.'"
Therefore, "But you are brought down to the realm of the dead, to the depths of the pit."
Pride is taking for oneself what should belong to God, replacing reverence for God with self-deification.
So...
"That sword is meant for me," Hyuga Kawa thought to himself. "No, to be precise, it's for 'Ootsutsuki Unshiki.'"
While Hyuga Kawa was deep in thought, Might Guy held the greatsword named 'Gluttony' with both hands, his face filled with excitement and curiosity. The greatsword's form was the most monstrous and bizarre of the seven weapons. The thick, white, sharp blade was like a giant beast's tusk, gleaming with a chilling light. The tsuba wasn't a traditional guard, but a crimson structure resembling a gaping maw. The black handle was unusually thick and long and felt cold to the touch. Overall, the sword looked like a monster made of teeth, a bloody mouth, and black skin.
Might Guy clumsily swung the heavy sword twice. The heavy blade created a whistling sound, making him fall into a state of contemplation.
"What's wrong, Guy?" Kakashi couldn't help but ask. "Is there something wrong?"
"Nothing's wrong. I'm just thinking about what this sword can be used for... Oh, that's right!" Might Guy thought for a moment, then clenched his fist and slammed it into his palm. "Even though I'm not good with swords, this thing is very heavy, so it's perfect for weighted training!"
He turned to Kakashi, his face full of "praise me" written all over it.
"..."
The corner of Kakashi's dead-fish eye twitched. "Guy, don't you know its special ability?"
"Ability?" The excitement on Might Guy's face froze. He scratched his head in confusion. "I don't."
"Huh?" Kakashi's eyes widened. "You've been recognized by it and pulled it out, but you don't know what its ability is?!"
It was just like his 'Envy,' which could copy mirrors, or Jiraiya's 'Sloth,' which could create a time domain. As long as you pulled it out, you should be able to use it. For example, the moment he pulled out 'Envy,' he immediately perceived its core ability and understood the meaning of "Counterfeit Mirror."
"Yeah," Might Guy nodded. "I just felt that it was heavy and powerful. I didn't feel anything else."
"..." Kakashi and the others fell silent.
However, just as everyone was in a daze, a change occurred. The giant greatsword 'Gluttony' in Might Guy's hand suddenly let out a gurgling sound, like a liquid flowing. Then, to everyone's surprise, the monstrous greatsword began to melt like a candle.
Hiss! Hiss! Hiss!
The pale blade, the crimson guard, and the black handle that made up the sword instantly turned into three viscous liquids of red, white, and black. Like a living creature, they began to creep and climb up Might Guy's arm, which was clutching the hilt.
"What the hell is this?"
Might Guy instinctively tried to let go, but the three liquids seemed to have an extremely strong stickiness, adhering tightly to his body. He tried to tear and slap the viscous liquids climbing up his arm with his other hand. His slapping was not only useless, but it also caused more of the three-colored liquids to splash out, covering other parts of his body even faster.
"Guy!"
"What's happening?"
Kakashi and the surrounding jounin's faces changed, and they instinctively wanted to help.
But in just a few seconds, the three viscous liquids quickly covered Might Guy's arms, chest, waist, and legs, completely covering his ridiculous green jumpsuit.
"No, my youthful tracksuit!" Might Guy let out a wail. But in the next second, his voice stopped, and a very strange expression appeared on his face.
The red, white, and black liquids that covered his entire body didn't stop. Instead, they quickly solidified and took shape.
Crack! Crackle! Crack!
After a series of subtle sounds, they were replaced by a unique, form-fitting suit of light armor that covered his entire body. The main structure was made of a black, tough substance that covered most of his torso and limbs. Key areas like the shoulders, elbows, and forearms were covered with a layer of white outer armor. Crimson covered his hands, forming a pair of crimson gloves with intricate patterns.
The light armor perfectly fit Might Guy's body, looking streamlined and powerful.
"Hmm?" Might Guy moved his arms and legs. The expression on his face was instantly replaced by a mix of surprise and confusion. "This suit feels lighter? And I feel more flexible. My joints aren't hindered at all?"
He even did a few high kicks and squats on the spot. His movements were fluid and swift, and the light armor felt like a part of his body, not hindering his movements in the slightest.
Kakashi watched Might Guy, who was warming up as if nothing had happened. The corner of his mouth couldn't help but twitch. This guy's nerves were truly not normal. After experiencing that bizarre and terrifying scene, all he cared about was whether the suit was comfortable?
The other Konoha shinobi were also stunned by the sudden change. The entire process, from the weapon melting to covering his body as armor, only took a few seconds. They stared at the "rare beast" who was still excitedly doing warm-up exercises, their minds blank.
However, just as everyone was in a state of shock, a voice suddenly came.
"Hungry..."
"So hungry..."
A sharp, dry voice, as if squeezed from deep in a throat, suddenly sounded. Everyone subconsciously looked at Might Guy, or more precisely, at his hands.
On the palm of Might Guy's right hand, the surface of the smooth crimson substance rippled and split open, forming a mouth filled with tiny fangs!
"Hungry..." The mouth opened and closed, making a sharp sound. "Eat, I want to eat..."
Everyone stared at the mouth filled with tiny fangs in Might Guy's palm. It opened and closed constantly, and the sharp voice filled with hunger and a desire to devour made their scalps tingle.
"It's alive?!"
"What... what is this thing?"
"The sword turned into light armor and grew a mouth?!"
Horror and fear spread through the crowd. This kind of strange, seemingly living weapon was beyond the comprehension of most people. Although Hiruzen Sarutobi had said that these seven swords had souls, to the others, it was more of a metaphor.
But what was the deal with this 'Gluttony'? It wasn't a ninja tool at all; it was more like a monster that had parasitized its host!
Might Guy raised his right hand, bringing it closer to his face. He looked at the little mouth in his palm that kept screaming about being hungry, his face filled with more curiosity than fear.
"Hey, stop shouting!" He carefully poked the edge of the little mouth with his left index finger. "You're very loud, and... you look a little gross!"
"Hungry... eat..." The little mouth seemed to sense the touch. It opened wide, its tiny fangs gleaming, and tried to bite Might Guy's finger.
"Hiss!" Might Guy instantly pulled his finger back, his heart still thumping. "This guy has a bad temper."
"Guy, don't move," Hiruzen Sarutobi said with a serious expression. "How do you feel? Do you feel any discomfort?"
Might Guy instinctively jumped and moved his body. He shook his head in confusion. "No, Lord Third, I feel great, even more relaxed."
"But..." He pointed to his palm. "This guy seems really hungry. Should I give it something to eat?"
Hiruzen Sarutobi's brow furrowed. After thinking for a moment, he said, "You can try. Does anyone have any food? Military Rations Pills are fine too."
Hearing this, Choji Akimichi hesitated for a moment until Inoichi Yamanaka pulled on his clothes in annoyance. He quickly took a scroll from his pocket.
"Ahem." Choji walked forward and said, "Lord Third, this scroll is full of food."
With that, he made a hand sign to unseal it. As the white smoke dispersed, a large pile of snacks, roasted meat, and Military Rations Pills appeared, along with three Akimichi clan secret pills.
Might Guy hesitated for a moment and raised his hand. The mouth in his palm aimed at the food.
"Eat... eat..." The mouth seemed to sense the food and started to yell even more excitedly.
Might Guy picked up a piece of roasted meat and brought it closer to the mouth, but the mouth seemed to smell something better.
"Roar!!"
A roar filled with a primal hunger and greed suddenly erupted from Might Guy's palm! Then, to everyone's horror, the crimson liquid that made up the glove inflated like a balloon and extended from Might Guy's palm. It quickly turned into a huge, writhing red mass, and at the very front of this mass was a gaping maw filled with spiral fangs. There were no eyes, no nose, just a giant mouth, and deep inside the mouth was a bottomless darkness.
In the next moment, the gaping maw opened and instantly lunged at the pile of food.
"Wait!" Choji's face changed drastically. "Don't eat those three pills!!"
The three pills were the "Green Spinach Pill," which gave a 30% boost to physical potential and increased physical strength by more than three times for a short period, with a painful three-fold backlash. The second was the "Yellow Curry Pill," which strengthened the body, nourished the blood, and warmed the life gate, but was prone to causing full-body weakness after use. The third was the strongest, the "Red Pepper Pill," which increased strength by a hundredfold but caused an excessive burden on the body and could even lead to death.
The three secret pills were the Akimichi clan's most treasured possessions, but their side effects were so great that even they didn't use them lightly.
However, his attempt to stop it was too late.
Crunch!
The giant mouth took a bite, eating the entire pile of food, including the scroll and the mud beneath it.
Gulp!
The huge mouth twitched and swallowed everything whole.
"My pills!" Choji wailed in heartache.
After devouring the secret pills and a large amount of food, the giant mouth let out a belch and then quickly retracted, the huge maw shrinking and deforming. In just a few seconds, the terrifying form disappeared, returning to Might Guy's palm. The tiny crimson mouth closed again, becoming a silent horizontal line.
"Uh, Choji-senpai, I'm sorry, but..."
Might Guy scratched his head and looked down at his body, moving his limbs. A strange expression appeared on his face. He felt a gentle and pure energy, like a stream, slowly flowing into his body. Feeling the unprecedented sense of fullness and an indescribable feeling of power, Might Guy's expression became serious.
"I think I know its ability," he said hesitantly. "Its ability is called 'Kyoshoku.'"
"'Symbiosis' and 'Devour' are its two meanings."