Chapter 191: Towards the Strongest Taijutsu Master
"I hope you're not just all talk," Kakashi said calmly as he took his stance.
He didn't underestimate Might Guy's strength, but he didn't believe Guy could defeat him either. So far, Kakashi had never lost a single battle against anyone his age. Even those two or three years older had all fallen before him.
"Battle start!" Mugetsu's voice rang out, sharp and clear.
Whoosh! Whoosh!
Kakashi immediately pulled out several shuriken and hurled them toward Guy.
Chakra flared from Guy's feet, and in the next instant, he vanished with a burst of speed using the Body Flicker Technique, easily dodging the projectiles.
A gust of wind struck from Kakashi's side. Reacting instantly, he swung his leg sideways—his kick colliding head-on with Guy's.
Bang!
The impact sent a dull echo through the air, forcing Kakashi several steps backward from the sheer force.
He knew he couldn't win in pure Taijutsu. Even as he retreated, his hands flashed through seals.
"Shadow Clone Technique!"
In an instant, two clones appeared beside him. Kakashi halted his retreat and charged, his two clones rushing ahead as vanguard.
The plan was simple: once Guy exposed an opening while attacking the clones, Kakashi would strike from behind using Purple Lightning to immobilize him.
Seeing Kakashi's swift tactics, Guy grinned.
"Kakashi, this is the first time I'm using this forbidden technique in battle. I've been saving it just for you!"
"Rock Breathing — Total Concentration!"
Guy's breathing quickened and deepened. Oxygen surged through his lungs and merged with his chakra pathways, strengthening every muscle and fiber of his body.
And then, he took it even further.
"Eight Gates — Gate of Opening, open!"
With a roar, Guy unleashed the limiter within his body. Chakra erupted from him like a torrent, amplifying his physical power to an entirely new level.
"Leaf Whirlwind!"
The moment Kakashi's clones closed in, Guy spun in a fierce kick, generating a burst of wind. The clones shattered instantly, dispersing into smoke.
"A chance!" Kakashi's eyes sharpened. He thrust out his right hand, chakra surging to his palm as he shaped it through Lightning Release Nature Transformation.
A blade of crackling purple lightning formed in his hand—Purple Lightning.
He dashed forward, ready to end it with one decisive strike.
But Guy's strength—bolstered by both Rock Breathing and the Eight Gates—was far beyond what Kakashi expected. Just after defeating the clones, he moved again, his speed blurring past Kakashi's vision as he easily avoided the attack.
"What… that speed?" Kakashi's eyes widened. Guy's sudden burst of power completely defied his expectations.
Back when they'd sparred on their second day together, Kakashi had easily read Guy's movements. Only half a month had passed since then—there was no way Guy could have improved this much... or so he thought.
Reality proved otherwise.
Not only Kakashi, but even Obito and Shisui watching from the sidelines were stunned by Guy's movement.
"What's going on? Did his Rock Breathing break through again?" Obito muttered, scratching his head in disbelief. "Why's he suddenly this fast?"
He couldn't comprehend it. Guy had only recently mastered Rock Breathing. If there was supposed to be a breakthrough, it should've been his, not Guy's.
Shisui's expression turned serious. Watching that speed, he realized that if he ever faced this version of Guy, he'd likely need to use his Sharingan to ensure victory.
Kakashi quickly adjusted. Without hesitation, he released the lightning in his hand, scattering it in all directions.
Purple Lightning exploded outward in a storm of electric arcs, trading concentrated power for wide-range paralysis.
It was a clever move—but not enough.
Guy had already anticipated it. When Mugetsu demonstrated Armament Haki before, he had combined it with Purple Lightning, and Guy's sharp memory had recorded every detail.
The moment Kakashi unleashed it, Guy leapt back in perfect timing, narrowly evading the sweeping bolts.
"Damn it," Kakashi muttered under his breath.
Purple Lightning was powerful but heavy on chakra. Expending so much energy without landing a hit had already placed him at a disadvantage.
Seeing his chance, Guy's eyes burned with determination.
Now was the time to strike back.
His feet crushed the earth as he charged forward, his aura surging like a raging storm. The battle's momentum had shifted—Guy was fully in control.
Might Guy could feel endless power surging within his body. The Breathing Technique drew energy from the outside, while the Eight Gates released strength from within. With both forbidden techniques activated simultaneously, his power had reached its peak since the day he began training.
While sprinting forward, Guy poured every ounce of strength into his legs. Chakra condensed tightly within his muscles, gathering for an unprecedentedly powerful strike. If he were to roll up his pant leg now, the sight of bulging veins would be enough to make anyone shudder.
"Extreme Leaf Hurricane!"
Still mid-run, Guy unleashed a kick with his full might. The wind pressure alone blew Kakashi's white hair straight back.
This attack can't be blocked head-on… I have to dodge it! That thought flashed through Kakashi's mind—only to vanish the next second. Guy's speed was far greater than his. The moment Kakashi realized it, his chance to evade was already gone.
When Guy dodged the Purple Lightning earlier, both of them had two choices. Kakashi could either alter his technique or retreat, while Guy could choose to attack or withdraw.
Kakashi had chosen to modify his Purple Lightning rather than escape, fearing that Guy would immediately counterattack. If Kakashi backed away, his slower speed would make no difference. Thus, he expanded Purple Lightning into a wide-range strike, gambling that if Guy attacked, he'd be paralyzed on impact.
Kakashi's plan was sound—but Guy's instinct and decisiveness surpassed it. He had already predicted Kakashi's move and slipped past the attack effortlessly, leaving Kakashi's chakra wasted in vain.
Now, Guy was closing in fast. Kakashi barely had time to react, let alone form seals. He no longer had the chakra to unleash another Purple Lightning, even without hand signs. Gritting his teeth, he condensed what little chakra he had left into his arms, bracing for one last stand.
"Kakashi, come on! Don't just stand there!" Obito shouted from the sidelines, fists clenched. Though he often quarreled with Kakashi, watching him being overpowered made Obito uneasy.
He almost wished he could toss Guy a thousand ryō just to switch places—how satisfying it would be to be the one landing that kick. Deep down, he wanted Kakashi to win—not out of loyalty, but because he wanted himself to be the first person to defeat Kakashi. The idea of returning all the smug words Kakashi had ever thrown at him made Obito grin uncontrollably.
Mugetsu stood in silence, hands clasped behind his back, observing everything calmly. This wasn't about strategy or intelligence; Kakashi's loss stemmed purely from being overwhelmed by raw power. The constant pressure of Guy's attacks forced him into mistakes he wouldn't normally make.
As the distance between them shrank, Guy suddenly remembered the first time he met Kakashi. Back then, Kakashi was the top student in their class, while Guy hadn't even made it into the academy through standard admission. It was only through supplementary enrollment that he ended up in the same class.
He still recalled that day vividly—the teacher asking Kakashi to demonstrate the Clone Technique. Kakashi had effortlessly created multiple clones, earning the admiration of the entire class. That was the moment Guy first understood what true genius looked like.
He had never forgotten the teacher's praise or the awe in his classmates' eyes. From that day on, he swore he would one day surpass that genius.
But back then, he was hopeless. Not only did he fail at Ninjutsu, but his Taijutsu was weak as well. When he first challenged Kakashi, he had been defeated in a single move, mocked for overestimating himself—a dropout trying to surpass a prodigy.
He didn't respond to the ridicule. Instead, he took it as fuel, training harder and longer than anyone else. Every improvement he made, every new technique he mastered, he would challenge Kakashi again.
Meeting Mugetsu was the turning point of his life. Mugetsu had taught him stronger Taijutsu, crafted specialized recovery medicine, and designed a training regimen tailored to accelerate his progress.
As Guy grew, Kakashi was forced to take each match seriously. But genius was not so easily overtaken—until yesterday, Guy had never beaten Kakashi in an official duel.
"Guy, I believe you can become the strongest in Taijutsu, because you are a genius of effort."
Mugetsu's words echoed in his mind. As Guy maintained his rhythmic breathing, another surge of power erupted from deep within him. He concentrated it all into his leg.
"Super Leaf Strong Whirlwind!"
This was no longer an extreme kick—it was a kick beyond the extreme.
Bang!
Guy's strike slammed into Kakashi's crossed arms with a deafening explosion. The shockwave blasted outward, rattling the ground beneath them.
Kakashi's eyes widened in pain as the immense force tore through his arms and body. Within seconds, he was sent flying backward, crashing violently into a tree.
The impact left him trembling. His body screamed in protest, refusing to rise no matter how hard he tried.
"Kakashi, I won this time!"
Guy knelt down, supporting himself with one hand on his knee, panting heavily yet smiling brightly as he gave Kakashi a thumbs-up.
After four long years of relentless effort, he had finally defeated the genius who once crushed him in a single move. With his own fists—honed through sleepless nights of training—he had triumphed.
This victory belonged to the genius of perseverance.
[Disciple Might Guy has completed the training mission.]
[Disciple Might Guy has gained an optional life mission.]
[Life Mission: Walk the Path to the Strongest Taijutsu.]
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