Konohagakure.
The Ninja Academy.
In front of the bulletin board.
A group of six- and seven-year-old children crowded together—some cheering with joy, some hanging their heads and sobbing.
Today was results day.
Guy’s consciousness stirred awake amidst the noise.
“So loud…” He forced his eyes open, and his vision was filled with swaying figures.
His ears were flooded with the laughter and crying of children, along with the comforting words or praises of parents.
“Wait.” He looked down and saw a pair of short, stubby hands, dressed in a faded green jumpsuit.
Lower still were two short legs wrapped in the same green tights.
“This outfit… looks kind of familiar?” The next second, memories flooded into his mind like a tidal wave.
Might Guy.
Six years old.
Today was the Ninja Academy results day.
Because of “unqualified ninjutsu aptitude” and “unqualified genjutsu aptitude,” he had failed.
Right now, he was standing blankly in front of the bulletin board, staring at his name missing from the acceptance list.
“…” Guy took three seconds to digest this fact.
Then, inside his mind, he slowly typed out a question mark.
I became who?
Might Guy?
That man who nearly kicked out the series finale?
That green-jumpsuit-wearing taijutsu maniac who never shuts up about “youth”?
That Azure Beast who made even Madara Uchiha give a thumbs up and say, “I acknowledge your taijutsu”?
“…” He looked down again at his short, stubby hands.
Great.
This was the six-year-old version.
The failed version.
Before he could sort out his thoughts, a rough, large hand pressed down on his shoulder from behind.
He turned around.
He was met with a face full of stubble.
Thick eyebrows, big eyes, the same faded green jumpsuit, the same short, thick brows.
It was practically a giant version of himself.
Except this giant version of himself had slightly red-rimmed eyes and was forcing out a smile.
Might Duy.
The original body’s father.
Konoha’s “Eternal Genin.” That man who, so his son wouldn’t be looked down upon in the future, trained alone for twenty years and mastered the Eight Gates.
The man who would later activate the Death Gate with his own flesh and blood to protect him.
Though he kicked apart the Seven Ninja Swordsmen of the Mist, he burned out his own life in the process.
Duy had clearly seen the results board too.
He thought his son was dazed from failing, and his heart ached sharply.
But he immediately took a deep breath.
Then suddenly threw his arms wide and tightly embraced the small Guy!
“Guy!” His booming voice exploded right next to Guy’s ear, making his eardrums buzz.
“It’s okay!
A man’s life is only more passionate when it starts with failure!” Guy was nearly squeezed breathless.
The warmth seeping through the clothes, and Duy’s faintly trembling arms— Left him stunned.
As an orphan in his past life, he had never experienced such a wholehearted embrace.
“Guy!” Duy let go, stepped back, and raised his signature thumbs-up, flashing his shiny teeth.
Tears of emotion still hung un-dried at the corners of his eyes, yet he smiled brighter than anyone.
“Youth is about getting back up where you fell!” “Come on!
Dad made you some red bean dumpling soup!” “Starting tomorrow, the two of us will train together—we’ll prove it to everyone with taijutsu!” The sunlight caught his white teeth, dazzling Guy’s eyes.
Looking at this passionate fool in front of him— The resentment and stubbornness left behind in the body by the original owner seemed to ignite beneath that radiance.
Warmth filled Guy’s heart.
Without thinking, he mimicked Duy’s gesture.
He raised his own thumbs-up.
He flashed his own teeth.
He roared back with the same booming voice: “Okay!
Dad!” [Father-Son Bond achieved.
+50 Monk Points.] A mechanical voice rang out in his mind.
A Guy—no, now he should be called Might Guy—froze for a moment.
“System?” [Monk System activated.] [Host: Might Guy (Age 6)] [Current Monk Points: 50] [Shop: Locked] [Novice Gift Pack ready to claim] A simple virtual panel appeared in his mind.
Might Guy blinked.
The panel was still there.
“Claim.” He chanted silently in his mind.
[Novice Gift Pack opened] [Obtained: Monk Points × 300] [Obtained: Shaolin 72 Arts Random Draw × 3] Three beams of golden light exploded in his consciousness.
The first beam of light faded, transforming into an ancient-looking manual.
Five large golden characters gleamed on the cover.
[Vajra Leg: Low-Grade Ultimate Technique] [Fierce and overbearing, kicks through stone like mud.] The second beam of light followed close behind.
[Vajra Finger: Low-Grade Ultimate Technique] [Finger force pierces through metal, shatters steel like paper.] Two low-grade ultimate techniques.
Before Might Guy could examine them closely, the third beam of light blazed brilliantly.
[Shaolin Muscle-Tendon Change Classic: High-Grade Ultimate Technique!] [The Shaolin Temple’s treasured art.
Cleanses the marrow, refines the meridians, and transforms the body.
Greatly enhances physical constitution, internal energy recovery speed, and cultivation aptitude.] Might Guy’s pupils contracted slightly.
The Shaolin Muscle-Tendon Change Classic!
The supreme art of the Shaolin Temple!
In the Naruto world, this was a top-tier secret art that could alter one’s physique and accelerate training!
And he was only six, right in the prime period of physical development.
Starting to cultivate the Muscle-Tendon Change Classic now… “Guy!” Duy’s large face suddenly loomed in front of him, interrupting his thoughts.
“Why are you spacing out?
Are you that moved?” Duy raised his thumbs-up again, teeth gleaming.
“It’s okay!
Dad understands!
A man’s passion has to flow out to feel good!” Might Guy looked at this face so close to his own.
This foolish father probably thought his son was too moved by his “youth speech” to speak.
“Dad.” Might Guy suddenly spoke.
“Hm?” “I’m going to get stronger.” Duy was taken aback.
Might Guy lifted his small face and looked at him seriously.
“With taijutsu.
In my own way.
One day, I’ll make everyone remember my name.” He meant it.
Since he had inherited this body, he absolutely could not disgrace Might Guy’s name.
Duy looked at his son’s serious eyes, and his own eyes reddened again.
“Guy—” He threw his arms wide once more, pulling Might Guy into a tight embrace, his booming voice echoing down the entire street: “That’s my son!
So passionate!
Dad believes in you!
Dad will always believe in you!
The two of us will work hard together!
Youth is—” “Dad.” Might Guy was nearly choked by his grip.
“Let go first… the red bean dumpling soup is getting cold.” “Oh, right, right!” Duy quickly let go and grabbed Might Guy’s small hand.
“Come on!
Let’s go eat the dumplings!
After that, sleep!
Tomorrow, early morning training!” Might Guy was tugged along as he walked, while silently chanting in his mind: “Take the 300 Monk Points from the Novice Gift Pack, plus the 50 Monk Points from the Father-Son Bond.” “Allocate all of them to the Shaolin Muscle-Tendon Change Classic.” [Monk Points -350] [Shaolin Muscle-Tendon Change Classic proficiency increasing—] [Current Proficiency: 350 (Comprehensive Mastery)] Ultimate Technique proficiency was divided into five levels: Beginner: 0-99 Moderate Proficiency: 100-299 Comprehensive Mastery: 300-599 Refined Mastery: 600-999 Transcendent: 1000 Once an ultimate technique reached max level, a corresponding special effect would unlock.
… A warm current rose from his lower abdomen, slowly flowing through all four limbs and throughout his body.
His originally tired and aching body felt as if it had been injected with new vitality.
Even his breathing became deep and powerful.
Might Guy took a deep breath.
The Muscle-Tendon Change Classic had already reached Comprehensive Mastery.
As for Vajra Leg and Vajra Finger— He would train them on his own, step by step.
That was the foundation of being a taijutsu shinobi.
Since he had come to this world, since he had become Might Guy— Then he would use these fists to carve out a different future.
“Guy!” Duy turned around and shouted from ahead.
“Hurry up!
Any slower and Dad will eat all the dumplings!” “Coming!” Might Guy sprinted forward on his short legs, chasing after him without hesitation.
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