As that thought settled in, a chill crept up little by little. Jiraiya and Kakashi Hatake suddenly felt the blades at their backs and waists grow heavier for no clear reason. The feeling made them both frown without knowing why.
Yunchuan Hyuga did not care about their reactions, because he had already confirmed something for himself. These seven blades, created freely according to inner will, were shaped by true thoughts from the heart. In that sense, both he and Shikaku Nara were right.
The seven blades were made both to kill the so called Otsutsuki God known as a Deity, and to ensure that after becoming an existence comparable to a Deity, Wang himself would not find the world boring. Each kind of sin questioned, rejected, or challenged the divine authority of the Deity as creator, savior, judge, provider, and giver of meaning. Because of that, the abilities of these blades were likely meant to replace the Deity and wield powers that should have belonged to a god.
Yunchuan Hyuga lowered his eyes slightly and looked at the three remaining blades inside the Sword Case. He felt he already understood the conditions for choosing the last three weapons. At present, no one in Konoha met the requirements for Wrath or Lust, leaving only Arrogance.
Arrogance meant placing oneself above God, or seeking equality with God, in open defiance of supreme authority and singular glory. Like the former angel Lucifer, who later fell and became the demon Satan, the Book of Isaiah described him in harsh words. It spoke of his fall from heaven, his desire to raise his throne above the stars, and his wish to be equal with the Most High, which led to his descent into the deepest pit.
Arrogance was about stealing what should belong to God and replacing reverence for a Deity with self deification. With that thought, Yunchuan Hyuga looked at the blade and felt certain. That sword was meant for him, or more precisely, it was meant for Yunshiki Otsutsuki.
While Yunchuan Hyuga was thinking, Might Guy was gripping the massive Gluttony Zhanmadao with both hands. His face was filled with excitement and curiosity. Among the seven weapons, this one looked the most strange and fierce.
The blade was thick and heavy, with a sharp edge the color of white, like the fangs of a giant beast. It gave off a cold gleam that made people uneasy. The guard was not a normal handguard, but a dark red shape like a gaping mouth, and the black handle was long, thick, and icy to the touch.
Taken as a whole, the weapon looked like a creature made of teeth, blood red flesh, and black hide. Might Guy swung it a few times in an awkward way, and the heavy blade cut through the air with a loud whoosh. He fell silent, clearly thinking hard about it.
"What is it, Guy?" Kakashi Hatake asked. He wanted to know if there was a problem.
"There is no problem, I am just thinking about what this blade can be used for. Oh, right." Might Guy clenched his fist and slapped his palm. He said that even though he did not know how to use a sword, the weight was perfect for training with added load.
He turned to Kakashi Hatake with a proud look, clearly waiting for praise. Kakashi Hatake felt the corner of his eye twitch. He asked if Guy really did not know about the blade's special ability.
"Ability?" The excitement froze on Might Guy's face as he scratched his head in confusion. He said he had no idea. Kakashi Hatake widened his eyes and asked how that was possible, since Guy had drawn it out after earning its approval.
When Kakashi Hatake drew Jealousy, he had sensed its core ability right away, just like how Jiraiya could use Laziness as soon as it was drawn. That understanding came naturally at the moment of release. Yet Might Guy simply nodded and said he only felt that it was heavy and powerful, with nothing else at all.
Kakashi Hatake and the others fell silent. Just then, something strange happened. The huge Gluttony in Might Guy's hands let out a wet gurgling sound, like liquid flowing.
In front of their shocked eyes, the fierce Zhanmadao began to soften as if it were melting wax. With sharp hissing sounds, the blade, guard, and handle all dissolved into thick streams of red, white, and black liquid. Like living things, they crawled up from his grip and spread wildly along his arm.
"What kind of thing is this?" Might Guy tried to let go, but the liquid clung to him with terrible force. He used his other hand to tear and slap at it, but that only made more liquid splash out and cover more of his body. Kakashi Hatake and the surrounding Jonin moved instinctively, their faces changing as they prepared to act.
In just a few breaths, the sticky liquid covered Might Guy's arms, chest, waist, and legs, completely burying his green outfit. He cried out about his precious springtime battle suit, then suddenly stopped. His face twisted into a strange expression as the liquid began to harden and take shape.
After a series of soft cracking sounds, a close fitting suit of light armor appeared. The main body was made of tough black material covering most of his torso and limbs, with white colored outer plates at the shoulders, elbows, and forearms. His hands were covered in red, forming gloves etched with fine patterns.
The armor fit him perfectly and looked smooth and strong. Might Guy moved his arms and legs, his face filled with surprise and confusion. He said it felt lighter, more flexible, and did not block his joints at all.
He even did a few high kicks and squats on the spot, moving fast and cleanly as if the armor were part of his body. Kakashi Hatake watched him and could not help twitching his mouth. After something so terrifying, Guy only cared about whether the armor was comfortable.
The other Konoha Ninja were stunned by the sudden change. From a weapon melting to becoming full body armor, it all happened in seconds. They stared at the excited man stretching like some rare beast, their minds completely blank.
Just as everyone was still unsure, a voice rang out. It was sharp and dry, squeezed from deep in the throat. It kept repeating that it was hungry.
Everyone looked at Might Guy, or more precisely, at his hands. On his right palm, the smooth red surface writhed and split open, forming a mouth packed with fine fangs. The mouth opened and closed as it begged to eat.
Gasps spread through the crowd as they stared at the hungry mouth. The sound of its craving made their scalps prickle. Some shouted in shock, asking if it was alive and what kind of thing this could be.
This was no longer like a normal Ninja Tool. It looked more like a parasite clinging to a host. Might Guy raised his hand and studied the mouth closely, more curious than afraid.
"Hey, stop yelling." He poked the edge of the mouth with his finger and complained that it was noisy and looked gross. The mouth snapped open and tried to bite him, making him pull his hand back with a hiss. He muttered that it had quite a temper.
Hiruzen Sarutobi told him to stop moving and asked how he felt. Might Guy jumped lightly and shook his head, saying he felt great and even more relaxed than before. He pointed at his palm and said the only issue was that it seemed really hungry, so maybe he should feed it.