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"Lord Sega also suspects it might be a blade-wielding technique, but he said he didn't find any threads, so it seems to be some other kind of magic," the subordinate said, shaking his head slightly.
"Really? That might be a personal secret technique, or some kind of bloodline limit. Oh well, the method doesn't matter!"
Kuba narrowed his eyes, his voice filled with hatred.
"The important thing is that he killed my brother Zhuoyan! If I ever meet him on the battlefield, I will make him pay for this in blood!"
"This is a portrait of that Konoha ninja."
The subordinates presented a portrait of the commander drawn based on eyewitness testimonies.
Kuba took the portrait, stared at the handsome, dark-haired young man in his early twenties in the painting, and couldn't help but snort coldly.
Wind Release chakra surged forth, and the portrait was instantly cut into countless pieces!
"If I encounter this person, he is certain to die!"
...
Back to the cabin.
As they approached, Souji noticed that Asuma and his two companions were fighting a man dressed in a green bodysuit with an earthy yellow scarf around his neck.
"Hey!"
"drink!"
The fight between the group seemed quite intense, but there was no murderous intent; it was clearly just a normal sparring match.
This even attracted some onlookers.
Wearing their signature green bodysuits, the newcomer was easily recognizable: Might Guy, the father of Might Guy who almost brought the series to a close, and one of Konoha's most perennial genin!
Despite Asuma and Hyuga Kei appearing to be giving it their all, and even with Kurenai Yuhi using genjutsu to influence them, Might Guy still managed to handle the situation with ease.
Not long after, Asuma's eagerness for success led him to reveal a major weakness, which Might Guy seized to counterattack, kicking him away... not the finale, but just ten meters away.
Seeing Asuma's defeat, Hyuga Kei immediately stopped and said with a smile:
"I admit defeat. Mr. Matt is truly amazing."
"Why did you just give up? You could have fought some more!" Asuma said, dissatisfied.
Hyuga Kei simply smiled and didn't refute.
Given Might Guy's skill level, this kind of match would just be a training session with the younger players, and he wouldn't even break a sweat.
Seeing Hyuga Kei admit defeat, Might Guy scratched his head and said helplessly:
"I also think you gave up too quickly. Even if Asuma lost, you still have a teammate to support you, so you can continue fighting."
"It's just a friendly spar, no need to make such a fuss." Hyuga Kei shook his head slightly.
"It's not about clinging on, it's about never giving up! Your youth has just begun, you can't give up easily! Only a youth that perseveres to the end will be without regrets!"
"..."
Listening to Might Guy give a thumbs-up and spout his passionate youth theories, not only Hyuga Kei but even Souji, who was listening nearby, felt embarrassed.
However, Might Day himself looked confident and smug, perfectly embodying the saying that as long as he himself is not embarrassed, only others will be embarrassed.
"That Matt Day is spouting nonsense with a straight face again."
"This guy is quite strong. In terms of taijutsu alone, he's probably no weaker than many Jonin."
"It's a pity that he's only good at taijutsu; he's terrible at everything else. He can't even reach the level of a Chunin, so he'll just remain a Genin forever!"
The onlookers began to discuss it amongst themselves.
While Might Guy is generally acknowledged for his exceptional taijutsu skills, many others look down on him as a perennial genin.
However, Matt Daly himself didn't care about the taunts. Instead, he smiled at them, gave them a thumbs up, and shouted:
"Great! Thank you all for your support!"
When Hinata Kei saw Souji arrive, he was overjoyed, as if he had seen a savior, and quickly changed the subject.
"Mr. Mochizuki is back. Mr. Matt is looking for you."
"..."
Souji felt like he'd been sold out on the spot by Hyuga Kei, and walked over helplessly.
"Mr. Matt, did you need something from me?"
"Oh! I've heard that Mr. Mochizuki's Mochizuki-ryu kunai technique is renowned on the battlefield, and he has even killed a special Jonin from Sunagakure. So I'd like to come and spar with Mr. Mochizuki!" Might Guy replied enthusiastically.
"Well... I've been through a battle, and I'm a bit tired now..."
Because he felt that this guy was annoying and clingy, Souji naturally wanted to refuse.
But Matt Day wouldn't give up.
"Mr. Mochizuki is still very young. A little fatigue is nothing to him. As long as he gets excited, he won't feel tired at all!"
"..."
Just as I imagined, it's incredibly annoying.
However, looking around at the crowd watching the show, Might Guy's physical prowess was widely recognized, and defeating him would surely bring him considerable fame.
"Consider it gaining some prestige," the commander nodded, "and that's it."
"Okay, shall we begin now?"
"Sure! My youth can begin anytime!"
You're over thirty years old. Your youth is long gone, let alone just beginning.
The commander complained inwardly, while taking out two training kunai and assuming the stance of the Mochizuki-ryu kunai fighting style.
"Hmm..."
Might Guy's expression also turned serious, and he assumed a stance, standing opposite the Commander.
Despite his many flaws, Might Guy's physical prowess is undeniable. When he gets serious, his imposing presence is remarkable, and there's not a single opening in his body.
"Good, a strong enough opponent will allow me to properly test my improved power," Souji thought to himself.
With his current chakra level of 5000 and his physique reaching the standard level of a special jonin, he is actually no less capable than an ordinary jonin in close combat using the Mochizuki-ryu style he has trained for many years.
Might Guy, who specializes in taijutsu and doesn't use other ninjutsu, is the perfect test opponent.
The two faced off for a moment, then Matt Day made the first move, pushing off with his foot to close the distance instantly, and at the same time throwing a jab!
Wow, that was fast!
The commander dared not be careless and used the Body Flicker Technique to dodge, while the kunai also slashed at Might Guy's neck.
"sharp!"
Matt Daly grinned and easily dodged the attack.
The two exchanged blows at an incredible speed, so fast that even the weaker onlookers couldn't keep up with their movements!
"Wow, that's fast! At that speed, it's probably already at the Jonin level, right?"
"I think so. Putting aside Dai, the young people of the Mochizuki family have this level of taijutsu and should be able to be promoted to special jonin."
"Mochizuki Souji is already a special Jonin."
Suddenly, a Jonin appeared among the onlookers.
Watching the two spar, the Jonin's expression turned serious.
As others have said, both of them have indeed reached the level of Jonin in terms of taijutsu, and neither of them is bad.
Might Guy is not young and is known for his strong physical skills, which is fine.
But Mochizuki Souji... this young man who suddenly appeared, I heard that not long ago he was just a mediocre chunin who managed the library.
However, he has recently been displaying extraordinary skills, and the difference between then and now is too great. It would be impossible to achieve such a great improvement if it were just a last-minute cramming session.
The only explanation is that he had been hiding and keeping a low profile during peacetime.
Now that war has broken out, their true strength has been revealed.
If the goal is simply to gain fame and recognition, one should have made their mark earlier; there's no need to be discreet.
Since that's the case...
This person must have been driven by a love for Konoha to step forward and fight to protect the village at this critical moment, no longer hiding his true self!
End of this chapter...