Might Guy looked at Raiden, who was busy in the distance, a hint of curiosity rising in his heart.
On the surface, he looked like an ordinary person.
But that terrifying grip strength—
He was definitely not ordinary.
And the name "Raiden"… it sounded familiar, like he had heard it somewhere recently.
"Hey! Raiden! I'm Might Guy. Busy?" Guy greeted him enthusiastically.
"Hello, uncle…" Raiden replied politely.
Uncle…
Guy's face froze.
"I am in the prime of my youth! Can't you see my burning youth?!"
Raiden stared at the energetic, thick-browed man in front of him, feeling speechless.
This guy is weird…
"Uncle… do you need something?" Raiden asked.
"Not uncle!" Guy shouted. "This is the vitality of youth!"
"…Right."
Raiden was at a loss for words.
"Alright, enough nonsense."
Guy suddenly slung an arm over Raiden's shoulder, his tone turning slightly serious.
"Raiden, I heard you were brought back by Kakashi as an orphan. But you moved that utility pole—and even left finger marks on it. You're not an ordinary person, are you?"
I've been exposed?
Raiden's heart skipped a beat. He quickly replied:
"I just… have a bit more strength than usual."
At the same time, he cursed himself inwardly.
When he grabbed the pole, he hadn't controlled his strength perfectly.
Even though he had been extremely careful—
He still left marks.
"Haha, don't worry. I'm not suspecting you of being a spy. The Hyuga already confirmed you're not a shinobi—you don't even have chakra. I'm just amazed by your talent."
Guy's eyes lit up with excitement.
"How about it? Become my disciple! With your natural strength combined with my taijutsu, you'll become a powerful warrior! A ninja admired by all!"
Powerful…
Raiden's face immediately turned blank.
What's so great about being strong?
Without hesitation, he refused.
"I don't want to become strong… and I don't want a master."
"Don't reject it so quickly! Come with me—I'll show you the passionate youth of taijutsu!"
As he spoke, Guy tried to drag Raiden along.
But when he pulled—
Raiden didn't budge at all.
He stood there like an immovable mountain.
"I'm really not interested… I still have to help out. The barbecue shop owner said he's treating me to a big meal tonight."
Raiden was starting to get annoyed.
He had come to this world to experience an ordinary life—
And this guy kept insisting on dragging him into some "passionate youth" nonsense.
What a joke…
"Your strength really is incredible…"
Guy couldn't move him at all, and a competitive fire ignited within him.
"I refuse to believe it! I can't even pull you?!"
He exerted all his strength—
But Raiden still didn't move an inch.
"Then I'll have to use my trump card! Eight Gates—Gate of Opening, open!"
Activating the Eight Gates, Guy's power surged.
He pulled with all his might—
And Raiden still didn't move.
Not even slightly.
"Incredible strength! My god… to reach this level without chakra?!"
Guy was shocked—
But even more unwilling to admit defeat.
"Eight Gates—Gate of Healing, open!"
His power increased again.
The result?
Still the same.
"Impossible… even with two gates open, he hasn't moved at all?!"
Guy was stunned.
"Eight Gates—Gate of Life, open!"
Three gates open—
And still, Raiden didn't move.
"I don't believe this!"
Just as Guy prepared to open the fourth gate—
Raiden looked at him helplessly.
"Uncle… what are you doing? Can you stop pulling me? You're delaying my work… I still want to eat my big meal tonight."
The moment those words came out—
Guy froze.
He suddenly noticed the strange looks from the surrounding villagers.
His face turned awkward.
But he still didn't give up.
"Come with me. I'll treat you to Konoha's best food."
Raiden's hands paused.
"…Really?"
"Really." Guy nodded seriously.
"You should've said that earlier… let's go. But is that 'passionate youth' thing really that important? Do I have to see it?"
Guy stumbled, nearly falling over.
His real intention was to take Raiden as a disciple—
But it seemed Raiden didn't understand at all.
—
Time passed.
Soon, Guy brought Raiden to a secluded forest outside Konoha, a place he often trained.
"Uncle Guy, why bring me here?" Raiden asked.
"To show you… the passion of youth!"
Full of energy, Guy immediately demonstrated his taijutsu.
"Leaf Whirlwind!"
A combination of high and low kicks, executed in rapid succession.
"Leaf Great Whirlwind!"
Starting with a low kick, transitioning into a high-speed spinning kick, and finishing with a powerful heel strike.
Each kick was filled with force, slicing through the air with sharp whistling sounds.
"Leaf Strong Whirlwind!"
With incredible speed and power, Guy unleashed a back spinning kick—
Boom!
A thick tree behind him snapped in half.
"Haha! Raiden, what do you think? Impressed by my taijutsu? If you become my disciple, I'll teach you these techniques full of youthful passion!"
Guy looked proudly at Raiden—
Only to find him dozing off, utterly bored.
"Uncle Guy… I'm really not interested."
Raiden said helplessly.
"You don't think my taijutsu is strong?" Guy asked, standing beside the tree he had just kicked down.
"I think… your moves are flashy."
Raiden, seeing Guy's pride, walked over to another tree—
One that was twice as thick as the one Guy had broken.
Even Guy knew—
He couldn't break that one.
What is he doing?
Guy was confused.
"If you want to knock down a tree… you just do this."
As he spoke—
Raiden gently placed one finger on the tree.
The next moment—
The massive tree was uprooted entirely and toppled to the ground.
Guy stood there, completely stunned—
His mouth wide enough to fit an egg.