"I'm perfectly fine."

Locke Lee continued to watch the man's receding figure, his eyes blazing, and he tried his best to keep his voice calm as he spoke.

However, upon closer inspection, Matt Kai noticed the glistening tears in Yu Zhi's eyes.

The genius Uchiha Ara, who surpassed his contemporaries, ultimately brought him a huge shock.

Of course, it's certainly not just Li who is involved.

That guy was like Hashirama from the Warring States period, or Madara Uchiha from the legends, directly controlling the fighting power of an era.

Even the geniuses of the same era could not compare.

So, Matt Kai opened his mouth several times, but no sound came out; he really didn't know how to comfort the other person.

The one who tied the knot must untie it; all these constraints must be broken by Lee himself, just like when he couldn't even pass the Ninja Academy exam.

However, even though the person's figure had long since disappeared from everyone's sight, Locke Lee still did not withdraw his gaze.

[They are aware of their situation.]

[They have the ability.]

The voice of that person kept echoing in Yu Zhi's heart.

This contradicts the comforting words Matt Kay offered.

That person must have known the consequences of opening the true eighth gate, which is why they said such things and used such limiting words.

And the Eight Gates.........

With its current strength, it can only open up to five gates at most.

During this time, the immense sense of loss and powerlessness constantly ravaged and crushed his seemingly strong heart.

After all, the Eight Gates was his reliance in his attempt to prove his ninja way to the geniuses from various villages during the Chunin Exams!

"Teacher, I want to change the ninja way that I have been adhering to."

After an unknown amount of time, when the surrounding area was already making orderly preparations for the second assessment, he finally managed to pull himself away from the words that person had spoken.

"okay."

"No matter what, no matter what choice you make, you will always be my best disciple."

Looking at the little guy in front of him who had suddenly become so much more profound, Matt Kai answered with a serious expression.

As for that faint hint of reluctance, he completely hid it in his eyes.

Because the choice that followed was undoubtedly the best outcome for him. After all, the village's predecessors had already proven one thing: a person who cannot freely use chakra can never become a qualified ninja!

It's better to give up now than to die helplessly under the enemy's ninjutsu in the future.

Thinking about this, and the possibility of Class 3 being reorganized, Might Guy's face began to betray the overwhelming sadness.

"Yes, I will definitely beat him!"

"Even if it costs me my life."

"This will be the ninja way I dedicate my entire life to!!"

Locke Lee shook his head violently, as if trying to shake off all the negative emotions and tears in his eyes.

"Thank you, Teacher Kai."

"Thank you for your continued unconditional support!"

More than her own inner conviction, the greatest encouragement she received was the recognition from this teacher who was both a mentor and a friend, and even seemed like a second parent to her.

"Alright, even if I can't continue being a ninja..."

"Wait, what did you say? We need to work hard to open the Eighth Gate and challenge Uchiha Ara."

Still grieving, Matt Kee suddenly snapped to attention.

In the midst of his emotional shift, he suddenly understood the will of his disciple.

This brat has no intention of retiring at all; on the contrary, he's taking advantage of the man's sarcasm to keep pushing himself forward!

"Li, have you forgotten what you promised me when I taught you this secret technique?"

Although the misunderstanding was cleared up, Matt Kai's expression became increasingly serious.

The reason why the Eight Gates were included in the Book of Seals is not only because its training is extremely difficult and does not fit the training environment of ninjas who focus on ninjutsu.

More importantly, the Eight Gates Formation is a special secret technique that inflicts a thousand damages on the enemy but also eight hundred on oneself, and the higher the number of gates opened, the greater the damage to oneself.

The so-called Eighth Gate is the final barrier in the human body that suppresses the burst of chakra.

Once unlocked, the power within will be limitless!

Therefore, it is also called:

[Death Gate!!]

Even if it were used by itself, it would inevitably face a situation where it would die without a chance of survival.

Be prepared to open the eighth gate.

Through this sentence, Might Guy already knew that the one from the Uchiha clan was aware of the power burst brought about by the Eight Gates.

The reason he would tell his disciple that the other person didn't understand was simply to prevent him from losing confidence under such words.

"I'm sorry, but I cannot comply."

"And Teacher Kai, you just promised me that you would support me unconditionally no matter what choice I make."

However, Rock Lee would never back down on his already established will to become stronger and challenge the strong.

Otherwise, he wouldn't have been able to get here solely based on his physical skills.

"Of course I also know that there is a huge gap between me and that person, and opening the eighth gate is still a very distant thing for me."

"So I won't be foolish enough to work myself to the bone until I've accomplished everything else."

"Because, next time we face each other, I can only win!!"

Locke Lee paid no attention to the gazes and discussions of others, and spoke with unwavering determination and passionate fervor.

Of course, this was clearly not just something he was saying to his teacher, but also a vow he was making to himself. And the ninjas present, who cast doubtful, astonished, or disdainful glances at him, were all witnesses to this vow.

"plum........"

Feeling the will emanating from the former, Might Guy was momentarily speechless. He managed to call out the name of his disciple, but then fell silent.

"Teacher, you got tricked by Li this time too."

"Even if the sky were to fall and the earth were to split open, even if Xiaoqiang were to perish, it would never be able to shake the obsession of this foolish genius."

Suddenly, a clear voice cut in.

Looking in the direction of the sound, one could see a handsome young man dressed in a martial arts uniform, with a large white bandage wrapped around his right shoulder—or rather, a white bandage soaked in blood.

"That means, with Li's idiotic personality, how could he possibly admit defeat so easily!"

The girl with the bun hairstyle standing next to Hyuga Neji also spoke up, her tear stains wiped away, revealing a bright smile.

Neither of their companions were discouraged by the strength that guy had displayed, which was the best possible outcome.

"No matter what choice you make, you will always be my best disciple."

At the same time, she playfully mimicked what her teacher had said before, enlivening the atmosphere of the entire team.

Seeing this, Matt Kai couldn't help but smile with relief.

The team he led gradually developed into true partners who could complement each other and work together over the course of the year.

"Eight Gates Formation, Lee, so this is the secret weapon you told me about."

Hyuga Neji spoke again, this time with a more solemn tone in his voice.

After all, besides being teammates, they are also the opponents who know each other best.

As for the secret technique that was mentioned by that person and showed importance to it to some extent, he naturally dared not neglect or underestimate it.

Upon hearing this, Locke Lee's expression suddenly hardened and became somewhat unnatural, because this was a secret technique that Teacher Kai had only taught him.

"However, if you want to meet that person again, you must first pass this second trial. How about it, can you still persevere?"

But Neji Hyuga didn't pay attention to this detail and continued to ask...

Because he clearly knew that Teacher Kai would definitely teach according to aptitude and would never favor one over another, and would not be willing to teach the secret technique to God himself.

Moreover, compared to his own specialty, Gentle Fist, Rock Lee, who placed great emphasis on physical training, was more suited to inherit his master's mantle.

"Of course!"

In response, Locke Lee swung his arm violently in mid-air, causing him to wince in pain as the injury was aggravated.

Compared to the relaxed mood and high morale of Class 10, the atmosphere in Class 7 was rather gloomy.

Not only were Sasuke Uchiha and Naruto Uzumaki preoccupied with their own thoughts, but even Kakashi Hatake, the team's leader, was in poor condition.

The eyeball he held in his palm was like a hot potato, constantly teasing his desire to uncover the truth.

It took this battle-hardened elite ninja a long time to suppress his feelings.

After confirming that Naruto was unharmed, he moved closer to Sasuke. After all, Sasuke's right hand had been broken!

Moreover, this kid's eyes have evolved once again; it's hard to say whether this is a blessing or a curse from the shadows.

Faced with the unexpected event of Uchiha Ara's participation in the Chunin Exams, he felt it was necessary to have Team 7 withdraw from the exam first.

Otherwise, the consequences of encountering it again would be unpredictable!

Naruto Uzumaki did not go with Kakashi Hatake to check on Sasuke's injuries.

Because his mind was in great turmoil, as if a huge mountain was pressing down on him.

Before his eyes, all that was playing back were those clearly contrasting scenes from just moments ago.

That scene felt like facing the hostility, alienation, and insults of the entire village.

However, the difference lies in the fact that standing opposite the desolate area is a shadow symbolizing the village!

And he didn't seem to be all alone.

As the scenes shifted, Naruto seemed to gain some understanding of the person's situation and feelings at the time.

Tap the screen to use advanced tools Tip: You can use left and right keyboard keys to browse between chapters.

You'll Also Like