Naruto: I, Naruto, started with the Rinnegan

Chapter 103 50/50

At Naruto's request, Might Guy taught him how to open the second gate of the Eight Gates, the Gate of Rest.

This time, Naruto's learning speed was much slower.

On the one hand, the rest door is inherently more complicated than the open door.

On the other hand, the Xiu Sect is even more violent; its shadow clones will self-destruct upon slight contact, offering virtually no cultivation experience.

Therefore, Naruto changed the way he used the Multiple Shadow Clone Technique.

The main body personally tested the opening of the Rest Gate—anyway, the body's recovery ability is strong, so it doesn't matter if it opens it wrong, just go ahead and do whatever you want.

The shadow clones then contemplate how to open the Gate of Rest—thousands of heads, considering it from all angles and without any blind spots.

Three hours later, Naruto successfully opened the second gate, the Gate of Rest.

Naruto followed the same method in training for the third gate, the Gate of Life.

It didn't work on the first day, but it was successfully activated the following afternoon.

Two days later, Naruto opened the fourth gate, the Gate of Injury, using the same method.

"That's too fast, Naruto. Stop for a moment. I'll teach you the accompanying techniques for the Eight Gates Formation."

Might Guy paused his teaching of the Eight Gates and instead began teaching various techniques of the Steel Fist.

Leaf Whirlwind, Leaf Giant Whirlwind, Shadow Leaf Dance, Outer Lotus, Inner Lotus —

Use multiple shadow clones to gain cultivation experience.

One day later.

Naruto has mastered all the techniques associated with the Eight Gates.

"Teacher Kai, I want to learn a fifth subject—"

Naruto looked very serious.

"----good."

Matt Kai wasn't in high spirits—his students were too smart, and he didn't feel a sense of accomplishment as a teacher.

Three days later, Naruto successfully opened the fifth gate, the Gate of Death.

It was another morning, at the same training ground.

As usual, Naruto arrived here, ready to ask Might Guy how to open the Sixth Gate.

"I'm sorry, Naruto, I've suddenly received an urgent mission, so I'm afraid I won't have time to teach you anymore."

Matt Kai spoke first, suppressing his guilt, and handed over a scroll to explain.

"This contains the key points for further training in the Eight Gates Formation. You can study it on your own. If you have any questions, feel free to ask me anytime."

After saying that, Might Guy didn't give Naruto a chance to refuse. He stuffed the scroll into Naruto's arms, turned around and ran away. It was obvious that it was a very urgent mission.

"What kind of mission could be in such a hurry at this time? —"

Naruto pondered for a moment, but couldn't find the answer.

I decided to put it aside and start browsing the scroll.

It contains records for all eight categories, in great detail, making self-study no problem at all.

At the main gate of Konoha, the three members of Team 3 are gathering.

"What kind of mission did Teacher Kai take on? It's so sudden—"

Tenten complained, "The Chunin Exams aren't even a week away, and if we go out now—we won't make it back in time!"

What should we do?

"We've all been eliminated, so it doesn't matter if we can't make it back."

Neji calmly stated the heartbreaking fact that Team 3 had gotten zero points.

Even though students from Class 7, Class 8, and Class 10, who are a year younger than them, have all advanced to the official competition.

A moment of silence fell over the room.

Finally, it was Xiao Li who spoke up.

Even if I'm eliminated, I still want to watch the competition and see what kind of opponents are stronger than me.

"Yes, that's what I think too."

He echoed this sentiment every day.

Actually, she just didn't want to miss such a lively scene.

Neji neither confirmed nor denied it, but simply asked, "Little Lee, you've been in a bad mood these past few days. Are you feeling better?"

Is Xiao Li acting strangely?

When did this happen?

How come I didn't know?

Every day, she stared wide-eyed, realizing with a start that she, as a woman, lacked Neji's attentiveness.

Lee said sheepishly, "Neji, you noticed—"

"Teacher Kai noticed it too."

As expected, this mission—it seems—was specifically assigned by Teacher Kai to help Xiao Li relax.

Neji thought to himself.

I'm dejected every day, realizing that my attention to detail is even worse than Teacher Kai's.

Xiao Li was silent for a moment, then sighed and said, "I'm sorry to have worried you all—I was disheartened when I saw Naruto—I spent eight years learning the Eight Gates, while Naruto only needed eight days; I only know taijutsu, while Naruto seems to know everything—in terms of effort, Naruto is no worse than me—I see no hope of surpassing a genius like Naruto—"

He firmly believed that hard work could surpass genius, but when faced with Naruto—

His belief was beginning to crumble—genius seemed insurmountable, and his own efforts were hardly meaningful.

Neji advised, "Just focus on yourself, Lee. What's your goal in training? Is it to surpass Naruto?"

"Of course not! I want to prove to the world, just like Guy-sensei, that even without ninjutsu or genjutsu, one can become an excellent ninja—this is my whole life, this is my ninja way."

Thinking of his goal, Lee rallied, his gloom dissipating. Looking at Neji, he said solemnly, "I also want to defeat you, Neji, who is also a genius."

Neji replied seriously, "You're welcome to defeat me, Lee."

The two looked at each other, bumped fists, and burst into laughter.

Looking left and right every day—she suddenly understood how Sakura felt in Class 7.

"Add a teacher!"

A big fist collided with two small fists.

When Might Guy arrived, he saw Rock Lee regaining his fighting spirit and Neji encouraging his comrades, and he felt very gratified.

"This is youth!"

With an excited shout, Matt Kai called out to Tian Tian to come and bump fists.

"We're classmates, and no one can be missing."

So the four fists collided and remained locked together for a long time.

As the eastern sky began to lighten, the golden dawn shone upon the empty Uchiha clan territory.

Sasuke got up early, brushed his teeth, washed his face, and ate breakfast.

Then, he practiced Lightning Release and Taijutsu in front of the house for two hours.

After a short rest, they prepared to leave the Uchiha clan's territory and arrived at an empty training ground.

Sit cross-legged and wait patiently.

Ten minutes later.

Zabuza walked over carrying a large sword, followed by a white-haired man.

Sasuke opened his eyes, his gaze sharp and intense, and stared intently at Zabuza.

"Today—is the day to wash away this shame!"

Four weeks, a full four weeks!

Do you know how Sasuke got through those four weeks?

He's either getting beaten up or on his way to getting beaten up.

Zabuza was incredibly ruthless, targeting areas of the body that were prone to pain without causing death.

At first, Sasuke was in a terrible state, his face swollen several times.

However, this cool guy's talent is undeniable.

After enduring several beatings, he gradually got used to it.

He's improving every day, taking fewer and fewer hits—he's even able to fight back, and he's going to be evenly matched with Zabuza.

As of yesterday, Sasuke and Zabuza were evenly matched.

Barring any unforeseen circumstances, today will be the day Sasuke turns the tide and wins.

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