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Chapter 803: A life of mediocrity ending at a hundred or a life of great achievement ending at thirty—which would you choose?

"Dad, now's the time to protect those you cherish with your life!"

Recalling his father's figure, the chakra surging within Kai towards the final gate of the Eight Gates technique, the Gate of Death, erupted instantly, and the last, sturdy gate hidden within his body was reopened in an instant.

The moment the Gate of Death was opened, all the chakra hidden within the body transformed into nutrients that revitalized the body, to the point that it seemed every cell was boiling.

In an instant, intense pain swept through Might Guy's body and mind. Even as he clenched his teeth, his face contorted, and it seemed as if the capillaries in his body were being overwhelmed by the surging blood.

A blood-red hue began to appear, turning his skin a dark red that had remained unchanged for centuries. Wisps of blood-red steam billowed from his body, dyeing his beard and hair a deep crimson.

A sudden gust of wind arose around him, and the ground beneath his feet began to crumble. Smoke and dust swirled wildly, and the wind seemed to be howling at his will.

"Kai, you actually..."

In the distance, Kakashi was somewhat dazed as he watched Might Guy break through the last hidden door in his body almost without hesitation.

He hadn't personally witnessed Might Guy's father opening the Eight Gates Formation, but he could understand the immense psychological trauma a child would suffer after their father died in front of them.

Just like one's own father, if one were in the same predicament as one's own father, one might hesitate to make a decision due to psychological trauma, whether to follow or to rebel.

But Might Guy was not hindered or hesitant by his psychological trauma. Perhaps because of his father's demonstration, he opened the Eight Gates Formation more smoothly at this moment.

Senju Tobirama, Namikaze Minato, and the others were deeply shocked by the power emanating from that flesh and blood body, a power comparable to that of a "god" like Uchiha Madara.

Even Madara Uchiha, his opponent, abandoned his earlier disdain and looked at Might Guy, muttering, "Red steam... This must be the crimson steam after the Eight Gates are fully opened?"

But realizing his attitude in an instant, he immediately reverted to his original arrogant demeanor and continued, "How should I put it? It's like withered leaves falling in autumn."

As he felt the life force surging within him, yet also rapidly dissipating, Matt Kai said, "Indeed. But fallen leaves are not just about withering and decay! They become the nutrients needed for new green leaves."

The moment when green leaves sprout new buds and usher in a new spring is the climax of youth, a moment stained crimson!

"Hmph! All that talk, but in the end, won't you just become mud and be forgotten by the world?"

"It's not that youth has to be forgotten. Just like youth, it's only when it's wasted that it's forgotten. But a vibrant youth, no matter how short it is, will leave its own mark on this world."

"Given a life of mediocrity at a hundred, or a life of great achievement at thirty, I would choose the latter, because that way my youth will never fade!"

"boom!"

Might Guy stepped on the ground and leaped straight up, instantly becoming level with Uchiha Madara who was floating in the air, and then launched an attack without hesitation.

"Evening Elephant! Fastest!"

There were no fancy taijutsu techniques, just a straight punch that sent the surrounding air flying towards Madara Uchiha.

Madara Uchiha raised his scepter, instinctively trying to block it, but the all-pervasive air, like neutrinos falling from the sun, washed over the object being shone, whether you wanted it or not.

Unable to be stopped, Madara Uchiha was blasted away by the punch, falling into the distance. In the dust, a deep well appeared, and faintly, after Might Guy's death, Madara Uchiha's painful cries could be heard.

"Kai, this is it."

"This is the most insane taijutsu technique of the Eight Gates before its demise: Evening Elephant!"

With tears in his eyes, Lee looked at Might Guy, who was throwing another punch in the air. His eyes were filled with admiration and sorrow. As Might Guy's student and a pure taijutsu ninja, he understood Might Guy's pain at this moment.

"Click~"

As soon as he raised his fist, Might Guy felt his arm bones cracking. Even with his fully activated body, he couldn't stop the side effects of using the Eight Gates Formation.

"Second speed!"

Gritting his teeth, he was about to throw his fist even faster when all the muscles in his body twitched, freezing him in mid-air before he fell.

"Even now, is it impossible to completely resist this side effect? ​​But if we don't unleash the Evening Elephant's attacks continuously from speed 1 to 5, then we probably won't be able to inflict any damage on him."

Feeling the pain in his body, Matt Kai's face twisted with deep resentment. How could the blossoming of youth stop here?!

"Bang!"

At this moment, Madara Uchiha also emerged from the well, his face showing some excitement. He said, "A battle against the Eight Gates is truly remarkable. Let's continue!"

Although he said that, his disheveled appearance could not hide the fact that he had indeed been injured by Might Guy's punch, and even one of the horns on his forehead had broken off.

Behind them, the Allied Ninja Army watched this scene with excitement, but at the same time, many questions arose.

Gaara looked at Might Guy, who was spewing crimson steam, and asked, "What kind of taijutsu is that?"

"The Eight Gates Formation is a forbidden technique that unlocks all the body's restraints and elevates one's power to its ultimate level. You should still remember it."

Kakashi looked at his best friend's figure and explained, "It was during the Chunin Exams that Rock Lee used the final form of his technique against you. Once unleashed at full power, it can even unleash power dozens of times greater than that of the Five Kage."

But this power is fleeting and deadly; it's a fatal blow, for both the caster and the victim.

Upon hearing this, Gaara opened his mouth in surprise, his gaze shifting to the thick-browed boy in front of him, whose eyes were brimming with tears.

To dedicate one's entire life to perfecting a technique that could kill oneself—what kind of belief is that? And what kind of ninja way is that?

Might Guy was watching Madara Uchiha fly higher and higher, feeling anxious. If the distance between them got too far, even if he used the air cannon from Evening Elephant, the damage would be very limited. He had to get closer to Madara Uchiha.

As for the physical pain, it's nothing compared to the incredible feat I'm about to accomplish!

After all, he had spent his entire life preparing for this moment, and a mere injury could not stop him.

"Bang bang bang~"

Just as Might Guy was about to fall to the ground, he suddenly kicked his legs and rushed towards Madara Uchiha at an extremely fast speed, using the invisible air as a springboard. Even Madara Uchiha had to admire such taijutsu.

After catching up with Madara Uchiha, Might Guy kept circling around, getting faster and faster, to the point that even Madara Uchiha's eyes could not keep up.

Just then, Minato's eyes lit up. Looking at the Truth-Seeking Balls swirling around Madara Uchiha, he pulled out a kunai and said, "Guy wants to bypass the Truth-Seeking Balls' defense and counterattack, so..."

We must help him deal with these Truth-Seeking Balls. Kakashi, use Kamui to transfer the Truth-Seeking Balls that Madara Uchiha is using for defense. Gaara, you assist Kakashi.

"I'll move the Truth-Seeking Balls that might attack Kai, is that alright?"

Kakashi and Gaara nodded, and just as the tactic was finalized, Rock Lee turned and said, "Fourth Hokage, I know Master and the Eight Gates better than you do. Let me help throw the Flying Thunder God Kunai!"

"At the current speed"

Watching the speed of their fight, Minato hesitated, but Lee, without a word, opened one hidden door after another. Seeing Lee radiating green steam, Minato nodded, handed him a kunai, and said:

"Then it's up to you, Xiao Li."

"Um!"

Xiao Li took it, nodded, and then turned his attention back to the battlefield, where Kai had launched his attack.

"First speed!"

"Second speed!"

"Three speeds!"

Might Guy circled around and unleashed a barrage of punches. Madara Uchiha hurriedly used Truth-Seeking Balls to defend, but he was still a fraction too slow and only managed to block one of Might Guy's punches before his other attacks followed.

Under the continuous bombardment, Madara also suffered obvious injuries, but his eyes fell on a certain spot, and several Truth-Seeking Balls flew out instantly.

Might Guy also appeared on the path of the Truth-Seeking Ball, and although he was about to collide with the Truth-Seeking Ball, he still threw a punch without hesitation.

"Fifth speed!"

"Now!"

Below, Shuimen also gave a loud order.

(End of this chapter)