"Is this level of chakra really something a human can possess?"
"What violent chakra! Can this guy really control it? Isn't he trying to die?"
The Seven Ninja Swordsmen were all shocked by Might Guy's aura and chakra. They couldn't fathom how a man who had appeared so weak just moments ago could unleash such overwhelming power.
"Konoha, to think they were hiding such a strong person. Truly remarkable.
But alas, you'll die here today. I'm sorry to say that your name will be etched into the ninja world history, but fate has brought us to this point. Konoha's strong one, please die here in peace."
Kuriarare Kushimaru, wielding the long sword Needle, was brimming with confidence.
Even though Might Guy's chakra and aura had far surpassed theirs, the Seven Ninja Swordsmen weren't afraid in the slightest.
The seven of them were elite Jonin, and with their seven swords, each with unique abilities, they believed they could take down even a Kage-level ninja.
Even if the Hokage of Konoha, Hiruzen Sarutobi, were here, the seven of them would have dared to challenge him.
That was the strength and confidence of the Seven Ninja Swordsmen. And this guy in green spandex? No matter how strong he was, how strong could he truly be? Stronger than the Hokage?
How could that be possible?
If this guy was stronger than the Hokage, then let him just kill us all with one move each.
Kuriarare Kushimaru thought to himself, and the others shared similar thoughts.
They drew their respective swords, forming an encirclement, ready to swiftly defeat Might Guy.
But at that very moment, Might Guy moved. He raised his hand and threw a simple, straight punch at Kuriarare Kushimaru.
"One Fist."
A violent wind, surging air currents, and chakra surged with Might Guy's fist.
Then, something that would shatter the worldview of the Seven Ninja Swordsmen occurred.
In their eyes, Might Guy's ordinary punch created a vacuum effect, and the man it was aimed at couldn't withstand it for even a second.
Bones shattered, flesh and blood were blown away.
Kuriarare Kushimaru was obliterated by a single punch, leaving no intact remains. His long sword Needle disappeared into the air, its location unknown.
Gulp!
Someone swallowed nervously. The confidence they had just moments ago had vanished, replaced by doubt.
Some were even secretly attempting to dispel genjutsu.
This was simply too outrageous. Other than genjutsu, they didn't believe any ninja could do something like this.
But of course, there was no genjutsu. Might Guy, after opening the Eight Gates, could unleash attacks that these ninjas couldn't even begin to comprehend.
Just as the remaining six were stunned, Might Guy launched another attack.
"Two Fists."
He swung his other hand, delivering a second punch. The result was the same as the first.
This time, Tsūjino Jinin, the wielder of the blunt sword Kabutowari, was the target. Seeing that Might Guy's focus was on him, he instinctively tried to dodge, but before he could even take a step, the fist of death was already upon him.
His fate was no different from the first—flesh and blood turned to mush, his body obliterated beyond recognition.
The second of the Seven Ninja Swordsmen had fallen. Now, the remaining five were no longer doubting the reality of their situation. They had to be under some kind of genjutsu.
Though fear gripped their hearts, they had been cultivated by Kirigakure as elite warriors, and their courage was not easily shaken.
In addition, there were still five of them. Working together, they believed they could fight. Even if they lost two or three members, they were determined to kill Might Guy, this hidden powerhouse from Konoha. It would be worth it to eliminate such a threat, and they could give the Third Mizukage a report of their success.
But as they prepared to make their move, Might Guy attacked again.
"One Foot."
This time, Might Guy kicked with his right foot, and the power released was even more terrifying than his punches.
The wielder of the twin swords Hiramekarei became the third to fall. Unlike the previous victims, he had attempted to dodge, but the immense wind pressure and the constriction of the air left him barely able to move.
He took two steps before reaching his limit.
Beside him, Suigetsu Hōzuki, who was closest to him, was also affected. The air pressure generated by Might Guy's kick swept over him like an A-rank ninjutsu, knocking him away.
The remaining three of the Seven Ninja Swordsmen watched in disbelief as their worldviews shattered.
What was going on? Were they unable to even dodge his attacks?
As the remaining three tried to make sense of the situation, Might Guy, despite his condition, didn't intend to stop. His body was already in a severely weakened state, and he could feel it collapsing. Yet, he was determined to finish the job before his body gave out.
"Two Feet."
This time, Might Guy kicked with his left leg.
Munashi Jinpachi, deceased.
Now only Kuroki Raiga and Bappa Juzo remained. They exchanged a look, fear and horror evident in their eyes. At that moment, a telepathic understanding passed between them. Without a word, they turned and fled.
This green-skinned monster was too terrifying—his power was beyond what they could comprehend. Despite their status as elite Jonin, their deaths had been so casual, so easy for Might Guy.
One move, one death. Even Kage-level ninjas couldn't be this outrageous.
What exactly had they encountered today?
Raiga Kurosuki and Juzo Biwa fled, while Kisame Hoshigaki and Fuguki Suikazan, who had been blasted away earlier, never returned. They were presumably traumatized by the overwhelming force.
Might Guy, who had inflicted such indelible trauma on the four, let out a heavy sigh of relief.
After unleashing four consecutive attacks, he had completely lost sensation in his limbs—not because his brain had blocked out pain signals, but because he could no longer feel them.
At his current level, opening the Gate of Death was still too much. After just four basic attacks, he was completely spent.
But since he had already opened the Gate of Death, whether he was spent or not didn't matter much—he was going to die anyway.
Fortunately, the last remaining threat to Guy's safety had fled, and having witnessed his youth, Guy was destined to become an extraordinary ninja in the future.
Might Guy's memories flashed before his eyes, like a revolving lantern, recounting his life.
Suddenly, an unfamiliar voice entered Might Guy's ears.
"Looks like I'm late; the battle's already over."
A voice he didn't recognize—was it a new enemy?
Might Guy felt a sense of unease; he wanted to turn around to see who it was.
But unfortunately, his body was almost completely numb, and he couldn't even turn his head.
The blood-red chakra steam erupting from his body was slowly dimming. He knew he was about to die.
Before his death, Might Guy was still worried about the identity of the newcomer. If this person was really an enemy, then Guy…
Fortunately, Might Guy's worries were short-lived. The mysterious figure finally appeared before him.
Might Guy saw clearly now—it was a tall, burly white-haired man with a rugged appearance. He seemed vaguely familiar, but Guy couldn't quite place him.
The man sized him up, clicking his tongue in amazement. "What kind of technique is this, to unleash chakra hundreds of times greater than your own? Impressive! It's just a shame your body can't handle it. You're going to die."
Might Guy didn't answer; he couldn't even speak.
But the white-haired man seemed to pity him—so he wasn't an enemy? As long as he wasn't an enemy, that was a relief.
However, immediately after expressing his pity, the white-haired man suddenly attacked without warning, unleashing a punch packed with immense force, striking Guy's chest directly.
The severe blow caused Guy's consciousness to fade instantly; he died in that moment.
As Might Guy's body was about to fall, Kawaki Aoba stepped forward and caught him.
Having just had the sealing squad ninjas seal Shukaku temporarily on the Suna battlefield, Kawaki Aoba, donning his flak jacket, teleported over as quickly as possible—but unfortunately, he was still too late.
The Seven Ninja Swordsmen of the Mist, just like in the original timeline, had been directly overwhelmed by Might Guy's powerful attacks.
And Might Guy himself, after opening the Eight Inner Gates, had entered an irreversible state of collapse.
Kawaki Aoba had already observed that after opening the Eight Gates, Might Guy's life force and chakra began to drain away. This process was irreversible and unstoppable.
Except by death.
This was precisely why Kawaki Aoba wanted to end Might Guy's life; if Might Guy didn't die, his body would continue to drain energy until he was nothing but a withered corpse.
At that point, unless combined with Impure World Reincarnation or the Samsara of Rebirth Technique, he would be beyond saving.
Of course, Kawaki Aoba wasn't without other options.
To prolong his life, opening the Gate of Death was like punching a hole in the bottom of a water tank that couldn't be repaired. The water in the tank was equivalent to life force; when it ran out, the person would die.
And to prevent death, one would have to constantly replenish the tank, which meant constantly adding life force to Might Guy.
By using large bottles of red medicine to prolong his life, Kawaki Aoba could keep Might Guy alive for a short period. But even if he used every last drop, it wouldn't be for long.
So, after some consideration, it was better to let him die.
At least with a complete corpse, Kawaki Aoba could bring him back as a "living" dead man.
That's right—he was talking about Necromancy.
Under Kawaki Aoba's Necromancy, Might Guy miraculously "lived" again, but the price was that he was now subject to Kawaki Aoba's control and manipulation.
"Hmm, what's going on? I died, didn't I? And my body…" Might Guy awoke, surprised by the sensation of his body.
The Gate of Death had been irreversible. What was happening now?
As Might Guy sensed his body, he realized the death state within him had been closed—but that was impossible.
Faced with this strange occurrence, Might Guy couldn't comprehend what was going on.
At that moment, Kawaki Aoba spoke, "How is it? How does it feel to be reborn?"
Might Guy didn't immediately respond to Kawaki Aoba's question. Instead, sensing their connection, he directly asked, "Who exactly are you? Are you an enemy of Konoha?"
Seeing Might Guy's confusion, Kawaki Aoba felt a headache. Dealing with a straightforward guy like this was challenging. After thinking for a moment, he answered:
"Who I am isn't important. As long as Konoha doesn't become my enemy, then I'm not an enemy of Konoha. I saved you because I didn't want to see someone as powerful as you die in obscurity. It would've been a waste for you to exit the stage quietly after reaching such a peak."
"Is that so? Then, thank you very much." Might Guy, surprising even Kawaki Aoba, actually prostrated himself directly in front of him.
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