Bang bang bang!
In the center of the training ground, two figures were engaged in a high-speed taijutsu battle. Punches, kicks, elbows, knees—every part of their bodies was a weapon. Faint afterimages flashed, showing the intensity of the fight.
Sakura, Sasuke, and Naruto, who had woken up at some point, watched with faces twitching in disbelief. The taijutsu of these two was outrageous. Regular Genin wouldn’t even be able to follow their speed, let alone defend against it!
Swoosh… bang!
Yukigetsu’s figure shifted slightly, dodging Lee’s powerful kick by a hair’s breadth. In the next instant, his right leg swept out, sending Lee flying!
“What… what is this jutsu?”
Lee got up from the ground, his face full of disbelief. Despite his speed, he had been caught off guard and kicked without even a chance to defend. This had never happened since he started his rigorous taijutsu training!
Yukigetsu stood up straight, hands in his windbreaker pockets, smiling slightly. “This is my newly developed jutsu… Micro Body Flicker, allowing ultra-short distance teleportation!”
Lee’s brows furrowed, his eyes widening in shock. As a dedicated taijutsu practitioner, he immediately grasped the power of this jutsu. Breaking the rhythm and prediction, this Micro Body Flicker was the nemesis of taijutsu!
The boy with thick eyebrows showed a look of determination. In the next moment, he clenched his fists and appeared before Yukigetsu in a flash, executing a powerful upward kick—the Shadow of the Dancing Leaf technique that had left Sasuke defenseless.
Bang!
Yukigetsu barely had time to block with his hands before being kicked into the air.
Below, Sakura couldn’t suppress her exclamation…
Swoosh!
Without any time to react, Lee appeared behind Yukigetsu, hands poised to use his forbidden technique.
A serious look crossed Yukigetsu’s face, and his right hand quickly formed a seal.
“You haven’t fully mastered that jutsu, Yukigetsu,” Haku’s worried voice echoed, sensing what he was about to do.
“Let’s give it a try…”
The boy’s voice resonated in the mental space, causing Haku even more concern. She knew the barriers to mastering that jutsu; misuse could cause immense self-harm. She herself had suffered greatly before accidentally comprehending its principles…
In mid-air, Lee hesitated slightly but then hardened his resolve. His bandages, like snakes, shot towards Yukigetsu!
I’m sorry, Sensei. After a year, he’s gotten even stronger. I have to use that technique to win.
Swoosh swoosh!
Yukigetsu’s figure shifted again, but Lee remained glued behind him. No matter how many times Yukigetsu used Micro Body Flicker, he couldn’t shake him!
“Is this the Shadow of the Dancing Leaf?” Sasuke muttered.
No wonder he couldn’t escape earlier. This technique really moved with the shadow…
Hiss hiss…
Unable to avoid it, Yukigetsu was soon tightly bound by the bandages. Lee twisted, spinning rapidly towards the ground, the wind roaring.
Sakura’s voice of panic rang out below. Could this boy, who even Zabuza couldn’t defeat, lose here?
“Primary Lotus!”
A faint smile appeared on Lee’s face as he spun rapidly. I’ve won…
Whoosh!
A light sound echoed, and the bandages instantly loosened, shocking everyone. Lee nearly twisted his neck in surprise, but years of taijutsu training made his body react automatically, doing a handstand and flipping mid-air to land somewhat gracefully.
Sasuke, Sakura, and Naruto had no time to check on Lee, instead scanning for Yukigetsu’s figure. They were desperate to know what had just happened.
“Don’t look for me, I’m over here!”
A cheerful voice came from one side. The four turned to see Yukigetsu crouched on a windowsill, waving at them with a smile.
They blinked in confusion. How had he gotten there? Such a distance, with no sign, especially since he had been tightly bound by the bandages just moments ago.
Lee, with eyes as wide as saucers, couldn’t accept it. He had been so sure of victory, yet in the blink of an eye, everything had changed. This… this was unacceptable!
“What just happened?”
Sasuke voiced the question first, feeling a growing sense of inadequacy. Why did this guy always have some unexpected jutsu up his sleeve? The gap between them was too vast. What was he doing with his time? How could he ever hope to avenge his brother like this?
“Haha, well… I’m not sure myself…” Yukigetsu scratched his head awkwardly.
“You’re kidding! How could you not know your own jutsu?” Naruto pouted, looking skeptical.
Haku giggled, covering her mouth, “Yukigetsu, you really can’t explain it, can you?”
Yukigetsu’s mouth twitched, “How about you explain it for me, Haku?”
“Uh…” Haku stiffened, then smoothed her hair, assuming a serious tone, “Ahem, not being able to explain it and teaching it to you completely is already quite impressive!”
Yukigetsu found her reasoning impeccable and adopted a serious demeanor, addressing the group, “This technique is very profound. I’ll explain the principle once; whether you understand it or not, I won’t repeat it.”
The four exchanged glances, their eyes lighting up. They quickly focused all their attention.
Such a profound jutsu, and he was willing to share it? What a great guy! They had to grasp its essence!
They made a silent vow, concentrating fully, afraid to miss any crucial point.
Yukigetsu observed their focus, growing more solemn. He began, “The principle is… the interchange of light and shadow, which conveniently carried me away!”
Sasuke: “…”
Naruto: “…”
Sakura: “…”
Lee: “…”
Bang!
As the four stood there in stunned silence, a burst of white smoke suddenly appeared. A large red tortoise emerged before them, accompanied by a man’s stern voice, “Lee, you used a forbidden technique just now, didn’t you?”
“You saw everything?” Lee’s eyes widened, sweat pouring down. ” I acted impulsively. I’m so sorry.”
“Fool!”
A stern voice echoed, “You should know what it means for a ninja to expose their ultimate move! Do you understand?”
“Y-yes…” Lee stammered, wiping sweat, “Guy-sensei, I apologize…”
“Well… I’ll be going now. Take care, everyone…” Yukigetsu’s expression changed dramatically, and before finishing his sentence, he vanished.
Sasuke, Naruto, and Sakura exchanged confused looks. Was something big about to happen? Why did he run off so quickly…
Bang!
Another puff of white smoke revealed a figure with a gleaming smile, giving a thumbs up. The figure wore the same green bodysuit and sported a bowl cut!
An exuberant voice filled the area, “You’re full of youthful energy!”
“Wahhh!” Naruto waved his arms in shock, “Another guy with even thicker eyebrows!”
Lee immediately turned, shouting at Naruto, “Hey! Don’t make fun of Guy-sensei!”
Bang!
The next moment, Guy punched Lee in the face, sending him spinning in the air before landing, “You idiot!”
“What?”
Sasuke, Naruto, and Sakura’s jaws dropped. What was happening?
The scene shifted as Guy knelt beside the fallen Lee, his face full of affection, “You…”
Lee, clutching his cheek, mumbled tearfully, “Sensei! I… I…”
“Lee! Say no more!” Guy, also teary-eyed, responded.
Before Naruto, Sasuke, and Sakura’s wide eyes, Guy and Lee suddenly burst into tears, embracing each other tightly.
“Sensei!”
“Yes! This is youth!”
“Sensei—”
“Lee, youth is often accompanied by mistakes!”
“Sensei, you’re too good to me!”
“You broke the rules. After the Chunin Exams, I’ll have to punish you!”
“Yes!”
“Run 500 laps around the training ground!”
“Yes!”
…
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The legendary master and disciple who can trigger chemical reactions, I’d better make myself scarce… Or under their barrage of emotional outbursts, I’ll start questioning life! Hopefully, Sakura and the others will survive…—Yukigetsu—
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