chapter 18:

Six Months Ago

Hyojin was training in the Uchiha clan's training grounds. Despite making notable progress in ninjutsu and genjutsu, he noticed something concerning—an evident weakness in his physical strength. This weakness was more than just a passing feeling; it began to directly affect his performance in training and combat, making him feel powerless in physical confrontations.

Hyojin had been trying to improve his physical strength through intense training, but to no avail. The more time passed, the more he suffered from a continuous decline in his endurance during training and direct confrontations. He couldn't even keep up with an opponent like Shisui, who specialized in genjutsu. He thought to himself sadly, "If I can't strengthen my body now, this will become a weakness that affects my strength in the future."

After finishing his training, Hyojin decided to search for someone he knew from his past life—Might Guy. Guy was known for his exceptional physical skills and unique techniques, which were exactly what he needed. Hyojin recalled his memories of Guy, and he was certain that he was the person who could help him confront this major issue.

The search took several days around the village, and when he began to think that Guy might be on a mission outside the village, he finally discovered him in one of the training fields.

When he saw him, he couldn't hide his surprise; Might Guy looked exactly as he remembered, wearing a shiny, unconventional green jumpsuit, and moving in a strange, upside-down manner.

"Seeing him in person is completely different!" Hyojin thought as he watched him. But instead of retreating, he walked towards him steadily.

"Hello, are you the chunin Might Guy?" Hyojin asked politely.

Guy turned around with a wide smile and enthusiasm. "Yes! That's me! Who are you, and what do you want?"

"I'm Uchiha Hyojin. I came here to improve my physical skills. I heard from my superior that you're the best physical ninja in the village," Hyojin said respectfully.

Guy was surprised for a moment, then a broad smile appeared on his face as he shouted, "Yooouuuuth! This is awesome! It's rare to see someone your age interested in developing their physical strength. Don't worry, I'll help you!"

Inside, Hyojin smiled. "A successful plan!" he thought. He knew from his memories that Might Guy was always eager for recognition of his skills. Hearing that one of the Uchiha elders had recommended him was impossible for Guy to refuse, especially since he hadn't yet become a jonin.

"Since the elder recommended me, I can't refuse! We'll start right now, follow me! We'll begin with 200 push-ups and 300 squats as a start."

Hyojin felt a headache upon hearing this, but he held himself together. "It's fine, I'll endure to become stronger."