(Bonus Chapter) Chapter 104: Power of Youth! Might Guy Youthful Challenge!

"Dodai, what did you say?!"

The Fourth Raikage couldn't help flying into a rage.

Yet Dodai was unafraid, maintaining a calm and steady voice as he spoke:

Dodai: "Please don't be so impulsive, Raikage-sama! Don't forget that man not only has the Mangekyō Sharingan—he also has mastery of the Lightning Release Chakra Mode. And according to the latest intel, it seems he's even obtained the 'strongest shield' of the Third Raikage, the Lightning Strike Armour!'

"Do you really believe yourself on par with the Third Raikage?"

Hearing mention of his father, the Fourth Raikage paused, cooling off slightly.

He fell silent for a long moment, then finally let out a cold snort.

Fourth Raikage: "That bastard! Where the hell did he learn the Lightning Release Chakra Mode?!"

Dodai: "No idea. From the intel sent back by our undercover agents in Konoha, it's as if Uchiha Chiyu just 'suddenly' picked up that ability—completely inexplicable…

"But put that aside for now. In short, Uchiha Chiyu is the man who killed Uchiha Shisui, Shimura Danzō, and Sarutobi Hiruzen. He's said to possess the Third Raikage's 'strongest Lightning Release Armor,' along with an Eternal Mangekyō Sharingan—he's basically a cross between Uchiha Madara and the Third Raikage!

"A figure that frightening is impossible for anyone in Kumogakure to handle… unless we bring B."

The Fourth Raikage's expression was grim.

Fourth Raikage: "B's still too young! Besides, I'm not so sure his strength eclipses mine!"

Dodai sighed: "Ever since the previous Eight-Tails Jinchūriki, Blue B, died in a rampage, plus the death of the Third Raikage, you've been overly protective of B, and you also keep underestimating B's capabilities…

"But remember, B is no ordinary Jinchūriki. He's a perfect Jinchūriki—one of the absolutely strongest in today's shinobi world!"

At that, the Fourth Raikage hesitated, then nodded.

Fourth Raikage: "Fine. I'll bring B along. However…"

"If I can help it, I refuse to let him fight!"

Dodai shook his head inwardly, thinking that once it truly came down to a life-or-death battle, they'd have no choice but to rely on B. Out loud, he said nothing more.

Just then, a certain department head spoke up:

Department Head: "But, Raikage-sama, there's one more thing—if we bring Jinchūriki B to fight that Uchiha Chiyu, remember the Eternal Mangekyō Sharingan is basically the mortal enemy of Tailed Beasts. Couldn't that be too big a risk?"

Dodai replied: "Yes, but B is a perfect Jinchūriki; illusions from the Sharingan or attempts to control a Tailed Beast shouldn't work on him. So as long as we remain on guard, it won't be as dangerous as you fear."

The Fourth Raikage gave a gruff nod: "Alright then… We three—Dodai, B, and myself—shall go! Mabui, Darui, while I'm away, you'll be in charge. I'll leave Yugito here in Kumogakure as well, just in case."

Mabui and Darui: "Yes, Raikage-sama!"

…

Meanwhile, Chiyu led Hatake Kakashi and Might Guy on their trip to the Land of Frost, to negotiate with the Raikage.

Throughout their journey, Might Guy—unlike Kakashi who had witnessed Chiyu's meteoric rise from the start—was full of curiosity about the new Hokage.

Kakashi, having been in Anbu, had a fairly detailed grasp on Chiyu's prior battles and how he came to power. Might Guy, on the other hand, was not in Anbu. Though he knew some general ideas of Konoha's internal struggles, he lacked the full picture.

All he knew was that Chiyu had replaced Hiruzen as Hokage in one fell swoop.

Eventually, unable to restrain himself, Might Guy spoke up:

Might Guy: "Hokage-sama, I have a request!"

Chiyu looked at him calmly:

Chiyu: "Speak."

Guy then flashed his trademark grin and thumbs-up, bright teeth shining:

Might Guy: "I want… to challenge you! In the name of the Green Beast of Konoha!"

Kakashi gave a wry smile and said:

Kakashi: "Guy… Now isn't the time for messing around. Besides, that's the Hokage you're talking about."

But Might Guy shook his head:

Might Guy: "No, Kakashi! There's never a bad time or place for a youthful challenge! And precisely because it's Hokage-sama, how could I not test myself in this fight? Youth is all about lighting our fire!"

Seeing how unstoppable Guy's fighting spirit was, Kakashi turned to Chiyu apologetically:

Kakashi: "I'm sorry, Hokage-sama. Guy's always like this—too impulsive."

Chiyu was well aware of Might Guy's nature from prior knowledge. And so, he did not refuse:

Chiyu: "It's fine. Sure."

Because the power of the Eight Gates is something even Madara once admired—Chiyu was also rather interested.

Chiyu: "Show me your Eight Gates technique."

Might Guy was startled for a moment, then he broke into a hearty laugh:

Might Guy: "Truly worthy of the Hokage, you even know about my Eight Gates Formation?"

"If that's the case, let's have a satisfying duel right here and now!"

"Konoha Dynamic Entry—!!"

With that cry, Might Guy moved as swiftly as a green gale, dashing forward in a heartbeat. His right leg whipped down in a fierce spinning kick, aimed straight at Chiyu!

But Chiyu simply responded with his matchless speed in Lightning Release Chakra Mode, flickering away in a flash of white lightning, letting Guy's blow strike empty air.

Chiyu: "If you don't open the Eight Gates, you won't even lay a finger on me."

Might Guy roared with laughter:

Might Guy: "All right, since it's you, I won't hold back. Let's do this from the get-go—Eight Gates Formation!"

"First Gate—Gate of Opening…Open!"

"Second Gate—Gate of Rest…Open!"

"Third Gate—Gate of Life…Open!"

"Fourth Gate—Gate of Pain…Open!"

"Fifth Gate—Gate of Limit…Open!"

In an instant…

Green chakra flared wildly from his body, swirling up a ferocious gale that rumbled across the earth. The standard green jumpsuit he wore flapped under the wind pressure, his hair bristling upward, and even his muscles bulging from the intense power welling up inside.

Might Guy: "Hokage-sama, here I come—Konoha Great Whirlwind!"

Without further ado, he pounced again, the force behind his legs enough to shatter boulders. Yet Chiyu, similarly enthroned in lightning mode, brandished his sword crackling with electricity to parry. The two clashed fiercely, back and forth, stirring up shockwaves in their wake.

But at the Fifth Gate, Guy clearly remained at a disadvantage.

Might Guy: "Hahaha… Not good enough, huh? Then… let's push youth further!

Sixth Gate—Gate of View…Open!!"

Green chakra surged anew, blasting the ground underfoot. The shockwaves formed arcs of wind that set the terrain trembling.

Might Guy: "Now…taste this—Asakujaku (Morning Peacock)!!"

He unleashed a flurry of blazing fists that superheated the air itself, spawning countless fiery air cannon bursts shaped like a peacock's tail. In the original story, this is the move that evaporated Kisame's massive water jutsu.

Yet even this still couldn't overpower Chiyu, who parried with his own extremes of speed and power. Thunderous booms echoed, but as the dust settled, Guy remained behind, panting heavily.

Might Guy (breathing hard): "Asakujaku wasn't enough… In that case…

Seventh Gate—Gate of Wonder…Open!!!"

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