[{"data":1,"prerenderedAt":-1},["ShallowReactive",2],{"origin-the-ninja-academy-teacher-teaching-makes-me-stro":3,"chapter-the-ninja-academy-teacher-teaching-makes-me-stro-the-ninja-academy-teacher-teaching-makes-me-stro-chapter-327":6},{"origin":4,"title":5},"chinese","The Ninja Academy Teacher: Teaching Makes Me Stronger",{"chapter":7,"nextChapterSlug":20,"prevChapterSlug":21,"totalChapters":22,"novelImage":23},{"id":8,"novel_id":9,"title":10,"slug":11,"index":12,"content":13,"wordcount":14,"created_at":15,"updated_at":16,"volume":17,"translator":18,"content_hash":19},195747,436,"Chapter 327: Astonishing Thunder Flash (7k)","the-ninja-academy-teacher-teaching-makes-me-stro-chapter-327",327,"\u003Cp>As the final match of the second round, and a battle between a Mist Hidden and a Leaf Hidden ninja, Kakashi’s fight against Zabuza drew considerable attention.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>If Zabuza won, the semifinals would see Mist Hidden and Leaf Hidden ninjas split evenly; if Kakashi won, only Hoshigaki Kisame would remain as a Mist Hidden, with the rest being Leaf Hidden.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Mist Hidden naturally wanted Zabuza to win, otherwise it would be a loss of face—if Kisame lost in the semifinals and the final became an all-Leaf internal match, that would be even more embarrassing. As one of the five great ninja villages, they had their pride to maintain.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Of course, to those familiar with Kakashi and Zabuza, or to keen-eyed observers, this was a match with no suspense.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“How could he possibly win? He lost to that guy a month ago,” Kurosawa thought, figuring Zabuza would be joining him to watch the match from the sidelines in just a few minutes.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Zabuza didn’t bother guessing what the audience thought; he was never the kind of person to deliberately cater to others’ expectations.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Watching Kakashi’s calm and composed demeanor, Zabuza’s mind couldn’t help but drift back to a month ago.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Facing a formidable enemy like Akutami Hideyuki, Kakashi’s team had truly never abandoned or given up, each fighting to their absolute limit.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And Kakashi, who didn’t even have the strength to run anymore, still chose to step forward and help his comrades, swinging a single slash that Zabuza still couldn’t comprehend to this day.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Zabuza truly couldn’t understand at all. Clearly, Kakashi seemed to be using all his strength just to walk, exuding weakness from every pore, yet in that weakened state, he cut down Akutami Hideyuki in one strike.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Zabuza felt he might never be able to understand Kakashi’s power, for he simply couldn’t imagine himself desperately swinging a blade for anyone.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Competition between people starts even before birth. If you had been born in the Mist, you’d probably be about the same as me now,” Zabuza spoke.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He was still a bit unwilling to admit defeat—not about strength, but about the village.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Zabuza had been in Konoha for a month now, and during that month, he had fully felt the difference between Konoha and the Mist.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In Konoha’s ninja academy, you didn’t have to kill your classmates to graduate, and the atmosphere among ninjas wasn’t so cold and bloody.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Growing up with comrades in such an environment naturally fostered strong bonds, and with that came the desire to protect them.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Nonō Yakushi, beside him, felt some empathy for Zabuza’s words—not because of the ninja village, but because of the gap in talent between people, which was also determined at birth. For example, the Sharingan was something you basically couldn’t have unless you were born into the Uchiha clan.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“There’s no ‘what if’ in this world. It seems that slash didn’t completely cut away the defiance in your heart,” Kakashi replied calmly, his expression unchanged by Zabuza’s words.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In Kakashi’s eyes, such hypotheticals held little meaning, because he didn’t even know what the Mist’s environment was like.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Kakashi admitted that environment could influence people, but it wasn’t absolute. Take Obito, for instance—though born into the Uchiha clan, his personality and behavior were completely different from ordinary Uchiha.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“If you think the Mist is worse than Konoha, then try your best to change it, instead of imagining me becoming a Mist ninja,” Kakashi said.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>From studying ninja world history, Kakashi had understood one truth: where you were born was determined by heaven and couldn’t be changed, but what you did in this life was your own choice.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>For example, Madara Uchiha and Hashirama Senju—though born into opposing clans, they ultimately chose to join hands and create Konoha.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Tobirama Senju was a member of a great clan, but in order to strengthen the village’s power, he weakened the clans to allow more civilian ninjas to emerge.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“That kind of thing isn’t something you can achieve just by talking,” Zabuza sneered. Kakashi spoke lightly, but the Blood Mist was a policy decided by the Mizukage.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Then do you think killing a jōnin is easy?” Kakashi said calmly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It was hard to bring about change, but without trying, success was never possible. If Kakashi had lain down because of pain or lack of stamina back then, he would never have entered the transparent world and delivered that slash that killed Akutami Hideyuki.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Zabuza fell silent. The one killed had been his instructor; he naturally knew how absurdly difficult that was.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Fight, start!” Nonō Yakushi adjusted his emotions briefly and then called out quickly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Hidden Mist Jutsu!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>To prevent Kakashi from instantly killing him with his speed, Zabuza immediately leaped back, forming hand seals to create thick mist over the arena, while rapidly switching positions with the Body Flicker Technique.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But contrary to Zabuza’s expectations, Kakashi made no move, turning Zabuza’s series of repositioning and dodging into a battle of wits against thin air.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“What is that guy trying to do?” Zabuza frowned, guessing at Kakashi’s tactics in his mind.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This was completely different from what he had imagined. He had envisioned Kakashi charging in at full speed, but in reality, Kakashi hadn’t even drawn his sword and was walking slowly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In fact, Zabuza’s initial guess wasn’t wrong—Kakashi had originally intended to take him down with a single Flash.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But after their conversation, Kakashi abandoned that idea. He wanted to completely subdue Zabuza’s defiance using his newly developed Lightning Flash.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Kakashi pushed his Lightning Breathing to its limit, greatly enhancing his body’s strength and speed, while gathering a large amount of chakra in his legs and right hand, ready to burst at any moment.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Kakashi worked hard to enter that clear, transparent world. For a month, he had made many attempts, but all had failed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This time, as expected, he failed again, but Kakashi keenly noticed that although he failed, it was different from before—he could faintly sense something.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Kakashi felt somewhat gratified. After a month of hard training, he had finally made some progress. As he thought, it really took combat.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Unable to figure out Kakashi's thoughts, Zabuza split off a Water Clone and had it attack Kakashi while the main body waited for Kakashi to make a move and expose a flaw.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>To heighten that feeling, Kakashi tried closing his eyes.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Seeing this, the Water Clone charged straight at him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Shush!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Kakashi drew his blade at lightning speed and swung a slash, instantly splitting the Water Clone in two and collapsing it into a stream of water.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Zabuza, who had been about to charge forward, broke out in a cold sweat. He truly couldn't understand Kakashi's move — closing his eyes and still instantly neutralizing the enemy so quickly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Just as Zabuza was thinking of a new tactic, Kakashi moved again. This time, he advanced in Zabuza's direction.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Kakashi converted all his gathered chakra into Lightning Release chakra, and a dazzling yellow flash enveloped his legs and right hand.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The yellow lightning traveled from Kakashi's arm to the White Light Short Blade in his hand. Under the effect of the chakra, the short blade extended a lightning blade body, transforming into the style of a tachi.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Lightning Flash!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>ZZZZZZ!!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Boom!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>At this moment, the lightning on Kakashi's body became even more dazzling. Even the thick white mist could not conceal its brilliance. The audience could clearly see yellow light erupting and exploding within the mist, accompanied by the thunderous roar of heavenly lightning.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Zabuza didn't know how Kakashi had found him. The moment the lightning erupted from Kakashi's body, he wanted to dodge. But just as this thought appeared in his mind, before his body could act on it, his vision was suddenly filled with yellow lightning.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Kakashi had already arrived in front of him and swung his lightning blade.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"So beautiful.\" Gazing at that brilliant, dazzling lightning slash, this thought suddenly appeared in Zabuza's mind.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>CRASH!!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Following a tremendous sound, the white mist on the field rapidly thinned and then dissipated, and the audience could finally see the scene inside clearly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Kakashi stood in front of Zabuza, the blade in his hand wreathed in lightning chakra, his expression calm, as if he had done something very ordinary.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Zabuza faced Kakashi, gripping the hilt of his sword, with dozens of shattered blade fragments at his feet and a large patch of blood and scorch marks on his chest.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>What shocked the audience most was that beside Zabuza, a long, narrow, charred slash mark had appeared. Someone estimated it to be at least six meters long.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The next moment, blood uncontrollably flowed from Zabuza's mouth, and he collapsed to the ground.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"What kind of technique has that Kakashi been training? I remember he didn't fight like this before.\" Asuma stared wide-eyed at the mark left by Kakashi's slash.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He thought that Kakashi's swordsmanship used to be good, but it was only on par with slightly superior taijutsu. It was nothing like this.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Hiruzen Sarutobi stroked his small beard and nodded. The Kakashi before him was even more dazzling than White Fang at the same age, and although their styles were somewhat similar, Kakashi had already found a path more suited to himself.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In the rest room, Kisame Hoshigaki wore a grave expression. This Kakashi made him feel a huge threat.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Kisame Hoshigaki calmed his mind and glanced at Might Guy. The semifinals were coming up next; he would first have to defeat Might Guy to face Kakashi in the finals.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"As expected of my rival! Such blazing youth—I can feel it!\" Might Guy clenched his fists, tears of emotion streaming from his eyes, and his desire to fight Kakashi grew even stronger.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"That Kakashi sure knows how to show off!\" Obito felt Kakashi was doing it on purpose, deliberately using his strongest moves when there were more efficient techniques, pointlessly wasting stamina and chakra.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The thought that Rin Nohara might be in the audience watching that Kakashi with sparkling eyes made Obito even more upset, and he vowed to give Kakashi a good beating in the semifinals.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Looking down on me? Holding back again.\" Zabuza, lying on the ground, spat out a mouthful of blood and said.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Though heavily injured, Zabuza was aware that he had only been caught in the periphery of Kakashi's slash. Kakashi had slightly altered the direction of his cut and had not swung it directly at him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It was precisely because he hadn't taken the full blow that Zabuza understood even more deeply Kakashi's power. With just a fraction of that strength, Kakashi could shatter his new weapon and injure him at the same time.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>If that power had been fully unleashed on him, not even Tsunade, known as the Medical Sage, would have been able to save him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I just think that the current you could never defeat me.\" Kakashi sheathed the White Light Short Blade as he replied.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"You still haven't understood what true strength is.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Zabuza fell silent. He looked up at the clear blue sky. The current Kakashi truly had the right to say that, because Kakashi had indeed used only a fraction of his slashing power to render him unable to fight back or counterattack.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"One day, I will stand before you again and defeat you.\" Zabuza suddenly said.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He was a person who refused to admit defeat. If Kakashi said he couldn't do it, he would do it precisely to prove him wrong. Whether it was changing Kirigakure or seeking true strength, he would do it all. At worst, life ended in death. Because of the mission from Kirigakure, he had passed through death's door twice, so there was nothing left to fear.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"If you can do it, then by all means come.\" Kakashi said calmly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Hatake Kakashi wins!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Nonō Yakushi quickly announced the end of the match after seeing Zabuza just stand there without moving.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Soon, medical ninjas rushed down and took the injured Zabuza away.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lying on the stretcher, Zabuza had a thousand thoughts. This trip to Konoha had shaken him quite a bit, but what he regretted most right now was that fight with Kakashi.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He had been defeated without even doing much. He felt Kakashi probably wouldn't like that kind of fight, so he felt regret.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The last match of the second round ended, and the venue ushered in a halftime break.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Although contestants could rest while others fought, the pace of ninja combat was too fast. In the first round, with many participants, it was fine, but in the second round, there were only four matches, leaving little time to rest.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Kakashi, you have such combat wisdom. You could have finished it more easily, but you...\" As soon as Kakashi entered the lounge, Obito started nagging him about the fight.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"For revenge over what happened in the Forest of Death, is that not allowed?\" Kakashi interrupted.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Obito had nothing to say. Having a personal grudge and going a bit hard seemed fine.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>At that moment, only four people were in the lounge: Kakashi, Obito, and Might Guy were resting and chatting together, while Kisame sat in a corner, eyes closed, waiting for the exam to start.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The audience was snacking and discussing the strength of the remaining four contestants.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>So far, none of the four examinees could be called weak. Any one of them had performed extremely strongly. Hoshigaki Kisame could turn the battlefield into a water field, and Might Guy displayed incredible taijutsu.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Hokage-level technology hadn't arrived yet; if there were live streaming online, hundreds or thousands of power-scaling posts would appear on the internet in no time.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Hoshigaki Kisame versus Might Guy! Please enter the venue quickly.\" Nonō Yakushi called out after the break ended.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Might Guy showed a bright smile and walked into the battlefield first, while Kisame opened his eyes and followed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>All the audience watched the center of the venue intently. This match was very important for this joint Chūnin Exam.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>If Might Guy won, it meant a complete victory for Konoha, and the final would be a Konoha civil war.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>If Hoshigaki Kisame won, then Kirigakure could save face even if they lost in the finals—after all, if they both made it to the finals, they could be considered on the same level.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Konoha audience cheered for Might Guy, while the Kirigakure ninjas silently prayed for Kisame, hoping he would win the fight.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"You remember me, right? This time, I'm at full power. I won't lose again.\" Kisame showed his shark-like teeth and smiled.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Might Guy scratched his head as he looked at Kisame's face. He vaguely remembered hearing Nonō call him \"Hoshigaki\" or something. Combining that with a similar conversation from before, Guy figured out the opponent's name.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Hoshigaki Fire Gate! I'll still win this time!\" Might Guy said confidently.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Kisame looked at Might Guy with a question mark on his face. Who was Hoshigaki Fire Gate? He had no idea.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Kisame was done with Might Guy. Forgetting his name after declaring it in the Forest of Death was one thing, but the referee had called his name three times today, once just now, and he still got it wrong.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Is he doing this on purpose to anger me and make me make a foolhardy mistake?\" Kisame thought he had figured out Might Guy's reason.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He hadn't expected that thick-eyebrowed, burly Might Guy would use taunting tactics before a fight. This changed Kisame's impression of him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Begin the match!\" Nonō Yakushi announced on time.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Eight Gates Released: Gate of Opening, open! Gate of Healing, open! Gate of Life, open!\" Might Guy instantly opened three gates, causing his chakra to surge.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Rock Breathing, Total Concentration!\" At the same time, Might Guy switched his breathing to total concentration, greatly enhancing his physical abilities.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Having fought Kisame once before, he knew roughly how strong Kisame was, so he went all out from the start without testing.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Water Release: Exploding Water Shock Wave!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Knowing Might Guy's taijutsu was formidable, Kisame didn't hesitate for a second. The moment Nonō finished speaking, he quickly retreated and formed hand signs, spewing a huge amount of water toward Might Guy.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Might Guy leaped up to dodge the massive torrent of water, and soon the entire field turned into a large pond. Might Guy had to stand on the water surface to fight.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Water Release: Water Dragon Bullet Technique!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After using Exploding Water Shock Wave, Kisame immediately formed hand signs to use an offensive Water Release, condensing a huge water dragon that crashed toward Might Guy.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Leaf Strong Whirlwind!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Might Guy concentrated power in his leg and kicked out a whirlwind kick carrying immense force. With just one kick, he shattered the Water Dragon Bullet, sending water splashing in all directions.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>At barely over 1.3 meters, Might Guy looked tiny in front of the massive Water Dragon Bullet, but despite this huge size difference, he smashed the water dragon with a single kick.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>At that moment, the immense power of Eight Gates combined with Rock Breathing was fully displayed. Many observing ninjas gasped at the sight—this was truly pitting taijutsu directly against ninjutsu.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Kai!\" the old father Might Dai shouted Might Guy's name loudly as he watched Might Guy kick apart the Water Dragon Bullet with one kick. Might Guy's early-morning and late-night training had not been in vain—it was all for this moment.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Genma Shiranui and Ebisu exchanged glances, feeling that the team assignment might have used up much of their luck. Having such a powerhouse on the team was simply too great; it gave them full security when doing missions.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Even though he had already fought Might Guy once, Kisame's eyelids twitched violently at the sight of Might Guy's formidable taijutsu.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Faced with Might Guy in this state, even Kisame, who was born with strength far exceeding that of ordinary people, did not want to engage in a taijutsu clash with him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Getting a little injured would be one thing, but once he fell into Might Guy's offensive rhythm, he might not even be able to release a single jutsu before losing.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After kicking apart the Water Dragon Bullet, Might Guy charged straight toward Kisame. Because of his extreme speed, ordinary spectators could only see a green light moving forward.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Water Release: Great Water Explosion Wave!\" Kisame, who had originally planned to exhaust more of Might Guy's stamina, immediately mobilized all his chakra and unleashed his ultimate technique.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Last time, Might Guy had been defeated by the massive water ball of the Great Water Explosion Wave, so this time Kisame intended to expend more of Might Guy's strength before using this technique, to avoid repeating the same mistake.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But Might Guy was in alarmingly good condition, forcing Kisame to release the Great Water Explosion Wave early; otherwise, the rest of the battle would be very unfavorable for him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The battle arena was considered large for ordinary people, but for a taijutsu expert like Might Guy, the area was small.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Kisame converted most of his chakra into water-nature chakra to form water currents, spitting out a volume of water several times more terrifying than before from his mouth.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Might Guy immediately thought of the gigantic water ball in the Forest of Death. He stopped running and quickly retreated.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He couldn't breathe in water; being trapped in it rashly would leave him very passive.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>However, Kisame hadn't wasted this month either. He had also trained hard for a month. Though not an exaggeration, he was still stronger than he had been a month ago.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Kisame made use of the water current from the Explosion Wave he had released at the start, and soon the water ball of the Great Water Explosion Wave grew larger and larger, showing a tendency to cover the entire battle arena.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Although there was only a one-word difference, the Explosion Wave and the Great Water Explosion Wave were actually quite different.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Explosion Wave was similar to Water Formation Pillar—it created a large amount of water to create a favorable environment for a water-release ninja, while the Great Water Explosion Wave could produce an immense, solid version of the Water Prison Technique.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Soon, Might Guy realized he had no room to retreat, because Kisame's Great Water Explosion Wave had a range large enough to envelop the entire battle arena.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Might Guy took a deep breath. It wasn't hard for him to hold his breath for five minutes in water, but if he needed to maintain the power of the Breathing Method, he had tried and could only last at most one minute. That meant he had to defeat Kisame within this minute; otherwise, without the boost of the Breathing Method, he might not be a match for Kisame underwater.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Might Guy boosted his own power to its peak in one breath and then actively let the expanding water ball engulf him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Although the arena restrictions put him at a slight disadvantage, the word \"retreat\" did not exist in Might Guy's dictionary.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Kisame's powerful Water Release drew exclamations from the audience.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Many ordinary spectators found it very miraculous that a water ball could form without any container and yet not leak water.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Kakashi stared intently at the battle arena. As a fellow practitioner of the Breathing Method, he understood Might Guy's predicament at that moment.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Seeing Might Guy finally enter the water ball, a smile appeared on Kisame's face. With his sharp teeth, his face, and his swimming posture in the water, he truly seemed like a shark.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Water Release: Water Shark Bullet Technique!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As Kisame continuously pushed his chakra, five sharks with gaping maws appeared in the water, swimming swiftly toward Might Guy to bite him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This was a Water Release jutsu that Kisame had developed himself over the past thirty days. Compared to the Water Dragon Bullet, it suited him better.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Kisame also had ideas for advanced development, incorporating some peculiarities inherent in his body, but due to the short time, he hadn't developed them yet.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Facing the ferocious sharks, Might Guy showed no fear. He exploded with all his strength and charged toward Kisame, his powerful chakra forcing the water around his feet to briefly recede.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Bang!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The incoming water shark was directly blown apart by Might Guy's fist, the terrifying power stirring up waves in the water.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"He's stronger than last time.\" Kisame's expression changed slightly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Might Guy took only nine seconds to take out all five water sharks, then continued charging toward Kisame.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Kisame hastily consumed more chakra to create water sharks and send them at Might Guy.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But even this could not stop Might Guy's advance. He was like an invincible war god, step by step closing in on Kisame.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Forty seconds, forty-one seconds.\" Might Guy silently counted the time he had been inside the water ball.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Ten Shark Bullets!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Kisame mobilized all his chakra at once and created ten water sharks in a single breath.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Even with Kisame's deep reserves of chakra, using Water Release in such rapid succession left him feeling drained.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Afternoon Leopard!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>When his silent count reached fifty seconds, the formidable chakra of Might Guy's Eight Gates completely erupted, strengthening his entire body and elevating his momentum to a new peak.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The multiple bursts of Shave made the power of this kick unstoppable, and the shockwave from Might Guy's kick destroyed the three Water Sharks at the front.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The violent waves inside the water sphere roared silently like the leopard-headed chakra flame on Might Guy's body; the moment his powerful kick contacted the sharks, all seven sharks instantly collapsed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Fifty-three, fifty-four.\" As he counted silently, Might Guy's flying kick closed in on Kisame.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Kisame rapidly swam backward while squeezing out his last chakra to create a Water Shark three times larger than normal, which lunged at Might Guy.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Boom!!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The collision between the leopard head and the giant shark caused the enormous water sphere to ripple again.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>At that moment, Might Guy's silent count reached sixty.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Kisame could clearly sense that Might Guy's aura suddenly weakened, and the leopard that had been about to tear the shark apart showed signs of decline.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A joyful expression appeared on Kisame's face, as he felt the time to counterattack had arrived.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"No way...\" Genma Shiranui and Ebisu showed worried expressions.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"The arena is too small—couldn't they have built it bigger? This gives Hoshigaki Kisame too much of an advantage in ninjutsu,\" Obito said, believing Might Guy was at a great disadvantage due to the arena.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Kakashi's expression remained unchanged; he would trust Might Guy until the result came out—they had promised to fight in the finals.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Before Kisame could be happy for even half a second, because he was near the edge of the water sphere, Might Guy used all his strength to headbutt his way out, buying a breath, and then immediately unleashed this briefly extended power, shattering the giant shark and kicking Kisame flying.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Without Kisame's maintenance, the enormous water sphere instantly lost its binding force. Kisame slammed heavily into the wall at the edge of the arena, while Might Guy landed steadily and spat out the water he had accidentally inhaled.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Then, Might Guy immediately confirmed Kisame's condition and only relaxed when he saw that Kisame was severely injured and unable to fight further.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Might Guy wins!\" B quickly announced Might Guy's victory.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Might Guy flashed a bright smile at the spectators, while giving himself a thumbs-up.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Defeating Kisame meant entering the finals; he had taken another small step toward his goal of being the strongest in Taijutsu.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"My dear friend, you're next.\" Might Guy looked toward the direction of the waiting room.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I originally wanted to write a ten-thousand-character chapter and finish Obito's part too, but worried it might be too late, I'll post 7k first—there's another chapter to come.\u003C\u002Fp>",4297,"2026-05-29T09:09:00.200Z","2026-06-01T04:29:23.431Z",1,"deepseek-v4-flash","4031c439086f5a8ef9a18de927ce41da1d8b0359f7dcd5b3a4e98e939d0a9076","the-ninja-academy-teacher-teaching-makes-me-stro-chapter-328","the-ninja-academy-teacher-teaching-makes-me-stro-chapter-326",769,"https:\u002F\u002Fnovelzhen.com\u002Fimages\u002Fcovers\u002Fthe-ninja-academy-teacher-teaching-makes-me-stro-cover.jpg"]