[{"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-514":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},195934,436,"Chapter 514","the-ninja-academy-teacher-teaching-makes-me-stro-chapter-514",514,"\u003Cp>As the battle was about to begin, the contestants in the lounge all focused their attention on Nagato and Sasori, who stood facing each other on the battleground.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In the first round of the knockout stage, Sasori had simultaneously controlled four puppets to easily defeat his opponent, and just watching that fight made it clear how troublesome he was to deal with.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Nagato, on the other hand, was even more unfathomable—from the preliminaries to the first two rounds of the knockout stage, he had dominated every opponent, whether it was an unknown ninja from a small hidden village or a Konoha elite like Shibi Aburame, all of whom he defeated with ease.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Therefore, the battle between Nagato and Sasori attracted particular attention.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"What exactly was that jutsu that finally caused Shibi Aburame to lose?\" Kakashi still couldn't understand what technique Nagato had used at the time.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Kakashi hoped that Sasori still had some hidden moves up his sleeve, which might force Nagato to use that jutsu again.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Of course, the most ideal outcome for him and Might Guy would be for Nagato to lose to Sasori, allowing Sasori to advance to the semifinals.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Because they were actually quite effective against puppet masters, who are fragile themselves.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Whether it was Kakashi or Might Guy, both possessed strong explosive power; as long as the puppet master showed even a slight opening, the two of them could take out the puppet master's body directly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Nagato, go for it!\" Yahiko shouted loudly from the spectator stands.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He had lost in the first round of the knockout stage, Konan had lost in the second round, and now Nagato was the only one left from the Renzong Sect.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Although Nagato didn't hear Yahiko's voice due to the distance and the noisy scene, his outstanding eyesight allowed him to see Yahiko standing up and waving, so he managed to receive Yahiko's encouragement.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Nagato shifted his gaze back to Sasori—this was his first time fighting a puppet master.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>However, Nagato wasn't worried about losing; in his last match he had faced an insect-using ninja for the first time, and he still won easily.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>With Muyue's guidance, with the Rinnegan, and with his comrades' encouragement, he wouldn't lose.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Begin!\" the referee shouted as both were ready.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Sasori immediately threw out two scrolls; one summoned Hiruko, and the other produced nine puppets with different appearances.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Facing Nagato, who could freely unleash all kinds of powerful ninjutsu, Sasori brought out all ten puppets he had prepared the night before—the maximum number he could currently control.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Leaving aside the human puppet of the Third Kazekage, Sasori was already in full serious mode.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>These ten puppets were specifically selected by Sasori from among the hundreds he had made, based on the existing intelligence on Nagato, to counter him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>At this point, Sasori's main objective had shifted from the reward to assassinating Kakashi, so he couldn't risk using the Third Kazekage's human puppet and revealing himself.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>If news of the Third Kazekage's assassination got out, Sunagakure would definitely send ninjas to hunt him down, and the Renzong Sect might also expel him, greatly increasing the difficulty of his assassination.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After summoning the puppets, Sasori connected ten chakra threads from his ten fingers to the ten puppets.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"So it's not just four.\" Nagato was a little surprised to see all ten puppets enter the field, but his hand seals didn't pause at all.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Fire Release: Head Hard!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A large amount of fire-natured chakra gathered in Nagato's throat, forming a scorching fireball that smashed toward the ground in front of Sasori.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The moment the fireball landed, it exploded, turning into a blazing sea of fire. The orange-red flames spread rapidly as if to engulf everything.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Sasori slightly twitched his fingers; the abdomens of two human puppets opened, revealing blue scrolls inside, and then a large amount of water gushed out, extinguishing the incoming flames.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He had come prepared—there was no way Nagato could defeat him with ordinary ninjutsu.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Sasori's display left Maki on the spectator stands—no, all the Sunagakure ninjas—stunned and wide-eyed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Performance of Ten Puppets!\" Maki stared at Sasori in disbelief, never expecting that a puppet master of unknown background had mastered the technique of a top-tier puppeteer.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>For a puppet master, the more puppets one could control in battle, the stronger the puppet manipulation technique.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>However, that was provided that the number did not excessively affect precision; if controlling multiple puppets made them stumble and unable to fight, that obviously wouldn't prove skill.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Because the essence of controlling more puppets is to increase combat power; if precision dropped too much, then multiple puppets might not be as good as a single one.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But Sasori during the battle clearly had no precision problem, showing the level of his puppet manipulation technique.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Mastering the Performance of Ten Puppets at this age...\" Maki overturned his earlier doubts.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Previously, because Sasori's puppet techniques bore traces of Sunagakure, Maki had suspected that Sasori was a student of some Sunagakure rogue ninja.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But given the skill Sasori had now displayed, ordinary Sunagakure rogue ninjas were obviously unworthy.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Is he that missing genius puppet master, Sasori?\" Maki recalled a certain puppet technique prodigy from the village who was about his age.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Maki didn't know much about Sasori—not because he was unsociable and friendless, but because Sasori was very reclusive.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Maki's understanding of scorpions was limited to village legends, because not only him, but his friends and even his friends' friends had never known a scorpion.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Being able to control ten puppets—he's hidden himself deeply.\" Kakashi was also surprised, never expecting Sasori to have concealed so much of his strength.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He had originally thought Sasori would at most bring out two more puppets, but Sasori released ten puppets right from the start, and it seemed they were specifically targeting Nagato.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"In that case, it's hard to say who will win.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Kakashi once again felt that there were always heavens beyond heavens and people beyond people. The Youth Martial Arts Tournament hadn't gathered all the geniuses of the ninja world; characters like Nagato and Sasori had emerged—the ninja world ran too deep.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Lightning Release: False Darkness!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After a brief thought, Nagato chose to use Lightning Release, which had stronger penetrative power, planning to first use its high-efficiency single-target output to take down some of the puppets.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But just as Nagato spat out the lightning spear, a puppet with a special stinger moved, blocking the path of the False Darkness, and then plunged the special stinger into the ground.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Zzzz!!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The dazzling lightning enveloped the puppet, but failed to cause it much damage.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The corners of Sasori's mouth lifted slightly; a puppeteer with intel and one without were two different things. Immediately after, all five fingers of Sasori's left hand moved in unison.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Swoosh! Swoosh!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The leg and arm mechanisms of the five human puppets activated, various large blades and long swords extending from their limbs, slashing rapidly toward Nagato under Sasori's control.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Wind Release: Pressure Damage!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Nagato exploded with chakra to dodge while continuing to form hand seals to use ninjutsu.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Although two of his regular ninjutsu were countered, he knew many techniques—he didn't believe Sasori could counter all of his ninjutsu.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Whoosh! Whoosh!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The moment the wind sphere was spat out, a fierce gale swept the field.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Immediately after, a massive storm of terrifying destructive power raged, tearing even the ground beneath it, sending mud and stones flying and dust clouds rising in all directions.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Nagato guessed correctly; currently Sasori had no good way to counter Pressure Damage.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>However, it just couldn't be countered as perfectly as the other two ninjutsu; dealing with it was still manageable.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Sasori moved all ten fingers at once, erupting with powerful chakra. A defensive puppet shielded his main body, while he controlled the remaining puppets to dodge and form an encirclement around Nagato.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"This young puppeteer is extraordinary. Mastering such puppetry at a young age, he will surely become a puppet master of his generation.\" Hanzo felt a surge of delight watching Nagato fall into a disadvantage.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Originally, the one Hanzo had greater hope would defeat Nagato was Might Guy.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He hadn't expected Sasori to be hiding so much—he hadn't even revealed half of his strength throughout the matches.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Hanzo glanced sidelong at Mu Yue, only to find that Mu Yue still wore the same calm and carefree expression, as if it weren't the ninja sect ninja who was at a disadvantage, but rather Sasori.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Sōsuke, keep up your act. When Nagato truly loses, let's see if you can still stay so indifferent.\" Hanzo thought resentfully.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He had been so focused on the win-loss of the ninja sect, yet Sōsuke acted like this, making him seem like a petty person judging a gentleman's heart.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Indeed extraordinary, rare even among the concentrated geniuses of the top eight.\" Kakuzu first nodded in agreement.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Then he said, \"I imagine Lord Hanzo must regret that the Rain ninja couldn't have a chance to cross fists with such an outstanding genius, especially since there are no Rain ninja in the top eight.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Oh no, I mean there are no Rain ninja in the elimination rounds.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Hanzo did not answer Kakuzu's words, his eyes fixed on the arena as if absorbed by the match, as if he hadn't heard Kakuzu.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But his stiff face proved that Hanzo was not in a good mood.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Although Kakuzu's attack used the same trick every time, it struck deep into his heart.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The next generation of Rain ninja was not even as good as the Grass ninja.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Whoosh! Whoosh!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Various poisoned needles, poisoned darts, and hidden weapons shot toward Nagato, blocked by the curved earth wall he summoned.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Sasori kept controlling the puppets in relentless pursuit, all of them unleashing their full firepower, like an elite ninja squad.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"This puppetry looks pretty impressive.\" Obito stroked his chin and said.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He suddenly realized that puppeteers were formidable—if the puppets were strong enough, an opponent would have to fight one against ten, and those ten would each have different abilities.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Rather than dragging it out and exposing more information, it's better to end it quickly.\" Nagato suddenly stopped and decided to change his battle plan.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Although he wanted to save Shinra Tensei for the semifinals or even the finals, Sasori's puppets were too annoying.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Sasori only left three puppets to guard himself, while the remaining seven puppets all surrounded and attacked Nagato from various directions.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Nagato took a deep breath, stopped in place, and no longer dodged. He rapidly gathered a large amount of chakra to prepare to use a jutsu.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Oh, given up struggling?\" Sasori felt something was off.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Nagato was still in good condition; logically, he shouldn't give up so quickly. But the sight of Nagato abandoning his defense was undeniably real.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After a brief thought, Sasori still controlled the puppets to continue attacking. Regardless, if there was an opportunity, he had to seize it. After all, he was controlling puppets, giving him a high margin for error.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Swoosh swoosh!!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Under Sasori's control, the seven puppets simultaneously launched an attack.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Some puppets shot poison needles at Nagato, some wielded knives to slash at him, and others spewed flames. The attacks covered every direction Nagato could dodge.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>At this point, even if Nagato wanted to use Body Flicker to evade, it would be almost impossible, unless he used a time-space jutsu to instantly leave.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Shinra Tensei!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The vast amount of chakra Nagato had gathered burst forth instantly, and the surrounding air began to tremble slightly, as if heralding an impending storm.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The next moment, Nagato's Rinnegan shook violently. A tremendous repulsive force surged outward from Nagato as the center, instantly sweeping the entire battlefield.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Facing the powerful repulsion, the poison needles were repelled and shot in the opposite direction, hitting the ground and walls.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The flames that had been spewed were pushed back onto the puppets themselves, and a roaring sound erupted.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Crack!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The blades that were slashing at Nagato snapped instantly under the repulsive force, as if broken by an invisible giant hand.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Bang bang bang!!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>All seven puppets were sent flying backward at high speed, deeply embedded into the walls of the arena.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This sudden reversal of the situation left Sasori slightly stunned. He hadn't expected Nagato to break the encirclement in such a way, and he couldn't understand what jutsu Nagato had just used.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Banshou Ten'in!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Nagato did not let this perfect opportunity slip. He raised his right hand toward Sasori, and a powerful gravitational force erupted, instantly pulling Sasori's body into Nagato's grasp.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Realizing his body was out of control, Sasori's face changed dramatically. He tried to control the remaining three puppets to intercept his own body.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But he was a step too slow. By the time Sasori's puppets approached him, Nagato's kunai was already aimed at Sasori.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Nagato wins!\" The referee announced the result of the match.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Seeing the battle end, Nagato released Sasori and said with a slight hint of apology, \"Sorry, it seems I broke your puppets.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After all, it was just a competition; if conditions allowed, Nagato would minimize his opponent's losses.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Sasori shook his head and said nothing. At this moment, Sasori was still shocked by Nagato's eerie strength.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Even if I used the Third Kazekage's human puppet, I probably couldn't defeat him.\" After careful thought, Sasori realized a very absurd fact.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In a frontal battle, he basically couldn't win against Nagato, unless he had time to make thorough preparations.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"So there is such a genius in this tournament.\" Sasori set aside his pride.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>At the start of the tournament, Sasori looked down on all the contestants equally. After all, he had even killed a Kage; how could ninjas of similar age be stronger than him?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But now Sasori had to admit that even going all out, there were those he couldn't defeat in a frontal battle.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Before leaving the arena, Sasori turned back to glance at Nagato, as if trying to etch the figure named Nagato into his memory.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Although this puppet master has some skills, it seems our ninja sect's ninja is still superior,\" Kakuzu said with a chuckle, his eyes intentionally or unintentionally glancing toward the silent Hanzō.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Hanzō remained silent and said nothing. During the battle to surround and kill the ninja sect back then, Nagato had only briefly displayed his power, so Hanzō actually didn't know much about Nagato's current strength.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Only after this battle ended did Hanzō realize that Nagato had grown to this level.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I can only hope that Might Guy has something hidden,\" Hanzō thought to himself.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The only one who could stop Nagato's advance was Might Guy. But even Might Guy, based on his previous performance, was still lacking a bit.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>At this moment, another wave of eerie silence swept through the rest area.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Obito's mouth hung open, his mind replaying the scene where Nagato used Shinra Tensei to instantly obliterate seven puppets in one go.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>If Muyue were right there, Obito would definitely say, \"Muyue-sensei, I want to learn this.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Compared to spitting fireballs, Nagato's Shinra Tensei was both cool and powerful.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Push the puppets away, the main body drawn like an iron block to a magnet.\" Kakashi was deep in thought about Nagato's ability, a vague idea forming in his mind.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Kakashi, his ninjutsu might be control over attraction and repulsion,\" Shisui said softly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I think so too.\" Kakashi nodded, his expression somewhat grave.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The more he thought about it, the more he felt that Nagato's strength was insanely abnormal.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Repulsion and attraction — what a powerful ability. Yet Nagato didn't even need to form hand signs, unleashing it without any warning.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Could this be the power of that Sage's Eye?\" Kakashi thought of Nagato's Rinnegan.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>If it was the eyes of the Sage of Six Paths, Kakashi felt it would make sense, after all, this was the Sage of Six Paths who left behind countless legends.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Mm-hmm, me too,\" Obito chimed in, unwilling to be left behind.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Kakashi looked at Obito with suspicion, doubting that Obito was just repeating what he said.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"He's really terrifyingly strong, but it doesn't have much to do with me,\" Asuma said with a smile, keeping a good attitude.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>With his strength, even making it to the top eight was due to a decent draw, so Asuma didn't daydream about a fierce final battle against Nagato.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In the round of eight to four, his opponent was Shisui. Asuma had little confidence because he had fought Shisui only a few times and never won.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"With over two hundred ninja participants from the five great ninja villages, making it into the top eight isn't bad, right?\" Asuma felt it was already an honor he could boast about.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He was already prepared to head to the spectator seats to find Muyue after losing; Muyue would surely comfort and praise him, unlike someone who would be unreasonably harsh.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Even if you're my best friend, I won't leave such a strong enemy for you,\" Might Guy said, brimming with fighting spirit as he looked at Kakashi.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Their match was coming up soon; the winner would not only advance to the next round but also face Nagato in that round.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"To be honest, I don't really want to fight over this,\" Kakashi said honestly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He wasn't some battle maniac; Kakashi was only slightly interested in fights between disciples, and he didn't automatically want to fight someone just because they were strong.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"But I'll still do my best to win.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Though not a battle maniac, Kakashi didn't like going easy in a fight, especially against other disciples of Muyue.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After all, they bore the heavy responsibility of changing history, and strength was very important to them.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Hahaha!\" Might Guy laughed, waiting for that exact line from Kakashi.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Kakashi, I too will fight with all my might. Let's have a battle full of youth and passion!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Just then, Nagato walked back into the rest area.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"It's good between Muyue-sensei's disciples,\" Nagato thought inwardly, nodding slightly, though there was also a hint of regret in his heart.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Although he was also Muyue's disciple, he couldn't reveal his connection with Kakashi and the others, because if Muyue's identity were exposed, it would affect not only the situation in the Land of Rain but possibly the entire shinobi world.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Nagato knew that Muyue only came to the Land of Rain to help restore peace because he wanted the shinobi world to be at peace, but others and other factions might not see it that way.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The daimyo of the Land of Rain and Hanzo might think that Muyue wanted to overthrow the Land of Rain.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Non-Konoha ninja might think that Konoha had extraordinary ambitions and sent Muyue to establish a Ninja Sect in an attempt to replace Amegakure and strengthen Konoha.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Konoha ninja might view Muyue's actions as deserting the village—failing to properly fulfill his duties as a Konoha ninja by going to the Land of Rain to found a Ninja Sect and even training Iwa-nin.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>For the greater good, Nagato had to suppress his curiosity about the other disciples and put on an aloof demeanor.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Number eleven, Might Guy, versus number fifteen, Hatake Kakashi!\" The referee's voice came into the rest area once more.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Might Guy and Kakashi exchanged glances and walked side by side toward the battlefield.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Guy, go for it! I believe you can definitely win.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Obito decisively sent encouragement to Might Guy, hoping that Guy would turn into a taijutsu god as he did in their internal spars and give Kakashi a thorough beating.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"How am I supposed to defeat Uchiha Obito later?\" Mei Terumi had already lost interest in watching the match, fully focused on thinking about her own upcoming fight.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The draw she got was not bad. Her opponent in the quarterfinals was Obito, who was weak to her Water Style.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>If she advanced to the semifinals, her opponent there would likely be Shisui, who was also weak to her.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But Terumi Mei faced a problem: her previous record against Obito in the Chunin Exams was one loss and one win. She beat Obito in the Forest of Death but lost to him in the third round of the arena match.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Even with the chakra nature advantage, Terumi Mei wasn't very confident she could defeat Obito.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>So Terumi Mei gave up watching the other matches and tried to analyze Obito's weaknesses to increase her chances of winning the quarterfinal.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Might Guy, do you still have strength you haven't shown?\" Hanzō on the high platform focused his attention on the battlefield.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He had stopped commenting on the fighters to avoid Kakuzu's sarcastic remarks.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Might Guy looked around but didn't see that green figure. He shook his head with slight regret. \"Too bad. It would've been great if Dad had come.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>If his father saw him performing so well in such a big tournament, he would definitely be happy.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Hearing Might Guy's words, Kakashi felt a little loneliness. Might Duy was just too busy to come, but his own father truly could never come.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"You can go back and tell him about the reward when you get it,\" Kakashi said after composing himself.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Although his parents were gone, he now had many precious things—a teacher who cared for him deeply, and friends he could trust with his life.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Haha, as expected from my best friend. That makes sense.\" Might Guy gave Kakashi a thumbs-up.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In the next minute, the two didn't speak, each adjusting their state for battle.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Battle start!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Eight Gates: Gate of Opening, open... Gate of Healing, open!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The moment the referee announced the start, Might Guy roared and immediately opened the Eight Gates up to the fifth gate.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>With the opening of the first five gates, chakra continuously surged from Might Guy's body, becoming violent and hard to control. A powerful chakra fluctuation suddenly rippled through the air, making the atmosphere solemn.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Facing his acknowledged rival, even during the probing phase, Might Guy dared not be careless. All the disciples had seen Kakashi's explosive power.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Lightning Breathing: Total Concentration!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Kakashi didn't waste any time. He immediately concentrated his breathing and entered the state of the Transparent World.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Might Guy had been the champion of the disciples' internal tournament for many terms. Earth Breathing plus the Eight Gates showed all the disciples what simple strength meant.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Might Guy didn't have many flashy moves; he usually started with various spinning kicks. After probing and finding no issues, he would directly go for taijutsu finishers like the Daytime Tiger and the Golden Skyline.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But it was precisely this unchanging pattern that left Kakashi and the others helpless even now.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Because this was simple strength—simple, but very strong.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Without the effect of the Transparent World, Kakashi wouldn't dare stay within ten meters of Might Guy, because he could easily be pulled into Guy's taijutsu rhythm and taken out in one go.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Leaf Hand Knife: Combo!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This time, Might Guy didn't choose to charge straight in. Instead, he gathered a large amount of chakra in his palms and slashed several invisible air blades toward Kakashi.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Kakashi, through the Transparent World, saw Might Guy's muscle movements and successfully predicted the direction of his attack. Therefore, he didn't waste chakra using the Body Flicker Technique; he simply shifted his body and tilted his head.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Bang! Bang!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The air blades that missed struck the ground, leaving craters.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Whoosh! Whoosh!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Then Kakashi started running and threw several shuriken at Might Guy.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Might Guy swung his fists to create a wind that blocked the shuriken barrage while retreating backward.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"What's up with Guy? Why is he giving Kakashi so much respect? Use Body Flicker and kick him in the face!\" Obito said in confusion.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Usually, they were the ones being chased by Might Guy. Why was it reversed today? Might Guy was being driven back by Kakashi's ordinary shuriken.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"He's wary of Kakashi's special slash,\" Shisui said after thinking.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Although Might Guy didn't go on the Grass Ninja mission, Kakashi had practiced the 'Mugan Slash' in the South Border Forest, so Might Guy knew that Kakashi had mastered a powerful Lightning Release sword technique.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Might Guy usually seemed rough and careless, but in battle, he wasn't one to just charge forward without thinking.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Ah, that. True,\" Obito said, nodding as he recalled the slash Kakashi had used in the Grass Ninja Village.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Although Might Guy's Golden Skyline was equally powerful, it was after all performed with his fingers, while Kakashi's No-Thought Slash used a weapon—a sharp Chakra Blade.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>When the two clashed head-on, Might Guy, relying on his physical body, was at a greater disadvantage; Rock Breathing could only enhance his defense to a certain extent.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"As expected, I'm still not used to this.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After dodging for a while, Might Guy let out a loud laugh and concentrated his breathing to the extreme, entering the Rock Breathing Chakra Mode. His already formidable body was further strengthened as his breathing pattern changed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>At this moment, Might Guy's aura had reached its peak. The powerful aura generated air currents that stirred up the sand and dust around him. Even ordinary spectators in the stands could feel an inexplicable pressure.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Kakashi took a deep breath and entered a state of extreme alertness, ready to enter the Lightning Breathing Chakra Mode at any moment to strengthen his body.\u003C\u002Fp>",4219,"2026-05-29T09:09:18.753Z","2026-06-01T04:29:23.431Z",1,"deepseek-v4-flash","83ceb97939a0f32a39fbee5dd0ca8ee0faeb26e280f0e2c960ee90c5cbb5349d","the-ninja-academy-teacher-teaching-makes-me-stro-chapter-515","the-ninja-academy-teacher-teaching-makes-me-stro-chapter-513",769,"https:\u002F\u002Fnovelzhen.com\u002Fimages\u002Fcovers\u002Fthe-ninja-academy-teacher-teaching-makes-me-stro-cover.jpg"]