Only I can make Konoha Village great again.

"Do ninjas unleash their strongest power when protecting what they cherish?"

Orochimaru turned to look at Yamanaka Hatsuyu: "Hatsuyu, you stopped me and made me believe this, this green frog genin."

"Just because he's passionate and naive?"

Shan Zhongchu nodded and said, "Of course not."

"Might Guy is indeed passionate and naive, but it is precisely this naivety that allowed him to reach the pinnacle of the Eight Gates."

"Matt Dai is very strong, extremely strong!"

Orochimaru was slightly taken aback: "The Eight Gates, that's a useless forbidden technique from the Book of Sealing, it's impossible to master..."

"Wait, you mean...?"

Yamanaka Chuku nodded solemnly: "Yes, Orochimaru-sensei."

"Matt Dai has successfully completed his training."

Orochimaru's eyes widened: "Konoha has such a monster? And he's just a mere genin?"

Yamanaka Chuuku scoffed, "The Land of Fire is rich in resources, and Konoha Village has a large population, so it's not surprising that any kind of genius would emerge from there."

"As for Might Guy's genin rank, I can only say that it is a testament to the Third Hokage's incompetence."

Orochimaru regained his composure: "Hehehe, what you say is very interesting. Then let me see just how incompetent my Sarutobi teacher really is, and what kind of genius ninja he missed."

"And I can finally take a break. Running around looking for the Seven Ninja Swordsmen of the Mist is quite tiring."

Shan Zhongchu Jiu laughed and said, "I'll watch it with you, teacher."

"But in the end, Orochimaru-sensei had to save me."

Orochimaru laughed, "Don't worry, I know that opening the Eight Gates will inevitably lead to death, but with me, Orochimaru, here, death won't happen."

"I'm not as good as Tsunade at healing, but I'm not as good as Tsunade at saving lives."

Looking at the smug Orochimaru, Yamanaka Hatsukyu gave him a thumbs-up and exclaimed, "As expected of Orochimaru-sensei! I'll be watching closely!"

The other half, the Seven Ninja Swordsmen of the Mist, upon hearing Might Guy's declaration, all shook their heads and scoffed:

"That's hilarious. The weak can never beat the strong. That's an undeniable fact, and it's been so since ancient times."

"Otherwise, what makes a strong person strong?"

"How did this green frog manage to survive until today, thinking that shouting laughable slogans could reverse the power imbalance against us Seven Ninja Swordsmen?"

Might Guy completely ignored the mockery and taunts of the Seven Ninja Swordsmen. He focused intently on adjusting his chakra, preparing to fight to the death.

He glanced back at his son one last time before resolutely walking toward the Seven Ninja Swordsmen.

As he walked, he said loudly, "I don't know ninjutsu or genjutsu. In order to protect my loved ones, I have been training day after day for twenty years to hone the only ninjutsu I can master, the 'Eight Gates Formation'."

"My ninja way is all contained within this. Today, I will use the blood of Kirigakure to prove that my efforts have not been in vain and can indeed shine brightly!"

No one in the entire Hidden Leaf Village is a more pure believer in the Will of Fire than Might Guy; the Will of Fire has become solidified in his heart as a protector!

Now, the belief in protecting is burning brightly!

"Kai, do you remember the self-discipline I taught you?"

Kai, recalling Dai's teachings on the Eight Gates, answered loudly, "I remember, Father!"

"That self-imposed rule was prepared for this moment!"

"Seventh Gate - Gate of Shock! Open—"

Matt Day opened the Gate of Shock, the last gate before the Gate of Death, demonstrating both his determination to fight to the death and his reluctance to leave his son behind.

After the Gate of Shock opened, his chakra exploded wildly, his body temperature rose sharply, and he sweated profusely and evaporated.

The steam produced by the evaporation of sweat, like blue flames, surrounded Matt Day, making his aura look incredibly terrifying.

As his condition stabilized, Might Guy unleashed an even more powerful burst of chakra, sending a blast of energy through the air that shattered and hurled away the surrounding earth and rocks.

"What the hell is this chakra?"

"Why would a genin possess such terrifying chakra fluctuations?"

"What kind of technique is that he's talking about?"

Sensing the immense chakra fluctuations emanating from Dai and witnessing his battlefield-shaking aura, the Seven Ninja Swordsmen could no longer remain seated. They all jumped up and assumed fighting stances.

They no longer held any contempt in their hearts; each of them was on high alert.

Because this is a truly deadly and powerful enemy!

"Children, stay away from me, don't get caught in the crossfire."

The Seven Ninja Swordsmen of the Mist were, after all, the elite of the Hidden Mist ninja. Instead of foolishly waiting for the enemy to make a move, they launched the first attack.

The first to make a move was Kushimaru Kurihara, who wielded a long sword and sewing needle.

This guy is over two meters tall, with a streamlined body, and is as impactful and explosive as a cheetah. He is a typical speed-type ninja.

After launching his attack, he instantly appeared in front of Dai.

That long dagger, said to be able to pierce through everything, cleanly and decisively pierced Dai's heart.

The three young genin screamed in fright, and the tension on the faces of the Seven Ninja Swordsmen began to ease, even leading to teasing, "Your aura was intimidating, huh...?"

Orochimaru's golden vertical pupils gleamed slightly: "Indeed impressive..."

Yamanaka Chujiu, however, remained unmoved as he watched Matt Dai's heart be pierced, adopting an attitude of "that's how it should be."

Because he knew that Might Guy, who had opened the Seventh Gate, was one of the fastest ninjas in the ninja world.

The only ones who could outrun him in speed were the deceased Fourth Hokage and the Fourth Raikage, who suffered a frustrating defeat.

None of the ninjas present could possibly surpass Dai in speed.

Kurihara Kushimaru's sudden thrust attack was like showing off one's limited skills before an expert; it was a self-inflicted humiliation.

His greatest speed was like an ant in front of Dai.

Sure enough, Dai, whose heart had been pierced, turned into a phantom image and quickly faded and disappeared.

Only then did Kushimaru realize that he had stabbed an afterimage!

At the same time, a terrifying threat of death suddenly descended, startling him into a panic, and he desperately tried to escape.

Unfortunately, his speed, which he was so proud of, was meaningless in front of Dai.

Might Guy appeared beside Kushimaru Kurihara, his fist, enveloped in blue flames, shattered the air, dismantling the defense, and struck Kushimaru squarely in the abdomen.

Kushimaru Kurihara was punched so hard that his body was almost broken. The intense pain eroded his nerves, and his brain entered a state of self-protection blank.

Kushimaru Kurihara was thrown into the air by the immense force, and suddenly spat out a mouthful of blood, which trickled down his mask.

While he was still gaining momentum, Matt Day appeared above him and kicked him down from the sky.

boom!

An irresistible force pierced through Kushimaru's body, twisting him into a bizarre, inverted position like a rag doll before sending him crashing down with a whoosh.

boom!

Before he could hit the ground, Might Guy landed first, delivering a powerful Dragon Fist straight to his face, shattering the terrifying mask instantly.

Kushimaru Kurihara was sent flying into the air again, unable to control his body any longer, and the long sword Sewing Needle in his hand was also thrown away.

Then, he was intercepted and knocked down by Matt Day.

Then he was knocked into the air again!

Might Guy's attacks changed from a rhythmic "Boom! Boom! Boom!" to a continuous barrage of "Boom boom boom boom boom—"