Naruto, what kind of Hokage would you be if you didn't roll around!

The biggest reason he didn't protect his teacher's son was precisely this.

Matt Kay patted him on the shoulder.

"Kakashi, you know I'm not good with words..."

"However, we have all experienced the pain of separation and death, but life is long, and we can't live in pain forever..."

"It is precisely because of the trust and expectations placed in us by those who have passed away that we should be even more determined!"

"Those who have died cannot be brought back. All we can do is protect those who can still be protected!"

Kakashi Hatake understood this principle perfectly well.

However, principles alone cannot guarantee a good life.

He knew that Matt Kee was thinking of his father.

In order to protect Kai, his father Might Guy sacrificed himself and passed on his will.

Now, he sees that same will in Rock Lee.

that……

What about yourself?

Hatake Kakashi shook his head.

"Kai, I appreciate your good intentions, but..."

"Let me walk this path myself..."

"Don't worry, I will obey the Hokage's orders and continue to serve as a Jonin leader. However, what kind of disciple I can find depends on my luck..."

Might Guy watched Kakashi Hatake's departing figure, wanting to say something, but he slowly lowered the hand he had reached out to stop him.

"Kakashi..."

He shook his head, knowing that getting his lifelong rival and friend to step aside was still not an easy task.

Might Guy originally intended to use Naruto to motivate Kakashi.

But judging from his behavior, he seemed unmoved...

However, it's hard to say whether Kakashi is the type who doesn't express his emotions as openly as he is...

Perhaps, his heart was already in turmoil.

……

Matt Kay guessed correctly.

At this moment, Kakashi Hatake was still pacing back and forth, seemingly leisurely reading "Icha Icha Paradise".

In reality, my heart was filled with conflicting emotions.

He finally saw his mentor's son again...

Uzumaki Naruto.

Kakashi Hatake's feelings for Naruto are very complicated.

Logically speaking, with his master and mistress both deceased, and his two companions also gone, he should be taking good care of the orphan Naruto.

But he was immersed in darkness and had no ability or even the right to take care of Naruto.

However, because of his pessimistic and negative thoughts, Naruto ended up suffering more loneliness and pain, which made Kakashi feel extremely guilty.

only……

If I were to face Naruto, I would have to confront all the deep-seated pain within me once again…

Even Kakashi Hatake, the renowned Copy Ninja with the Sharingan, would feel immense fear.

"Naruto……"

"Sorry……"

"but……"

Kakashi Hatake closed the book, and the image of Naruto, whom he had just seen, reappeared in his mind.

"Although you've experienced loneliness and pain, it has only made you stronger and more determined..."

"You are the true strong one."

"And I, am just a coward..."

Kakashi Hatake smiled slightly.

That smile was full of mockery and bitterness...

He once again walked in that direction with practiced ease.

Memorial monument.

Chapter 63 Roar, Youth! Might Guy drops more gold coins! Requesting monthly tickets!!!

Looking at Kakashi Hatake's retreating figure, Might Guy could only sigh.

He knew that it wouldn't be a matter of a day or two for Kakashi to break free from the darkness.

but……

I will do it someday.

Matt Kay's bright smile returned.

He scratched his head, looked back, and prepared to go check on the two guys again...

By the time he approached the training ground, Rock Lee and Naruto had already begun their training with roars.

Neji Hyuga's previous provocations ironically became the biggest motivator for them.

Both of them are now working incredibly hard, almost to the point of risking their lives.

"Leaf Whirlwind..."

"Konoha Tornado!"

boom--

Bang bang bang!

The two not only kicked the wooden stakes wildly, but also practiced against each other every now and then, not just using fixed routines, but also focusing on actual combat training.

Matt Kai was thrilled watching this, nodding repeatedly and unable to help but shout it out.

"it is good!"

“This is real youth!”

Naruto and Rock Lee were overjoyed to hear this voice and shouted in unison.

"Teacher Kai!"

"Teacher with thick eyebrows!"

Might Guy laughed heartily, leaped up, and swiftly descended from the sky, appearing beside the two.

"You two are both pretty good!"

"You've really mastered the Leaf Whirlwind technique!"

"To achieve this level in just one week is truly impressive..."

"Perhaps you two are both geniuses in physical combat!"

Naruto and Rock Lee exchanged a glance, their eyes lighting up.

"Really, really?!"

What these two people crave most is recognition and praise from others, and Matt Kay's words are exactly what they want.

Might Guy gave a thumbs up: "I, Might Guy, never lie!"

He flashed a healthy smile, his teeth shining white.

Naruto and Rock Lee couldn't help but give each other a high five.

"amazing!"

Mitekai was indeed carefully observing the two people's cultivation.

"Li, although you are not good at ninjutsu, no one is stronger than you in terms of persistence and hard work in taijutsu!"

"Your physical skills are powerful and vigorous, with wide and sweeping movements. It can be said that through arduous training, you have achieved perfection, without the slightest flaw!"

Lee Rock was overjoyed: "Thank you so much, Professor Kai!"

Matt Kai then changed the subject.

"but……"

"That's your problem too. You're too rigid, just mimicking the movements I taught you!"

"While the techniques of physical combat are fixed, they can't be so straightforward when facing an enemy; more variations are needed!"

Lee Locke nodded and quickly took out his notebook to write it down.

"I understand, Teacher Kai!"

"I will continue to work hard!"

shhhhh--

He carefully wrote down every word Matt Kai said.

Might Guy nodded with satisfaction, then turned to Naruto.

"Naruto, you learn taijutsu faster than Lee! That means you have a real talent for taijutsu!"

"Moreover, you have great physical strength! You're full of vitality!"

"In addition, your own chakra reserves are enormous, and your mastery and application of chakra far surpasses Lee's!"

"More importantly, you can adapt to changing circumstances during a battle, which is much better than Li's!"

Naruto couldn't help but rub his nose, feeling incredibly proud.

"Hehe, I really am a genius!"

Might Guy said, "However, what you lack is Lee's kind of completely focused and incredibly precise power!"

"That guy Lee has reached perfection, but he lacks variety."

"You haven't even arrived yet, but you're already applying what you've learned to other situations. While that's commendable, it would be better if you reached the pinnacle and mastered the skills perfectly before adapting to changing circumstances in actual combat!"

Naruto didn't quite understand, but he roughly grasped what Might Guy meant.

"Okay! I will learn from Li in this regard!"

"Hahahaha, that's more like it! You two should learn from each other and complement each other's strengths!"

"This is what they call a bond!"

"Oh!"

Naruto and Rock Lee also got fired up.

"Um, that teacher with thick eyebrows..."

"Could you teach us more physical techniques today?"

Naruto clasped his hands together, looking at Might Guy with great anticipation.

Rock Lee was equally eager.

"A new move?"

"Haha, it's not impossible, but you can't be too impatient!"

Matt Kai thought for a moment.

"Alright, I'll teach you two moves today, but don't bite off more than you can chew. You still need to practice step by step!"

He suddenly unleashed his chakra and power, roaring like a ferocious beast. His violent aura instantly shook the earth and sent sand and dust flying!