Chapter 10: Hayate Mugetsu – "Yes, You Guys Made a Lot of Money"
Watching Mugetsu's swift and clean Leaf Whirlwind, Might Guy's eyes lit up instantly. It was as if he had found the Taijutsu of his dreams—simple, fast, powerful, and incredibly cool.
"I love it! Please, you have to teach me this someday!" Might Guy shouted with full energy, his voice brimming with excitement.
"As long as you like it," Mugetsu replied with a smile.
Guy's reaction was exactly what Mugetsu expected. After all, this Taijutsu would later be developed further by Might Guy himself—spawning techniques like Great Whirlwind, Strong Whirlwind, and several Leaf Whirlwind variations. It would be strange if he didn't like it.
With Mugetsu's promise, both Obito and Guy were elated. Even the test papers—usually a source of misery—suddenly seemed less intimidating.
"Watch me go all out! This time, I'll get more than four questions right!" Obito rubbed his hands together like he was preparing for war.
"I'll get more than three—or I'll run five hundred laps around Konoha tonight!" Might Guy declared, pumped up and imposing self-discipline without hesitation.
He was already picturing himself challenging Kakashi to a sparring match once he learned this Taijutsu.
But the enthusiasm quickly faded. After attempting a few more questions, Obito came to a tragic realization:
If he pushed himself hard enough, he might be able to squeeze out a bigger fireball... or even land five shuriken dead-center in a single throw. But with theory questions? Even desperation wouldn't help.
He slumped over, resting his cheek on one hand while absentmindedly twirling his pen with the other. Even the green leaves outside the window seemed to mock him, dancing in the breeze as if laughing at his helplessness.
Glancing sideways, Obito looked at Might Guy.
Though they'd been classmates for three years and shared Kakashi as a mutual friend, the two had never really bonded. They weren't strangers, but they weren't exactly friends either—more like acquaintances through a friend.
When Obito thought of Guy, the first word that came to mind was dead last.
Sure, he was often called the "dead last" too—but that was only because his theory grades were bad. His Ninjutsu and shuriken skills were decent. The problem was the other Uchiha kids were too perfect, excelling in everything. Compared to them, his flaws looked worse.
But Guy was different.
He was bottom-rank in theory and Ninjutsu. There was no excuse—he really was the acknowledged dead last.
Yet right now, Guy was showing more perseverance than Obito. Even as he scratched his head in frustration, he kept tackling those questions, refusing to give up.
Obito suddenly remembered something Guy once yelled when people mocked him.
"I believe that if I keep working hard like this, I'll definitely become the strongest Taijutsu ninja in the future!"
At the time, Obito had dismissed it. He didn't laugh, but he didn't believe it either.
But now, seeing Guy work harder than anyone else...
Maybe he really will surpass those who mocked him.
"Becoming friends with him... might not be bad," Obito muttered to himself. At the very least, they could team up against Kakashi and make things more interesting.
Watching the two quietly competing with one another, Mugetsu wore a thoughtful expression.
He hadn't expected this kind of chemical reaction between them—especially how it made even restless Obito settle down and study.
Not bad, Mugetsu thought. In the future, I can use this rivalry to motivate Obito's training.
Once they finished, Mugetsu graded their tests.
Obito got three right.
Might Guy got two.
"Ugh, still not four... I tried my best." Obito collapsed onto the desk, looking utterly defeated.
"Five hundred more laps tonight," Guy added seriously, adjusting his training regimen on the spot.
Mugetsu offered them a reassuring smile. "You two are actually just five questions away from passing—and you improved by one question in just an hour. That's progress. Doesn't it feel better when you look at it that way?"
The two thought about it and... yeah, it kind of did. Passing felt within reach. And with it—Ninjutsu!
Just as they were relaxing, Mugetsu pulled out two more test papers with a smile.
Obito looked at the fresh sheets on the desk, thought about the three weekends left until exams—and nearly passed out.
But he picked up his pen again.
He'd already come this far. Backing out now would make all the earlier effort meaningless.
Just then, Shisui, having recovered his chakra, started another round of Fire Release training. Flaming dragons soared across the sky—pulling Obito's gaze away from his test once again.
"Sensei... if we learn your Ninjutsu, will we be considered your disciples, like Shisui?" Obito asked after a moment's thought.
"If you wish to be," Mugetsu replied with a faint smile.
"Hehe... since we'll be your disciples sooner or later, how about you teach us now?" Obito asked with a cheeky grin—revealing his true intention.
Mugetsu gave him a side glance. Though this was exactly what he'd hoped for, Obito's scheming was far too transparent.
Obito patted his chest. "Sensei, I swear I'm not trying to avoid studying. I just think... we can totally learn and study at the same time."
Then, he dragged Might Guy into it. "Guy, back me up here."
"Sensei, I think Obito is absolutely right!" Guy said with determination. He also wanted to learn Leaf Whirlwind sooner so he could challenge Kakashi.
"What if you two don't pass?" Mugetsu asked, raising an eyebrow.
"Then we'll do whatever you say," Obito promised confidently.
"Same here," Guy agreed without hesitation.
Mugetsu let out a slow hum. "Is that so..."
"Sensei, please trust me! I'll study hard and won't let you down!" Obito jumped at the opportunity, his tone serious.
"Me too!" Might Guy added, his fist clenched tightly.
Mugetsu finally relented, smiling slightly. "Alright. I'll believe in you two. Finish this next paper, and I'll teach you both Fire Release: Great Dragon Fire Technique and Leaf Whirlwind."
"That's amazing! I knew you were the best, Sensei! I won't let you down!" Obito shouted, elated.
Today was definitely his lucky day—his theory scores improved, and he'd found a powerful teacher... for free! It was a huge win.
"Sensei, I'll train your Taijutsu with everything I've got!" Guy said earnestly.
He, too, felt incredibly lucky. For the first time, someone was willing to teach him Taijutsu—and genuinely believed in him.
["Do you want to establish a master-disciple relationship with Uchiha Obito?"]
["Do you want to establish a master-disciple relationship with Might Guy?"]
Mugetsu smiled at the twin pop-up windows glowing in front of him.
"Yes... you two are making a huge profit."
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