"Kakashi, you actually exposed my weakness in public! I'll let you witness the power of Taijutsu! Lee! Take them off!" Might Guy shouted at Rock Lee while giving a thumbs up.
Little Lee heard this and asked doubtfully, "But, Teacher Guy, didn't you say we could only use them when protecting the most important people?"
"It doesn't matter, I permit it! This is a time to uphold our dignity, don't let others look down on us!"
"Oh! I understand."
Little Lee smiled and removed his weights.
"It's much easier to Move like this."
He casually tossed the weights aside, instantly creating two craters in the ground, startling everyone watching.
Kakashi Hatake saw this and said speechlessly, "Guy, you've gone too far. You're harming the healthy development of a young boy."
Might Guy ignored Kakashi and shouted at Little Lee in the arena, "Little Lee! Go! Now is the time for youth to burn!"
"Understood, Teacher Guy!"
After removing the weights, Little Lee instantly appeared next to Sasuke, launching a punch at him. Although the Flying Sword reacted, it was a step too slow.
"Hmm? So fast!"
Seeing this, Sasuke frowned and dodged Little Lee's fist.
When Little Lee saw his strike missed, he immediately launched an all-around assault on Sasuke. At this moment, the Flying Sword's defense clearly couldn't keep up with Little Lee's speed.
Just then, Little Lee suddenly appeared above Sasuke, launching an overhead chop towards his crown.
"Clang~"
At the critical moment, the Flying Sword suddenly appeared above Sasuke's head, blocking the kick for him and forcing Little Lee back.
His confident attack was blocked, and Little Lee looked extremely disappointed by this result.
"Your speed really startled me. If I hadn't activated my Sharingan to see through your attack patterns, you might have actually succeeded."
Looking up, Sasuke had already activated his two-tomoe Sharingan.
"So, it's a Bloodline Limit?"
"That's right."
Sasuke nodded and said smugly, "Under these eyes, I can clearly see all your movements, so it's impossible for you to attack me."
If it came down to true speed, Sasuke certainly wasn't faster than Little Lee.
But no matter how fast Little Lee was, could he be faster than human thought?
After clearly seeing the trajectory of the attacks, Sasuke could naturally deploy the Flying Sword defense one step ahead.
"Tsk, Sharingan plus Sword Control Incantation. This defense is truly flawless."
All the companions who knew Sasuke's strength couldn't help but start pitying Little Lee.
Facing such a monster, Little Lee's luck was truly terrible.
'What a terrifying defense. Even if my movement speed is faster, my attacks can't hurt you. In that case, I can only launch a fiercer attack to break through that defense. I must use the Lotus! Prepare yourself!'
Little Lee unwrapped the bandages coiled around his hands and looked at Sasuke resolutely.
Seeing that Little Lee was hesitant to attack, Sasuke spoke, "What's wrong? Is this all you've got?"
"Then, as you wish!" Little Lee began running quickly around Sasuke.
Seeing this, Sasuke fixed his eyes on Little Lee and said, "Bring it on!"
"Swoosh~"
In an instant, Little Lee appeared right beneath Sasuke's feet.
'Crap~'
Sasuke hadn't expected Little Lee's speed to increase again this time, and he quickly formed a hand sign in secret.
"Bang~"
At the same time, Little Lee landed a kick on Sasuke's chin.
"It's not over yet."
Little Lee used a barrage of kicks, sending Sasuke directly into the air. For some unknown reason, the Flying Sword didn't come to'save the day'.
Seeing the attack succeed, Might Guy said nervously, "Even the regular Lotus puts a great burden on the body. Decide the match with one Move, Lee!"
"Take this! Front Lotus!" Little Lee appeared behind Sasuke, wrapped him in bandages, and quickly spun him around before smashing him toward the ground.
With a loud crash, Sasuke's head was driven into the ground, and the earth around him quickly cracked, covered in spiderweb-like fissures.
"Hoo, hoo—A direct hit. It should be over now." Little Lee lay on the ground, breathing heavily as he looked at Sasuke.
"Poof~"
Just then, the Sasuke who was attacked by Little Lee suddenly turned into a puff of smoke, revealing a log.
"Substitution Jutsu? When?"
"The moment you kicked my chin."
The substitute disappeared, and Sasuke walked out from the side.
"I told you, under these eyes, all your Taijutsu attacks are meaningless."
"Damn it."
Little Lee smashed the floor in frustration, then composed himself.
When he stood up again, his anger was gone, replaced by firm resolve in his eyes.
"Teacher Guy, thank you. Just seeing you watch me with a smile fills me with strength. I have made my resolve." Little Lee clenched his fists, and green Chakra began surging around his body.
"That stance and the green Chakra—could it be the Eight Gates!" Kakashi Hatake instantly gripped the railing tightly with both hands.
Sakura asked doubtfully, "Eight Gates, what is that?"
Might Guy explained, "The Eight Gates is the preparatory action before performing the Reverse Lotus. It removes limitations. In the Chakra circulatory System, there are eight points where Chakra accumulates from the head down through the body: the Gate of Opening, the Gate of Healing, the Gate of Life, the Gate of Pain, the Gate of Limit, the Gate of View, the Gate of Shock, and the Gate of Death. These are the Eight Gates! These Eight Gates usually restrict the flow of Chakra in the body, but the Lotus can forcibly remove these restrictions, releasing power dozens of times stronger than normal. The Front Lotus only opens the first gate, the Gate of Opening, which then breaks the limits of the brain to maximize muscle strength. When the second gate, the Gate of Healing, is opened, it forcibly increases one's stamina. Once the third gate, the Gate of Life, is opened, one can use the Reverse Lotus."
"So that's how it is. The Front Lotus alone has already left him battered and bruised. If he uses an even stronger Move—"
Kakashi Hatake replied, "That's right. With all Eight Gates fully opened, one can gain power greater than a Hokage for a short time, but the user—will also die! That's why it's called the forbidden Profound Truth! Guy, I didn't expect you to teach this to Little Lee. It seems Little Lee is special to you, but—it's too early for you to let him use the Eight Gates now."
Might Guy said, "Kakashi, do you understand that child? For Little Lee, there is something more important than life itself that he needs to prove and protect. The reason I taught him the Eight Gates is simply to help him become a man who can protect his ideals!"
"Is that so? I hope you won't regret the decision you've made!" Hearing this, Kakashi Hatake said no more and fixed his gaze on Little Lee.
"Teacher Guy! Please acknowledge me! Now is the time for me to uphold my Ninja Way! Third Gate, Gate of Life, open! Fourth Gate, Gate of Pain, open! Burn, youth!"