After another five days, Guy still couldn't find that so-called feeling.
On Wednesday during training, Guy, Shisui, and Obito gathered to discuss the practice of breathing techniques.
"Guy, you can also imagine the feeling of eating ramen, with a burst of heat entering your stomach," Obito tried to impart his successful experience to Guy.
"Guy, you can refer to Obito's words, or stick to what Yumi-sensei taught you. Although both are breathing techniques, there should still be a significant difference," Shisui spoke up.
If the two breathing techniques are similar, Mutsuki would definitely have them learn just one, there's no need for such trouble of separate training.
"Well, Yumi-sensei said the current progress is considered normal. Stone Breathing is a bit more difficult than the breathing technique you guys are practicing," Guy nodded in response.
His mentality is actually quite good, it's only been ten days.
When Guy was learning the Clone Jutsu, even by the end of the second year, he couldn't create a clone identical to himself that could move.
It's been nearly three years, and he hasn't completely given up on learning. Ten days is nothing at all.
Even if it takes a thousand days and he still hasn't learned it, as long as Mutsuki doesn't suggest practicing something else, he will continue practicing like this. He believes that persistent effort will surely lead to success.
Because he is recognized by Mutsuki as a hardworking genius!
"Hehe, Guy, you better work hard. I won't go easy on you in the practical exam three days from now just because your breathing technique is a bit challenging," Obito smirked.
As the summer special training was approaching its end, this time's special training would officially conclude by Friday, with the final practical test scheduled for Saturday.
Even if he hasn't fully mastered the breathing technique, it still enhances his strength. Being ahead in breathing technique, Guy is definitely not Obito's match.
No need for tactical perspective on the Clone Jutsu, just win with sheer strength.
"Haha, youth should go all out in battle." Guy flashed a bright, white-toothed smile, giving a thumbs up to Obito.
If Obito were to hold back, Guy wouldn't like it. He believes that giving everything in a fight is what defines youth.
After the afternoon training session, Guy returned home.
Duy, seeing Guy covered in sweat, laughed heartily, "Guy, you worked hard today to become stronger!"
"Wait at home; I'll go buy some meat to cook for you. It's essential to have meat when growing up."
"Just buy some cheap vegetables; we probably don't have much money at home," Guy couldn't help but say.
Duy is only a Genin, and with no one willing to team up with him and only having D-rank missions, he can't earn much money.
Though Guy doesn't know the specifics of his father's job, he is aware of the challenging financial situation at home.
"This isn't something you should worry about, Guy. You just need to focus on training seriously," Duy laughed and gave Guy a thumbs up.
After saying that, Duy went out to buy groceries.
Guy thought for a moment and decided to follow him.
If they really don't have much money, he'll step in and suggest to Duy to buy cheaper vegetables in a timely manner.
Guy followed Duy all the way to the market.
At the market, Duy headed straight to the meat vendor.
"Boss, how much is the meat per pound?" Might Duy asked.
The butcher stood up, glanced at Might Duy, and replied, "One hundred Ryo per pound."
Then the butcher picked up a knife and asked, "How many pounds do you want?"
Instead of stating how much he wanted to buy, Duy bargained, "Boss, it's already late, and your meat isn't fresh anymore. One hundred Ryo is too expensive."
"Well, I can give you a discount. Ninety-seven Ryo per pound," the butcher said after some thought.
"Even with a discount of only three ryo, it's still too expensive. I'll go check other stores then," Duy pretended to leave.
"Alright, I'll make it cheaper for you. How about ninety-three ryo per pound?" The butcher quickly intercepted.
"Eighty ryo per pound," Might Duy shook his head and said.
"Reducing it by twenty ryo at once, you're really driving a hard bargain," the butcher showed an unwilling expression.
Duy immediately turned around, pretending to leave once again.
"Fine, eighty ryo per pound, can't go any cheaper. Any lower, and I'll be at a loss," the butcher stopped him once more.
"Alright, give me forty ryo worth of meat," Might Duy smiled in triumph.
"Only forty ryo?" The butcher's chopping motion paused for a moment.
"Never seen a ninja as stingy and good at bargaining as you," the butcher couldn't help but comment. Ninjas generally have a higher energy expenditure than ordinary people, and they usually buy several pounds of meat at least.
"Thanks for the praise!" Duy gave a thumbs up to the butcher with a smile.
"An eternal Genin is still an eternal Genin, wasting so much time just to buy meat for only forty ryo," two passing ninjas nearby observed with disdain.
"Someone like him, no one would be willing to entrust a mission to him," one tall and thin ninja commented with a laugh.
"If you can't excel in ninjutsu and your behavior is so strange, even if you have the ability, I wouldn't entrust tasks to someone like that," the other, a slightly overweight ninja, nodded in agreement.
Facing their contempt, Duy just smiled and gave them a thumbs up, then walked towards his home. He still had to cook for his son.
Duy was indifferent, but Guy, who had been hiding, was starting to get angry.
He remembered three years ago when Duy and he were mocked on the street. Angry at the time, Guy had followed them, wanting to stand up for his father. However, his strength fell short, and he ended up getting beaten until Kakashi happened to pass by and saved him.
Faced with such a situation again, Guy wasn't sure if he could defeat those two official ninjas or if Kakashi would come to his aid again. However, he knew he had to act decisively.
Because of the forty ryo of meat that Duy bought, Guy was certain that his father wouldn't eat any of it and would insist that Guy consume it all.
How could Guy tolerate others disrespecting and insulting the father who raised him in this way?
Guy followed the two ninjas who were mocking Duy out of the market and onto a street.
"Three sentences," Guy said with a stern face to the two ninjas.
The tall and thin ninja turned in confusion, and upon seeing Guy, dressed in the same tight-fitting outfit as Duy, he said:
"Kid, what's with the three sentences? You two truly are father and son, both quite peculiar."
"This guy seems to be in the Academy, still a rookie," the slightly overweight ninja chuckled.
"Isn't this a perfect match? An eternal Genin and a rookie son," the two burst into laughter.
"I've set a rule for myself. If someone insults my father, for each sentence I must give them five punches. You just added two more sentences, making it 25 punches," Guy extended five fingers, stating his intention.
"Kid, take advantage of my good mood and scram. Five punches for one sentence – do you have the strength for that?" The tall and thin ninja scoffed, showing disdain.
How could a young brat who hasn't even graduated dare to speak arrogantly to them, official ninjas?
Guy chose to answer the question with his actions.
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