The sun was beginning to rise over Konoha, casting a golden hue across the village. Naruko and Yuto walked through the forest, their footsteps light with anticipation. They had spent days searching for their potential Sensei.But they didn't have any luck till now."I still don't get why we're looking for this 'Guy' person.Can't we just ask grandpa to give us some training tips." Naruko muttered, arms crossed behind her head.
"From what I have heard,the academy exams are about your physical ability.And he is the best taijutsu master in the world. So he will definitely know more about how to strengthen our physical abilities than anyone else." Yuto replied, eyes scanning the training ground number 14 before moving towards the next one. "If we want to achieve our goals,then we need to stand out.So we have to Ace these tests to show everyone what we are made of."
"Yeah, yeah." Naruko sighed, kicking a stray stone along the path. "I just hope he's not some boring old man."As they rounded a corner to another training ground,they came face-to-face with something unexpected. Standing at the base of a large, worn training ground was a man with a gleaming smile, bushy eyebrows, and a green spandex suit that seemed almost too tight. He was doing one-handed push-ups, barely breaking a sweat, despite already having finished at least a hundred reps.
"Is… that him?" Naruko asked, her tone more incredulous than curious."That's definitely him," Yuto said with a grin. "Might Guy.The Green Beast of Konoha.The taijutsu master."Before Naruko could voice her doubts, Guy leaped up from the ground and landed in front of them, his sparkling teeth flashing in the morning light.
"Ah! I see the flames of youth burn brightly in both of you!" Guy exclaimed, his voice brimming with enthusiasm. "What brings two young kids to my training grounds so early in the morning?Are you both lost?"Naruko blinked. "Uh, we're here because we need a teacher to train us for the academy exams that will happen in 2 years.We want to train right away so that we can Ace it and show everyone what we can do."Yuto nodded in agreement. "We've heard you're one of the best, and we want to be ready for anything. We've come to ask if you'll train us—at least for a while."
Guy's eyes narrowed, not in suspicion, but in thought. "Hmmm… I see potential in both of you. However, to train under me, you need more than just determination. You need the heart of a true shinobi, one that burns with the desire to protect, to grow, and to never give up!"Naruko groaned quietly. "Does every ninja in this village have a speech prepared for every little thing?First grandpa,now this man."
Ignoring her remark, Guy continued. "But! Before I agree to take you under my wing, there is a test. A test of willpower, endurance, and, most importantly, the strength of your youth!""A test?" Yuto asked, curiosity piqued.
Guy gave them a thumbs-up. "Indeed! A test of your resolve to never give up, no matter how difficult the challenge. Only those who can withstand the trials of youth can train with me!"
Naruko frowned as she scratched her head."What kind of test are we talking about here?Some kind of physical fitness test?"Guy shook his head. "Oh no, no! Physical power's alone won't be enough. You must pass a test that will push your spirit to its limits!"He gestured to a large mountain in the distance, its steep cliffs rising ominously toward the sky. "You must make it to the top of that mountain. It's a steep climb, and it will challenge your stamina and resolve. If you make it to the top without giving up, I will train you!"
Naruko's eyes widened. "What?! That's insane!"Yuto, however, was already steeling himself. "Alright. We'll do it."Naruko shot him a look. "Are you crazy? That thing's huge!There's no way—"Guy's sudden outburst interrupted her. "Ah, but that is the essence of youth! To tackle challenges that seem impossible, to push beyond your limits, and to emerge stronger than ever before! Now, go! Show me your resolve!"
With that, Guy vanished, leaving Naruko and Yuto standing at the foot of the mountain. Naruko sighed heavily. "This guy is totally nuts.""Yeah, but he's right," Yuto said, already beginning to walk toward the base of the mountain. "We need to prove we're serious if we want to get stronger."Naruko reluctantly followed. "Fine, but when we get to the top, I'm giving him a piece of my mind."
The climb was more grueling than either of them had anticipated.The rough, uneven terrain scraped at their hands and knees as they climbed, and every few minutes,both had to stop to catch their breath."I hate this," she muttered, pulling herself up another jagged rock."Just keep going," Yuto encouraged, though he was clearly struggling as well. His arms trembled with exhaustion, and sweat dripped from his brow, but he pushed on.
Hours passed, and the sun rose higher into the sky, beating down on them mercilessly. There were times when Naruko wanted to quit, to just throw herself down and give up. But each time, she saw Yuto ahead of her, still climbing, still moving forward, and something in her refused to let her stop."I can't… let him… get ahead of me,I will stand by his side." she panted, forcing herself onward.
Finally, after what felt like an eternity, they reached the top. Exhausted and covered in dirt, they collapsed onto the ground, gasping for air."We… we did it," Yuto said between heavy breaths.Naruko could only nod, too tired to speak.A sudden voice boomed from above them. "WELL DONE!"They both looked up to see Guy standing there, arms crossed, a proud smile on his face. "You have passed the test! The fire of youth burns brightly within you both! You never gave up, even when faced with an impossible challenge. And that is the true mark of a shinobi."
He offered each of them a hand, helping them to their feet. "Very well. I will train you. But be warned—my training is not for the faint of heart! You will face challenges even greater than this, but if you endure, you will emerge ready to take on the world!"Naruko grinned, despite her exhaustion. "Bring it on. I'm not backing down now."Yuto smiled as well, nodding in agreement. "We're ready."And with that, their training under Might Guy began.
(Pls give me some power stones!)
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