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"ROAR!!"
Killer Bee, having partially transformed into his Tailed Beast form, charged at Might Duy.
Four tails whipped behind him, showing his immense power.
He was strong enough to rival even the legendary Sannin!
A regular Jonin facing Killer Bee's attack would likely be defeated instantly.
"Hrah!"
Might Duy reacted the moment Killer Bee attacked.
"Morning Peacock!!!"
With a burst of speed, Might Duy unleashed a flurry of punches. Each blow was so fast that it created fiery afterimages resembling the brilliant feathers of a peacock's tail.
These fireballs shot forward with a thunderous roar, like a barrage of artillery shells, and slammed directly into Killer Bee.
"Truly astonishingā¦"
Even the knowledgeable Katsuyu couldn't help but marvel.
Witnessing the Eight Gates Formation was a rare and impressive sight.
This technique amplified a ninja's abilities to an unbelievable degree, pushing them far beyond their normal limits.
"ā¦"
Sarutobi Ryo stopped in his tracks, his eyes locked on Might Duy, unblinking.
He focused intently, absorbing every detail.
His exceptional eyesight allowed him to understand the true reason for Katsuyu's amazement.
To understand, it was important to remember some key ninja knowledge.
In the world of Naruto , a ninja's strength typically increased with their rank.
A Jonin's skills - their attack speed, movement, and overall abilities - were superior to those of a Chunin.
In the official Naruto novels, Jonin were often described as having "supersonic" attacks.
A skilled Jonin could infuse kunai with Wind Release or Lightning Release chakra.
With enough practice, they could launch "Wind Release: Supersonic Kunai" or "Lightning Release: Supersonic Kunai."
However, only certain talented Jonin with these specific chakra natures could achieve this.
This showed a clear standard for a Jonin's abilities.
A true Jonin could perform supersonic attacks or dodge them.
If firearms existed in the Naruto world, Jonin could dodge bullets with their bare eyes.
Kakashi, with his Three-Tomoe Sharingan, could even see the path of a lightning strike and cut it apart, evolving his A-rank Chidori into the S-rank Raikiri.
And nowā¦
Might Duy's Eight Gates Formation was pure Taijutsu.
He created a terrifying burning effect simply by punching the air.
In physics terms, each of Might Duy's punches had to reach at least five times the speed of sound!
Only with such incredible speed could he unleash the devastating "Morning Peacock!"
Each fireball was as powerful as a blast from a modern tank.
Boom boom boom!!!
The fireballs engulfed Killer Bee instantly.
The transformed Killer Bee was sent flying, like a sandbag hit with immense force!
The chakra surrounding him became noticeably "thinner," meaning the Tailed Beast chakra was being consumed faster than it could be replenished.
A punching speed of five times the speed of sound was simply too overwhelming.
The tremendous roar, like countless tank cannons firing, caused Ai and Hatake Sakumo to pause their battle.
They stared in astonishment at Might Duy, flames dancing around his body, unable to believe his power.
The raw force of Might Duy's punches shattered Ai's expectations.
He had never seen the Eight Gates Formation before, but Ai wasn't afraid.
He had the courage and will to face any challenge.
However, he was more worried about his younger brother's safety.
Ai decided that the two brothers couldn't win against this Konoha duo in their current state.
Without hesitation, Ai, who valued his brother above all else, rushed over, grabbed Killer Bee, and fled without looking back.
"Konoha's guys, Kumogakure will never let you off the hook!"
Before leaving, Ai hurled a threat.
He would repay the humiliation of having classified information stolen a hundredfold one day!
His voice faded quickly into the distance, showing Ai's incredible speed.
Even Hatake Sakumo couldn't keep up with him.
Without the Flying Thunder God Technique, Ai was the fastest ninja in the world.
"He's too fast."
Hatake Sakumo held the Scroll in one hand and his Short Sword in the other, sighing in the direction Ai had disappeared.
"I've seen the Third Raikage's Lightning Release Chakra Mode before, but it doesn't seem to have this kind of speedā¦"
"Even the same technique, when used by different people, can evolve in different directions. The Third Raikage focused on offense and defense, while his son seems to have prioritized reflexes and speedā¦"
Sarutobi Ryo walked over and explained.
The Third Raikage could fight the Eight Tails to a standstill, but Ai couldn't.
This wasn't just about age and strength, but also the way the technique was developed.
Even so, Ai's speed was remarkable.
Since Ai was still young, he would only become stronger, so they could only observe him for now.
The same was true of Killer Bee; when he fully mastered the Eight Tails' power, his strength would be far greater.
"Ughā¦"
Suddenly, Might Duy groaned.
Having released the Eight Gates Formation, Might Duy collapsed face-first into the snow.
"Senior Duyā¦"
Hatake Sakumo was shocked and rushed over.
"Are you alright?"
Hatake Sakumo was inwardly astonished. Although he possessed the talent of a talent scout, able to recognize hidden potential.
When Kakashi entered the academy, he had seen the extraordinary potential of Might Duy and Guy, father and son, as well as their future achievements.
However, Might Duy's performance still exceeded his expectations.
The perpetually Genin mentioned in neighborhood gossip and by his comrades actually possessed such a powerful Secret Technique?
Truly, there were hidden dragons and crouching tigers among the common people.
However, Hatake Sakumo didn't know about the side effects of the Eight Gates Formation.
The moment he touched him, Might Duy screamed in agony.
"Ugh! It seems the Secret Technique's backlash is very severeā¦" Hatake Sakumo thought Might Duy was seriously injured and wanted to check him over.
"Sakumo-sensei, don't touch him. After the Eight Gates Formation is released, the user's sense of pain is amplified greatly. Touching him even slightly is akin to lingchi --death by a thousand cutsā¦"
Sarutobi Ryo explained kindly.
Hatake Sakumo: "Uhā¦"
So, this was the legendary Eight Gates Formation ā¦
Hatake Sakumo gazed at the twitching Might Duy, unable to suppress a sigh.
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Some time later, Nonou and the others arrived.
The bright morning sun slowly rose on the horizon.
Golden rays of sunlight shone brightly, the air was fresh, and a new day had begun.
Nonou crouched down to treat Might Duy, but she frequently glanced at Sarutobi Ryo.
The Umino Couple and Yamanaka Hui were amazed to hear about Might Duy helping Hatake Sakumo and single-handedly repelling the Eight Tails Jinchuriki. It was unbelievable.
So many surprising things had happened during a single Anbu missionā¦
But for Sarutobi Ryo, saving Hatake Sakumo was the most important thing.
Watching Hatake Sakumo constantly scratching his head and apologizing to Might Duy, Sarutobi Ryo smiled slightly and looked at the rising sun. Nawaki ā¦ just as you said, even after the hardest winter, spring always comesā¦