Chapter 24 Guy Entry

**Konoha Village - Morning**

Naruto stood at the entrance of a bun shop, casually stuffing a tray of fresh buns into a bag. He left some coins on the counter, not caring whether the shop owner appreciated it or not, and walked off.

The shopkeeper, meanwhile, looked at the money with a conflicted expression, unsure if he should accept it. It wasn't a small amount, but it had been left behind by the "demon fox." The man hesitated, caught between greed and disgust.

As Naruto walked through the streets, he could feel the villagers' twisted gazes. Their fear and hatred for him were stronger than ever, yet none dared to voice it aloud. No one wanted to risk the attention of the Uchiha police force—or worse, the "demon fox" himself.

Naruto ignored them. He'd gotten bored of provoking the villagers after the first few days. They were like lifeless puppets now, their fear and silence making them uninteresting.

"Man, this village is hopeless..." Naruto sighed, biting into a bun as he headed to the third training ground.

Just as he turned a corner, a loud, boisterous voice interrupted his thoughts.

"Hey, boy! It's dangerous to daydream while walking!"

Naruto blinked and looked up to see an odd figure in green tights standing before him. The man's thick eyebrows and gleaming smile left no doubt in Naruto's mind—this was **Might Guy**, Konoha's famous "Blue Beast."

"Youth is not meant for frowning, young man!" Guy declared with an enthusiastic thumbs-up, his teeth sparkling in the sunlight.

Naruto froze, stunned by the overwhelming energy radiating from the man. "Uh... green-skinned uncle, what are you doing?"

"Me?" Guy puffed out his chest. "I'm burning my youth through training!"

Naruto didn't know whether to laugh or cringe. This guy was exactly as eccentric as he'd been described in the original story.

"So... is this part of your training?" Naruto asked, half curious, half exasperated.

"Of course! Sweat, hard work, and spirit—that is the essence of youth!"

Naruto didn't get a chance to reply before a few villagers began whispering nearby.

"Who's that green guy?"

"He's a ninja? He looks so weird..."

"Maybe he's as crazy as the demon fox..."

Guy's smile faltered slightly at the murmurs, but he quickly brushed them off. "Haha, sorry about that, boy. If I've caused you any trouble, I'll punish myself by doing a hundred laps around the village on my hands!"

Before Naruto could respond, Guy turned and started walking away on his hands.

"Wait, uncle!" Naruto called out, stopping the eccentric man in his tracks.

"What is it, boy?" Guy asked, flipping upright to face him.

"Teach me taijutsu!"

Guy's eyes widened in surprise. "Are you serious? Do you really want to learn taijutsu from me?"

Naruto nodded, flashing a grin. "Uncle, you're one of the strongest taijutsu users in the village, right?"

"Hahaha!" Tears streamed down Guy's face as he laughed. "You've recognized the beauty of my youth! Very well, I shall guide you on the path of physical strength and burning spirit!"

Before Naruto could question why the man was crying, Guy wiped his face and gave him a firm thumbs-up. "Follow me, boy! Let's test your youthful potential first!"

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**The Challenge**

Without warning, Guy dropped into a handstand and began running upside down at full speed. Naruto stared for a moment, then smirked.

"I can do that too!"

Dropping onto his hands, Naruto quickly caught up, matching Guy's pace. The older man glanced back and nearly fell over in shock.

"Impressive, boy! But can you keep up with this?" Guy shouted, speeding up.

Naruto grinned and accelerated, overtaking him with ease.

"This is youth!" Guy cried, tears streaming down his face once more.

From a distance, Kakashi observed the bizarre scene, his usual deadpan expression unchanging. "I never thought I'd see something stranger than Guy's antics... but now there's two of them."

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**Taijutsu Training Begins**

From that day on, Might Guy became Naruto's physical training instructor. Under Guy's guidance, Naruto focused on building his physical strength and mastering taijutsu. While he had no interest in learning the Eight Gates—Sarutobi Hiruzen wouldn't have allowed it anyway—Guy's rigorous training regimen helped Naruto improve his speed, endurance, and hand-to-hand combat skills.

Despite his progress, Naruto remained frustrated by the village's restrictions. Sarutobi had taught him only a single C-rank Wind Style technique after weeks of training, likely to keep his power in check.

"That old man..." Naruto muttered during a break, glaring at the trees. "He hoards all the Uzumaki clan's sealing techniques and won't even teach me basic ninjutsu. Hypocrite."

Still, Naruto wasn't about to give up. He knew there had to be a way to learn sealing techniques. After all, who better to teach him than the Uzumaki themselves?

A thought suddenly struck him. **If I have my parents' chakra sealed inside me, maybe they can guide me...**

Naruto smirked. "I'll have to ask Kurama about this tonight."

Before he could dwell on the idea, a familiar voice boomed across the training ground.

"Hahaha! Naruto! Kakashi! I'm here!"

Guy's vibrant figure appeared on the horizon, sprinting toward them with boundless energy.

Naruto jumped to his feet, his grin widening. "Uncle Guy! Let's burn some youth!"

Kakashi sighed and buried his nose in his book. "This village isn't ready for two of them..."

Naruto charged toward Guy, raising his chakra-coated elbow with a gleam in his eye. "Get ready! I can elbow you all day long!"