Deal with Might Duy

After the usual routine at school, I made my way to the training ground where Duy and Guy were already waiting, their silhouettes outlined by the setting sun. As we began our training, the sky painted with hues of orange and pink, I couldn't help but feel a sense of anticipation for what the session would bring.

During a break in our training, I excitedly unveiled a rare find—a month-old blue silver grass—that I had stumbled upon. With a glint of curiosity in his eyes, Duy agreed to experiment with it to see if it held any medicinal value for enhancing physical growth. We tried it out in different forms, testing its effects when ingested orally and when mixed into a medicated bath. To our surprise, we discovered that consuming it directly provided an immediate boost to physical strength, while incorporating it into medicinal concoctions seemed to have a nourishing effect on the body. Duy was particularly taken aback by the potency of this plant, marveling at its existence within the ninja world.

Eager to share the benefits of this discovery, I explained to Duy that the blue silver grass would benefit from further aging to unlock its full potential. I revealed that I had been cultivating several plants at home and offered to sell him some at a discounted rate. Knowing Duy's financial constraints, I priced them at a bargain—10 pieces for 1000 taels. It was a small gesture of camaraderie, considering Duy's reputation as the "1000-year-old genin" and the fact that most of the proceeds would go towards Guy's expensive medical needs. With the sale concluded, we resumed our training, invigorated by the effects of the blue silver grass. The energy and vitality it provided allowed us to push ourselves further, compressing the benefits of a full day's training into just a few hours, without any adverse effects on our bodies.

The following day, after our classes at the ninja school, I sought out Duy once again, this time with a new proposal in mind. Inspired by techniques from other stories, such as "Six Styles from One Piece," I suggested the creation of a new physical technique—the Konoha Six Styles. Given Duy's expertise in matters of the human body, I believed he was the perfect mentor to help refine this concept. While consulting with esteemed elders like Tsunade and Orochimaru was an option, the political implications made it a risky endeavor. However, I trusted Duy to keep our discussions confidential.

Impressed by my proposal, Duy lauded me as a "physical genius" and eagerly agreed to take me on as his disciple. Although the concept was borrowed from elsewhere, I knew that claiming credit for its development would bolster my reputation and divert attention away from potential adversaries like Danzo.

In the days that followed, under Duy's expert guidance, we delved into the intricacies of the Konoha Six Styles technique. However, we soon realized that its execution required a considerable amount of physical strength. It was then that an idea struck me—by combining it with the powers of a jinchuriki, we could amplify its effects and limit its users to a select few. With only Duy, Guy, Tsunade, and myself capable of mastering the technique, I saw it as a golden opportunity to gain favor with Hiruzen by offering it as a valuable asset to Konoha.