"If this is all the strength you have, I'm afraid you won't be able to challenge Izayoi."
Looking at the shocked Rock Lee, Uchiha Sasuke's face showed a triumphant expression, as if he had finally proven himself.
Meanwhile, Rock Lee slowly lowered his head, his forehead and eyes shadowed. He silently unwrapped the bandages on his hands and murmured, "Guy-sensei, I'm sorry, but I might have to break this taboo because…"
Suddenly raising his head, Rock Lee's eyes were filled with determination as he declared, "I must prove myself to the person standing before me!"
In an instant, Rock Lee's entire aura underwent a dramatic change.
Just as the two were about to begin a new round, a poof sound echoed, and a cloud of white smoke appeared out of nowhere beside Rock Lee.
When the smoke cleared, a man dressed in the same green spandex as Rock Lee, but with an additional green vest, stood on a red turtle in the middle of the hall. He struck a flashy pose and laughed, "Really now, you guys are so full of youth!"
"Thicker… thicker eyebrows!"
Upon seeing this man, Uzumaki Naruto and Haruno Sakura were instantly petrified.
Uchiha Sasuke also lost all his fighting spirit, his lips twitching uncontrollably.
Even Hinata and Aburame Shino were stunned, momentarily thinking that Rock Lee and Might Guy were father and son.
Only Izayoi remained focused, carefully observing Might Guy.
Around Might Guy's body floated two bubbles, both of them purple.
[Martial Arts Master (Purple)]
[Kage-Level Aptitude (Purple)]
Just like a larger version of Rock Lee, Might Guy's talents were also one level higher than Rock Lee's, and like Deidara, he possessed two purple talents.
However, Izayoi knew very well that Might Guy in his normal state was not a Kage-level powerhouse.
Yet, the system's judgment of his aptitude was still purple, indicating that it had taken into account the level of strength Might Guy had once achieved.
Might Guy, with the Seventh Gate opened, was indeed among the top Kage-level fighters.
The Eight Gates Formation, as Izayoi had suspected, was truly a divine technique capable of defying fate.
"So, you're Kakashi and Kurenai's subordinates? How youthful!"
While Izayoi was deep in thought, Might Guy had already finished scolding Rock Lee and approached Team 7 and Team 8, greeting them.
Team 7 continued to stare at Might Guy's eyebrows, their lips and eyes twitching.
Izayoi, however, politely said, "Guy Jonin."
Seeing this, Hinata and Aburame Shino also followed suit, saying, "Guy Jonin."
"You know me too? Hahaha, of course you do! After all, Kakashi and I are known as eternal rivals in the village." Might Guy extended his thumb, flashing a bright smile.
"He's an Elite Jonin like Kakashi-sensei?"
"No way! I… I can't see it at all."
Team 7 was completely stunned by Might Guy's words.
But as they watched his exaggerated movements and expressions, they couldn't help but feel skeptical.
Although they had never seen Kakashi Hatake in action, they were aware of his achievements through Izayoi's words.
"You're being too disrespectful! Everything Guy-sensei said is true!"
Seeing the looks on Team 7's faces, Rock Lee immediately shouted.
"Guy Jonin is one of the Leaf Village's ace fighters and a renowned master of Body Techniques in the Shinobi World. He, Kakashi-Sensei, and Teacher Kurenai were classmates and indeed rivals," Izayoi spoke up to vouch for Might Guy, then pointed at the clock on the wall and said, "Also, the exam is about to start. If we don't leave now, we'll be late."
"I almost forgot about the exam."
Might Guy, who had originally wanted to show off his skills to prove himself, couldn't help but pat Rock Lee's head and smiled, "Lee, you broke the taboo, so you should be punished. But given the current situation, the punishment will have to wait until after you finish the Chunin Exams."
"Yes, Guy-sensei!" Rock Lee immediately stood at attention and shouted.
Watching this eccentric pair of master and disciple, Team 7 had already become numb.
"Then, we'll take our leave first."
Izayoi politely bid farewell with Team 8 and walked out of the main building.
Team 7 followed closely behind.
On the way to the classroom building, Uzumaki Naruto leaned in front of Uchiha Sasuke with a mischievous grin, "Sasuke, when did you become Izayoi's little brother?" "Dead last, do you want to die?"
Uchiha Sasuke, who had originally wanted to show off how well he was using his Lightning Release Chakra Stimulation Cells to Izayoi, suddenly had a red vein pop on his forehead as he glared at Uzumaki Naruto with a murderous look.
Uzumaki Naruto wasn't scared at all. Instead, he pointed ahead and said, "Sasuke, you go first!"
Uchiha Sasuke instantly turned red with anger, clenched his fists, and pounced on Uzumaki Naruto to beat him up.
Uzumaki Naruto fought back without backing down.
Then, these two rivals put on a bizarre scene, fighting each other while slowly moving forward.
"Stop fighting, you two! Stop it!"
Haruno Sakura tried to mediate on the side, her face filled with worry.
But her inner second personality was loudly cheering for Uchiha Sasuke.
"Let's pick up the pace."
Seeing the strange looks from the other examinees around them, Aburame Shino, who usually had a very low presence, made a rare suggestion.
"Right."
Izayoi and Hinata both agreed in unison and silently quickened their steps.
Walking with these three idiots was just too embarrassing.
Soon, Team 7 and Team 8 arrived outside the exam room in the classroom building.
In the hallway outside the door, three figures were sitting on a bench.
"Teacher Kurenai, Kakashi-Sensei."
Izayoi walked over with Hinata and Aburame Shino, greeting Kurenai Yuhi and Kakashi Hatake, then glanced at Asuma Sarutobi, who was sitting next to Kurenai, enduring his nicotine cravings with a look of utter despair.
"I'm glad to see all of you here," Kurenai Yuhi smiled gently, then introduced Asuma Sarutobi to Team 8, "This is the Jonin Instructor of Team 10. His name is Asuma Sarutobi. You can call him Asuma Sensei or Teacher Asuma."
"Asuma Sensei."
Led by Izayoi, Team 8 greeted Asuma Sarutobi.
"Hello."
Asuma Sarutobi also smiled, "I've heard about you from Ino and Shikamaru. The top rookie of this year, and two others who are consistently in the top five. Kurenai is really lucky."
"You're too kind, Asuma Sensei," Izayoi replied modestly.
Meanwhile, Kakashi Hatake had already explained to Team 7 why their Jonin Instructors were here.
Aburame Shino, who had been listening quietly, spoke up in his usual calm tone, "So, if only two of us or even just one of us had come, we wouldn't have been able to participate in the Chunin Exams, right?"
"Exactly."
Kurenai Yuhi nodded with a smile and asked, "Do you remember what I told you during the introductions?"
"Until one of you is promoted to Chuunin, I will be leading you on missions for a long time to come."
"Only when one of you becomes a Chuunin and gains the recognition of your Jonin Instructor and the village will you be able to lead your team on missions."
"If you fail to earn the trust of your teammates or lack the courage to lead them in completing tasks, then you won't be qualified to be a leader."
"The Chunin Exams began the moment you received your application forms."
Hearing this, Shino and Hinata seemed to have a moment of realization.
Looking at Izayoi, who remained unfazed, Kurenai stood up and personally opened the door for Team 8. She smiled and said, "Go on in. Do your best in the exam, and I look forward to hearing good news from you."
"We won't let you down, Teacher Kurenai."
Izayoi's lips curled into a slight smile as he confidently led Hinata and Shino inside.
Team 7, having snapped out of their thoughts, quickly followed behind.
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