Chapter 153: Preparations for the Explosion
"Guy, is your home convenient to visit today? I'd like to stop by," Mugetsu said after training.
"Huh? Visit my home?" Guy tilted his head in confusion.
The Ninja Academy had no such thing as parent-teacher visits, so he couldn't quite understand what Mugetsu meant.
"You can think of it as me coming over to see where you live," Mugetsu explained with a smile. "After all, it's my first time meeting another practitioner of the Eight Gates besides myself."
"No problem! It's definitely convenient," Guy replied enthusiastically, nodding.
He was genuinely happy about Mugetsu's visit. After all, Mugetsu had helped him tremendously. Whether it was ranking first in the academy or defeating those who mocked his father, all his achievements were inseparable from Mugetsu's guidance. Without his teacher, Guy knew he wouldn't be who he was today.
"Then, Teacher, I'll run ahead and tell my father to make extra food!" Guy said excitedly.
Mugetsu chuckled. "It's fine, let's go together. I can pick up some groceries on the way."
Although Mugetsu originally had no intention of eating, since Guy brought it up, he decided not to refuse. Sharing a meal would only help with the plan he had in mind.
"Teacher Mugetsu, you're visiting—how can I let you buy groceries?" Guy said, shaking his head in embarrassment.
"Just think of it as your teacher being a little picky about food," Mugetsu replied, lightly patting Guy's head with a smile.
Guy still felt uneasy about it, but under Mugetsu's gentle insistence, he gave in.
The two walked together, stopping by the market to buy groceries before heading to the modest home of the Might family.
"I'm home!" Guy shouted as he pushed open the door.
"Guy! Welcome back! Did you burn your youth in training today?" Maito Duy called out warmly from the kitchen, where he was washing vegetables.
"Of course! Today was overflowing with youthful spirit!" Guy replied reflexively.
Then, remembering he wasn't alone, he quickly added, "Dad, hold on a second—we've got a guest!"
"Oh? A guest?" Maito Duy set down his knife and walked over, wiping his hands on a towel.
"Dad, this is Teacher Mugetsu," Guy introduced proudly. "He's one of the instructors at the Ninja Academy. Because of his excellent teaching, he was promoted to Special Jōnin."
Per Mugetsu's earlier request, Guy didn't say anything beyond what was public knowledge.
"A Special Jōnin? Then he must be a truly exceptional ninja!" Maito Duy said, flashing his trademark grin and giving a thumbs-up.
"Hello, Maito Duy," Mugetsu greeted politely. Guy had mentioned his father briefly on the way, so the name wasn't unfamiliar.
Maito Duy's impression of Mugetsu immediately brightened. Despite being younger, Mugetsu had addressed him with respect—a small gesture that said a lot.
"Dad, these are the groceries Teacher Mugetsu bought on the way," Guy said, handing them over.
"Eh? Why would a guest buy groceries?" Maito Dai frowned, looking flustered.
"Haha, I saw a discount on the way and couldn't help myself," Mugetsu said with an apologetic smile. "I hope it's not a bother."
"If it was a discount, then I can't blame you," Maito Dai said, rubbing his chin thoughtfully. "Even the strongest ninja can't resist a good deal!"
Guy scratched his head sheepishly. He hadn't actually seen any discount signs earlier—Mugetsu must've said it just to make his father feel at ease.
Mugetsu didn't insist on helping with the cooking. He knew that being too eager could make a guest seem intrusive. Moderation was best.
When dinner was ready, the three sat down together. The air was filled with warmth and laughter.
"Guy's been working very hard at the Academy," Mugetsu began with a smile. "His foundation was weak at first, but from the start of the fourth grade, he's been improving rapidly. Right now, there's basically only one student who can compete with him."
"This is youth!" Maito Duy exclaimed passionately, wrapping his arms around his son. Tears streamed down his face as pride overflowed from his heart.
Guy, embarrassed, muttered, "Dad, we're still eating…"
"Eat more! Burning youth needs energy to keep going!" Maito Duy said, quickly letting go but still grinning ear to ear.
After dinner, Mugetsu turned to Maito Dai. "Maito Duy, would you mind showing me your Eight Gates? I also practice that forbidden technique."
"You—what? You know about the Eight Gates?" Maito Duy said in surprise. "And you practice it too?"
"Dad, I told Teacher Mugetsu about it," Guy explained quickly.
"Guy's not only my student at the Academy," Mugetsu added calmly, "he's also my disciple. That's how I learned about the Eight Gates."
Revealing his master-disciple relationship with Guy was a deliberate choice on Mugetsu's part.
First, Maito Duy was a trustworthy and humble man. Despite knowing the forbidden technique, he had lived his life quietly as a Genin. Mugetsu had no fear of him leaking the information.
Second, revealing the truth would strengthen Dai's trust and goodwill—something crucial for Mugetsu's plan to raise Guy's trust level.
"Teacher Mugetsu, you—" Guy blinked in shock. He had only been trying to explain, not reveal their secret. Mugetsu had always forbidden his disciples from disclosing that relationship.
"It's alright," Mugetsu said softly, smiling at him. "After all, he's your father, Guy."
Hearing those words, Guy felt a warmth in his chest. His teacher's trust meant a lot—and he silently resolved to remind his father later not to tell anyone else.
"So that's how it is…" Maito Duy said, finally understanding. Many things that had puzzled him suddenly made sense.
He had noticed his son's drastic growth in strength since the start of the fourth grade but had always assumed it was the result of years of accumulated effort. Now, knowing Guy had been personally guided by Mugetsu, it all fit perfectly.
"I'm truly grateful," Maito Duy said, bowing deeply. "Thank you so much, Teacher Mugetsu!"
He felt a pang of guilt. As a father, the only thing he could teach Guy was the dangerous Eight Gates. He had no ninjutsu or advanced taijutsu to pass down—nothing but a single forbidden path.
Watching his son's growth under Mugetsu's care filled him with both pride and relief.
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