Chapter 303. Youth Won't Give Up So Easily
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It happened a little over half an hour ago.
The Iwa ninja's plan hadn't been set into motion yet.
Everyone was still watching the competition, cheering loudly.
[You have a new delivery order!]
[You have a new delivery order!]
Upon hearing the notification sound from his phone, Might Guy immediately pulled it out, skillfully accepted the order, checked the restaurant, then flipped over, walking on his hands with a confident smile. "Today I'm delivering 100 orders! I have to surpass my father! Hard work will never betray you!"
With that—
He quickly arrived at the restaurant.
It was…
A branch of Yuto Milk Tea inside Kumogakure!
"Boss, I'm here to pick up the order!"
"Alright! What's the order number?"
"9527!"
"It's ready. The address is… over at the spectator arena. It's a bit far!" the shop owner laughed heartily. "Most of today's orders are from there. I've been watching the race online. It's super exciting! Thanks for your hard work! Oh, and please don't deliver to the wrong place."
With that—
Guy took the order, turned around at the door, gave a thumbs-up with a smile, and said, "Don't worry! It will be delivered on time, and it won't be delivered to the wrong place!"
Then—
He leapt into the air, the milk tea in his hand steady and unshaken, even leaving the shop owner stunned.
This delivery man… is quite strong!
Meanwhile—
Guy sprinted in the designated direction.
He knew exactly where the viewing area was.
It was on a mountain outside the village.
Just a few days ago, his father had suggested he find a new place to train, and so he came here.
And honestly—
The Land of Lightning's mountainous terrain and rugged roads were perfect for training.
This delivery…
Not only did it require him to run down one mountain from Kumogakure, but then he had to climb another, and the journey was quite long and tough.
But—
Since he had accepted the order—
He would absolutely deliver it!
This was a matter of youth!
To make sure he delivered on time, he immediately opened three gates, running nonstop, leaping through forests and over mountains.
Time passed little by little.
He finally arrived at the base of the next mountain.
Now—
All he had to do was climb it and hand over the order.
"Let's go! Today's 100 orders are still a long way off! If I don't make it, I'll do 10,000 push-ups!" Might Guy wiped the sweat from his forehead and looked up at the mountain ahead. "Youth means pushing forward! Not even a mountain can stop me!"
With that—
He crouched, ready to launch himself upward.
Suddenly—
"Boom! Boom! Boom!"
A series of massive rumbles.
Then—
To Guy's confusion, several giant earthen walls erupted in front of him, wrapping around the mountain—blocking his path entirely!
"This is…" Guy froze for a moment, then roared with tears streaming down his face, "Is this… the trial on the road of youth?!"
Otherwise—
Why was his way blocked for no reason?
He raised his fist and ignited his fighting spirit. "No matter what blocks me ahead! I! Will deliver this order!"
Just then—
"Guy-san?"
A few more figures arrived behind him, also holding packaged food orders. But unlike Guy and his father's skintight green suits, they just wore green delivery vests.
"What's… going on?"
Four or five people asked curiously.
Today—
It looked like a lot of spectators were ordering food~
But before Guy could respond—
Another man approached lazily. Dark-skinned, chewing a grass stem—clearly a local Kumo Village delivery man. He spat out the grass and said, "It looks like something went down up there! This order's a bust. Don't worry, just report it to HQ and it won't count against you. Now, let's head back to the village and wait for further instructions."
"Yeah, true."
Hearing this, the others nodded in agreement.
This was an accident.
An act of nature!
It's not that they didn't deliver.
However—
Just as everyone was about to turn back—
"Youth! You need to work hard to the end! Once we accept a delivery, even if it costs our lives, we'll deliver it with our own hands!" Might Guy refused. His usual cheerful face disappeared, replaced with a serious expression as he stared at the earthen walls ahead. "This way, even if I die, there will always be evidence that I have lived as a man!"
"?!"
Everyone was stunned.
Staring at Guy, who refused to give up.
"Are you crazy?! It's fine even if you fail now! You're not seriously going up there, are you?!"
"If I accepted the order, then I must deliver it." Guy shook his head, ignoring the shocked faces behind him. "Whether I'm a ninja or a delivery man, I, Might Guy, won't be stopped by a wall!"
With that—
Before their astonished eyes—
Might Guy leapt forward, dashing up the wall!
His whole body glowing green, as if he had turned into a beam of light, blazing across the white rock wall!
"Aaaaahhhh!"
Accompanied by a roar—
The Eight Inner Gates!
The Third Gate—Gate of Life!
Might Guy charged forward with all his strength, pushing ahead with no sign of retreat!
However—
The earth wall was still too high.
Earth Release: Iron Fist Prison!
This wasn't some ordinary Earth Release Jutsu!
In the end—
With one final leap, he dropped back down, landing solidly on the ground.
Even so, the milk tea in his hand didn't spill a drop, still firmly gripped in his palm.
Everyone was stunned by the sight.
He landed—so why was he still protecting the drink?
It was an act of God. He could just request a refund!
But—
His first charge—
Failed.
"Guy-san, let's give up!"
However—
"Youth won't give up so easily." Guy stood up again, his face still serious, gripping the delivery tightly in his right hand. He ignored everyone behind him, staring straight at the wall. He stood there, motionless, eyes fixed ahead.
Just when everyone thought he was about to give up, or maybe try something else—
Suddenly—
"Gate of View—Open!"
A deep voice echoed.
In that instant—
The aura around Guy became even more terrifying!
As the others stared in shock—
He leapt again, charging upward with a thunderous roar!
One meter!
Two meters!
Five meters!
Ten meters!
Higher than before!
Everyone watched in awe, eyes fixed on the figure ascending without pause. Even when he suddenly stalled midair, looking like he might fall—he still didn't give up!
And just like that—
With a fierce roar—
He kept charging upward!
Closer and closer!
Closer and closer!
Suddenly—
Someone shouted—
"Come on!!!"
The voice rang out in encouragement.
Everyone froze for a moment.
Then—
"Come on!"
One after another, voices rang out, shouting in support of the green figure fighting upward. It was like they'd all been moved by that never-give-up spirit.
Their roars echoed nonstop!
At that moment—
"Aaaaaaahhhhhh!" Even louder than before, Guy's roar surged out as the light around him grew even brighter. "Youth! Will never give up just like this!"
A voice.
A voice that resounded throughout the forest!
Under everyone's eyes—
Might Guy flipped in midair!
"Boom!"
With a loud crash—
He landed firmly on top of the wall.
Still gripping the milk tea, Guy turned around, gave a thumbs-up, and said with a calm smile, "This… is Youth!"
Though he stood atop the towering wall, everyone below still heard him clearly. All of them couldn't help but smile a little, watching as Guy disappeared over the wall.
In that moment, one thought rose in their hearts—
[So this… is Konoha's delivery man?]
No wonder the Fourth Raikage had invited them over!
Truly admirable!
They exchanged glances, smiled faintly, and started walking toward the wall themselves, about to roar and charge upward—
Then froze in place.
Staring at the footprints embedded in the wall, they gasped in shock.
It's so terrifying!
…
Not long after—
Among the audience members being evacuated under the Kumo ninja's guidance—
"Hello! Your delivery has arrived! Please leave a five-star review!"
A certain spectator stared dumbly at the milk tea in his hand, then looked up blankly at the glowing green figure before him, muttering to himself, "Even after all that… he still delivered it?!"
In that moment—
It was as if he saw, shining behind him—
Those two glowing words:
[Yuto Delivery]!
It's dazzling!
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