So fast! Neji and Xiao Li were both startled.
Kai also focused his mind, suddenly took a horse stance, and raised his right arm to block. With a bang, Natsuki's whip kick heavily struck Kai's right arm, and the strong wind it generated lifted the sand and stones on the ground.
Even though Kai had quickly taken a horse stance, he was still pushed back several meters by the force.
"Good strength! Continue!"
Kai was clearly very satisfied and also swept out a large whip kick, "Wood Leaf Great Whirlwind!"
Bang! Bang! Bang!
The two's fists and feet constantly collided, making muffled sounds like beating drums, and due to the immense power, the impact air waves generated by the collisions constantly vibrated, causing sand and stones to fly in this area. The two then constantly moved through the sand and stones, almost only visible as afterimages. Only Neji, with his Byakugan activated, could successfully capture them.
Too fast! You can't see anything at all!
Natsuki didn't use Ninjutsu either. Since Kai wanted to check his muscle strength, pure Taijutsu would be fine.
In the gravity training room these years, Natsuki didn't just deliver milk, dig the ground, and mine. He also worked hard on his fists and feet. When the techniques taught at school were not enough, he would go to the library to read books and always find some records of fist and foot techniques, and he would always improve himself.
Speaking of which, learning techniques actually also requires learning how to exert force.
The reason why some techniques are powerful is actually because the technique of exerting force plays a role, making a person's strength strong enough, and the movements can also be smooth and continuous. This is how a certain style is formed.
To explain it in game terms, the damage must be high enough, but you also need to ensure that you can charge up and make sure the combos can cycle uninterrupted.
And after a few years, Natsuki has also formed his own style of fist and foot. Without using the Six Styles, it is not bad, but he still needs to continue to hone it and needs more actual combat experience.
Facing a Taijutsu Jonin like Kai now, it is only natural to be at a disadvantage, but Natsuki has a lot of health and is not afraid of being beaten.
Half an hour later, the invigorating pure Taijutsu battle ended.
Kai had a cheerful smile on his face, clearly very satisfied with Natsuki's physical fitness, and also saw that Natsuki's comprehension was not bad, being able to constantly accumulate experience in battle and make up for the shortcomings of his own Taijutsu.
He naturally wouldn't refuse such a good seedling who wanted to train in the Eight Gates.
As for Natsuki's character, Kai believed in his intuition, or rather, he believed in fists and feet.
True men would understand each other in battle. Kai believed that Natsuki's every punch and kick were speaking of seriousness and persistence. Coupled with his understanding of Tenten these past few days, a kind and smart child like Tenten liked Natsuki so much, so Natsuki was naturally also a good child.
Assessment complete!
"Hahaha! It's truly youth! Isn't that right, Natsuki?" Kai gave a thumbs up, revealing his bright white teeth.
"Oh! What a passionate and youthful battle, Teacher Kai!" Natsuki also gave a thumbs up.
Tenten felt a warning siren go off. She felt that her boyfriend was about to be assimilated by the Kappa teacher. This wouldn't be good. She didn't want to marry a Kappa in the future!
However, Kai's test was clearly not over yet.
He suddenly asked, "Natsuki, you want to learn the Eight Gates to become stronger. What is the purpose of you becoming stronger?"
Natsuki naturally understood that this was a test and looked directly into Kai's eyes: "I want to protect Tenten and my friends, so I need powerful strength. The Ninja path is not safe, and I may encounter strong enemies in the future, but as long as I am strong enough, my loved ones and friends will not be in danger. I firmly believe this!"
Kai nodded affirmatively, but in the next second, his face was full of tears.
He saw him give a thumbs up again: "Well done! That answer is truly youthful! Alright, I will give you the secrets of the Eight Gates!"
Natsuki also gave a thumbs up: "Thank you, Teacher Kai! I won't let you down!"
Xiao Li, who was standing next to them, also shed broad tears: "Oh, oh, oh! It's so touching and passionate! Natsuki, you're truly amazing!"
"Why are your art styles all the same!"
Tenten complained weakly from the side, almost crying. She really didn't want her boyfriend to become a Kappa.
Fortunately, the art style quickly returned to normal.
Teacher Kai directly took out a scroll and handed it to Natsuki: "Although it's better for me to guide you personally, you are not my student after all. My main task is to teach these three. So, I'll just give you the scroll of the Eight Gates to read. You are a very smart kid, and self-study shouldn't be a big problem. Of course, if you encounter any problems, you can have Tenten convey them, or wait until I'm free and come find me again, and I will answer you."
Natsuki took the scroll and thanked him solemnly: "Thank you, Teacher Kai!"
Kai waved his hand, feeling happy. After all, the Eight Gates had one more successor.
He didn't have any sectarian views, and the origin of the Eight Gates was also unclear. He learned it from his father, but as far as he knew, it was not created by his father.
Therefore, passing down the Eight Gates would not be a big problem, as long as it wasn't passed outside the village.
However, Natsuki wasn't satisfied yet. He pushed his luck: "Teacher Kai, I actually want to ask you for another favor. Can you introduce me to Kakashi-senpai?"
"You want to meet Kakashi?"
Kai immediately became energetic, "He is my eternal rival. Do you want to learn Ninjutsu from him? You really have good taste. Kakashi is a famous genius Ninja in Konoha!"
Natsuki shook his head: "No, no, no, let me tell Teacher Kai about my plan to become stronger. Actually, I've specifically inquired about a lot of things, not only about Teacher Kai's father, but also about Kakashi-senpai's father. Sakumo Hatake-senpai was once more famous than One of the Sannin, and his Hatake Swordmanship made the strong from various villages tremble in fear. So, my plan to become stronger is to learn the Eight Gates and Hatake Swordmanship!"
This answer made Kai even more surprised.
Neji and Xiao Li looked at each other, because they seemed to have never heard the name Sakumo Hatake.
Even Tenten was puzzled, because Natsuki seemed to have never mentioned it to her, let alone Sakumo Hatake and Hatake Swordmanship, he hadn't even mentioned Kakashi Hatake.
However, Tenten thought of the Demon Blade Thousand Blades that Natsuki designed, and immediately felt that it would be good for Natsuki to learn a powerful sword technique.
"I didn't expect you to have even found out about Sakumo Hatake-senpai's matters."
Kai sighed, "You're right. Sakumo Hatake-senpai's sword technique was powerful back then, and he was called Konoha White Fang. He was indeed more famous than One of the Sannin and was renowned throughout the Ninja World. I can understand that you want to learn his sword technique. If I had talent in sword techniques, I would want to learn it too!"
As a Ninja of that era, Kai clearly understood the reputation and power of the Konoha White Fang better.
Although it was now a thing of the past, powerful things would not be abandoned by the times.
He thought of his good friend Kakashi who had given up Hatake Swordmanship since White Fang-senpai died, and for a moment, his thoughts raced. If White Fang-senpai's sword technique could be passed down, it would not be a bad thing.