Although the Eight Gates (Hachimon) technique will cause severe physical damage to the user, it does not cause instant death before the Eighth Gate. As each gate is opened, the user's chakra flow and physical capabilities increase dramatically at different levels.
In this state, ordinary taijutsu techniques become insufficient.
Even if the Seven-Day Call is just the initial phase, it is at least an A-rank forbidden technique. It is estimated that only elite Chūnin and above would be qualified to learn it.
Don't worry too much about this.
Jingyi felt that the most important thing was to develop complementary taijutsu techniques to match the Eight Gates.
Might guy is very strong!
But
His use of the Eight Gates is too rudimentary.
If he could learn the taijutsu style developed by Might Guy, it's likely that, even using just the Seventh Gate, guy could have pushed back the Seven Ninja Swordsmen of the Mist, maybe even defeated them.
So
Researching synchronized taijutsu is the top priority.
"Well... that makes sense, but teacher, I have no clue where to start or how to even begin creating it."
Might guy scratched his head.
He was able to speak authoritatively about the Seven-Day Call because he had studied the Eight Gates for over twenty years, gaining immense experience and insight along the way.
However
Taijutsu techniques weren't his specialty, and guy was not a natural-born fighter. He knew his own limitations and lacked interest in developing flashy moves.
"I have a rough idea..."
Jingyi understood well.
Might guy didn't have much practical combat experience.
He had always been a genin. Aside from the wartime period, he rarely engaged in lethal battles. His experience was very different from Might Dai's.
After all, creating the Eight Gates Technique alone was already a remarkable feat.
"Okay!"
Might guy scratched his head again.
He thought hard, but his mind was still blank.
Jingyi looked over at Might Guy.
Guy may not have been a fighter, but Guy was. Despite being considered a hot-blooded oddball, he had far more battle experience than his father.
Moves like the Konoha Whirlwind
Guy mastered them far faster than Dai ever did.
"Dai, have you mastered the Eight Gates Technique?"
"I've only opened up to the third gate."
Might Guy responded, somewhat embarrassed.
But
Jingyi was already impressed. Opening three gates at only nine years old showed remarkable talent.
Given what Guy would achieve in the future, it wasn't that surprising.
Jingyi then introduced the concept of Lotus.
"Understand?"
"Crystal clear!"
Might Guy's combat instincts were indeed sharper than his father's.
While Dai was still contemplating, Guy had already grasped the core idea
The Lotus technique's high-speed combo strikes place massive strain on the body, but they're much more effective when using the boosted state of the Eight Gates.
"The Gate of View (Keimon) and the Gate of Wonder (Kyōmon) bring about qualitative changes. Is there a taijutsu style that uses those changes as a foundation?"
Jingyi asked again.
Might guy fell into deep thought.
He naturally understood the Keimon state. He had demonstrated the Eight Gates to Dai before, and directly opened up to Keimon in the process.
Utilizing the traits of each gate...
Seemed feasible.
The conversation ended there.
Might guy i's comprehension of advanced techniques wasn't very high. If too much was said, he'd only grow more confused. It was better to plant the concept and let it grow on its own.
There weren't likely to be many wars this year.
So, Might guy had plenty of time to ponder.
Jingyi began training with the Eight Gates himself.
His body wasn't weak, and he had already mastered the Seven-Day Call, so...
Opening the First Gate (Gate of Opening) was easy!
The Second Gate (Gate of Healing) wasn't a problem either. The Third Gate (Gate of Life) was trickier.
However
The Gate of Life marked the beginning of truly unlocking the Eight Gates. He wasn't even at the entry stage yet.
"Looks like to go further, I'll need even more intense training."
Jingyi thought.
He glanced at the system.
There had been a notification earlier, but he'd been too busy to check it.
[You have completed the instruction of 'Seven-Day Call' and 'Lotus'.]
[Evaluation: Excellent]
[Reward: Basic Medical Ninjutsu, Mystical Palm Technique]
Huh?
Medical ninjutsu?
That was unexpected.
Jingyi hadn't thought this lesson would yield such a reward. It didn't seem directly related to his teaching.
But…
Upon receiving it, he noticed that his chakra control became significantly more precise.
"Well, that makes sense. Medical ninjutsu demands the highest level of chakra control. Gaining its basics gave me a huge leap in both chakra precision and medical knowledge."
Nice!
Jingyi was satisfied.
In comparison, the Mystical Palm Technique, an A-rank ninjutsu, was about on par with the Seven-Day Call in utility.
Because of the Jōnin Exams, he had no scheduled classes for the next few days.
He spent most of that time training in taijutsu with Might guy and Dai, while shadow clones practiced kenjutsu.
During this period, the front-line war had mostly subsided.
As more shinobi returned to the village, Jingyi saw many familiar faces like Chōza Akimichi and Hiashi Hyūga.
But
They didn't recognize him.
Jingyi didn't bother approaching them. There was no point.
They weren't kids, and not easily manipulated. Reaching out would only feel awkward and unnecessary.
Jingyi kept training during those days.
He had opened the first three gates of the Eight Gates Technique but paused further progress. He wasn't rushing to master all eight.
The Eight Gates are powerful!
But likely not suitable for him.
The chakra that floods the body upon opening the Eighth Gate is too volatile. Even with the boost from basic medical ninjutsu and improved chakra control, it was barely manageable.
Performing complex ninjutsu like Chakra Enhanced Strength or Earth Spear Technique in the Eight Gates state was a pipe dream.
In contrast
The Seven-Day Call had no such instability.
Maybe the Seven-Day Call was a better fit.
Jingyi thought to himself.
Of course
He would still continue studying the Eight Gates, but he didn't intend to rely on them. It was better kept as a trump card.
Might Guy had progressed well
He had already mastered Primary Lotus!
Dai still struggled with creating new techniques, but he quickly mastered the first step of the Seven-Day Call.
Just like Jingyi.
He learned only the basics and didn't delve into the second or third stages. After grasping the first step, he began thinking about how to streamline it
The first activity was still too taxing to use routinely!
But that wasn't Jingyi's concern. He had more pressing matters.
The Jōnin Exam!
In recent days, his taijutsu had greatly improved. He hadn't slacked on kenjutsu either and had made notable progress.
However, the kenjutsu notes his grandmother had left were mostly disorganized theories, not complete techniques. His sword style was usable, but far from polished.
On the fifth morning, Jingyi arrived at the Forest of Death as scheduled.
The forest was vast.
There were countless traps and wild beasts within, and it was split into several training zones.
Upon arrival, Jingyi noticed he wasn't the only participant in the Jōnin Exam. About seven or eight others were there, including shinobi from the Aburame and Hyūga clans.
This lineup
Looked very familiar!
What's more, someone seemed to be observing him from the shadows.
Root?
As for the remaining three participants, one or two might've been regular shinobi, but one definitely wasn't
The one with a ponytail and a scar at the corner of his mouth.
Shikaku Nara?
That was no ordinary ninja.
Could he be from Anbu?
Jingyi speculated silently.