The Eight-Year-Old Me Became Hokage

During the battle with Might Bai, Kazekaze's combat skills became increasingly refined. Strictly speaking, the rewards Kazekaze received from the check-in package were similar to a game called "DNF" (Dungeon & Fighter). Players, upon reaching a certain level, can use skill points to learn corresponding skills. Just like Kazekaze drew the The Eight Inner Gates from the check-in package, he could freely use this "skill." However, learning a skill doesn't mean becoming a master player. The order of skill execution, usage techniques, and one's own positioning when encountering an enemy— These so-called combat experiences and practical skills couldn't be acquired from the check-in package by Kazekaze. To master these, he could only learn through practical training with Might Bai.

Initially, Kazekaze could feel that Might Bai was holding back. Many of his attacks were just for show. For example, Might Bai's Steel Fist could hover in a bizarre way just above Kazekaze's nose, maintaining a certain distance before retracting. This made Kazekaze sigh with emotion.

The powerful strength obtained from the check-in package was only enough to deal with ninjas like Danzo, who were not as strong as himself. Once he encountered a strong opponent of the same level, his advantages turned into disadvantages.

However… Kazekaze's confidence was not shaken; instead, he felt unprecedentedly exhilarated. Though his body was that of a seven-year-old child, his mental age was that of an adult. Being able to recognize oneself correctly and stay grounded is not a bad thing. On the contrary, aiming too high and having a floating mindset could lead to irreparable mistakes.

Just like… Having Hashirama's chakra— Doesn't mean you can pin Hashirama to the ground! That's simply dreaming! Obtaining Hashirama's chakra only gives one the capital to become strong. It doesn't make one a strong person directly! There's a fundamental difference between the two!

'That's right.' Thinking of this, Kazekaze became incredibly excited, his eyes revealing a fervent glow.

"Might Bai-sensei, thanks to this battle, I've gained a lot." Kazekaze quickly separated from Might Bai, his right foot tip pressing against the ground, a surge of power flowing downward, instantly shattering the intact land.

"Not swelling is a good thing. Recognizing the gap is the only way to move forward. Right now, I'm just an ordinary seven-year-old child!" Kazekaze shouted loudly at Might Bai, his knees bending and straightening, maximizing his explosive power, and leaping into the air.

On the contrary, Might Bai had a face full of question marks at this moment.

'You call this ordinary?' 'Do you have some misunderstanding about what ordinary means?' 'Which kid can shatter the earth into pieces with one punch?'

'It's like a monster in terms of strength.'

Might Bai took a deep breath. If it weren't for his combat experience far surpassing Kazekaze's, he might not have had much chance of winning this battle.

'But this growth rate is too exaggerated.'

At the beginning, Kazekaze's techniques were very clumsy, often neglecting defense when launching attacks, leaving many openings. Against a slow-reacting ninja like Danzo, it wasn't a big deal. But once he encountered a speed-type ninja, the openings Kazekaze exposed would be fatal! However, what Might Bai never expected was that after only half an hour of battle, Kazekaze seemed to have completely transformed. From a clumsy child, he turned into a taijutsu expert. His combat skills and the balance between offense and defense all made a qualitative leap. If it weren't for that youthful face and body still belonging to Kazekaze, Might Bai would even suspect that the person fighting him had become someone else. Because the transformation was simply too astonishing.

'The current Kazekaze is completely different from the one just now.'

This growth rate— Is what truly made Might Bai feel unbelievable! No! It should be said that it's too astonishing!

'I never thought that in such a short time, Kazekaze would grow to a level that makes me feel strained.'

The initial ease disappeared, replaced by immense pressure.

'Although each gate has its unique combat style and techniques, and the difficulty of learning them increases exponentially. But judging by Kazekaze's growth rate. It probably won't be long before he can master all these things and then... surpass me.'

Might Bai was utterly shocked inside. The techniques and experiences he summarized over more than ten years— Were all learned by Kazekaze in an extremely short time. This feeling left Might Bai with a sense of indescribable complexity. However, thinking that Kazekaze was a disciple he taught, Might Bai felt excited again. And just as Might Bai's heart was fluctuating, talking to himself— Kazekaze recalled Tsunade's movements, leaping from the ground and using monstrous strength to condense the vast chakra onto his right leg. Then, Kazekaze's right leg was raised high above his head, his body rapidly descending, heading straight for Might Bai. A gust of wind pressure descended from the sky, catching Might Bai off guard.

'Is this... Kazekaze's power?'

Might Bai's eyes widened instantly, crossing his hands in a defensive posture. However, he quickly realized that the oppressive feeling Kazekaze brought him was extremely terrifying! So much so that a huge character appeared in Might Bai's mind—

Danger!

If it weren't for personally experiencing it, Might Bai would never believe in his dreams that a seven-year-old child could bring him such terrifying oppression. Even… Watching Kazekaze's right leg about to fall, Might Bai, almost instinctively, exerted force with his right heel, forcing his body to fly backward, away from Kazekaze's attack range.

"Heavenly Kick of Pain!" Kazekaze's right leg, like an elephant's whip, slammed into the ground.

Boom!

Accompanied by a loud noise, the entire ground crumbled and cracked, with fissures spreading in all directions. A strong impact rushed straight at Might Bai. At the critical moment, Might Bai crossed his hands in time, assuming a defensive stance to withstand the impact's power. But when his feet landed, and he stabilized himself, he was directly shocked by the scene before him. With one kick, Kazekaze created a nearly half-meter-deep pit, with meter-long stones scattered everywhere.

It was the land split by Kazekaze! It's no exaggeration to say that the power of this strike was even more terrifying than a punch Kazekaze threw in the Gate of Limit state.

'If I hadn't opened the Gate of Life, even if I caught Kazekaze's movements, my body wouldn't have had time to dodge. "Moreover, this is definitely not the destructive power of the Gate of Life. Is it... the Senju's monstrous strength?' Might Bai's heart was like a huge stone falling into a lake, unable to calm down for a long time. He originally thought that combining the The Eight Inner Gates with monstrous strength would take Kazekaze a long time. Unexpectedly, on the first day of practical training, Kazekaze had already achieved it!