Anna Karenina

JONIN CHUNIN GENIN RECEPTION - INFORMATION DESK I will now announce your mission.

Team 5 will transport a plate

that's classified as a national treasure.

We're going to transport this?

This is kind of nerve-wracking…

Leave it to me!

Hey, what's that?

Oh, this?

It's a secret item that cures anxiety!

With this…I can wave goodbye to anxiety!

Okay, let's go!

GOOD LUCK EVERYONE!

GOOD LUCK EVERYONE! The Other Side of Anxiety What? You're back already?

The Other Side of Anxiety

The moment I handed it to him, he got nervous…

And he dropped it on the spot.

I-I'm sorry.

That thing didn't work at all.

It wasn't because of anxiety!

My hand slipped, that's all!

Why did you start wearing it in the first place?

Oh, this?

I have important training coming up for which I cannot get nervous!

I bought it just for the training!

He seriously believes something that like will work?

Eight Inner Gates! First Gate of Opening…

Open!

Let us begin.

The Eight Inner Gates allows you to free all your limits,

and acquire enormous power.

1. GATE OF OPENING 2. GATE OF REST 3. GATE OF LIFE 4. GATE OF PAIN 5. GATE OF CLOSING 6. GATE OF JOY 7. GATE OF SHOCK 8. GATE OF DEATH There are eight places that control the chakra flowing inside your body.

1. GATE OF OPENING 2. GATE OF REST 3. GATE OF LIFE 4. GATE OF PAIN 5. GATE OF CLOSING 6. GATE OF JOY 7. GATE OF SHOCK 8. GATE OF DEATH What you just witnessed,

1. GATE OF OPENING 2. GATE OF REST 3. GATE OF LIFE 4. GATE OF PAIN 5. GATE OF CLOSING 6. GATE OF JOY 7. GATE OF SHOCK 8. GATE OF DEATH is the result of opening the first of these gates.

It is the only technique that I, being unable to use ninjutsu,

can pass onto you.

I figured it was time to teach it to you.

The ultimate taijutsu technique that you mastered…

I'll finally be learning it?

I told you before, the more Gates you open,

the greater this technique takes a toll on your body.

My master, Guy Sensei,

sustained grave injuries throughout his entire body

due to the effects of the Eight Inner Gates.

And in order to master this technique, above all else…

your resolve to face the truth will be tested to the limits.

Do you have that resolve?

H-Hold on a minute!

Please! I leave it all to you!

What's the matter?

Yes… Of course!

What's that necklace?

Oh, this?

It's something that cures anxiety!

Anxiety?

I absolutely cannot afford to get nervous during this training,

so I found it online!

It really makes me feel great!

Damn it…you're so…

I'm postponing the Eight Inner Gates training.

Seems it's a little too soon for you.

H-Huh? Why?

Until you yourself realize why, there's nothing I can teach you.

P-Papa?

Why did Papa say that?

I must do something about my anxiety!

It's still morning and the power of youth is ablaze in you!

Huh?!

Sorry, sorry!

I was doing my rehab when I saw you looking troubled!

YOUTH

Gu…!

Guy Sensei?!

Is that you…Metal?!

You've grown up!

Y-Yes!

But Metal…

What's with the long face?

W-Well, you see…

I understand…

The Eight Inner Gates, huh…

Yes…

I'm sure my dad's disgusted

at how I always get nervous right away…

Hmm…

All right, I understand.

Metal, if you're free, hang out with me today.

Huh?

I'm on my way to teach at the Academy.

Maybe you'll pick up a hint or two.

Let's go!

Uh…okay!

Hmm? Are you curious about it?

Oh, I'm sorry! It's just…

It's okay.

Thanks to this, I've been able to focus on rehab.

I can move even better than before,

if it's a limited amount of time.

And here I am, worrying about my anxiety.

You're amazing, after all, Guy Sensei!

Amazing! You've trained well!

O-Of course!

This is the least I should be able to do…

if I'm going to master the Eight Inner Gates!

We were late all because of my anxiety…

Is just one not effective enough?

I'd better buy one more.

Mr. Guy is a great war hero!

Getting to hear him talk is…

So exciting!

H-How come you're here when you're not students?

Iwabe is a great fan of Mr. Guy's.

What, Denki?

Don't you want to hear him talk?

S-Sure, I want to hear him. I do!

You haven't changed, Iwabe.

Now then, do you remember the difference

between ninjutsu and taijutsu?

Of course!

Ninjutsu goes boom! I mean, it has force, and then…

Seriously…

Ninjutsu is often viewed as essential to a shinobi,

but taijutsu is just as important.

That's because…

Without relying on chakra or seals, one can swiftly counterattack

against a foe, right?

Mmm-hmm.

I'm not good at taijutsu so I want to learn more about it.

That's why I came.

I like your spirit!

Just listening to my lecture will make you stronger!

Yes! I'll pay close attention!

And I'm going to find hints that will help me conquer my anxiety!

Ninjutsu may be important.

However, because I honed my taijutsu,

I was able to fight side by side with Naruto

during the Great Ninja War.

And without a doubt,

he was the strongest foe we've ever faced.

His name was…

– His name was… – His name was…

I forgot!

Of course, there were things I lost as well.

However, we were able to protect what we valued the most.

I have no regrets.

Guy Sensei, thank you for your inspiring talk.

All right, does anyone have any questions?

Um…

You really don't have any regrets?

Nope, not at all!

Thanks to these legs, I can still persevere!

Instead of lamenting about how things are,

confronting the truth makes people even stronger.

I truly believe that.

H-Huh?!

All right, please demonstrate your taijutsu.

Will you be okay?!

Don't worry.

Now then…

I'm going to ask you two over there to volunteer.

Huh?

Two of us against you, Guy Sensei?

Are you sure? With that leg?

Of course, you heard me earlier.

I'm more agile than before.

All right.

Two against one is nothing.