Madara Declares Guy the Strongest

Because the Academy enrollment has been decided, you cannot go about carelessly.

This is a flashback scene showing Guy's father (Might Duy) speaking to young Guy. The Ninja Academy (アカデミー) is where young shinobi begin their training in Konoha. Guy's father warns him not to become complacent just because he passed the entrance — there is always someone stronger ahead.

If we go like this as is, that child will become stronger than you.

Guy's father is warning young Guy about a rival — likely referring to young Kakashi. This foreshadows the lifelong rivalry between Guy and Kakashi, one of Naruto's most beloved running themes. The father recognizes extraordinary talent in the other child.

The announcement of his substitute status is not yet, right — the Academy is not foolish either.

Guy's father is commenting that despite not being officially announced, the Academy recognizes the other kid's talent. This reflects the father's wisdom in reading talent and institutional recognition — the Academy would be foolish not to notice someone that gifted.

It would be good to ask about his name and keep it memorized.

Guy's father tells young Guy to remember this rival's name — a moment of prophetic wisdom. In Japanese storytelling, this pattern of 'remember this name' signals that a lifelong bond or rivalry is about to form. It hints at Kakashi, who would indeed become Guy's eternal rival.

He will become a good rival, you know.

The concept of a 'rival' (ライバル) in shonen anime is not merely adversarial — it is a sacred bond of mutual growth. Guy's father predicts that this other child will push Guy to become his best self. The 'rival' relationship between Guy and Kakashi is one of the most heartfelt in all of Naruto.

Guy, from now on he is a man who will become stronger than anyone.

Guy's father delivers a prophetic declaration about his son's destiny. This flashback plays during the most intense battle in Naruto Shippuden — Guy vs. Madara — because Madara himself will soon fulfill this prophecy by acknowledging Guy as the strongest. The father's words reverberate across decades.

This time alone, you came at a good time for me.

Kakashi speaks to Guy after Guy arrives to assist in the battle against Madara. Kakashi is severely wounded and relieved — even he, Guy's eternal rival, admits that Guy's arrival was perfectly timed. The phrase 'konkai bakari wa' (this time at least) is a self-deprecating acknowledgment from the usually proud Kakashi.

Are you okay, Kakashi?

Guy checks on Kakashi's condition after arriving in the battle. Despite their constant rivalry, Guy's first instinct is to worry about his friend. This line captures the genuine warmth beneath all the competitive banter between the two — they are rivals, but above all, they are precious comrades.

Truly, it was just as father said.

Guy reflects on his father's prophecy — the very words we heard in the flashback — as he stands before Madara, about to unleash his ultimate technique. This line is the emotional bridge between the flashback and the climax. It confirms that the father's faith was not misplaced. Guy has become exactly the man his father believed he would be.

I will acknowledge this chakra. In taijutsu, among those I have fought, there is not even one person who comes out to your right (exceeds you). This Madara will call you the strongest.

This is the climactic declaration of the entire scene — Madara Uchiha, arguably the most powerful shinobi in history, acknowledges Might Guy as the strongest taijutsu fighter he has ever faced. The phrase 'migi ni deru mono wa inai' (no one emerges to your right) is a classical Japanese idiom meaning 'no one surpasses you.' Madara referring to himself in the third person ('Kono Madara') is a mark of supreme arrogance and pride. The use of 'yonde yaru' (I will call/grant you) frames it as a bestowing of honor — Madara is not complimenting Guy as an equal, but granting recognition the way a king might crown someone. This moment fulfills every promise made in the flashback.

Fast! What, space was twisted!?

Kakashi reacts in disbelief to the speed and power of Guy's Eighth Gate technique. When Guy opens the Night Guy technique at maximum power, the sheer speed creates a spatial distortion — even the fabric of space bends. Kakashi's shock here reinforces just how extraordinary Guy's power has become.

Sensei, this is Guy's last technique — how did it turn out?

An observer — likely a younger ninja — asks someone wiser about the outcome of Guy's ultimate technique: the Night Guy (夜ガイ), which requires opening all Eight Inner Gates. Using the Eighth Gate grants power beyond any shinobi but destroys the user's body. The question hangs with dread: Did Guy survive? This reflects the tension that defines Guy's sacrifice.