Might Guy is often regarded as one of the strongest characters in Naruto, known by the nickname “The Strongest Green Beast” of the Leaf Village. He is well-known for his passionate personality and exuberance, contrasting with the laid-back nature of the talented ninja Hatake Kakashi.
However, even a powerful figure like Madara Uchiha once acknowledged Guy’s incredible abilities, stating: “I, Madara, declare you to be the strongest man.”
But do you know who Madara Uchiha really is? He is the main antagonist of Naruto Shippuden, and even the “Five Kage Alliance” could not defeat him. So, what significance does his statement hold? And why did Guy earn Madara’s recognition as the strongest?
Throughout the story of Naruto, Guy’s extraordinary martial arts skills sometimes overshadow his character when faced with challenges, despite the narrative emphasizing Guy’s remarkable strength.
During the Fourth Great Ninja War, when Guy decided to risk his life to fight Madara by opening the Eighth Gate, the “Eighth Gate of Death”, the situation became dire. At that moment, Guy’s speed was so intense that he was capable of injuring Madara, who was at the time the Jinchuuriki of the Ten-Tails.
By opening the Eighth Gate, Guy transformed into a being that could not only face Madara but surpassed him in a way that even the strongest opponents could not. Had Madara not been the Jinchuuriki of the Ten-Tails, he would surely have been defeated by Might Guy. Even upon being resurrected, Madara nearly conceded defeat and acknowledged Guy as the strongest.
Additionally, Madara specifically stated that Guy was the first ninja he encountered who could fight him right after his battle with Hashirama Senju, who was historically considered the strongest ninja. The reason behind this is that Guy fought solely with his own techniques, showcasing his ability to battle in a manner that even the strongest ninjas could not replicate, despite having the assistance of ninjutsu.
It is important to note that Uchiha Madara’s acknowledgment of Guy’s martial arts skills holds significant weight. However, one cannot deny that Might Guy, when opening the Eighth Gate, certainly ranks among the top strongest characters in the Naruto series.
