Might Guy, a jōnin of Konohagakure renowned for his unparalleled taijutsu mastery and unshakable dedication to relentless effort, traces his indomitable spirit to his father, Might Duy—an "Eternal Genin" scorned for his lowly status. Embracing Duy’s creed that perseverance eclipses innate talent, Guy overcame initial failure in the Ninja Academy entrance exam due to lacking ninjutsu and genjutsu aptitude, securing admission as an alternate. Graduating at seven through sheer determination, he ascended to jōnin via grueling training. His resolve crystallized when Duy sacrificed himself in the Third Shinobi World War, unleashing the Eight Gates Released Formation to rescue Guy’s team from the Seven Ninja Swordsmen of the Mist—a act that ignited Guy’s lifelong mission to honor his father’s legacy.
Guy forged a fiery rivalry with Kakashi Hatake, relentlessly challenging him in contests to prove hard work’s triumph over prodigious skill. Their clashes softened into camaraderie, with Guy supporting Kakashi through Obito Uchiha and Rin Nohara’s deaths and championing his removal from the Anbu to halt his emotional withdrawal. As a mentor, Guy dedicated himself to students confronting similar hurdles, notably Rock Lee, a genin barred from ninjutsu and genjutsu. Training Lee in taijutsu and the Eight Gates, he cultivated a bond akin to father and son, while steering Neji Hyūga and Tenten toward self-mastery and unity.
A master of the Strong Fist style, Guy overwhelms foes with blistering strikes and signature techniques like the Dynamic Entry—a sudden aerial kick launched with theatrical flair. His Eight Gates techniques shatter chakra flow limits, amplifying physical prowess at a dire toll. The Sixth Gate’s Morning Peacock ignites air friction into fiery shockwaves via supersonic punches, while the Seventh Gate’s Daytime Tiger compresses air into a devastating tiger-shaped blast. During the Fourth Shinobi World War, he unleashed the Eighth Gate’s near-divine power against Madara Uchiha—a pyrrhic victory that cost him his mobility, confining him to a wheelchair.
Guy’s boundless optimism radiates through his iconic "nice guy pose"—a beaming smile and enthusiastic thumbs-up. He preaches the "Power of Youth," inspiring others through flamboyant displays of grit. Though prone to eccentric quirks—forgetting adversaries’ faces or diving headlong into challenges—he reveals raw vulnerability, weeping over harsh lessons imposed on Lee and grieving Neji Hyūga’s fall.
Post-war, Guy persisted in guiding new generations, adapting methods to coach Lee’s son Metal from his wheelchair. His legacy endures as a symbol of tenacity, proving through sheer will that any barrier can be shattered.