After finishing their meal, Raizen officially began Might Guy's makeover. Kakashi followed along, watching with an expression of pure amusement.
First, Raizen took Guy to a barber shop and had Konoha's version of a master stylist give him a head so smooth it could practically serve as a mirror. As for the eyebrows, Raizen had a momentary lapse of conscience; instead of having the barber shave them off entirely, he had them trimmed into sharp, heroic "sword brows."
After the haircut, Raizen brought Guy to a clothing store. He picked out a pair of denim jeans and a button-down shirt. When Guy put them on, Raizen left the top buttons undone, revealing his powerful pectoral muscles and the faint outline of his eight-pack abs.
"Is... is this it?"
Looking at the brand-new version of himself in the mirror, Might Guy barely recognized the man staring back. He saw a bald head so shiny it almost blinded him, and a rugged, exposed chest that made him look like a formidable warrior.
Kakashi found the bald head a bit much for his eyes, but he had to admit—the outfit made Guy look far more imposing than the green jumpsuit ever did.
Raizen looked at Guy with satisfaction. "Guy, let's go test the results!"
"Will this really work?" Guy asked, his confidence wavering. The bald look still felt incredibly strange to him.
"Trust me, Guy."
"Where are we going to test it?"
"Come on, I'll show you."
Raizen led Guy toward a secluded, somewhat narrow street. Kakashi's brow twitched slightly as he recognized the area.
"Have you ever been here, Guy?" Raizen asked with a smirk.
"I've passed through here before," Guy replied.
"Did any women come up to talk to you?"
"No, never." Guy shook his head.
"Take out your money," Raizen commanded.
"Do I need to buy something else?" Guy pulled out a small stack of cash.
"No need." Raizen took the money and stuffed it into Guy's pocket, leaving half the stack visible. "Guy, now put your hands on your hips, tilt your head back, and walk in there with a swagger that says you own the world."
Raizen demonstrated the walk for him.
"Like this?" Guy imitated the gait.
"Mhm, perfect. That's the vibe." Raizen nodded. "Guy, go on in!"
"Alright!" Guy chose to believe in Raizen. He put his hands on his hips, bared his chest, tilted his shiny head back, and swaggered into the street.
"You've turned Guy into a total thug boss," Kakashi remarked once Guy was out of earshot.
"Kakashi, thugs find it easier to get girls. Women generally like a man with a bit of a 'bad' edge. I thought you'd have learned that from all the 'educational' novels you read," Raizen teased.
"Cough! Those are romance novels!" Kakashi's face reddened behind his mask.
"Kakashi, I think this book is more your speed." Raizen pulled a book from his pocket and handed it to Kakashi with a grin.
"What's this?" Kakashi asked curiously, taking it.
"The Overbearing CEO and His Three Female Secretaries." Kakashi's eye went wide. He had a sudden premonition that this book would introduce him to a whole new world of "literature."
Seeing his reaction, Raizen smiled. "It's far more detailed than anything Jiraiya writes. Enjoy, Kakashi."
Kakashi flipped to the first page. It was as if a dazzling light emanated from the paper. He quickly snapped the book shut. "I... I need to find a quiet place to read this properly."
"Wise choice," Raizen nodded.
Meanwhile, Guy swaggered into the street. In front of various storefronts stood several curvaceous women. Seeing the bald, muscular man walking by, their eyes lit up.
"Hey, handsome! Want to come play with us?"
A woman in a rather revealing outfit practically fell into Guy's arms, looking at him with a sultry expression.
Being hugged by such a woman so suddenly sent Guy's heart into overdrive. His breathing hitched, and his pulse hammered against his ribs. Raizen didn't lie! This look actually works!
"Handsome, let's go inside and have some fun," the woman whispered, giving him a wink.
Guy's soul nearly left his body. After twenty-odd years of being single, he had never experienced such a direct approach. It was as if her wink had hooked his very spirit.
"Hehe... whatever you say, beautiful." Guy let out a grin that looked remarkably sketchy.
"Success!" Raizen laughed, watching Guy being pulled into a small shop.
Kakashi stared with wide eyes. "Unbelievable."
"Kakashi, you want to give it a try?" Raizen joked. "If you take off that headband and vest, you'd probably be even more popular than Guy."
"I'm... used to my right hand," Kakashi replied flatly.
Raizen's eyes widened. So that's how it is, Kakashi! No wonder you aren't looking for a woman!
Kakashi looked at the shop Guy had entered. "Guy is probably going to be a while. I won't wait for him."
Just as Kakashi turned to leave, a figure came sprinting out of the shop. It was the man of the hour—bald Might Guy. He was running for his life while fumbling with his zipper.
"Guy! Why are you out so soon?" Raizen asked in shock.
"That... that woman started taking off my pants!" Guy cried, his face flushed crimson.
"Isn't that the point?! Why are you running?!" Raizen asked, exasperated.
"I... I got nervous! I was shy!" Guy stammered.
Raizen let out a long, weary sigh. "Fine. You might as well just stick with Kakashi's method."
"What method?" Guy asked, confused.
"Ask Kakashi. I have things to do, I'm leaving." Raizen shook his head and walked away. This coward had just wasted his entire morning.
"Kakashi, what do you do with your right hand?" Guy asked once Raizen was gone.
"I eat with it. I'm leaving too. Goodbye, Guy." Kakashi flickered away instantly.
Might Guy stood there, utterly bewildered, staring at his own right hand. "What the heck did he mean?"
Back at home, Kakashi locked his doors, shut the windows, and feverishly pulled out the book Raizen had given him. He swallowed hard and cautiously turned to the first page, his expression as solemn as if he were performing a sacred ritual.