Naruto: My Chill Life in the Hyuga Main House

"Dammit! That accursed Satori Hyūga... Just because he's made a few minor contributions, does he really think he can forget his place and disrespect his elders?!" The Elder fumed with impotent rage.

In the reception hall, his subordinates all kept their heads bowed in silence.

Still, he could almost feel their silent mockery.

This was a sign of shaken confidence—born from inner panic.

At this moment, the Elder deeply understood the saying—the old are swept away by the new tide. Sometimes they don't even make it off the beach.

Formerly obedient followers who once showed him endless reverence had mostly turned against him now, regarding him with changed eyes.

He never imagined this incident would shake him so badly—like trying to steal a chicken only to lose his rice pot.

Satori Hyūga had no honor—he pursued me relentlessly.

"Foolish brat!" another subordinate cautiously reminded, "intelligence suggests that during his time in the Land of Fire, Satori Hyūga also encountered Lady Tsunade and formed a close relationship with her. He is not only Orochimaru's apprentice, but Jiraiya himself served as his instructor."

"Princess Tsunade? Jiraiya?"

Hearing the report, the Elder's head swam.

"No wonder this bastard dares challenge me. He's gained Princess Tsunade's favor—one of the legendary Sannin."

The Elder murmured thoughtfully, as if uncovering a secret.

"Wait... He's connected to all three Sannin? Satori Hyūga's schemes run deep indeed. Is he planning to betray the Hyūga Clan and pledge loyalty to the Hokage?"

In the Elder's eyes, clan and village belonged to separate worlds.

That Satori joined Orochimaru's ranks might be seen as the Hyūga watching the Hokage closely.

But forming such intimate ties with all three Sannin? That crossed a line.

"This kind of disrespect that cannot be tolerated proves it—he must have already sided with the Hokage bloodline. I cannot allow him to remain," the Elder growled viciously.

"Yes, everything must be for the family."

His eyes burned with intense murderous intent as he began plotting against Satori Hyūga.

Though Main House members held noble status, even prodigies could fall. With proper planning, no talent could save him.

Now standing on opposite sides, the Elder showed no mercy. He resolved to eliminate this rising threat.

When personal interests were at stake, no one remained impartial.

Once he manufactured a suitable justification, he'd easily accept the consequences.

The men around him—his most trusted allies—eagerly offered suggestions.

Meanwhile, Satori Hyūga remained completely unaware that his actions had already painted a target on his back.

After returning to Konoha, he stopped training [Feeding-Back Technique] and focused instead on studying [Medical Ninjutsu] techniques taught by Tsunade.

Learning medical jutsu alone wasn't enough. Satori also requested extensive knowledge about cellular structures and human anatomy from Orochimaru.

Needless to say, Orochimaru doted on his apprentices.

So long as you had talent and ambition, Orochimaru became your devoted patron.

Satori Hyūga may not have experienced the same paternal attention as Sasuke, but Orochimaru still granted him nearly everything he desired.

For over a month straight, Satori's original body remained confined within the laboratory, completely absorbed in his work.

However, his business ventures weren't neglected either—he used Shadow Clones to manage them remotely.

The food processing factory was now operating smoothly. Satori hired several chefs and researchers to focus on developing new products.

Besides instant noodles, he began exploring other snacks like spicy strips and potato chips.

After all, no matter how delicious instant noodles were, eating them too often would eventually become tiresome.

With monosodium glutamate as his ultimate weapon, any product he developed—as long as it wasn't too strange—was guaranteed to become popular.

Meanwhile, the plan to invite Shinno for a medical consultation proceeded smoothly.

As expected, the ambitious Shinno hadn't abandoned the opportunity to visit the Hyūga Clan.

Currently stationed at Cloud Village, upon receiving the news, he agreed to the invitation and began making his way slowly from Cloud Village to Konoha.

If not for Satori knowing his true nature, one would never suspect that beneath his scholarly exterior lay a spy who excelled at stealing secrets from rival villages.

Precisely because of his cautious methods, Shinno operated freely across multiple ninja villages, stealing classified techniques without getting caught.

Observing his sluggish pace, Satori allowed things to progress naturally without pressing him, choosing instead to patiently set up a trap—lure him into the trap.

Pressing him too hard might raise suspicion, making escape difficult to prevent.

Stealing secret jutsu across multiple villages undetected proved Shinno's cunning and adaptability were top-tier.

In the ninja world, he truly had earned the title of "ninja world thief."

After more than ten days of slow travel, Shinno finally reached Konoha.

Carrying a medicine pouch on his back, with a compassionate expression on his face, he seemed the very picture of a kind-hearted, humble elder.

It was precisely behind this innocent facade and decades of experience healing others that Shinno avoided suspicion.

Completing registration formalities, Shinno stepped cautiously into Konoha.

It hadn't been long since the end of the Second Great Shinobi War, during which Shinno had suffered defeat at Konoha's hands—an event that led to the disappearance of the Kumo Village Remnants.

Returning to this land now, ambition surged within Shinno's chest. He couldn't help but glance around nervously.

"Konoha, I'm back."

A man wearing the Hyūga Clan emblem approached Shinno respectfully. "Are you Physician Shinno? My master has eagerly awaited your arrival."

Seeing the Hyūga insignia, Shinno's gaze flickered slightly before he followed the guide toward the Hyūga compound.

Halfway through their journey, he began to sense something was amiss.

Along the path, Konoha showed numerous new additions—strange novelties—and ahead stood towering factory complexes.

Constructed using Earth Release techniques, these square, block-like structures stood out starkly.

Noticing Shinno's curiosity, Hyūga Shingyu smiled. "These are businesses funded by my master. They produce a variety of delicacies sold across distant lands."

"If you cure my master properly, I can personally give you some samples as a gift."

Shinno nodded with a smile while inwardly marveling—never did he expect the Hyūga Clan to gain such a prominent figure in just a few years.

Anyone who could establish such successful enterprises within Konoha must surely be someone extraordinary.

Thinking thus, Shinno felt even more reverence for the important figure he was about to heal.

He had no idea that he was walking blindly into a lion's den, and that what awaited him were traps and capture.

Hyūga Shingyu, who had been assigned to escort Shinno, was just as unaware. He had been left completely in the dark. Along the way, their conversation proceeded normally, giving Shinno no reason to suspect anything unusual.

After passing through several streets and alleys, the two finally arrived at the Hyūga Clan compound.

As Shinno followed Shingyu through the clan compound, he suddenly detected a faint but hostile presence lurking in the nearby shadows.

This startled Shinno momentarily, but he quickly regained his composure.

In the ninja world, powerful clans were known to harbor all sorts of dark secrets.

He assumed it was just one of the Hyūga Clan who opposed his treatment of their mysterious high-ranking figure.

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