Might Guy's appearance was admittedly quite unusual.
Satori Hyūga, however, understood that the responsibility was his own.
He stepped forward, positioning himself between the middle-aged woman and Guy.
"I am Satori Hyūga of the Hyūga Clan. Might Guy is now my employee. Whatever rent he owes, I will settle it."
His sudden appearance immediately silenced the woman.
Clad in traditional Hyūga attire, his pale, piercing eyes exuding nobility, he clearly belonged to an elite family.
Especially flanked by two guards—one on each side.
"You're his boss? Who in their right mind would hire someone like him?"
"He's infamous in Konoha—a total oddball. Don't let him pull the wool over your eyes."
The woman muttered under her breath.
But when she saw Satori's luxurious attire, her eyes sparkled with greed.
Just as she was about to speak, Satori cut in calmly.
"I'd think twice before getting any *clever* ideas. Otherwise, no one can predict what might happen."
Satori flexed his fists, the sound of knuckles popping echoing clearly, his pale eyes locking onto her with icy intensity.
Though his face wore a gentle smile, the chill in his gaze sent ice down her spine.
"No-no, I'm just collecting the rent normally!" She waved her hands frantically, trying to explain.
She had been hoping to squeeze extra payment out of the situation.
But Satori's veiled threat snapped her back to reality.
The Hyūga Clan was a powerful prestigious family in Konoha.
Crushing a simple landlord widow like her? Effortless.
After paying Guy's overdue rent, a young woman emerged from inside the house. She looked plain and had a baby bump.
Satori instantly knew this was Might Guy's wife—and the child within her womb was the future Might Kai.
Speaking of which, Might Kai was truly amazing.
[Eight Gates Technique] – Once activated, his combat prowess soared to absolute peak levels.
Compared to Might Guy's use of the [Eight Gates], Kai's strength was truly unmatched.
With a single kick, he struck down four of the Seven Swords of the Bloody Mist and sent the remaining three fleeing.
A second kick shattered nearly half of Madara Uchiha's body—undoubtedly the strongest fighter in the ninja world.
The gap in their strength was undeniable.
From these comparisons, one could clearly see how different people were.
Even among those who trained the [Eight Gates], vastly different results emerged depending on the individual.
Seeing his wife come out, Might Guy tearfully rushed toward her.
But his wife, Nobuko, didn't react at first. Seeing Guy's unusual appearance, she instinctively took a step back.
Only after getting a clearer look did she stop.
That single step backward pierced Might Guy's fragile heart.
"Waaahh! Honey, don't you love me anymore?!"
He sobbed like a child, his heart raw with emotion.
Nobuko looked at Guy carefully, confirming repeatedly before recognizing him as her husband.
Thankfully, Nobuko was already very familiar with Guy's odd behavior, so she quickly regained composure.
She turned to Satori, bowed politely, and said, "My lord, thank you for aiding Might Guy. Please come inside and have a cup of tea."
Satori Hyūga thought for a moment. He had come this far—he might as well go in and take a look.
Passing through the main gate, he stepped into the courtyard.
The courtyard wasn't big, but it was home to a neat and thriving array of vegetables and plants.
However, the walls were run-down and crumbling, patched together with broken bricks and tiles, barely holding up.
Walking further inside, he entered the living room.
"Have you really been living here all along?" Satori asked, frowning.
He hadn't expected things to be this bad—Might Guy's family was practically destitute.
"Yes! This is one of the cheapest houses around, and we've lived here for years!" Might Guy said proudly, hands on his hips.
"How about moving into the Hyūga Clan compound? I can offer you free housing there," Satori suggested.
That very thought had struck him the moment he stepped inside.
Might Guy currently lived in such poor conditions—this would be the perfect chance to lure him over to the Hyūga Clan.
From then on, food and housing would be taken care of by the clan. His wife could live there too.
Even if someone else recognized his talent and tried to recruit him, Guy wouldn't leave.
What mattered more was that his future son, Might Kai, could also be brought under his wing.
Might Kai hadn't even been born yet, but ninja matured quickly.
Train him for five years, and Might Kai could become a competent ninja—one who can kill on the battlefield.
Train him for twenty years, unlock the Eight Gates, and he'll be ready to end any fight in an instant.
Besides that, Might Kai himself was a Taijutsu prodigy destined to create several powerful unarmed combat styles.
Seeing that Guy was about to refuse, Satori quickly added, "And let's not forget, we also have Medical Ninja in the clan. When your wife gives birth, we can arrange medical supervision."
"Come work for me, and I'll cover everything—food, housing, all of it. You just focus on doing your job well. You can consider this part of your employment benefits."
Looking at his pregnant wife, Might Guy finally gave in to those generous terms.
He dropped into a deep bow, tears welling in his eyes as he cried out to Satori, "Boss, have no worries! From this day forward, I shall devote my entire youth to serving you and repay your boundless generosity!"
It was only at this moment that Might Guy gave his true allegiance to Satori.
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