The sizzling sound of meat cooking filled the air, accompanied by a rich aroma of grilled beef.
The Akimichi Clan certainly had exceptional grilling skills to successfully run a barbecue restaurant in Konoha.
The charcoal and grill were custom-made, guaranteeing both freshness and a perfectly charred exterior with a tender, juicy interior.
"Uwaaahhh, this grilled meat is just too amazing! My youth has no regrets!" Might Guy placed a slice of grilled meat into his mouth, chewing thoughtfully while sporting an expression of indescribable satisfaction.
"This texture and flavor... it reminds me of my days training my body, sweating it out, and praising the glory of my youth!"
The other members of the Hyūga family had never seen such an exaggerated person before. They all turned to look, clearly taken aback.
One timid Branch House member quietly scooted sideways, pretending he didn't know him.
"Is it really that incredible?" Chonghuo Hyūga chewed on the grilled meat. The taste was good—just not quite as over-the-top as Guy claimed.
"Oh absolutely! Right now I feel so pumped up, I want to work out immediately!" Might Guy clenched his fist demonstratively.
But soon after, he lowered his head again and resumed eating fervently.
Having scraped by at the bottom of Konoha society for so long, how could Might Guy have ever tasted free barbecue like this?
Now that he followed Satori Hyūga, his life had genuinely improved.
"Lord Satori," Chonghuo Hyūga whispered cautiously, turning his head toward him. "Is there something wrong with this guy's head?"
"Where exactly did you find this Genin?"
He always felt Guy didn't fit the typical ninja mold—he almost seemed mentally unstable.
No matter what time of day, Guy always looked as if he'd been jolted awake by an adrenaline rush, rambling about 'youthful fire' and other nonsense.
Not to mention that grotesque green jumpsuit he wore constantly, along with those outrageous full-body tattoos.
There was no way anyone would consider him normal.
Yet when it came to getting things done, he was incredibly proactive—able to do the work of more than ten men.
It would have taken several people making five or six trips each to deliver just half of the already-assembled massage chairs.
But Guy alone managed to deliver dozens within a single morning.
This efficiency defied belief.
Satori calmly bit into a piece of grilled meat and chuckled lightly, "Don't judge by appearances. If he went all out, even among the Hyūga, his strength would rank among the very top."
"Make sure everyone else shows him some respect."
Guy's appearance was comically eccentric, yet deceptively understated, causing most people to simply ignore him.
Upon first glance, nearly everyone assumed he was some kind of pervert or just plain crazy.
But once he opened the Eight Gates, the entire village of Konoha finally recognized his true power.
Through Satori's intervention, the Nine-Binding Seal enabled Guy to safely release some of his power.
Each gate opened through the Eight Gates took a heavy toll on his body, draining both his strength and endurance.
However, the Nine-Binding Seal minimized this depletion, transforming Guy from a human bomb into a precision-guided missile.
While slightly reducing his raw power, it greatly enhanced Guy's stamina and combat endurance.
Chonghuo stared wide-eyed at Might Guy, who continued devouring meat voraciously, utterly disbelieving.
Could someone like this really possess strength rivaling the elite of the Hyūga Clan?
Satori Hyūga noticed Chonghuo's confusion and paused before speaking. "After we finish eating, you can have a little sparring match."
"Might Guy is also a master of taijutsu. He practices the Iron Fist style—you should learn from him a bit."
"He's trained for over twenty years. His training methods and mastery of the Iron Fist far surpass my own."
When it came to the Iron Fist, even Satori couldn't compare to Might Guy.
The so-called New Gentle Fist blended both soft and hard techniques.
The hard aspect stemmed from styles like Ba Ji Quan and Tai Chi Quan from his past life—techniques focused on explosive power and precise force application.
However, the physical strength and cellular activity of humans differed between the two worlds, so Satori's New Gentle Fist wasn't fully compatible.
If they trained under Might Guy for a while, they might be able to refine and enhance the New Gentle Fist.
Chonghuo nodded, immediately growing interested.
He was eager to find out exactly how skilled this Iron Fist master really was.
After all, judging by appearance and strength, Might Guy was nothing more than an ordinary Genin.
Even if he hadn't been officially recognized as a proper Genin yet,
with just the Hyūga Clan's Gentle Fist and Byakugan, they were still capable of matching regular Genin.
When Might Guy found out, he didn't object at all—he was actually excited and raised his hand enthusiastically.
"Youngsters, let's get moving!"
His words caused several Branch House members to quietly distance themselves from him once again.
However, thanks to Might Guy's eccentric personality, the mood among Satori's group of Hyūga youths lightened up.
Witnessing this, Satori gave a slight nod, a faint smile forming.
"This is much more interesting. This gloomy silence isn't going to work."
Within the Hyūga Clan, status distinctions were strictly defined, with clear hierarchies between the Main House and Branch House.
Though Satori tried not to act like a Main House member,
these young Branch House members still showed him the utmost respect.
Whenever he was present, they remained respectful but showed no energy or spirit.
Now, Might Guy acted like a maverick shaking things up, injecting some energy into the newly formed group.
After finishing the grilled meat, Satori paid the bill without hesitation.
He had just earned a large sum of money, so although this meal was slightly expensive, it was well within his budget.
It not only helped him earn the trust of the young Branch House members but also earned gratitude from Might Guy.
"Alright, let's go train a bit."
At Satori's command, they headed to a quiet, secluded grove.
Looking at everyone eager to test their skills,
he took out a banknote from his pocket and placed it on a nearby wooden dummy.
"There's a ten-thousand-tael banknote here. Whoever defeats Might Guy will get it."
Then he turned to Might Guy.
"Might Guy, if you defeat all of them, this ten thousand taels will be yours."
At that, Might Guy immediately lit up, his eyes sparkling with excitement.
"Whoa! Boss, you're being too generous to me!"
"I can use this money to buy something nutritious for my wife, helping her regain her strength and enjoy a good meal."
His words made the Hyūga youths visibly uncomfortable.
Not even a fight had started yet, and he was already acting like the prize money was his.
They weren't concerned about money; what mattered to them was the Hyūga Clan's honor.
Chonghuo Hyūga stepped forward first and issued a challenge to Might Guy.
He knew that Satori Hyūga never lied, and feared that others would underestimate Might Guy, so he initiated the fight right away.
Even if he lost, it would serve as a warning to the others.
"Kid, I truly believe in you!"
Might Guy looked at Chonghuo and gave him a thumbs-up, revealing a bright row of white teeth on his dark face.
"Come on then," Guy said, leaning his body slightly forward, raising his right hand to assume a fighting stance. "Let's give it our all and fight seriously!"
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