As the Ultimate Massage Chair became increasingly popular and widely sold, more and more people began recognizing Satori Hyūga.
However, most viewed him as a business genius rather than a ninja prodigy.
Applying his clan's meridian-targeting techniques in massage therapy was indeed an incredibly innovative approach.
This was also made possible by Satori's aggressive marketing strategy.
Suddenly,
those who had purchased the Ultimate Massage Chair were seen as trendsetters in Konoha.
Mentioning the Ultimate Massage Chair alone evoked an image of something extraordinary and luxurious.
As its popularity soared, more and more people rushed to own one.
With rising sales, Satori earned substantial amounts of money.
But after all, Satori was still just a child. The more money he made, the easier it was for others to covet it.
Dealing with outsiders might be easier than handling internal affairs.
The Hyūga Clan served both as Satori's shield and as a group bound by mutual interests.
Many members of the Hyūga Clan grew envious when they saw how much wealth Satori had accumulated.
Inside the Hyūga Clan meeting hall,
the Clan Leader and many elders gathered together to discuss the issue of profits related to the massage chairs.
"Clan Leader, Satori has taken our Hyūga Clan's secret meridian-targeting techniques and used them for business purposes. This is a betrayal of our ancestors' teachings. He must be severely punished," Hyūga Elder angrily declared.
"I suggest we reclaim all the profits from the Ultimate Massage Chair and allocate them entirely to the Hyūga Clan."
"After all, this invention embodies the wisdom of our Hyūga Clan. Allowing it to circulate externally harms the interests of our entire clan."
Hyūga Sounmei strongly disagreed, countering, "This product was created by Satori himself, and not even half of our clan's secrets were disclosed."
"The meridian-targeting technique he used had been significantly modified by him, bearing no relation whatsoever to the Hyūga Clan."
"If we use that as an excuse to seize all his earnings, the clan members will surely think we're greedy for his money."
Satori was, after all, his grandson, so naturally he intended to protect him firmly.
Plus, the Ultimate Massage Chair Satori had created using science combined with acupressure techniques hadn't really revealed too many secrets of the Hyūga Clan.
Meridians and pressure points—most martial artists knew about them anyway.
Only Satori had been clever enough to think of making money off this method.
Seeing Hyūga Sounmei's stance, Hyūga Elder continued stubbornly, "Hyūga Sounmei, Satori is your grandson, so you're clearly biased."
"But don't forget—he's also a member of the Hyūga Clan, and part of the Main House."
"Even if we ask him to hand over the production methods for the massage chair, it's all for the benefit of our clan."
He certainly had personal motives as well.
His own grandson, Hyūga Mori, had recently embarrassed the family in public, bringing him great shame.
Though he outwardly maintained decorum and followed family rules, he quietly nursed his resentment.
He was equally envious and covetous toward Satori's invention—the Ultimate Massage Chair.
It appeared simple, yet it was marketed at a premium price point, yielding massive profits.
Even selling a single unit could generate significant revenue.
The price of a massage chair was nearly the same as completing a D-rank mission.
If they could seize the manufacturing technique and keep it under control, wouldn't the wealth flow in endlessly?
Represented by these two individuals, clan members began verbal battles in the meeting hall, locked in a fierce verbal battle.
Clan Leader Hyūga Ten'yō observed the ongoing dispute, his head beginning to throb.
At that moment, a Branch House member approached quietly and whispered, "Clan Leader, Satori Hyūga requests an audience."
"Isn't he supposed to be in class? Fine, let him in," replied Hyūga Ten'yō.
Rather than continue this endless debate, it would be better to bring in the person involved and ask directly.
The Ultimate Massage Chair's commercial potential was undeniably immense.
It would be ideal if Satori willingly handed over the production rights.
As Clan Leader, he naturally had to prioritize the interests of the entire Hyūga Clan.
Even if they couldn't fully take control of manufacturing, acquiring a few for free would still work.
Placing a few units in Hyūga-owned shops and promoting them through trial offers—like free use with purchases—could significantly boost sales.
This truly was a great opportunity to increase family profits.
After receiving permission at the entrance, Satori Hyūga strode confidently into the room.
He wore an immaculate white kimono, his long hair flowing freely, his delicate features exuding noble grace and refined elegance.
His posture was proud, his frame broad, and his gaze brimming with confidence.
This confidence stemmed entirely from money.
They say money is a man's courage.
In the ninja world, this saying held true as well.
Since obtaining wealth, Satori's entire demeanor—his spirit and vitality—had undergone a complete transformation.
Yet he also understood that strength was fundamental.
Wealth without strength merely made one a walking target.
Right now, he was still young and could only rely on his background for protection.
At present, he had two such backgrounds: the Hyūga Clan and Orochimaru.
Whispers and debates about him had always circulated within the Hyūga Clan.
Satori himself understood this clearly.
Generous spending to win favor among the Branch House was simply part of cultivating strong alliances.
Even this current family meeting had been secretly reported to him by a Branch House member.
Without a tip-off from the Branch House, he might have walked in completely blindsided.
In the harsh world of ninjas, families were extremely common forms of organization.
For example, secret-technique clans or bloodline-limit clans.
The primary reason for the existence of these family groups was mainly to resist various potential crises and disasters.
Bound by blood, such groups were far more stable than ordinary organizations.
Therefore, senior clan elders wielded significant authority.
Living within a family meant enjoying its benefits, but also bearing the obligations and responsibilities it brought.
This was precisely Satori's current situation.
If he refused to follow the clan's arrangements, he risked being cast out and becoming an object of hatred.
Fortunately, he had already cultivated allies within the Branch House and received early warning, giving him time to prepare countermeasures.
Greetings, Clan Leader, esteemed elders. I hear you're after the manufacturing technique for the Ultimate Massage Chair?
Satori Hyūga stood before the assembly, meeting their gazes without a trace of fear or hesitation.
"Satori Hyūga," the Elder said sternly, "you are commercializing the Hyūga Clan's meridian-targeting strikes through your massage chair, which amounts to leaking the clan's secrets. You should hand this technology over to the clan for proper handling."
"It would be good—for both you and the clan."
"The Ultimate Massage Chair is no simple matter; the stakes are high. You're not equipped to handle it. Leave it to the clan—we will manage it."
"After all, generating wealth and strengthening the clan's power and influence will also bring you great benefits."
He spoke with righteous conviction, as though withholding the method for creating the massage chair were an act of betrayal against the clan.
Outwardly, Satori remained expressionless, but a flicker of irony crossed his eyes.
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