"I really didn't do it on purpose," Might Guy said with a gloomy face.
He had just felt too comfortable, and his body instinctively activated the Eight Gates without control.
Although only the Gate of Healing and Gate of Life were opened, the immense physical strength instantly destroyed the massage chair.
"Don't you realize you've caused trouble?"
The general store owner walked out, looking at the scattered pieces of the massage chair on the ground with an angry expression.
This was a clan-issued treasure that had brought huge popularity to his shop these past few days.
Never did he expect this tall idiot to break it.
This made the owner both devastated and furious.
Might Guy quickly adjusted his attitude, bowed earnestly, and said, "Boss, I'm truly sorry. I will compensate for it."
"This is a prototype massage chair! It's simply not available for sale on the market," the general store owner shook his head.
"Right now, you can only place an order in advance and wait for the first batch to be produced."
"Furthermore, the Ultimate Massage Chair uses rare materials and combines Hyūga Clan techniques in Ninjutsu and Medical Ninjutsu. Each one costs eighteen thousand eight hundred ryō."
Upon hearing the price, Might Guy was immediately shocked.
He never imagined the massage chair could be this expensive—he couldn't afford it even if he sold every possession he had.
After all, he was merely an ordinary Genin.
As a ninja, life was already quite tough financially.
As a mere Genin, he could only take the lowest rank D missions to earn money.
Rank D missions paid a few thousand ryō, but after the village's cut and other expenses, it barely covered food and necessities for his family.
Survival itself was hard enough—let alone saving up nearly nineteen thousand ryō—it was utterly impossible.
"Boss, is there any other way I can settle this debt? I really don't have this kind of money," Might Guy looked at the shopkeeper pleadingly, his face twisted in desperation.
The shopkeeper stared wordlessly at Might Guy, feeling like they were clearly from completely different worlds—this guy must have had something seriously off in his head.
Getting him to pay up seemed pretty unlikely indeed.
Just as the shopkeeper was wondering how to handle the situation, a sudden idea struck him.
He respectfully called out toward someone beyond the gathered crowd.
"Lord Satori Hyūga, you're here!"
Satori Hyūga stepped forward from the crowd, immediately spotting Might Guy dressed in his green body suit.
"Truly unique appearance—a man with the unwavering heart of a true warrior, untouched by worldly concerns."
Being a big fan of the Hokage series, he naturally knew exactly who stood before him.
Might Guy.
The father of Might Gai, known for opening the Eight Gates and kicking four members of the Seven Swords of the Bloody Mist to their deaths.
But judging by the current situation, this guy's predicament didn't look good.
"Has something happened? Why does my massage chair report an issue?"
Satori had placed certain hidden safeguards on each promoted massage chair—for example, detecting whether it had been damaged or moved outside Konoha Village.
Just moments ago, he received notice that one massage chair had been destroyed, so he specially rushed over.
The grocer was a commoner from the Hyūga Clan's Branch House, and bowed deeply and respectfully explained.
"Lord Satori Hyūga, this guy accidentally smashed the massage chair while trying it out for free."
"He said he couldn't afford to pay compensation and wanted to repay his debt another way."
"Oh really?" Satori Hyūga turned to Might Guy, his expressionless face unreadable.
Might Guy noticed the general store owner was bowing deeply and respectfully toward Satori Hyūga. His heart sank.
This child must be someone important.
The thought popped into Might Guy's mind.
Thump!
Might Guy threw himself to the ground, without regard for his dignity, clinging tightly to Satori Hyūga's leg.
"I really can't pay back that much money right now! Please give me some time, or let me repay you with my body!"
"My youthful fire still burns strong! I can keep working hard! Sir, please help me out!"
A dark look crossed Satori Hyūga's face.
He hadn't expected this guy to make such a spectacle in public—especially in front of a child.
"All right, just get up already. We can talk about the compensation later."
Satori Hyūga pulled Might Guy off the ground and gestured for him to come inside.
As for Might Guy, this underappreciated Genin, Satori held him in high regard.
Once he opens the Eight Gates, his strength could rival an elite Jonin.
In all of Konoha, he was among the strongest fighters.
Now that he had run into Might Guy—who also owed him money—there was no way he was letting go.
Whether as a bodyguard or working around the house, either option would work.
"You practice the Eight Gates Taijutsu, right?" Satori asked.
"Huh? How did you know that?" Might Guy opened his mouth wide in shock.
"In all of Konoha, the only person who wears green spandex is probably you," Satori teased.
"You're so famous, anyone could find out you train in the Eight Gates Taijutsu with just a quick inquiry."
"Ah, that makes sense then!" Might Guy, ever the simple soul, instantly believed what Satori had said.
"I also train in Taijutsu. If you teach me the Eight Gates technique, I'll forgive your debt and employ you—full room and board, and thirty thousand silver coins monthly." Satori proposed.
"What?! Thirty thousand silver coins? How many missions would I need to complete to make that much?" Might Guy gasped in astonishment.
His D-rank missions didn't pay much—between a minimum of one thousand and a maximum of five thousand at best.
And missions weren't easy to come by—ninja fought tooth and nail for them—and after completing one, he'd have to give a cut to the village.
But now, working directly for Satori Hyūga might seem low-paying at first glance, but in reality, he'd be taking home far more.
Plus, food and lodging were covered.
For Might Guy, the offer was beyond tempting.
After all, his wife was currently pregnant and he badly needed money to support his growing family.
With such a stable job, he wouldn't have to worry too much before the baby was born.
"You've got yourself a deal."
Might Guy nodded furiously, agreeing wholeheartedly.
He never expected misfortune had brought him unbelievable luck—an answer dropped straight from the heavens.
Satori Hyūga felt the same way.
For such a small salary, he had gained the loyalty of Might Guy—a warrior rivaling even elite Jonin—into his service.
After all, an elite Jonin could easily earn between eighty thousand to two hundred thousand coins by taking just one B-ranked mission.
This was too good a deal to pass up.
At first, he had considered raising the offer a bit if Might Guy refused.
But surprisingly, Might Guy accepted the offer with visible delight.
That alone made it clear—Might Guy's life in Konoha had been far from ideal, even downright pitiful.
"Just work hard for me and stay committed. There will be year-end bonuses and various rewards. I'll make sure you become a wealthy man who never has to worry about food or money."
Satori Hyūga patted Might Guy on the shoulder like a wise mentor offering reassurance.
Despite the stark difference in their sizes, at that moment, Satori truly radiated the presence of a senior figure.
Sniveling and teary-eyed, Might Guy clenched his fist and swore a passionate oath.
"I swear on my youth and passion! I will devote myself fully to working for you, Boss. Thank you for your boundless kindness!"
A faint twitch lifted the corner of Satori Hyūga's lips, though he felt a bit awkward for some reason.
That voice was way too loud—it could probably be heard outside too.
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