Naruto: My Chill Life in the Hyuga Main House

Not confronting them directly didn't mean he couldn't still profit from this industry.

Satori Hyūga, drawing on memories from his previous life, already had multiple business models in mind.

With some free time on his hands, he used the Transformation Jutsu to disguise himself as an ordinary villager and visited several local massage parlors.

Most of these so-called massage parlors were struggling with little to no business.

They only imitated the Hyūga family's techniques superficially. As a result, the effects were underwhelming, and their skills came off as extremely clumsy.

"Just as expected."

A knowing expression appeared on Satori Hyūga's face as he made his way toward the kabuki theater district and pleasure quarters.

In the pleasure district,

Several mature women, exuding charm and allure, lined the streets, beckoning to passing men.

Upon seeing Satori Hyūga approaching with Might Guy and others, their eyes lit up. They rushed forward, trying to flirtatiously pull them inside.

"Hey there, handsome, come inside and have some fun."

One particularly bold courtesan grabbed Might Guy's arm and pulled it toward her ample chest.

It took all of Might Guy's strength to finally break free, and his face remained flushed with shock afterward.

"He was an ascetic practitioner, immersed daily in rigorous training. He'd never seen anything like this before—it was like a sheltered youth experiencing the world for the first time."

Even after breaking free, his hand still smelled faintly of perfume, distracting him slightly.

"Obviously, we're here to gather intelligence. Did you really think we came to play around?"

Satori gave Might Guy a knowing look, as if to say, "So that's the kind of guy you are," which left Might Guy deeply embarrassed.

Might Guy scratched his head awkwardly and followed closely behind.

As someone new to places like this, Might Guy had practically no defenses against the environment. But his natural sense of self-discipline helped him suppress his excitement.

Satori Hyūga was also visiting such a place for the first time—but unlike Might Guy, he truly had serious matters to attend to.

After standing at the corner for a while, his sharp ears caught snippets of valuable information.

Prostitutes nearby could be heard complaining about declining business, blaming most of it on the rival massage parlor next door stealing their customers.

After gathering enough information, Satori Hyūga turned around and walked straight into the Meise Massage Parlor next door.

Just from its name, you could tell it wasn't just any ordinary place.

Despite being separated by only a wall, this place was doing excellent business—no need even for hosts outside to lure in customers.

A steady stream of customers flowed in and out, with some even arriving openly in groups of friends.

"Might Guy, let's go check it out."

"Really?" Might Guy hesitated, his face turning red. "But I'm a married man—I shouldn't really go in there."

"Makes sense," said Satori. "Then why don't you wait outside?"

"No way!" Might Guy protested. "I have to protect your safety—I should come in with you."

"I believe this is a test for my youth—it will surely bring me renewed vigor!"

Seeing that he might be left behind, Might Guy quickly insisted and hurried to catch up.

As a loyal subordinate, one should naturally stick close to the boss.

Satori Hyūga entered the establishment with him, and a tall attendant came over to greet Satori.

"Welcome! What kind of massage service would you like today, sir?"

She presented him with several packages: 99, 199, 299, and 699 yuan, each offering different services of varying value.

They appeared to be massage services, but aside from the cheapest 99-yuan option, the others had suggestive names that hinted at more than just massages.

Satori chose two basic services and told the attendant, "Find me a more private room. I don't like crowded places."

Looking at the cheap selection, the maid's eyes flickered with disdain, and her attitude toward the two became noticeably less respectful.

Still, she followed the request and led them to two slightly run-down private rooms.

Before long, two middle-aged women carrying basins walked in.

"Eh... this..."

Seeing who had arrived, Might Guy's heart sank—this was nothing like what he'd imagined. Outside, everything looked full of attractive young women, but here they were faced with middle-aged aunties.

Seeing these two unattractive women, even Satori flinched slightly, instinctively recoiling.

"They specifically gave us the least attractive ones."

Instantly losing interest in the massage, Satori turned to Might Guy and said, "You've been carrying all this gear—must be exhausting. These two are yours now. Let them give you a proper massage."

The two older women stepped closer, and Might Guy's eyes widened in fear as he unconsciously backed away.

"Boss, I'm scared."

Facing their claw-like hands, the mighty Might Guy was like a helpless lamb, backed into a corner.

"Maybe I should just interrogate them instead."

Originally planning to enjoy some simple treatment while discreetly gathering information, it seemed now that this massage parlor's service wasn't that great after all.

He tapped the back of each woman's head and activated his interrogation jutsu.

Though Satori Hyūga had only learned the basic form, it was more than sufficient for ordinary villagers.

Soon after, he obtained the information he needed.

"Just as I suspected—the person behind this place has combined massage with prostitution, making it surprisingly successful."

Men coming here weren't only looking for massages—they also sought out various 'special' services.

After all, these masseuses were merely imitating the Hyūga family's techniques, using crude methods far less refined or skillful.

Yet somehow, this business model had unexpectedly struck gold, attracting many men and taking business away from the pleasure quarters.

Even many geisha and other female entertainers had been lured away to work here.

While the service itself wasn't particularly good, it offered something uniquely appealing, just innovative enough to keep customers returning.

After understanding the situation, Satori Hyūga roughly grasped the current circumstances and underlying issues.

Danzo's-backed massage parlor not only stole business from the Hyūga Clan—it also cut into the revenue of the pleasure quarters.

Covert sabotage was likely meant to stall progress before fully monopolizing both industries.

Having gathered the information he wanted, there was no further need to stay.

After waiting a short while longer, Satori Hyūga roused the two women and left the massage parlor with Might Guy.

Back at his shop, Satori Hyūga led the group to the next town.

A single location alone couldn't prove much. He needed more data for a thorough analysis.

The pattern repeated in several consecutive towns. In some areas, fierce conflicts erupted among the rival factions backing these shops.

However, due to the overwhelming firepower of the Root ninja, opposing forces were continuously forced to retreat.

Ninjas represented the ultimate military force of the era, wielding absolute power and violence.

The scenery changed from place to place along the journey.

Yet one thing remained constant—most regions were steeped in gloomy silence, appearing feudal and backward.

The common folk lived in ignorance, adhering to a simple way of life—working at sunrise and resting at sunset.

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