Within the Hyuga compound, Shen strutted confidently toward the clan leader's home like a general inspecting his troops, hands clasped behind his back.
His boldness left a bunch of Byakugan-eyed clansmen staring in shock.
"What's the Konoha Troublemaker doing here?"
"He's probably here to see Lady Nayou."
"So it's true he's got his eye on our young mistress."
"Such nerve! She hasn't even played with him in a year, yet he dares to show up!"
"You think he's angry and came looking for revenge?"
"Hmm..."
That question froze several Hyugas in place.
After all, many had taken part in the conflict from two months ago.
This Konoha Troublemaker wasn't afraid to challenge Root division commanders.
Although they'd wanted to report him then, after reconsideration, their own Clan Head had clearly stated that they should treat Uchihas kindly.
And even if they did report it, without physical evidence—just eyewitness accounts—it wouldn't be surprising at all if the Uchiha decided to reenact the massive inter-clan clash from three years ago.
"In any case, everyone wait outside the Clan Head's house first."
"If things get ugly... do we tie him up?"
One Hyuga smacked the questioner's head. "Are you nuts? If we bind him, won't the Uchiha march an army straight to our gates?"
The slapped clan member weakly covered his head and lowered his gaze, ashamed of his narrow thinking. "Then what should we do? Surely not serve him tea and snacks like some honored guest?"
"Let's just see how the Clan Head deals with it," another Hyuga suggested, deciding to pass the responsibility to Meide.
When big matters arose, naturally you followed the clan leaders' commands. That way, the blame would never fall on lowly branch members.
At the entrance of the clan leader's home, veteran-mode Shen lifted his small foot and casually stepped inside.
He passed through completely unimpeded, which actually improved his impression of the Hyuga Clan quite a bit.
Sitting in the living room binge-watching, Hiashi heard footsteps and turned toward the doorway. "Shen? You're here to see Nayou, right?"
"Yeah, bro. Didn't expect you to already be on Season 4!" Seeing the show now in its fourth season, Shen couldn't help but silently laugh to himself.
This legendary saga was going to crash and burn like a flaming wagon. Back in his past life, after finishing it, he'd nearly hurled his inkstone across the room in frustration.
At one-season-per-year pace, he'd need to sneak out of Konoha temporarily four years from now to avoid trouble.
Otherwise, as director and screenwriter, he'd surely be torn apart piece by piece by furious fans.
Not even the title 'Konoha Troublemaker' could save him—not even if the First Hokage himself showed up.
Thinking about it gave Shen chills.
Even my [Fire Nature Chakra Mode] can't warm me up—guess I need another power-up soon. He was convinced this coldness he'd been feeling lately wasn't simply due to poor health.
Just then, Nayou sensed a familiar chakra and walked out of her room into the living room.
"Shen, I thought you were coming back later this afternoon."
"Isn't earlier better? Oh, by the way, this is your gift. And you've got one too, Hiashi."
Shen Uchiha patted the small pendant shaped like the Uchiha clan symbol and now held a gift in each hand.
After handing the presents to them, he asked about the whereabouts of the others he'd prepared gifts for: "I also prepared gifts for Uncle Meide. Where are they?"
Hiashi examined the delicate little scroll in his hand while replying, "Father and Mother went shopping. Nisai is probably at the Training Grounds. He plans to take the Chunin Exams as soon as he graduates."
"I see. Then I'll wait until everyone returns before giving them personally." The humble and polite Shen Uchiha decided to see all formalities through.
Times had changed now; the Uchiha needed to court various powerful clans. Considering Konoha's reputation as a bunch of troublemakers, he planned to systematically win over these families one by one.
If you want to become Hokage in this reincarnated life without laying solid groundwork early on, how could you possibly cut through Konoha's deadwood once and for all?
Even if you went for one-man rule, you still needed backing from other clans. Like Lord Madara, despite possessing formidable strength, being alone accomplished little.
What Shen Uchiha pursued was sustainable genuine peace, not fake peace maintained through intimidation.
Therefore, maintaining a positive and proactive image played a significant role.
Besides, with the Uchiha covering his back, there was no need for him to do any dirty work himself. His biggest blemish would be merely some childhood mischief.
Moreover, Shen Uchiha had already built a strong rapport with Kushina early on. With another decade to lay plans, there wouldn't even be room for rival competitors to emerge.
Danzo: ???
Nayou smiled as she took the elaborately wrapped box and slid off the black-and-white ribbon.
Although her lips curved upwards only slightly, her pleasant mood was clearly visible.
"This is too valuable, really," Nayou said, looking at the necklace pendant featuring the Eight Trigrams pattern. She promptly closed the box, declining the gift.
Giving your best friend a present, only for them to think it's too valuable to accept?
Immediately Shen Uchiha explained that although practical, this Storage Necklace cost little more than an advanced sealing scroll. She shouldn't feel burdened accepting it.
"Then I shall receive it gladly," Nayou replied after hearing the explanation.
She knew her good friend wouldn't give up no matter how many times she refused, so it hardly mattered either way — if it was offered, she might as well accept.
Seeing her acceptance, Shen Uchiha opened the box and personally placed the necklace around her neck.
Nayou didn't resist this slightly intimate gesture. To her, a bit of physical contact between friends was totally normal.
But so far, Shen Uchiha remained her only friend.
Nisai widened his eyes in shock, staring blankly at their intimate interaction, convinced their relationship must be far more than just simple friendship.
He recalled his own bold words previously: if anyone in his family ever fell for a Uchiha brat, he'd personally bring that person over to the Hyuga.
"Dear sister, it's not that your brother doesn't want to help, but this Konoha Troublemaker is simply un-boppable," Nisai silently added to himself before unfurling the little scroll in his hands.
He was overjoyed when he saw the turntable and sound equipment he had been longing for, shouting "Hail to Lord DJ Shen!" in excitement. At the same time, he inwardly acknowledged the other person's new status as his brother-in-law.
"It's still early. Why don't we take Shen to see our clan compound?" Nayou suggested, noticing there were still more than three hours before lunchtime.
Shen, who was also quite curious, replied happily, "Sure."
"I'll pass. I need to figure out how to use this first," said Hiashi while holding tightly onto the turntable, adding that he wanted to master it quickly so he could show off in front of Nisai.
"..." x2
Both Shen and Nayou found him incredibly show-offy.
Especially Shen, who knew the original plot well, thought that ever since his arrival, Hiashi had started acting like someone straight out of the Boruto era — never comfortable unless showing off. He even joked that every second spent here was probably rubbing off on him, boosting his inner show-off tendencies, so he quickly grabbed Nayou and left the Hyuga Clan Head's home.
Outside, two or three dozen elite members of the Hyūga Clan secretly guarded the area.
When they spotted Haku and the boy in black exiting through the main gate, an inexplicable fury rose within them. They practically longed to capture that certain person and hang him right at the entrance of the Hyuga clan compound.
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