Satori Hyūga's confident words left Amado thoroughly confused.
Amado wrestled with inner turmoil—fear that wasn't real, yet hope lingered all the same.
If this were true, he wouldn't have to keep fleeing from place to place with his daughter, clinging to a fading hope anymore.
After a long silence, Amado exhaled deeply.
"I agree."
"But first, please check on my daughter. I want her healthy again."
Satori smiled slightly and replied, "Of course, I'll handle it personally."
"If I can't manage it, there's always Professor Orochimaru and Shinno. If even they fail, I'll spare no expense bringing Tsunade back."
His tone brimmed with audacious confidence—as if money could solve any problem.
Hearing this, Amado's eyes welled up with tears of gratitude. He felt an overwhelming surge of gratitude toward the young boy.
The boy was willing to go to such great lengths for him—finally, there was hope for his daughter.
"From this day forth, I, Amado, shall be your most loyal servant," Amado declared, kneeling before Satori.
Satori was pleased to see how easily loyalty could be bought, a faint smile tugging at his lips.
"Amado, I believe in you. Don't disappoint me."
Both Orochimaru and Shinno were deeply immersed in their own research projects, making it impossible for them to assist directly with Satori's experiments.
This caused the progress of Satori's most important experiment to lag behind significantly.
To grow faster, obtain an adult body, and gain overwhelmingly terrifying power, Satori decided he needed someone new to assist him.
Initially, he had his sights set on Hiruko from Konoha.
Having researched and perfected the Demon Sealing Jutsu, Hiruko did possess notable scientific talent.
Yet, as a Konoha ninja constantly watched by Root member Tenten, Satori never pursued that option.
With the smaller opportunity gone, a greater one had arrived—now that he had Amado, Hiruko was immediately forgotten.
A genius scientist was unquestionably superior to someone who merely practiced the Demon Sealing Jutsu.
That much was obvious.
With Satori's help, Sanzu Amado quickly brought his daughter to rest and recover within the Hyūga Clan compound in Konoha.
Sanzu Akabei had long golden hair, fair skin, and striking features, though her chronic illness gave her a delicate frailty that tugged at the heartstrings.
Satori examined the girl, who appeared about his age, and his expression turned serious.
As expected, this illness was known to be incurable for good reason—it wouldn't be an easy cure.
Otherwise, with Amado's abilities, he wouldn't have remained helpless for so long.
"Well? How is my daughter's condition?" Amado asked nervously, barely daring to breathe.
Looking at Amado, Satori said reassuringly, "It's a bit complicated, but don't worry—I have access to the best medical technology in the world. Full recovery is definitely within reach."
"From preliminary tests, Akabei's illness likely originates from genetic abnormalities. Further examination is required."
"You're going to be working under me anyway, so today, I'll take you to the Laboratory."
The Laboratory was state-of-the-art, and thanks to Satori's constant investments, its facilities kept improving at an astonishing pace.
Genetic testing technology had also been updated and refined through a series of experiments.
Amado, along with his daughter Akabei, took the elevator with Satori Hyūga down to the Hyūga Clan's underground research facility.
The laboratory was located hundreds of meters underground and protected by barriers, completely undetectable to regular ninja.
As the elevator doors opened, Amado's eyes lit up.
A metallic laboratory stretched out before them—spotless, bright, and meticulously organized. Various instruments glowed with colorful lights, clearly operating at full capacity.
In front of the equipment stood one researcher after another, diligently conducting experiments and analyses.
"This... this is your laboratory?"
With its futuristic design and state-of-the-art equipment, the lab instantly filled Amado, a fellow scientist, with awe and excitement.
He had previously suspected that Satori was exaggerating a little, but now it seemed he had actually been understating things.
Inside the lab, he even spotted several familiar faces—renowned experts from various fields who had evidently been recruited by Satori.
At this moment, Satori's enigma deepened further in Amado's mind.
He hadn't expected such an ambitious young boy to run an organization this large.
Wouldn't something like this attract the attention of the Hokage in Konoha?
Was the Hyūga Clan Leader a visionary with grand ambitions? Did the Hyūga Clan harbor rebellious intentions?
What he didn't know was that Satori Hyūga and his mentor Orochimaru had secretly built this lab together, deceiving both the Hokage and the village leadership.
As for the Hyūga Clan Leader, Satori—working alongside Hizashi Hyūga—had long since trapped him within a Truman Show-style illusion, leaving him completely oblivious.
Most clan members had either been deceived into abandoning their positions due to their Main House status or outright bribed with money.
"Satori gave the machine a gentle pat and smiled as he motioned for Akabei to lie down on it."
Seeing a young boy resembling her own appearance, Akabei couldn't help but feel a sense of trust and stepped forward.
Once she lay down comfortably, Satori ran the scan using the machine—and sure enough, identified the root of the illness.
It was a deeply rooted genetic condition, incurable by conventional means.
However, for Satori, this wasn't much of a challenge at all.
Holding up the test report, he explained the situation to Amado: "Akabei has had this illness since birth—it's genetic, similar to bloodline disorders. It can be managed, though. A full resolution will have to wait until my research advances further."
"As long as it can be treated," Amado said emotionally, tears streaming down his face.
After searching the world for countless physicians, he had finally seen a ray of hope.
Even if a complete cure wasn't possible yet, having hope was enough.
After receiving treatment, Akabei's body began to recover, visibly gaining strength at a noticeable rate.
Now that his daughter was improving, Amado felt at ease and began devoting himself wholeheartedly to his work.
He knew that his work here served both Satori's objectives and the well-being of his own daughter.
The scientific genius Amado became equally engrossed after getting involved in the research project.
At that time, genetic knowledge was at the forefront of science—something Amado couldn't possibly overlook.
Moreover, he possessed extraordinary talent in this field. Otherwise, he wouldn't have later created artificial beings feared even by Isshiki otsutsuki.
With his participation, the Gene Completion Project advanced significantly—several difficult problems were swiftly resolved by Amado.
This made Satori Hyūga recognize the importance of a genius scientist.
Amado's capabilities were proven, which drew Orochimaru's attention and a desire to invite him to collaborate on research.
Unfortunately, Amado remained loyal to Satori Hyūga and prioritized the Gene Completion Project above all else, refusing the offer—which earned a grumble from Orochimaru.
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