The original owner's long-cherished wish was to come to Konoha, and by the time he transmigrated, this wish had been naturally fulfilled.
As of now, it is unclear what use this wish serves.
Overall, transmigrating into the world of Naruto is a cause for joy, not to mention that Akimichi Denji is the son of the Akimichi Clan head, the son of Akimichi Choza, and the older brother of Akimichi Choji; theoretically, he is the future patriarch of the Akimichi Clan.
Do not be fooled by the fact that the Akimichi Clan lacks presence in the original work, having little screen time in major decisive battles, being relegated to background characters in the later stages, treated as cannon fodder, and possessing low popularity.
In reality, as the "Butterfly Clan" among the Ino-Shika-Cho trio, the Akimichi Clan has always been a powerhouse in Konoha, serving as the village's core supply line for generations.
The "Military Ration Pills" essential for ninjas on missions were developed by the Akimichi Clan and are renowned throughout the ninja world.
However, due to his own thin and gaunt physique, he is criticized within the clan for having low talent, and the position of heir to the Akimichi Clan seems to be...
Before long, Denji and Hinata arrived at the Akimichi Clan compound.
As a major ninja clan in Konoha, second only to the Senju and Uchiha clans, the Akimichi Clan occupies the central area of the village.
Strangely, despite being the son of the Akimichi Clan head, Akimichi Choza, Denji's residence is located in a remote corner of the compound.
This is a result of the physique that makes Akimichi Denji so out of place within the Akimichi Clan.
Hinata did not notice this, being led into the room like a doll.
"Eat up."
"It's so big."
Akimichi Denji handed over a silver knife and fork: "Cut it into smaller pieces yourself."
Hyuga Hinata struggled with the pork cutlet rice in front of her.
The rice had been cooked in advance and kept warm.
The pre-marinated pork cutlet, having undergone simple high-temperature pan-frying, saw the Maillard reaction restore the true aroma of the meat, reflecting an alluring color while emitting heat.
The entire process took no more than two or three minutes.
"I'll make more when you finish."
"No need..."
Hinata, who wanted to stop him, froze the moment the pork cutlet entered her mouth.
So delicious.
It's so good that she really wants to eat more.
Realizing she had lost her composure, Hinata stopped chewing.
"It's fine, feel free to eat. The rice is already cooking, and the meat can be fried in an instant."
Although this world looks backward, it has the necessary electrical appliances, including refrigerators. Denji has always kept plenty of meat prepared and marinated in the fridge.
Originally, it was just for convenience, but he hadn't expected it to come in handy today.
Akimichi Denji squinted and smiled: "You don't need to maintain elegance here; just tear into it."
He was genuinely curious: where was Hinata's limit?
In the original work, Hinata participated in a competitive eating contest and consumed forty-six bowls of ramen by the time it ended.
That was the limit of the competition, not the limit of Hinata!
Meat is the most filling, just like a Snickers bar.
Sweep away hunger, be yourself.
Therefore, Akimichi Denji specifically made pork cutlet rice.
Hyuga Hinata was shy at first, but the delicious food in her mouth soon made her forget the "restraint" and "etiquette" her father spoke of, and she began to tear into it heartily.
Before long, she put down her chopsticks and looked at Denji with anticipation.
Denji walked into the kitchen and brought out a bowl of chicken cutlet rice.
The Akimichi Clan manages the food techniques of Konoha, and the entire clan eats until they are tall and fat; they might lack other things, but when it comes to meat, there is definitely plenty.
Even though Akimichi Denji is currently being ostracized within the clan, Akimichi Neiza has not reduced his supplies, a fact for which he is quite content.
Hyuga Hinata wanted to decline, but Akimichi Denji had already placed the chicken cutlet rice in front of her.
The golden chicken cutlet lay on the plate, glistening. The breading on the outer shell was fried to a crisp, and the benefit of pan-frying with little oil was that it wasn't greasy. A curry sauce flowed along the edge of the plate, thick and deep gold, brewed from turmeric and spices.
How could one refuse such a delicacy? Swallowing hard, Hyuga Hinata's hands moved of their own accord, picking up the chopsticks and grabbing the fried chicken cutlet.
Then came steak, stir-fried pork with chili, and braised chicken legs.
Akimichi Denji served up different delicacies in a variety of styles.
Hyuga Hinata let out a burp, finally rubbing her stomach in satisfaction as she put down her chopsticks.
"You really ate quite a lot," Akimichi Denji said.
A rosy flush spread across Hyuga Hinata's cheeks.
This was the first time she had ever shown her appetite in front of someone else.
In the past, her father had always taught her that a lady should eat with grace and not bring shame to the Hyuga Clan, so she had endured it, even when she wasn't full at all.
"How does it taste?"
"It's delicious, especially delicious. This is the happiest I've ever been while eating."
Hyuga Hinata nodded firmly, her movements wide and expressive, her eyes curving into crescent moons.
"Your eyes are beautiful, just like the moon."
Hinata lowered her head: "Everyone says I'm a monster, and I think my eyes are ugly."
Denji said earnestly: "But I truly think they are divine."
Hinata felt an inexplicable sensation, as if she had eaten a piece of candy.
Suddenly, there was a knock at the door, and Akimichi Denji went to open it.
As the door opened, a tall, sturdy man with red hair came into view, his physique imposing, wearing a tactical vest.
He didn't look like an agile ninja, but rather a great general who had conquered many battlefields.
It was Akimichi Denji's father, Akimichi Choza.
Choza walked in, looking at Denji with a beaming smile, and said: "Child, how does it feel living in this house?"
Denji replied: "It's not bad, much better than in the Land of Rain. There's a refrigerator here, and I can eat plenty of meat."
Hearing Denji say this, a flash of heartache crossed Akimichi Choza's eyes.
Back during the Second Shinobi World War, Akimichi Denji had been lost in the Land of Rain.
Although Akimichi Choza was the head of the Akimichi Clan, he was not an ambitious politician.
Therefore, when Denji arrived in Konoha, Akimichi Choza felt deeply guilty—for letting his own child suffer for so long in a barren, war-torn country, his conscience was uneasy.
He wanted to compensate him, but as the clan head, his every move was watched and kept in check.
He could only arrange for Denji to stay in a remote area for now, planning to find an opportunity later to bring him into the heart of the clan and raise him personally.
"That's good, if you like meat, then eat plenty of it."
Akimichi Choza raised his hand and patted Denji on the shoulder: "Look at how thin you are, like a monkey."
In reality, Denji was not skin and bones; although he was six, he already had lean muscle on his body.
It was just that the entire Akimichi Clan had the burly, robust build of Ryoko.
To the Akimichi family, Denji's appearance was still far too thin.
Look at how starved the child was.
After the pleasantries, he looked at Akimichi Denji and asked about the serious matter:
"Denji, I heard that people from the Hyuga Clan came knocking, saying you brought the young lady Hinata back?"
Denji pretended not to know Hinata's identity; after all, as a new child from outside the village, he shouldn't logically know the situation in Konoha:
"I did rescue a little girl, and she is eating right now."
Rescued? Akimichi Choza blinked in surprise.
Denji explained the situation: "I saw a girl being bullied outside just now, so I helped her drive the others away, and seeing that she was hungry, I brought her back to eat."
Hyuga Hinata also walked out of the kitchen at this moment and said timidly: "Hello, Uncle."
Because she had been gluttonous and caused people to come looking for her, she felt truly ashamed.
Now she was going to be scolded by her father.
Little Hinata started to cry.