The news spread, and his friends were stunned

"What?! Qingwu's going to become the Hyuga Clan Head?"

"No way!"

"How is that possible?!"

"It's true. Dad told me."

"..."

His friends were all stunned.

Holy shit—we're still in elementary school, and you've already become the head of the prestigious Hyuga Clan. Weren't we supposed to slack off together? How come you took off on your own? Qingwu, you liar!

Naruto shouted, "Awesome! Awesome! Qingwu's becoming clan head! Then I've got to become Hokage soon too. I can't lose to him, believe it!" He was genuinely happy for Qingwu.

The corners of Shikamaru's mouth curled up too. "You slacker, now you're going to have your hands full. Hehe." What a schemer.

Little did he know that Qingwu was already considering abducting him to serve as an adviser. If I can't laze around, neither can you, my friend.

Share the good times, shoulder the bad times together.

Choji said, "Hoho! If you become Clan Head, does that mean you can eat all the snacks you want without anyone stopping you? I'm so jealous!"

The Hyuga Clan Head! How many bags of chips could he buy? He could even send his clansmen out to find delicious food for him. So enviable.

Kiba was a little disgruntled. "That bastard's already gotten so far ahead. How am I supposed to surpass him and become the boss now?" Joining their little group didn't mean he'd lost his desire to surpass Qingwu.

Akamaru rubbed against his cheek. "Woof, woof!" Comforting him.

Shino was more reserved and said nothing. Qingwu, I'll get stronger as soon as I can and keep up with you.

Qingwu was the first person in class who always noticed him. They shared the same interests, and Qingwu always invited him to their gatherings. For someone so easily overlooked, that kindness made the world feel warmer.

Sasuke Uchiha nearly ground his teeth to pieces. "What the hell am I doing?! Someone else has already become a clan head!"

The Hyuga were a clan renowned for their ocular techniques, on par with the Uchiha. Qingwu becoming Clan Head meant he had earned his clan's recognition, proving he was far stronger than Sasuke had imagined. If Sasuke had that kind of strength...

Although Qingwu had been helping him grow stronger all along, he still felt it was too slow. He wanted power. He wanted to know everything!

What he didn't know was that...

As his emotions surged...

Two tomoe flashed briefly in his eyes.

Haruno Sakura looked at Sasuke worriedly. "Sasuke..." It wasn't that she only had eyes for Sasuke. The others simply didn't interest her, Qingwu seemed to keep avoiding her, and she truly disliked Naruto.

Ino cheered happily. "Yay! That's my man!" That was just how she was, bold in both love and hate.

Hinata was a little shy. "Qingwu..."

"Qingwu's here!" At that shout, the entire Ninja Academy erupted.

"Where? Where?"

"Let me see—holy shit! Stop shoving me..."

"Move aside! I can't see anything..."

"The Hyuga Clan Head! Quick, let some of his good fortune rub off on me..."

This was the Clan Head of the prestigious Hyuga Clan! No one had expected the leader of such a distinguished clan to come here, much less be a Ninja Academy student just like them.

"Hehe! The Hyuga Clan Head is my Classmate. I can brag about that for a whole year..." At that moment, everyone felt that the Clan Head of the Hyuga Clan was remarkably close to them.

"If I could get to know him and leave a good impression, then later..."

"Iruka and Mizuki sure are lucky..."

"Yeah, yeah! Having a student like that saves you years of hard work. They've really made a name for themselves now..."

"Why can't something that good happen to me?"

"Ah, same world, different fortunes. Just making a friendly connection would be enough. Don't get so greedy..."

"True. That's the prestigious Hyuga Clan, after all."

"..."

The teachers from the other year groups, in particular, all stepped out of their classrooms, eager to see the Hyuga Clan's new head. If they could build even a little rapport with him, it would be an enormous help to their future prospects.

"Hehe..."

Iruka grinned foolishly. Seeing his friend's undignified expression, Mizuki hurried away from him before that stupidity proved contagious, then began turning over who knew what schemes in his mind.

Qingwu had become incredibly sought-after in an instant. After all, he wasn't merely the Clan Head of a prestigious clan.

He was also young, wealthy, and handsome, with unparalleled power.

Such a perfect man was practically every woman's dream.

"Wow, he's so handsome..."

"If I could be his woman, I'd wake up laughing from my dreams!"

"He's the ultimate catch!"

"I love you, junior!"

"Would you mind an older girl? I don't mind being your second woman!" The older girls at school, along with the village's single female ninja, all turned their attention to Hyuga Seigo.

Their eyes burned with desire. In their hearts, they cried, Get him, get him, get him... As though obtaining him would mean having everything.

Those utterly naked stares...

"Holy crap! They're not going to rush me, are they?!"

Even Qingwu couldn't help swallowing. Holy shit, are they trying to swallow me whole with those eyes?

This is dangerous.

He could only steel himself and walk through the school gates, smiling as he responded to everyone in turn. There was no helping it. If even a scene like this intimidated him, he would be an even bigger disaster at his succession ceremony.

He might as well treat it as a rehearsal.

"Qingwu, can we take a photo together?!"

"Qingwu, I have two movie tickets. Would you come watch it with me after school?"

"Qingwu..."

Qingwu's face was nearly frozen from smiling, yet he couldn't lose his temper.

"Qingwu! Qingwu!"

"Over here! Over here!"

His rescuers had finally arrived. Qingwu instantly breathed a sigh of relief and used the Body Flicker Technique to reach Ino and Hinata.

"Hinata, let's go!"

Ino immediately claimed Qingwu's right arm and pushed Hinata toward his other one. Then she glared fiercely around them, staking her claim. "Qingwu is ours! You hussies can forget about it!"

"Mm-hmm!"

Hinata might have looked delicate, but she was actually quite tenacious. For the first time, determination shone in her eyes as she glared back, refusing to yield.

"Phew..." Qingwu finally had a chance to breathe.

Good grief! Celebrities in my previous life faced this every day? That's terrifying!

He made up his mind.

Time off. I absolutely have to take time off.

Once this wave of attention dies down...

Then I'll come back to school.

Otherwise, he really couldn't take it.

"Qingwu, we're here." With Ino and Hinata protecting him, Qingwu finally reached the classroom.

He hurriedly shut the classroom door and sat down, gasping for breath.

"Holy shit! Such a short walk, and I'm exhausted. This was even more tiring than sparring with Grandpa all day. Those women are insane!"

The people outside were stopped by the teachers who had rushed over to earn some goodwill, and order was restored.

"Hahaha! Look at him! He looks like an idiot." The moment Naruto saw him, he started laughing.

Qingwu really did look ridiculous. His clothes had been pulled into disarray by his crazed female fans, hanging in strips like a beggar's, and his hair was a complete mess.

"Hahaha!" With Naruto taking the lead, the others laughed too. It really was funny.

"You gloating bastards!"

Qingwu gritted his teeth. "You saw how miserable I was, and not one of you came to help! Some friends you are!"

"You weren't even as brave as Ino and Hinata, two little girls. I'm done being friends with you!"

With that, he took both girls by the hand and headed toward the back of the classroom. He was far too disheveled right now and needed to tidy himself up first.

"Hinata, Ino, let me show you a magic trick."

Qingwu gave a mysterious smile.

Ino asked in surprise, "What magic trick?"

Hinata's eyes showed interest too.

Naruto and the others didn't care whether Qingwu was ending their friendship. They crowded straight over. "What is it? Why so mysterious?"

"Great Transformation Technique!"

Three streaks of Guang fell upon Qingwu, Hinata, and Ino.

"Wow!" A chorus of amazement rose.