Huh?
Inohi watched Dan's departing figure, a sudden realization struck him like a bolt of lightning.
Right, why hadn't he thought of this before?
In an instant, Inohi was filled with joy.
He quickly left the meditation room, found Samui, and asked her, "How can I become a member here? I want to get a membership card!"
"We want to as well! We also want to get cards!" The rest of the clan members also reacted, wanting to stay here and work out.
Samui was stunned.
Normally, the gym didn't see a single customer for half a month, but today, more than thirty people showed up all at once.
Could it be that business was finally picking up?
"Please register at the front desk." She came back to her senses and politely told the Uchiha members.
So, they lined up, registering and getting their membership cards one by one.
"Our Body Transformation Department's membership card costs 500 Ryo for a month, 1000 Ryo for a quarter, and 2500 Ryo for a year. The longer the duration, the cheaper it is. Which one would you like?" Samui expertly explained the membership system to Inohi.
"A yearly card." Inohi didn't hesitate and paid the fee.
2500 Ryo was quite affordable, especially for a Jonin like Inohi. There was no financial pressure at all.
Samui asked Inohi for his height and weight, took out a set of white T-shirts and red shorts with the words "Body Transformation" printed on them from the cabinet, and handed them to him.
Then, she took out a small booklet and introduced it to Inohi:
"This is a beginner's fitness manual written by our gym owner himself. It explains how beginners should train, what they should eat, and how to build perfect muscles."
Inohi was surprised, as if he had obtained a treasure. He couldn't wait to start reading the booklet after receiving it.
Seeing this, the others were even more eager to get their cards.
After distributing all the membership cards, gym clothes, and manuals, Samui said to everyone:
"If you have any questions during your workout, feel free to ask me. I'll provide answers to the best of my ability."
"Thank you." Upon hearing this, Inohi and the others quickly thanked her.
Ten minutes later.
The Uchiha members came out of the changing room, all dressed in white T-shirts and red shorts, and then they flooded into the equipment area, trying out various workout movements.
Soon, the gym was filled with the sound of low, intermittent grunts.
Samui moved through the crowd, answering questions for many members, correcting their postures, and even demonstrating the movements herself.
"Ha!"
With a shout from Samui, when Inohi and the others saw her pull up a barbell weighing over 600 kilograms, they were immediately filled with respect and felt inferior.
Indeed.
The woman who could gain Dan's approval and stay by his side was truly extraordinary.
From this moment on, the word "coach" was added to Samui's name in the mouths of the people.
"..."
Samui found it quite amazing.
These Uchiha ninjas, who usually walked arrogantly and looked down on people, were now respectfully calling her coach, which felt unreal to her.
It was like a dream.
Samui realized that the respect shown by everyone was not for her, but for the gym owner behind her.
While playing the role of a coach, she chatted with the Uchiha members, occasionally pricking up her ears to eavesdrop on their conversations.
Soon.
Samui learned from Inohi and the others about what had happened at the Uchiha clan meeting the night before.
Mangekyou Sharingan, Susanoo, the strongest Uchiha.
These keywords surprised Samui, and also gave her a new understanding of Dan, with whom she had been living for three years.
Who would have thought that the unassuming gym owner was hiding such terrifying power?
Samui finally understood why the Fourth Raikage was so interested in Dan and wanted to get his full training plan.
Looking at it now.
The Raikage's insight was indeed impressive.
Actually.
Even if Samui hadn't asked, she would have soon learned about the Uchiha clan meeting, as Danzo had already sent people to spread the news.
During the intense workout period.
Huh?
Inohi happened to notice a picture of two people hanging on one wall of the gym.
In the frame.
On the left was a seventeen or eighteen-year-old Dan. He still had a bit of youthful naivety on his face, his muscles weren't as big as they are now, but he was already beginning to exude an unbeatable aura.
On the right was a middle-aged man with a muscular body, thick eyebrows, and a watermelon-like haircut. He was giving a thumbs up to the camera with a big grin, revealing two rows of white teeth.
The two seemed to have a good relationship.
"Excuse me, who is that man?"
Inohi couldn't help but be curious and asked Samui.
He really wanted to know, what kind of person could become Dan's friend?
"Oh, that's a good friend of the gym owner, you could say a gym buddy, named Might Dai. However, Mr. Dai sacrificed himself during the Third Great Ninja War." Samui answered.
Might Dai?
Upon hearing this, Inohi felt that the name was very familiar, and then he suddenly remembered.
This man was the legendary super-strong ninja who had opened the Eight Gates Formation and defeated the Seven Ninja Swordsmen of the Mist. He was known as the strongest Genin of Konoha.
So, Might Dai was also a member of the gym?
Upon learning this news, all the Uchiha members were very excited and more motivated to work out.
They had also heard that the Eight Gates, a forbidden jutsu, required a very high physical condition from the user.
A Genin who had undergone the Body Transformation Department's training could perform such a forbidden jutsu and single-handedly take on the Seven Ninja Swordsmen.
This example was enough to prove that working out could really make people stronger!
Thinking of this, Inohi and the others were all fired up.
After a fierce workout.
Thankfully, the physical constitution of people in this world was super strong.
Otherwise, if they had worked out like this, they would have suffered from rhabdomyolysis and been sent to the ICU.
Time flew by, and it was evening before they knew it.
At a glance, all the Uchiha members in the gym were drenched in sweat and exhausted.
Seeing this, Samui, in her capacity as a coach, said to everyone:
"That's enough for today. Adequate rest is also very important, as muscles grow during rest. You all worked hard."
When the coach said so, everyone naturally obeyed.
"By the way, the gym's shower has been out of use for a long time and is now broken. I will fix it as soon as possible, I'm really sorry."
Samui apologized sincerely, she had just discovered this problem.
"It's okay, it's a small matter." Everyone waved their hands with a smile.
At this moment.
Clang.
Dan pushed open the
door of the meditation room and walked out, sweeping a glance over the Uchiha members.
Under Dan's gaze, the smiles on Inohi and the others' faces froze instantly. They all held their breath subconsciously, extremely nervous.
Would Dan find them noisy, or find some other reason to drive them away?
Just as everyone was feeling uneasy.
"Samui, give each of them a fitness meal as compensation for not being able to shower." Dan unexpectedly said.
"Yes, boss."
Upon hearing this, Samui quickly went to the kitchen to prepare.
Eggs, broccoli, and the classic chicken breast.
Just like Itachi once did, after the Uchiha members drank it, they all wore masks of pain.
Before vomiting, they all fled in a hurry, rushing out of the gym.
On the street.
A group of Uchihas wearing T-shirts and shorts, emitting waves of sweat, once again attracted the attention of passersby.
However, the Uchihas didn't care about the strange looks from others.
They excitedly discussed their gains from the day, and planned to study the fitness manual intensively when they got back, hoping to glean some wisdom from Dan.
In the Hokage's office.
The Third Hokage's gaze moved away from the crystal ball, his face full of astonishment.
He really hadn't expected that the Uchihas would mobilize such a large force just to go to the gym and work out.
Well, let them do as they please.
The Third Hokage was worried about the Uchihas causing various problems, but what he was least worried about was the current situation.
In fact.
If all the Uchihas went to lift weights and stopped showing off their power all day, wouldn't the village become peaceful?