brief living situation recap: the main home of the fujiwara clan is NOT located in konoha - it's more of a solitary compound near a non-shinobi village. HOWEVER, fujiwara clan members have a long tradition of cooperating with the leaf and are generally called upon when advanced barrier ninjutsu is specifically needed for an occasion. some select individuals have been granted permission to mingle with konoha's population and pursue an 'official' ninja career there. these people are usually of lesser standing within the clan; negligible, so to say. ( one can conclude from that circumstance alone that moving off clan premises is frowned upon ).
hei's living situation specifically: hei has chosen to move into a small apt in konoha and become an 'official' shinobi of the leaf around age 10. though it may not seem like it, their standing in the fujiwara clan is fairly high and, hence, they were faced with outrage regarding this decision. hei is not on talking terms with most members of the fujiwara clan and enjoys freedom in konoha as is.










