Discussing It

Hiashi sighed. "Neji and Tenten were teammates, and they remained very close all the way through the Fourth Shinobi World War."

"After Neji died, that girl could never let him go."

"For sixteen years, she visited Neji every week."

"She has remained single all this time."

After Hizashi died, Hiashi had raised Neji himself, so naturally, he knew Tenten.

But he had not expected that even more than a decade after Neji's death, Tenten still could not let him go.

After all, Tenten had been doing the same thing for sixteen years. No matter how discreet she was, others could still notice something.

Especially Hiashi.

"I had meant to talk to you about this too. It seems you already knew."

Neji knelt before his father and uncle. "Father, please give us your blessing."

Hizashi smiled warmly. "This is a good thing. Of course I support it."

"Still, we need to prepare properly before going to her home."

At that moment, Minato suddenly interjected, "Hizashi, I'm afraid Neji and Tenten's matter needs to be moved up."

Hizashi asked in confusion, "What do you mean, Minato?"

Only then did Minato speak. "Shamu is leaving tomorrow..."

Minato then explained Orochimaru's suggestion to everyone.

Hizashi was rather surprised. A powerful member of the Uchiha Clan like Shamu actually had such a preference.

Neji had received the message Minato sent earlier.

He had already intended to marry Tenten.

If Shamu was leaving, then holding the wedding as a farewell gift would be perfect.

That was why Neji had parted ways with Tenten, so she could go home and tell her parents about it.

He had also come back to speak with his father.

He had been certain his father would agree.

What he had not expected was his uncle's support as well.

"Then it's settled.