Hashirama sprang up from the sofa in delight. "Really? Hogen is dating someone? Which family is the girl from?"
"She's Ouyashiro Homura's second daughter, Ouyashiro Chinami, from next door."
Hashirama thought for a moment, recalling a young girl. "That little one? She and Hogen are indeed quite well suited. But does her family know?"
"They already do. After Torikaze caught them some time ago, Ouyashiro Homura even put on an act to test Hogen's sincerity."
Hashirama's expression darkened slightly. "That man has too many schemes. If the two families are truly going to become related by marriage, we must make sure to give him a warning."
Chisato replied, "Don't worry, Shishou. We understand. Torikaze has been keeping an eye on them, so they won't be able to pull any tricks."
Only then was Hashirama satisfied. "Don't let their family matters affect the children's pure feelings. Once love becomes tainted, it is difficult to restore."
Chisato understood that as well. She was a Six Paths Level ninja, after all; Hashirama did not need to lecture her about such matters.
"Speaking of which, Shishou, how far along are preparations for Nawaki's wedding? Torikaze and I found the venue today, and the young couple is quite satisfied with it."
At the mention of this, Hashirama was in an excellent mood as well. "Yes, they came back and told me. I'm completely at ease leaving this matter to you. Otherwise, I'd have been worrying over it for quite some time."
"Everything is ready for now. Tomorrow, we'll start widening the road and setting up the wedding venue. There are still more than ten days left, so we should be able to finish easily."
"That's good. Then we'll just wait for the wedding. Torikaze is going to give Hogen a grand gift."
Hashirama waved it