"Kurenai is a good girl. She can keep Asuma in line. Maybe you can start with her. You and your wife should discuss it properly."
Hiruzen had carefully considered Torikaze's words. Naturally, he knew his son was dating Kurenai Yuhi, and he was on good terms with Shinku as well.
The two of them had discussed the matter a little, and both were fairly satisfied. After all, Asuma put on a proper, respectable act in front of outsiders, but once he got home, he started acting domineering and rebellious.
So Shinku was quite satisfied with Asuma. His family background was good too. If Kurenai married into the Sarutobi Clan, it would count as marrying up.
But that might not necessarily be the case now. Kurenai had gone to study at the Academy of Arts. Perhaps she might become a star.
By then, the entire Shinobi World would know Kurenai's name, and Asuma would be the one reaching above his station. Their positions would be reversed, and whether this marriage could happen would become a question.
"Kurenai... I'll have to see. I'm afraid that if I tell her first, she'll turn around and tell Asuma. That wouldn't be good."
Torikaze felt somewhat helpless. This guy wanted his son to return to the right path, yet he was afraid of this and worried about that. There was nothing Torikaze could do.
"Fine. Take it slowly yourself. I'm not getting involved in your affairs anymore."
"But you can wait until Asuma grows up. He'll naturally understand how hard things have been for you."
Hiruzen's eyes lit up. "Really? How long do I have to wait?"
Gu Qing thought for a moment. "Probably until he gets married and has children. Once he becomes a father, he'll understand your difficulties."
Hiruzen froze for a moment,