After a day of bustle, night had already fallen.
After seeing off the guests who had come for the wedding, Kenma felt that this solemn yet unusual ceremony was mostly complete.
Only one final matter remained.
When he returned to the main hall, he saw Fugaku standing there, waiting for him with a gift box in his arms.
"What is this...?"
Upon seeing Kenma, Fugaku hurriedly dropped to one knee and raised the gift box high with both hands.
"My lord's marriage is a joyous occasion for us as well. This is a wedding gift from the Uchiha Clan."
"It may not be anything especially valuable, but it represents the Uchiha Clan's feelings. Please do not disdain it, my lord."
Naturally, the Uchiha Clan would not forget something as significant as Kenma's wedding.
From the moment they learned of it, they had begun preparing a gift.
Of course, Fugaku had attended the wedding.
However, he had not placed his gift together with those of the other guests to be delivered to the Shikokuin Family.
Instead, after waiting for most of the day, he had finally found a moment when Kenma was free near the end of this special day and personally handed it to him.
After all, Fugaku had not forgotten their identities.
They were not retainers or friends of the Shikokuin Family, but subordinates of Shikashuin Kenma alone.
"Since it is your token of goodwill, I'll accept it."
Kenma did not stand on ceremony and reached out to take the gift box.
It was not particularly heavy. He wondered what gift the Uchiha had prepared for him.
"Tell the Uchiha clansmen that I am very pleased with this gesture."
"Yes. Being able to satisfy my lord is an honor for every member of the Uchiha Clan."
Seeing that it