"Naruto, Hinata, you two, come out." Kushina turned and called out. She had always known about the two little brats spying on them.
"Okay." Naruto's voice came from nearby. Then he and Hinata appeared and slowly walked over.
Kushina did not waste any words and asked directly, "What do you think about the engagement that was just arranged? If you don't agree, we'll refuse the proposal."
"No!" Hinata cried out without thinking. She herself did not know why she had suddenly found the courage to speak.
Seeing everyone looking at her, she hurriedly took a step back, her face flushing even redder. But she did not retreat. Instead, she lightly bit her lower lip and said, "I really like being with Naruto-kun, so... so..."
She lowered her head and fidgeted with her fingers, but she could not bring herself to say the final words.
Kushina smiled faintly, already understanding. She waved her hand and said, "All right, Hinata, I understand. Naruto, what about you?"
Hearing that question, Hinata quickly raised her head and looked at Naruto with a hint of anticipation in her eyes.
"Well... well..." Looking at Hinata's gaze, Naruto somehow felt unable to say the words of refusal.
"What kind of boy hesitates like that? You're not even as decisive as Hinata. Since you didn't refuse, that means you agree. Your father and I will accept this marriage proposal for you. From now on, properly cultivate your feelings with Hinata. Now take her out and have fun. Remember to come back for dinner tonight."
Having made the decision with utter decisiveness, Kushina conveniently drove the two little brats out as well. She gave Minato a victorious gesture and said with a smile, "Done. See? That was easy, wasn't it?"
A bead of cold sweat appeared on Minato's forehead,