The monkey settled down here, helping out in the back kitchen every day.
There were several hundred people at Slanting Moon Three Stars Cave, and cooking for them every day kept everyone busy. The monkey and Uchiha Shin did not get much time together.
Uchiha Shin had originally wanted to visit the monkey every day, but Subhuti would not allow him to see the monkey whenever he pleased.
That old man must be scheming something behind the scenes again, Uchiha Shin thought.
That day, Uchiha Shin was lying on a rock at the back mountain when he suddenly saw Goku approaching.
"Monkey, you finally came. Are you doing all right?" Uchiha Shin sprang upright.
"I'm fine. It's a little tough, but the food is pretty good." The monkey smiled and sat down beside him.
Uchiha Shin took out a letter. "This is a letter from that Big Ox I told you about. He said he's found Iron Fan and is planning to marry her. He'll invite me when the time comes. He mentioned you too. He left in a hurry and didn't get to see you, so he asked you to attend his wedding with me."
Uchiha Shin looked delighted. One of his brothers was getting married—what could be happier than that?
The monkey took the letter and looked it over. He seemed rather calm, then handed it back to Uchiha Shin.
Uchiha Shin studied the monkey, then suddenly grinned. "Monkey, is there anyone you like? If there is, tell Big Brother. I'll propose for you. If they refuse, we'll just snatch her away!"
The monkey looked at Uchiha Shin. "Big Brother, I used to have people I liked. But ever since I set out across the sea, those feelings gradually faded away. Now, all I have in my heart