Qingcheng felt awkward at Kurenai Yuhi's words and called out to Yunye, "Play Konoha's wedding march, but five times slower."
What was originally a "dong-dang, dong-dong-dang" sound now became "dong-dong-dong-dang, dong-dong-dong-dang," and the horns went "doo...doo...doo-doo."
The atmosphere on site sounded incredibly sad. The team members scattering paper money threw it wildly towards Kurenai Yuhi's tombstone. In an instant, the scene's emotional impact was maximized.
Kurenai Yuhi's eyes suddenly reddened, and a wave of sadness washed over her. She was about to cry out, "Dad, you left me, and I'm so lonely—"
Yunye immediately cried out, "Respected and kind Miss Momoko, you tirelessly raised our excellent Clan Head Qingcheng. Your life was as warm as the sun—"
Hearing such a eulogy, Qingcheng's face instantly darkened. He bellowed angrily, "You idiots, you're crying at the wrong grave! My mom's name is Momoko, and her father's name is Kurenai Yuhi!"
Kurenai Yuhi, with a sorrowful expression, said through tears, "It's alright, just change the name. Thank you, Qingcheng-kun's band. I feel so much goodwill."
Yunye, with red eyes, said, "I'll change it right away!" He then changed "Uchiha Momoko" to "Kurenai Yuhi."
The band immediately picked up the pace again. "Doo-doo...doo-doo, dong-dong...dang!"
Yunye wailed mournfully, "Respected Mr. Kurenai Yuhi, your life was as beautiful as the sun. You tirelessly raised the kind and lovely Miss Kurenai Yuhi."
Yunye then cried out again, "Your deeds will be remembered forever. You were the Fourth Hokage's best follower. The kind Miss Kurenai Yuhi will surely find her perfect partner!"
Over a dozen band members all shouted, "Rest in peace! May the gates of heaven open in all four directions, east, west, north, and south, to welcome the great Kurenai Yuhi into paradise!" This was followed by another round of intense gongs and drums.
"Dong-dong-dong-dang, dong-dong-dong-dang!"
Kurenai Yuhi was already a tearful mess and said mournfully, "My poor father, you left with Lord Fourth like this."
These eulogies were all added by Qingcheng. The Uchiha Clan's funeral service, from start to finish, was now more than halfway done. Next came the incense and libations. For all this, they could easily charge a million Ryo.
Many passing ninjas, seeing this sorrowful scene, couldn't help but remember their deceased comrades, tears streaming down their faces. "My poor comrade was blown to pieces by an Explosive Tag!"
Another kunoichi cried out in pain, "My kind father died protecting Konoha!"
Qingcheng embraced the weeping Kurenai Yuhi, looking at her tear-streaked face. He said tenderly, "Kurenai, don't be sad. We should all look forward and bravely move ahead."
Kurenai Yuhi wiped her tears, looking at the thoughtful Qingcheng. She suddenly felt a warmth in her heart. This kindness from a stranger makes one's feelings magnify infinitely.
As Kurenai Yuhi was in pain and sorrow, she was suddenly embraced by a pair of large hands. Looking at the incredibly handsome Uchiha Qingcheng, she suddenly thought, His face is so handsome and gentle.
Then, Kurenai Yuhi said shyly, "Qingcheng-kun, I'm so sorry. You saw me in such a state. I truly apologize."
Qingcheng smiled and said, "There's no 'state' here; just a group of kind children remembering their loved ones."
The band originally had only seven members. Qingcheng felt there weren't enough people, so he directly selected a few who could cry from the guards to expand the "all-inclusive" band.
When the paper burning, incense offering, and libations were finished, Yunye waved his hand and called out, "The ceremony is complete! The mourning ceremony is concluded!"
All the drummers stopped playing and shouted, "The mourning ceremony is concluded!"
Yunye smiled and then said to Kurenai Yuhi, "Miss Kurenai Yuhi, you are our Uchiha Clan's first 'all-inclusive' client. We'll give you a 50% discount. How about you pay five hundred thousand Ryo?"
Kurenai Yuhi, still in Qingcheng's arms, instantly felt awkward. She said in surprise, "That's what I should do, but I don't have that much money right now. Can I pay later?"
Qingcheng looked at Kurenai Yuhi, who was trying to struggle free from his embrace, and secretly thought, Yunye, that idiot, can't he read the room? This clan head is about to win over Kurenai Yuhi, and he's asking her for money, damn it!
Qingcheng immediately scolded, "I'll give you five hundred thousand Ryo later! Are you all blind? Miss Kurenai Yuhi is so sad, and you're asking for payment? Do you have any respect for the mourning spirit?"
Qingcheng then gently comforted Kurenai Yuhi, "It's alright, you can cry a little longer. I can hold you and support you. If Senior Kurenai Yuhi has another memorial service in the future, I'll pay for it."
Qingcheng then said seriously, "Kurenai, just cry as much as you need to."
After all, Kurenai Yuhi was a ninja, and she quickly adjusted her emotions. However, she noticed that Qingcheng had no intention of letting her go.
Then, Kurenai Yuhi said awkwardly, "Qingcheng-kun, your hand... I'm truly grateful for your help just now, but I don't think we can be together."
Hearing this, Qingcheng's face was full of surprise. He secretly thought, What? I haven't even started, and I've already been rejected? Am I not even better than Sarutobi Asuma? I don't believe it!
Then, Qingcheng said very sadly, "Is it because I don't have Chakra? You look down on me, don't you? In that case, I apologize."
With that, Qingcheng immediately released his hands and let go of Kurenai Yuhi. He then said with a dejected expression, "I will always remember that in this Konoha Village, there was a kind and lovely girl."
As soon as he finished speaking, Qingcheng directly kissed Kurenai Yuhi's face with a loud "Smooch!"
All the band members and Uchiha Yamafuku were stunned. They all exclaimed, "The Clan Head is too audacious! He's pursuing someone's daughter right in front of Kurenai Yuhi's grave!"
Kurenai Yuhi was also shocked, and a little shy. Kurenai Yuhi thought to herself, I'm so nervous. This is the first time I've been kissed. What should I do? Should I give him my whole life?
Kurenai Yuhi looked at Qingcheng's handsome face, so close to hers, and suddenly couldn't bear to let him go. Then, Kurenai Yuhi said shyly, "It's not about your Chakra. It's because I'm much older than you. I'm twenty-two this year, and Qingcheng-kun, you're only seventeen. I'm significantly older than you."
Hearing this, Qingcheng secretly thought, There's still a chance! So she wasn't looking down on me for being weak. But kissing Sarutobi Asuma's woman, I'm truly ecstatic inside.
Qingcheng shook his head again and said seriously, "If you don't mind that I'm weak, I certainly won't mind that you're old. I'll be good to you my whole life."
Seeing this, Uchiha Yamafuku immediately raised his right hand and cheered, "Marry him! Marry him!"
Yunye immediately shouted, "Music! Play Konoha's wedding march! Bless Miss Kurenai Yuhi and Clan Head Qingcheng on their happy union!"
The band members immediately sped up the mourning song five times. "Doo-doo-doo, doo-doo-doo, dong-dong-dong-dang, dong-dong-dong-dang!"
Suddenly, the atmosphere at the graveyard became festive. Kurenai Yuhi was also completely surprised and said, blushing, "But I'm here to mourn my father today. I can't just marry myself off today, can I? And I haven't even thought about it yet."
Qingcheng immediately knelt before Kurenai Yuhi's tombstone and shouted excitedly, "My dear adoptive father, Kurenai Yuhi, are you willing to marry your kind and lovely Kurenai Yuhi to me? If you are, then send a strong gust of wind as a sign for us!"
Qingcheng then shouted, "Give us a Sarutobi Mirai!"
Yunye immediately seized the opportunity and cried out, "Father Kurenai Yuhi has agreed! Look, a strong wind is blowing in the forest!"
A cloud of dust billowed through the forest like a raging beast, stirred up by Might Guy's running.
Guy shouted excitedly, "Burn, youth! This is lap twenty-eight! I'll definitely finish a hundred laps before sundown!"
Kurenai Yuhi watched the dust swirling in the forest and asked, surprised, "Dad, did you really agree?"
Qingcheng smiled and said, "Kurenai, do you see? That's Father Kurenai's blessing for us. We'll definitely be happy together."
Kurenai nodded gently, her face shy as she said, "Qingcheng-kun, I agree."
Qingcheng looked at the blushing Kurenai Yuhi, overjoyed in his heart, and secretly thought, Sarutobi Mirai, you're originally from the Uchiha Clan. The Sarutobi Clan are all rough-looking men, how could they produce such a delicate little girl?
Qingcheng then yelled triumphantly, "Back to the Uchiha Clan! I need to prepare the wedding immediately!"
Uchiha Yamafuku said awkwardly, "Patriarch, you haven't paid respects to your wife yet. Let's go after you've done that."
Kurenai Yuhi also immediately nodded, smiling as she said, "Qingcheng-kun, I understand your feelings for me, but getting married in a few days is fine. Let's pay respects to your parents first."
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