Yeyu merely smiled.
Across from them, Sakura helped Sasuke up and treated his injuries with Medical Ninjutsu, looking a little worried for him.
Seeing how seriously Sakura was taking it, Sasuke smiled.
Standing beside Neji, Yeyu teased him. "In terms of strength, you and Sasuke are evenly matched, but when it comes to romance, you've lost by a mile."
Neji turned to look at Sasuke.
"I don't care. I have no interest in competing with him over that."
"Fine. But you're sixteen already, aren't you? Since you plan to inherit the Hyuga Clan leadership, you should start looking for a future wife from the Hyuga Clan."
"There's no need yet. I don't have time for that."
Neji didn't care in the slightest.
After all, he was still quite young.
"Besides, you're still single yourself. How can you lecture me?"
Neji turned the tables on him, leaving Yeyu at a loss for words. "I'm different from you guys."
"How are you different? You're going to become the Fifth Hokage. Shouldn't you be looking for a future Hokage's wife even more than I am?"
"Isn't Ino pretty interested in you?"
"Ino is from the Yamanaka Clan, too. She's a good match for you in every way. Don't you think you should take her more seriously?"
Yeyu had only meant to tease Neji, but now Neji had left him with no idea how to respond.
"Enough. Let me treat your injuries first. People from Sunagakure will be coming tomorrow to discuss the Chunin Ninja Exams. You can't meet with them covered in wounds."
Yeyu smoothly changed the subject.
Actually, the Third Hokage was most concerned about the romantic prospects of Yeyu, Sasuke, and Neji.
There was no need to worry about Sasuke anymore. He and Sakura had won her parents' approval.
They were