Whether it was Uchiha Yū or Hiruzen Sarutobi, both supported Minato Namikaze getting married as soon as possible.
That would firmly bind Minato Namikaze to them while giving Kushina a secure home. For Konoha, it was a win-win situation.
Besides, the two had an excellent relationship. Marriage had only been a matter of time, but now that someone had taken the initiative to bring it up, Minato Namikaze looked embarrassed and did not dare meet their eyes.
"I really envy you young people. Then let's set it for the third day. We can prepare the things for the Hokage ceremony and keep using them for your wedding afterward."
With one sentence after another, the two of them settled Minato Namikaze's lifelong affair.
Hiruzen Sarutobi was Minato Namikaze's elder to begin with, and with his good brother helping from the side, Minato Namikaze felt completely dazed. In the end, he could only nod helplessly and agree.
Kushina, who had still been at home, turned bright red after hearing the news. Paired with her red hair, she looked exactly like a little chili pepper.
No one realized that this was one of Uchiha Yū's schemes. Once the matter with Kumogakure was settled, he could leave the village after accomplishing his grand plan.
As Hiruzen Sarutobi's orders were issued, all sides began arranging the venue. Many craftsmen were also carving the Fourth Hokage's likeness, and everything proceeded steadily.
The Hokage was the face of a village and a source of pride for its villagers.
Yet beneath this harmonious scene, darkness lurked where no light could reach.
Uchiha Yū skillfully opened the stone entrance. Beyond it was the same sunless laboratory, though a thin figure inside was cleaning bloodstains off the floor.
"Mr. Yū, Lord Orochimaru is conducting an experiment."
Kabuto Yakushi had moved