Everything was proceeding in an orderly manner. Although Minato Namikaze's marriage had been arranged in great haste, the leaders of the major clans had still managed to prepare gifts at the very first opportunity.
As their friend, Uchiha Yū was among the first to offer his blessings. A blue crystal the size of a pigeon's egg gleamed vividly beneath the sunlight, undoubtedly making it the most valuable gift of them all.
"You really have no humanity at all."
Knowing his true identity, Hyuga Reiko looked at Uchiha Yū with envy. The moment the crystal appeared, it became the center of attention, and countless eyes turned toward his hand.
"Since it's a wedding gift for the two of you, naturally I had to prepare the best."
Whether it was his strength, his prestige, or this gift, all of it gave Uchiha Yū enough reason to place the gemstone at the center as an adornment for their wedding.
"If you give a gift like this, what am I supposed to give you when you get married next time?"
Looking at the blue crystal, which was even larger than the one used in their wager before, Minato Namikaze truly could not understand how much secret money Uchiha Yū had. He eyed him suspiciously.
"There are rumors outside that the owner of Dawn Weapons Store has taken a fancy to you. Are you planning to stop being a ninja and become a rich idler instead?"
"That's right. My stomach isn't very good."
Uchiha Yū did not get angry at his companion's teasing. Instead, he covered his stomach with one hand and nudged Hyuga Reiko beside him with his elbow.
"Ever since certain someone rejected my pursuit, I've realized that living off a woman is actually pretty great. Hahaha!"
"Bastard!"
This matter had only spread