Hiashi sighed. "Neji and Tenten were teammates, and they remained very close all the way through the Fourth Shinobi World War."
"After Neji died, that girl was never able to let him go."
"For sixteen years, she visited Neji every week."
"She's remained single all this time."
After Hizashi died, Hiashi had been the one raising Neji, so naturally, he knew Tenten.
But he had never expected that more than ten years after Neji's death, Tenten still could not let him go.
After all, Tenten had done the same thing for sixteen years. No matter how discreet she was, others could still notice something.
Especially Hiashi.
"I was planning to tell you about this too. It seems you already knew."
Neji knelt before his father and uncle. "Father, please grant us your blessing."
Hizashi smiled warmly. "This is a good thing. Of course I support it."
"But we need to prepare properly before we visit her family."
At that moment, Minato suddenly interjected, "Hizashi, Neji and Tenten's matter may have to be moved up."
Hizashi asked in confusion, "What do you mean, Minato?"
Only then did Minato say, "Natsuki is leaving tomorrow..."
Then Minato explained Orochimaru's suggestion to everyone.
Hizashi was somewhat surprised. He had not expected a powerful Uchiha Clan member like Natsuki to have such a preference.
Neji had received the message Minato sent earlier.
He already intended to marry Tenten.
If Natsuki was leaving, then using it as a farewell gift would be perfect.
That was why Neji had separated from Tenten and had her go home to tell her parents about it.
He had also come back to discuss it with his father.
He had been certain his father would agree.
But his uncle's support was something he had not expected.
"Then it's settled. We'll visit