"Your daughter? You old rascal, you really are willing to go that far?"
Shikaku Nara looked speechless.
"But from what I can see, Yemu doesn't seem particularly close to your daughter."
"If anything, he's closer to the other two girls."
"Besides, the Hyuga Clan usually marries within the clan, doesn't it?"
Faced with Shikaku Nara's questions, Inoichi Yamanaka looked embarrassed.
Still, he waved a hand. "Let's leave that matter to the young people themselves."
"Lord Hokage, shall we go announce it now?"
Tsunade thought for a moment before nodding. "In that case, have Hyuga Hiashi come over. I'm sure his clan will be more than willing."
"Well, Hokage, our clan is more than willing too." Inoichi Yamanaka raised his hand.
Tsunade pressed a hand to her forehead helplessly. "Then call Ino Yamanaka over too. Bring all those young people here, and we'll work out a plan together."
In the Land of Rain, at the Akatsuki's hidden headquarters.
Cold rain fell in silken threads against the thick stone walls, its dull, heavy patter echoing around them.
Inside a dim meeting hall, Konan stood quietly by the window, a paper flower slowly unfolding between her fingertips. Her brows were slightly furrowed. Behind her, Zetsu slowly emerged from the ground, his voice hoarse and cold.
"The intelligence has been confirmed. The Five Great Nations have reached an agreement and are preparing to launch a Joint Extermination against the Akatsuki."
"Squad movements and troop deployments have all been confirmed through our covert sources in their countries. Konoha is still dragging its feet, but the other nations have already begun assembling."
"Hmph." Konan turned around and said coldly, "So they finally can't sit still anymore?"
As her words faded, Deva Path Pain slowly descended from the raised platform. His purple Rinnegan swept over the