Carrying Uchiha Hikaru on his back while gently holding Miss Kobayashi's hand, the young man named Yamamoto Ichiro was so furious he was nearly coughing up blood, even though he had heard of Uchiha Hikaru's reputation.
But his family was also one of the major local clans. He was no weakling himself, and his family had quite a few enforcers as well.
So even when facing the strongest ninja in their village, he still looked utterly fearless.
He cast a provocative glance at Uchiha Hikaru, then cradled his roses and dropped to one knee before Miss Kobayashi, saying:
"My dear Yui, my father confined me over some matters before, so I couldn't come see you. Please don't blame me. The moment I was released, I came looking for you.
I sincerely apologize to you now. I hope you can forgive me and become my third wife. I promise, I've already discussed it with my first two wives.
They'll both treat you well. And don't worry—so long as I'm here, no one will be able to force you.
So what if it's Uchiha Hikaru? 140 has been fighting our family for so many years and still hasn't been able to do anything to us. I'll protect you properly."
Hearing his words, Miss Kobayashi shifted slightly closer to Uchiha Hikaru and said to Yamamoto Ichiro:
"Mr. Yamamoto, I've already told you that I don't like you. The one I like is Uchiha Hikaru, and he has accepted my feelings. No one can force me."
Hearing Miss Kobayashi's words, Yamamoto Ichiro looked utterly incredulous. He refused to believe that the Miss Kobayashi he liked would fall for Uchiha Hikaru, and he immediately rose to his feet.
Then he shouted at Uchiha Hikaru:
"You're Uchiha Hikaru, right? That mysterious, pretentious ninja. Let me tell