Sasuke turned to look at him, a hint of worry in his voice. "Are you really that sure he'll hand over the information once he finds it? He's hardly kind or a man of his word."
Naruto grinned, his gaze open and calm. "I'm not sure either."
"But like he said, it's an equal exchange. If he's actually willing to put effort into investigating classified information, he'll definitely come to me to make a deal."
"When that happens, we'll give him whatever we can afford. A small price is worth paying if it lets us learn about our foreign enemies ahead of time."
Seeing Naruto's unwavering resolve, Sasuke slowly nodded, silently accepting his decision.
With chaos looming and unknown, powerful enemies ahead, they could no longer afford to hesitate and weigh every gain and loss.
Just as the mood grew heavy, Naruto abruptly changed the subject, his expression softening in an instant.
"Oh, right, Sasuke. There's something I haven't told you yet."
Sasuke looked up in confusion. "What is it?"
Naruto scratched his head, his smile bright and genuine, his voice utterly certain. "I'm getting married."
Sasuke froze on the spot, his eyes widening slightly. Clearly unable to process it, he stared for several seconds before speaking. "Married? To whom?"
"Who else would it be?" Naruto's eyes curved with his smile, brimming with tenderness. "Hinata, of course."
"She's been by my side for so many years, quietly waiting for me all this time. I can't let her down anymore."
At that answer, the tension in Sasuke's expression eased completely. A sincere smile lifted the corners of his mouth as he said from the heart, "Congratulations, Naruto."
The images on the Sky Screen swiftly changed.
Naruto Uzumaki and Hinata Hyuga celebrated their wedding.
The wedding was grand and lively. The entire