The entrance to the Hyuga Clan Compound was covered in pale-colored flowers. Even the utility poles had not been spared.
As Naruto walked into the Hyuga Clan Compound, the atmosphere throughout the compound had changed, giving him a sense of unreality.
"Look, won't Hinata realize something's up the moment she comes out?"
Naruto complained speechlessly to the chief director who had devised this plan-Kushina Uzumaki-and her assistant director-Karin Uzumaki.
"Now, now, don't worry. Hinata won't come out."
Karin reassured Naruto while secretly telling herself, Even if Hinata sees it, she'll pretend she hasn't.
"It is a little over the top, but that's just right. Isn't this a big enough surprise?"
Kushina rubbed her chin. They could not fill the whole city with flowers like in a novel, but they could cover the clan compound.
Hashirama: Actually, filling the whole city with flowers wasn't impossible. It might just look a little ridiculous.
Just then, an old acquaintance walked over. He first greeted Minato and Kushina respectfully, then turned to Naruto.
"Naruto, are you ready?"
His expression was exceptionally serious, his eyes fixed firmly on Naruto.
His stare made Naruto a little uncomfortable.
"Yeah, yeah, don't worry."
Naruto nodded and showed Neji what he had prepared. It was a small box.
Neji stepped a little closer and spoke softly into Naruto's ear.
"Although I'm not too happy about it, I still wish you and Lady Hinata happiness."
Naruto had thought he wanted to threaten him again at close range, warning him not to mess things up.
He had not expected him to be so considerate. Neji really never said what he meant.
Naruto smiled and nodded at Neji.
"Thanks, brother-in-law."
"Get lost! You two aren't even engaged yet!"
Neji delivered a light chop to Naruto's head.
"Well, I'm just getting used to