"The time is up, Gekko Kazuki successfully defended the challenge!"
After hearing what the patriarch said, many members of the Uzuki clan couldn't help but sigh.
Although they had known that they could not defeat Gekko Kazuki, they were still inevitably disappointed when everything was finalized. The entire Uzuki clan was swept away by an outsider!
Although it was for the purpose of getting engaged, this was not really a beautiful thing for the young people of the Uzuki clan! Because the reputation of Gekko Kazuki and Uzuki Yūgao was achieved by stepping on their faces!
As if he could see what the tribesmen were thinking, the patriarch said calmly, "I know what everyone is thinking. Do you think it is embarrassing for a group of people to lose to one person?"
Everyone was silent, which was regarded as acquiescence.
"Actually, there is nothing to be ashamed of. There are geniuses in every era. I, your clan leader, was just a little geniuses in my era. There were three generations of Hokages before me, and among my peers, there were the Konoha Sannin, Hatake Sakumo, and later the Fourth Hokage... That is to say, they didn't come to challenge us, the Uzuki clan, otherwise, I wouldn't have fared better than you!"
The most comforting words in this world are not to advise you to cheer up and look forward, but to hear someone say – we are almost the same!
Hearing that there are people similar to themselves makes the discomfort of a difficult experience feel lighter.
Most of the younger generation of the Uzuki clan now had this mentality.
The patriarch continued, "I'm telling you this not to provide psychological comfort, nor to let you accept defeat, but to tell you that our ninjas of the Uzuki clan can afford to lose! Dare to admit your own failure, and dare to face it head-on. Try to get better!"
"Do you understand?"
"Understood, patriarch!"
A group of Uzuki clan members let out deafening shouts, as if they were in a pyramid scheme.
On the sidelines, Kazuki couldn't help but admire the abilities of the Uzuki clan patriarch. If there were a rank for being strong-mouthed, the leader of the Uzuki clan must be the king!
What followed was a family celebration. As the appointed son-in-law of the Uzuki clan, Kazuki was warmly entertained by the Uzuki clan and enjoyed a sumptuous dinner together.
Of course, he couldn't stay overnight.
The next day, the news of the engagement between the Gekko Clan and the Uzuki Clan spread throughout Konoha!
The leader of the Uzuki clan asked his clan members to spread the news of Uzuki Yūgao and Gekko Kazuki's engagement throughout Konoha. There was even a long love story told with great embellishment, portraying it as love at first sight, the sympathy between geniuses!
…
In short, there were countless versions, all highlighting the beautiful love between the two.
In an instant, the names of Uzuki Yūgao and Gekko Kazuki spread throughout Konoha, even beyond the village!
Much later, after Gekko Kazuki became famous in the ninja world, some drama venues even adapted their story into a play that toured various countries!
The love story of the moonlight touched countless boys and girls! Countless people yearned for the legendary love between Gekko Kazuki and Uzuki Yūgao...
"This is too exaggerated!"
At Training Ground No. 7, Kazuki was enjoying Sakura's massage while listening to her recounting some recent legends about him in Konoha.
Listening to such a legendary love story, the corner of Kazuki's mouth couldn't help but twitch a few times!
In previous years, the marriage between the two families was very low-key, but the genius displayed by Kazuki did not allow them to keep a low profile.
They were afraid that the Gekko Clan or Gekko Kazuki might regret the marriage with another family, wasting their happiness!
After all, the two were not yet married, and the engagement could still be called off. But if everyone in Konoha knew about it, it would be hard for Kazuki to back out.
To put it bluntly, even if Gekko Kazuki shamelessly insisted on canceling the marriage, no family would be shameless enough to compete with the Uzuki clan for their son-in-law!
Even if other kunoichi stole Kazuki's heart, they couldn't take away Uzuki Yūgao's status as the real one!
It can be said that the Uzuki clan's move was entirely out of self-interest!
"Humph, now everyone in Konoha knows the love story of you and Sister Yūgao, who fell in love at first sight and cherished each other from then on!"
"Haha, are you jealous?" Kazuki teased, lightly scratching Sakura's nose.
Sakura snorted softly, turned her head, and said nothing, but the strength in her hands increased a little, obviously showing her dissatisfaction.
"Okay, don't be angry. We will get engaged too, and I'll have our love story spread throughout Konoha... no, the entire ninja world!"
"I don't want that. The story of you and Sister Yūgao has already spread throughout the Fire Country. If my version spreads, wouldn't I be a mistress? That's so embarrassing. I don't want to be known as the woman who stole Sister Yūgao's man!"
"Hahahaha, whatever is yours or hers is mine!"
As they chatted, Kakashi looked over and said, "Kazuki, it's better to be more dedicated in your relationships. You're going to be in a lot of trouble in the future if you mess around with others."
Kazuki raised his eyebrows and asked, "Kakashi, have you ever liked anyone? I mean, a girl."
"A girl?"
Kakashi was puzzled by Kazuki's emphasis on "girl."
Could one fall in love with a man? Kakashi was confused for a moment, then said, "No."
"Then what qualifications do you, a single man of more than 20 years, have to give advice on my relationships?"
"..."
"Let me tell you, Kakashi, with your looks and abilities, if you started looking for a bride in Konoha, the girls chasing you would stretch from Konoha to Kumogakure. If you're interested, I'll help you issue a ninja mission. How about recruiting a bride from the ninja world?"
"Don't worry, you won't have to pay for it, I'll cover the costs!"
"No!"
The corner of Kakashi's mouth also twitched, and he hurriedly left as if running away.
But what Kakashi didn't know was that Kazuki wasn't just talking casually.
He watched Kakashi flee and felt intrigued.
"Sakura, what do you think if we really give Kakashi a mission to find a bride?"
"Huh? That's not a good idea... Kakashi-sensei didn't agree."
"Although Kakashi didn't agree, can we, as disciples, just let Kakashi do as he pleases? Kakashi is already twenty-six years old, and he'll be thirty in a few years! Thirty years old is middle-aged! It would be fine if he lacked money, ability, and looks, but he has all of those... Sakura, haven't you ever wondered why Kakashi doesn't fall in love?"
"Why? Does Kakashi-sensei have someone he likes?"
Hmm... Sakura's guess made Kazuki unconsciously think of Might Guy and Uchiha Obito.
But Kakashi and they should only have passion, not love.
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