The domineering Uchiha drove the Third Hokage mad!

Chapter 170 Kurenai Yuhi and Mei Terumi's Scheduled Wedding

The blue light of the Flying Thunder God Formation dissipated in the square of the Daimyo Mansion in the Land of Fire.

Uchiha Mitsunori held Kurenai Yuhi's hand, followed by Tsunade, Koshiryu, and their entourage, and slowly landed on the familiar ground.

As soon as she landed, the ministers and attendants waiting in the square stepped forward and bowed, their eyes filled with awe and respect when they fell on Kurenai.

The turmoil that occurred in the Land of Fire late at night had already spread among the high-ranking officials of the Land of Water through reports from the accompanying personnel.

The news that "Kurenai Yuhi is the daimyo's intended princess" has become an open secret.

In the past, although some ministers knew that Kurenai Yuhi was a close secretary to Mitsuhine, they only regarded her as an ordinary subordinate, and occasionally some people would secretly look down on her because she "came from a small ninja clan".

But now, with Mitsumine publicly declaring her identity in the Land of Fire, and given the precedent of Sarutobi Asuma suffering a terrible fate for harassing her,

As a result, no one in the entire Water Kingdom dared to underestimate this seemingly gentle female secretary anymore.

Even noble ladies who had previously been somewhat distant from her would now greet her with deliberately friendly tones.

Kurenai sensed these changes, and although her heart was stirred, she did not show it in the slightest.

Several months later, one morning, after the political affairs in the council chamber had been completed, the ministers left one after another.

Only Mitsunori, Tsunade, and Kurenai remained.

Little Purple Dragon sat on a soft cushion to the side, playing with a wooden dragon carving by himself, occasionally looking up at his father with eyes full of dependence.

Uchiha Mitsunori leaned back in his chair, his gaze fixed on the ginkgo leaves falling outside the window, and suddenly said, "Kurenai, I've already sent someone to inform your father."

Kurenai paused, looking at him with confusion: "Daimyo, why did you inform my father?"

Tsunade sat to the side, a mischievous smile playing on her lips, a complex expression flashing in her eyes. She probably guessed what Mitsumine wanted to say.

Uchiha Mitsunori's gaze swept over Tsunade and Kurenai Yuhi in turn: "I have decided that on May 21st, Konoha Year 54, I will hold a wedding to marry you and Mei Terumi."

"We-wedding?" Kurenai Yuhi's eyes widened instantly, her cheeks flushed red, and her breathing became rapid.

Although she knew she was the "predestined princess" of the Three Peaks, she did not expect the wedding date to come so soon, and she was at a loss for what to do.

She lowered her head instinctively, her fingers gripping the hem of her skirt tightly.

Tsunade chuckled and patted her shoulder, her tone teasing, "Silly girl, this is a good thing, why are you shy?"

Then, she looked at Mitsumine with a hint of mockery in her eyes: "You certainly know how to pick a date. May 21st is Mei Terumi's birthday. It seems you planned this all along."

"Indeed, this was planned long ago, not only for good luck, but also to set an example for the people."

Uchiha Mitsunori slowly sat up straight, his tone becoming more serious: "As you all know, in the past, according to the customs of the Land of Water, girls could marry after the age of 14. However, at the age of 14, a girl's body is not yet fully developed, and many of them are prone to difficult childbirth after marriage, resulting in the loss of many women's lives every year."

He paused, recalling the scene when he first became the daimyo of the Land of Water, his eyes becoming solemn: "So shortly after I took office, I first changed the marriage age for women from 14 to 16. Later, I found that there were still many cases of difficult childbirth at 16, so I further adjusted it to 18. Only when the body has fully grown can we avoid tragedies to the greatest extent possible."

Tsunade nodded in agreement: "Your decision is indeed wise. In recent years, the mortality rate of women in the Land of Water and infants has decreased by at least 70% compared to before."

Uchiha Mitsunori then changed the subject, his tone softening slightly: "Many years ago, I announced that Terumi Mei was my fiancée, but she was only 15 years old at the time, far from the legal marriage age of 18. As a daimyo, I had to set an example and not break the rules I set for myself, so I waited until now."

These words completely dispelled the unease in Yuhi Kurenai's heart. She raised her head and met Mitsumine's gentle yet firm gaze. The panic in her heart was gradually replaced by warmth.

She nodded gently, her voice slightly choked with emotion: "Thank you, Lord Daimyo... No, thank you, Mikado."

Just then, the door to the council chamber was pushed open, and Mei Terumi walked in wearing a light blue dress.

A sly smile played on her lips: "Looks like I've come at just the right time. I overheard you talking about the wedding as soon as I got to the door."

She reached out and took his arm: "Uchiha Mitsunori, you bastard, you've finally decided to give me a proper title? I thought I'd have to wait forever."

Uchiha Mitsunori smiled and pinched her cheek, his eyes full of apology: "It's my fault for making you wait so long. Now that you're 18, everything is just right. I've already asked the Ministry of Rites to start preparing for the wedding, and I'll make sure you and Kurenai have a grand wedding."

Mei Terumi nodded in satisfaction, a barely perceptible hint of emotion flashing in her eyes.

Then, she looked at Kurenai Yuhi, stepped forward and took her hand: "That's more like it, Kurenai. From now on, we are sisters. We must work together to assist Mitsumine and protect the Land of Water."

Kurenai felt the warmth of Mei Terumi's hand, and the sense of unfamiliarity in her heart completely dissipated. She smiled and nodded, "Yes, let's do it together."

Seeing the adults chatting so animatedly, Little Purple Dragon ran to Sanfeng's side, hugged his leg, and looked up at him curiously, asking, "Daddy, what's a wedding? Is there a delicious cake?"

Everyone laughed at his naive words, and the atmosphere in the council hall instantly became warm and lively.

Uchiha Mitsunori bent down, picked up little Shiryu, and kissed him on the cheek: "Yes, there will be lots of delicious food and beautiful clothes at the wedding. Shiryu will be Daddy's flower boy, okay?"

"Great!" Little Purple Dragon clapped his hands excitedly, his little face full of anticipation.

With the wedding date set, the entire Land of Water was bustling with activity.

Some praised Daming for setting an example by adhering to the marriage age rules she set for herself.

In a secret chamber deep within Daming Prefecture, a document marked "Top Secret" lay on the table.

The intelligence report stated, "...Sarutobi Asuma...has left the Land of Fire...his whereabouts unknown..."

As Uchiha Mitsunori looked at the intelligence report, a sharp glint flashed in his eyes, and he tapped the report lightly with his fingers.

He knew that Sarutobi Asuma's hatred would not easily dissipate.

This upcoming wedding... may not be as peaceful as it seems on the surface...