The domineering Uchiha drove the Third Hokage mad!

Chapter 427 I'm Willing to Marry You Along with Hanabi

The silence lasted for a moment before Uchiha Mitsunori broke it.

His gaze shifted to Hinata Hyuga, who was still standing there, her expression unsettled, and he tried to change the subject to ease the awkwardness: "Hinata, according to the calendar of our ancestral planet, today is your birthday. You should be happier!"

Hinata and Hanabi were slightly taken aback, but their surprise was quickly replaced by disbelief.

Six days have passed in Sage Village, but only one day has passed in the Ninja World, so the calendars on both sides are completely out of sync.

They've been focused on their training lately and haven't realized that today is Hinata Hyuga's birthday.

Hinata Hanabi's puffed-out cheeks suddenly slumped down; she, too, failed to notice this detail.

"Sanfeng... thank you... for remembering my birthday!"

Hinata Hyuga never expected that he could remember her birthday so accurately. This thoughtfulness warmed her heart and completely extinguished her anger.

Uchiha Mitsunori walked slowly to Hinata's side, ignoring the burning gaze that Hanabi was casting at him.

He gently hugged Hinata Hyuga and patted her back softly: "I rushed here without stopping because I wanted to spend a peaceful birthday with you. Don't be angry about what happened earlier, okay?"

After saying that, he gently kissed her forehead!

Hinata Hyuga froze at his sudden intimacy, her cheeks instantly turning even redder.

She instinctively tried to pull away, but Sanfeng gently pressed her shoulder. The warmth of his palm seeped through her clothes, and the awkwardness in her heart gradually dissipated, leaving only an indescribable flutter.

But then she remembered her younger sister was still there, and felt a little embarrassed. She gently pushed his hand away, saying, "Sanfeng, don't do this... Hanabi is still here."

Seeing the two so intimately connected, Hinata Hanabi felt a deep pang of bitterness welling up inside her.

But because it was her sister's birthday, she didn't dare to be as unrestrained as before and could only forcefully suppress the disappointment in her heart.

She bit her lower lip, trying to break the tension between the two: "Happy birthday, sister! It's all my fault, I was so focused on competing with you that I forgot about such an important day! Brother-in-law, did you prepare a birthday present for my sister? Take it out and let me see!"

Uchiha Mitsunori simply smiled and looked at Hinata, his eyes filled with a hint of mystery.

"Of course it's ready, but we'll give it to her in a little while."

Hinata Hyuga naturally understood his intention, and a sweet feeling welled up in her heart, her previous unhappiness vanishing completely.

She gave Sanfeng a light glare, a slight smile playing on her lips: "You're just being ridiculous."

Seeing this, Uchiha Mitsunori smiled and patted her shoulder: "Since it's Hinata's birthday, we should naturally celebrate it properly. I had the people at the manor prepare a cake and food before I came. Let's have a good time together at the stone table in the courtyard."

Hinata Hanabi paused for a moment, then quickly followed, her disappointment replaced by a hint of joy. Being able to celebrate her sister's birthday with Mitsumine-sama was something to be happy about.

An exquisite three-tiered cake was already laid out on the stone table in the courtyard, decorated with fresh fruit and a few unlit candles. Next to it were several plates of the sisters' favorite snacks: cherry blossom cakes and chestnut cakes, all of which were their favorite flavors from childhood.

A servant was bringing over a cup of warm floral tea; the aroma of the tea mingled with the sweet scent of the cake, instantly lifting one's spirits.

Uchiha Mitsunori picked up a candle from the table and lit it. In the flickering orange candlelight, he said, "Hinata, make a wish."

Hinata Hyuga closed her eyes, clasped her hands together, and looked on with piety.

Hinata Hanabi stood to the side, looking at her sister's gentle profile in the candlelight, then at her brother-in-law beside her who was smiling and watching her. She secretly made a wish in her heart: she hoped that she could grow up quickly, and that Lord Mitsumine would marry her as his queen.

After making her wish, Hinata Hyuga took a deep breath and slowly blew out the candle.

Then, she picked up a knife and cut the cake into three pieces, first handing one piece to Hanabi, then one piece to Mitsumine, and finally taking the remaining piece.

Hinata Hanabi took a bite of the cake, and the sweetness instantly filled her heart. The rich cream and the refreshing fresh fruit intertwined, and the disappointment of being rejected earlier faded a bit.

Hinata Hyuga ate her cake in small bites, her heart filled with warmth.

Halfway through the meal, Uchiha Mitsunori took out a brocade box from his sleeve. The box was carved with exquisite cloud patterns, and it was clear at a glance that it was very valuable.

He handed one of them to Hinata with a very gentle look in his eyes.

"This is a birthday gift for you, a jade pendant made of warm jade. It has a spell mark that I carved on it. Wearing it close to your body can nourish your meridians, and it can also form a protective barrier in case of a sudden crisis."

Hinata Hyuga opened the brocade box, inside which lay a translucent white jade pendant, surrounded by faint energy fluctuations.

She picked up the jade pendant, her eyes filled with joy, hooked her arms around his neck, and kissed him: "Sanfeng, thank you, I really like this jade pendant."

As the sun set, the clouds were tinged with a pale golden-red hue, enveloping the entire manor in a warm glow, while the celebratory atmosphere in the courtyard lingered.

Hinata Hyuga carefully put the jade pendant close to her body, feeling its warm and smooth touch, her heart filled with the surprise and sweetness of her birthday.

Looking at the jade pendant in her sister's hand, Hinata Hanabi's eyes were filled with envy.

She hesitated for a moment, but ultimately couldn't suppress the anticipation in her heart, along with a subtle hint of coquetry.

"Brother-in-law...I...I want a present too!"

After saying that, she quickly lowered her eyes, not daring to look into his eyes, and her ears turned a faint red.

A faint smile flashed in Uchiha Mitsunori's eyes as he took out another brocade box from his wide sleeve.

This brocade box is slightly smaller than the one given to Hinata Hyuga, and it is also carved with exquisite cloud patterns, but the patterns are more lively, clearly prepared especially for the girl in front of me.

He raised his hand and gently handed the brocade box to Hyuga Hanabi, jokingly saying, "Future sister-in-law, this is for you!"

Upon hearing this, Hinata Hanabi suddenly raised her head, her previous shyness completely replaced by excitement.

She carefully took the brocade box, gently lifted the lid, and saw a light pink velvet cloth inside, with a pair of small and exquisite warm jade earrings lying quietly on it.

A delicate silver chain hangs from the bottom of the earrings, so exquisite that it's hard to look away.

Seeing her overjoyed expression, Uchiha Sanfeng's smile deepened: "These are also warm jade earrings that I personally crafted. They are made from the same warm jade as Hinata's jade pendant. Not only can they form a protective barrier in times of crisis, but they can also enhance your affinity for natural energy and accelerate the absorption of natural energy, which will greatly benefit your training in Sage Village."

Hinata Hanabi quickly picked up one of the earrings, gently touching the warm, smooth texture of the jade, and felt increasingly joyful.

She looked up, her eyes filled with gratitude and joy: "Thank you, brother-in-law! These earrings are so beautiful, I really love them!"

After saying that, she couldn't wait to put it on, her fingers clumsily gathering the stray hairs by her ears.

As night deepened, the noise of the birthday party had long since subsided.

In Hinata Hyuga's bedroom, she lay on her side in Uchiha Mitsumine's arms, her cheek pressed against his warm chest.

She closed her eyes slightly, her fingers unconsciously drawing gentle circles on his chest, as if trying to lock his heart away forever.

Uchiha Mitsunori looked down at the person in his arms, one hand gently around her waist, the other hand tenderly stroking her long hair, his eyes full of doting affection.

After a long while, he lowered his head and placed a light kiss on her forehead, saying with a hint of seriousness, "Hinata, there's something I want to talk to you about."

Hearing this, Hinata Hyuga looked up at him, a hint of doubt in her eyes: "Mitsubin, you speak, I'm listening."

Moonlight streamed through the window and fell on her face, making the soft light in her eyes even clearer.

Uchiha Mitsunori gazed into her eyes: "I'm planning a 'Goddess Project.' The goal is to gather twenty-four queens, and then, by harnessing natural energy and fusing it with the power of faith, to create divine status for them, so that each queen can become her own goddess, each ruling over a planet and its order. Like Tsunade, I will make her the Goddess of Life... Temari, the Goddess of Wind... and you, I will make you the Goddess of Love, protecting all genuine emotions in the world."

Hinata Hyuga's pupils contracted slightly, and an incredulous look of surprise appeared on her face.

After a slight pause, Uchiha Mitsunori said tentatively, "Once you become a goddess, not only will your strength break through its limitations, but you will also have a long lifespan and achieve eternal youth, no longer subject to the erosion of time... I have another idea... I want to take Hanabi as my queen and let her join the goddess project as well."

Upon hearing the name "Hanabi," Hinata Hyuga stiffened slightly, a complex emotion flickering in her eyes.

Uchiha Mitsunori sensed her change and gently patted her back.

"In the future, you and I will live long lives, but if Hanabi remains a mortal, she will eventually experience birth, aging, sickness, and death... A hundred years from now, you will only be able to watch her turn into a handful of dust. Rather than watching her leave you in the future, why not let her join us and become a goddess... In this way, you two sisters can be together forever and never have to suffer the pain of separation and death again. For her, this is also the best way out."

Hinata Hyuga remained silent for a moment, the complexity in her eyes gradually fading, replaced by rational thinking.

As a Capricorn, she inherently possesses a level of rationality and realism beyond the average person. She understands the cruelty of birth, aging, sickness, and death, and she also understands that Mitsumine's suggestion was not a spur-of-the-moment decision, but rather a genuine consideration for the fireworks...

Although she had been disgusted by Hanabi's feelings for Mitsufumi these days, her love for her younger sister had never diminished.

If Hanabi could become a goddess, she would not only possess great power and a long life, but the two sisters would also never be separated. This outcome would undoubtedly be the best.

"Mimine, I do... I do... I do want to marry you, along with Hanabi..."

Uchiha Mitsunori seemed unsatisfied: "Hinata... turn around... let's change the game..."

"Ah... Mitsumine..."