"Danzo, cheer up. Don't be so heartbroken."
On the wedding day, Renya came over to Danzo's side and spoke softly in comfort.
The guy he liked got married—this feeling must not be pleasant at all…
Shimura Danzo: "???"
He turned his head in complete confusion, not knowing what this guy was talking about.
Where on earth did Renya see that he was heartbroken?
Today he had just come to attend Hiruzen's wedding, but Renya suddenly said something so baffling that it left him completely at a loss.
"What are you talking about?" Danzo said darkly.
Renya naturally draped his arm over Danzo's shoulder and whispered,
"Putting on a strong front, huh? Interesting."
Danzo was still pretending, unaware that his mood was already written all over his face.
This act of indifference really was amusing.
Renya lifted his head and glanced at the newlyweds surrounded by the crowd, then his gaze fell on Danzo with sympathy.
Poor Danzo, forced to watch helplessly as the one he liked got married.
Hiruzen's blissful smile must be blinding in his eyes, right?
This feeling must be unbearable, right?
Tsk, tsk, poor Danzo…
"You bastard, what's with that look in your eyes!" Danzo finally couldn't hold it in anymore.
He had no idea what this idiot was doing, spouting all sorts of incomprehensible nonsense.
But what he hated most was that pitying look Renya was giving him.
"Renya-kun, what are you two talking about?" Turning up, Koharu approached curiously.
She had heard Danzo's roar from a distance, and without a doubt, Renya-kun had made him angry again.
"Haha, nothing important." Renya laughed and deflected. Something like this definitely couldn't be said aloud.
If it were revealed, how would Danzo ever face people again?
Shimura Danzo shot him a cold glance, then turned away, refusing to bother with this inexplicable bastard any longer.
"You guys came so early?"
Just then, Uchiha Kagami and Mitokado Homura walked toward them.
"Kagami, Homura, long time no see!" Renya greeted them with a smile.
"It really has been a long time," Uchiha Kagami agreed with a nod.
After the war, everyone had their own responsibilities, and it often took a long time before they could gather like this.
If not for Hiruzen's wedding, they wouldn't have even had the chance to meet.
"Hiruzen's married now, and you two still aren't worried about finding partners?" Mitokado Homura adjusted his glasses with a sigh.
"Homura, you've found someone already?" Koharu asked.
Mitokado Homura nodded proudly.
"We've been together for several months now."
"Homura, how could you abandon the single men's brigade?" Renya put on a pained face. "That's a betrayal of us all!"
"Hahaha, sorry about that, Renya." Mitokado Homura scratched his head sheepishly.
Just then, a deep voice sounded—
"You're not getting any younger. It's time you all found someone."
At those words, everyone quickly turned their heads. Standing behind them without anyone noticing was none other than Senju Tobirama.
"Sensei!" they all greeted respectfully.
"Old man, I thought you'd still be buried in paperwork today."
Senju Tobirama glared at Renya in irritation. What kind of thing was this brat saying?
Hiruzen was his disciple—his student was getting married, how could he not attend?
Even with pressing official duties, he had to come.
If not for this brat refusing to take the position of Hokage, he would have already retired.
Tobirama planned to work for just a few more years, then pass the Hokage seat to his disciple and finally enjoy a peaceful retirement…
"When do you plan on getting married?" Tobirama asked. "Hiruzen's already married. How long are you going to wait?"
Renya: "???"
What on earth was this old man saying?
Marriage? Marry who exactly?
Why had this old guy suddenly turned into Mito?
Marriage was impossible. Not in this lifetime!
Hearing Tobirama's words, the three who were still single instinctively edged away from Renya, afraid of getting dragged into it as collateral.
After all, they too were single dogs.
"I'm not in any rush. They aren't married yet either." Renya pointed at the group who had quietly retreated.
Seriously, this old man was still single at his age—what right did he have to lecture him?
Renya didn't know how Tobirama even had the nerve to say such things.
If not for fearing a beating, he would have said it out loud.
The three: "…"
They stared resentfully at Renya. They'd already distanced themselves, yet still couldn't escape.
Senju Tobirama looked at the three lowering their heads not far away and sighed helplessly.
"You three also need to hurry up and find partners. You're not getting any younger."
"Understood, Sensei."
Danzo gave an outward response, but he didn't take it to heart.
Until he became Hokage, nothing else mattered!
If one hadn't established a career, how could one start a family?
Only after becoming Hokage would he consider such things.
Until then, there was just one goal—becoming Hokage!
As for Uchiha Kagami and Koharu, they simply hadn't found the right person yet.
After speaking, Senju Tobirama headed up to the stage.
He was Sarutobi Hiruzen's teacher, and had been invited to act as a witness for the wedding.
The heads of other clans stepped forward to pay their respects one by one, and Tobirama responded politely before dismissing them quickly.
Watching this scene, a trace of envy flashed in Danzo's eyes.
Renya saw the look and thought he was envying Biwako.
Poor Danzo, forced to watch helplessly as Hiruzen got married, unable to do a thing.
If Danzo knew what Renya was thinking, he would definitely fight him to the death!
"Danzo, when do you plan on getting married?" Renya asked.
"I have no plans to marry." Danzo's voice was cold.
He was nearly consumed with the desire to become Hokage—how could he spare any thought for marriage?
But he wouldn't say the reason out loud. If he did, it would only be after he had become Hokage.
Hearing this, Renya revealed a look of "just as I thought."
So, seeing Hiruzen get married, he had decided never to marry in his lifetime?
Truly devoted, wasn't he?
Too bad Hiruzen already belonged to someone else.
The wedding soon came to an end.
After greeting the newlyweds, Renya slipped away from the venue.
Because he had just spotted a fat cat at the gathering.
That cat was none other than Uchiha Madara's summoned beast—Scar!
After three years, it had come to find him again.
Renya followed its tracks all the way to a secluded alley, where Scar was already waiting for him.
"Scar, where is Madara-sama?"
He didn't know whether Madara seeking him was good or bad.
"Madara-sama is waiting for you at the usual place. He told you to prepare good ingredients and bring them along."
Scar licked its paw, then added a reminder.
"Oh right—don't forget to bring sake!"
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