Shindai came back from the bathroom and noticed Obito, Kakashi, and Rin Nohara looking at him with strange expressions.
He asked in confusion, "Why are you guys staring at me like that?"
Obito questioned with hidden meanings, "Hey Shindai, how are things going with you, Pakura Onee-san, and Hikaku?"
Shindai's body stiffened. His legs began trembling again as he stammered, "F-fine... I-I mean, things are okay, I think."
Seeing Shindai's reaction, Obito, Kakashi, and Rin Nohara all confirmed their suspicions.
"Is that so? Never would've thought..."
"You sure moved fast though!"
"Tch tch, must be thanks to us though."
Shindai looked away embarrassedly, "What are you talking about? Thanks to you guys for what?"
Obito teased, "Still pretending huh? Of course it's thanks to Kakashi's idea, otherwise you'd still be acting like an idiot."
Kakashi pushed his glasses up slightly, "Actually... it should be thanks to Jiraiya-sama."
Rin smiled as she said, "No wonder you were so quick to give your glasses to Kakashi. That was your way of saying thanks, huh? Congrats, Shindai."
Shindai's face instantly turned a deep crimson shade—almost purplish red.
Annoyed, Shindai turned his gaze toward Naruto. Obviously these three didn't know before, but when he came back from using the bathroom, they already did. That meant Naruto must have told them something.
"What did you tell these three?"
Now it was Naruto's turn to avoid eye contact nervously, "N-nothing really."
"I can't take it anymore! My waist's gonna give out! I surrender!"
Obito and Kakashi continued teasing Shindai mercilessly.
Shindai's face, already deep red, turned even redder than a monkey's butt, completely ruining the composed image he had maintained just moments ago.
His palm slammed onto the table, "You two! Looking for trouble, huh? Always glued to Make Out Paradise, those pervy masked weirdos! One tries to act cool in front of Rin but messes it up completely—what an idiot!"
Obito and Kakashi immediately exploded, "What did you say!"
Shindai fired back, "What? Wanna fight? Perfect! Let me test on you my nearly completed Scientific Ninja-Ware! This time, I'll make you beg for mercy on your knees!"
Rin sighed in frustration, "Guys, just stop it already!"
However, Obito and Shindai kept bickering, with Kakashi siding with Obito.
Naruto munched on edamame beans, curiously watching the argument between Shindai and the others. Were they going to fight again? Should he go call Sasuke and the others over?
A vein throbbed on Rin's forehead. Just as Shindai and the other two were preparing to leave the izakaya to continue their fight, she finally snapped, slamming her fist on the table, "You three! Shut up! Sit down right now!"
Instantly silenced, Obito, Kakashi, and Shindai plopped back into their seats.
Obito: Rin's angry. No more arguing.
Kakashi: Good thing Rin stopped us. Who knows what scientific ninja tools Shindai might have developed specifically targeting them two?
Shindai: Wait, why should I shut up and sit down? The way Rin just acted... it felt exactly like Pakura and Hikaku Uchiha!
Rin Nohara lectured, "All three of you are in your twenties already. Why do you still quarrel like teenagers? No more fighting! By the way, Shindai, when are you going to marry Pakura and Hikaku Uchiha?"
After taking a sip of alcohol, Shindai replied, "Not sure yet. I'll ask the two of them later. But probably we'll just invite a few of our close ones as witnesses. The wedding will happen soon, maybe even next week."
Rin asked in surprise, "That fast?"
"Yeah, since everything's settled, better to hold it quickly. Okay then, that's decided. I'm taking Naruto home now. I'll notify you guys once we set the date."
Shindai stood up and left the izakaya with Naruto.
Evening.
Shindai said to Pakura and Hikaku Uchiha, "Let's find a time to get married."
Pakura and Hikaku Uchiha responded in shock, "Huh? So sudden?"
Shindai shot them a resentful look and said, "Sudden? You two did 'this and that' to me last night already. Are you planning to back out now?"
"Of course not, but isn't it too quick?"
With a sigh, Shindai grumbled, "You two, one older than me by six years, the other by decades. I don't think it's too quick, so why are you..."
Before Shindai could finish, he suffered simultaneous elbow strikes from Pakura and Hikaku Uchiha.
Then Pakura and Hikaku Uchiha agreed, "Alright then, we'll go with your plan."
Immediately afterward, Shindai went next door to find Kushina Uzumaki and Minato Namikaze. He discussed the matter with them, since they had experience organizing weddings and he didn't.
Although initially surprised, Kushina and Minato happily agreed to help prepare the wedding for Shindai and his partners, scheduling it for Saturday next week.
The guest list included only Shindai's close friends, plus senior figures such as Orochimaru and Hiruzen Sarutobi.
Similar to Minato Namikaze's wedding, Shindai's ceremony also had minimal attendees. Thanks to Obito's help, the preparations were completed quickly.
...
Time flew swiftly, and the wedding day arrived as scheduled.
Inside the venue, Naruto, Sasuke, and Hinata followed Kabuto's lead, acting as door greeters to welcome arriving guests.
Minato Namikaze would be officiating the ceremony.
In a separate room, dressed formally in dark-colored traditional Japanese attire, Shindai was so nervous he didn't know where to put his hands.
Obito deadpanned at the dazed and distracted Shindai, "Not serious, right? It can't be *that* nerve-wracking?"
Shindai snapped exasperatedly, "Can't I be nervous?! This is my biggest life event ever—of course I'm tense!"
Kakashi reminded, "Then you'd better adjust your mindset quickly, Shindai. The guests have already arrived and the wedding ceremony is about to begin. You need to get ready and go next door to find Pakura and Hikaku to start the wedding."
Just then, someone knocked loudly on the door. Naruto shouted, "Shindai, Dad sent me to tell you it's time to start!"
Shindai took a deep breath and, accompanied by Obito and Kakashi, headed to the next room.
Inside, Pakura and Hikaku Uchiha were already prepared, dressed in traditional white kimono wedding attire, waiting patiently.
Also present in the room were Rin Nohara, Kushina Uzumaki, and Nonou Yakushi.
Seeing Shindai, Kushina teased, "Well look at you, all dressed up and looking quite handsome."
Shindai approached Pakura and Hikaku Uchiha, extending his hands toward them. "Well then, shall we go?"
Pakura and Hikaku placed their hands into Shindai's and nodded with smiling faces. "Yes."
Taking Pakura's and Hikaku's hands, Shindai led them toward the ceremony hall, where Minato Namikaze officiated as the ceremony began unfolding step by step.
Obito looked at Shindai, who was about to enter a new stage of life, and felt very envious. He turned to look at Rin Nohara beside him.
Rin also watched Shindai and the others longingly.
Gathering his courage, Obito reached out and took Rin's hand. She turned her head and sweetly smiled at him.
The wedding reached its final stage. Before everyone's witness, Shindai exchanged sake cups with Pakura and Hikaku, sealing their union as husband and wife.
Minato Namikaze looked on happily at the three newlyweds, feeling as though he were witnessing his younger self and Kushina Uzumaki from years past.
Looking at Pakura and Hikaku's faces, Shindai solemnly said, "Thank you both. From now on, please take care of me."
Pakura and Hikaku both displayed joyful smiles. "Yes, from now on, please take care of us too, Shindai."
All attendees cheered together, "Congratulations on your wedding!"
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