The domineering Uchiha drove the Third Hokage mad!

Chapter 571 Tsunade, what are you going to reward me with? It's so hard to guess!

Hiashi Hyuga immediately stood up, a sincere smile on his face: "The Fourth Hokage, by setting an example and demonstrating profound understanding of righteousness, is truly a blessing to Konoha! Our Hyuga clan will certainly respond actively and fully cooperate with the Hokage's arrangements, encouraging our clan's ninjas to actively implement the law."

Nara Shikaku also stood up, nodded slightly, and echoed, "I admire the Fourth Hokage's deep concern for Konoha. Congratulations, sir! I will immediately arrange for the Nara clan to assist in implementing the bill, drafting promotional materials, and ensuring its smooth enactment."

Only Tsunade remained seated, leaning back slightly in her chair with a strange smile on her lips.

She didn't stand up to offer her congratulations, nor did she show any displeasure. She was generous and casual: "Since it's the Fourth Hokage's decision, and it's for the future of Konoha, it's naturally good. I will fully cooperate, assist in drafting the bill, and actively respond to the bill."

But only she knew that when she heard those words, a corner of her heart, long accustomed to tranquility, was jolted awake by something, a wave of bittersweet emotion washing over her...

She and Uchiha Mitsumine were already lovers, and she knew that Mitsumine had many women around him.

In the past, she was so busy preparing to revive Rope Tree that she never thought about the word "marriage" or the matter of status.

But now, upon hearing that he was going to formally marry multiple people and give them titles, the deep-seated concern and selfishness she felt for him, which she was unwilling to share with others, still surged up, like a thin vine gently entwining her heart, bringing a bittersweet feeling.

After the discussion, Hyuga Hiashi and Nara Shikaku took their leave one after the other.

Only Uchiha Mitsunori and Tsunade remained in the office, where a unique understanding and tenderness between lovers prevailed.

Uchiha Mitsunori looked at Tsunade's feigned nonchalance and indifference, a gentle smile flashing in his eyes.

Without needing to say a word, he knew what she was thinking... Her boldness and strength were always a facade, and only he could see the softness beneath it.

As night deepened, the ANBU ninjas worked overtime through the night.

The two bills were published as scheduled on the bulletin board at the entrance of Konoha Village, along with several supplementary notices that explained the specific provisions of the bills in detail.

Meanwhile, the ninjas in the Hokage's office also divided into several small teams, dressed in neat and tidy outfits, and went to various corners of the village to loudly read out the contents of the bill.

The two bills quickly spread throughout Konoha, reaching the ears of every villager.

The news spread like wildfire, reaching every corner of Konoha within an hour, sweeping through the entire village and becoming the hottest topic of conversation.

In order to promote beneficial laws... the Fourth Hokage plans to set an example by marrying multiple wives...

This news quickly became the most exciting thing in Konoha. Whether on the streets or in the courtyards, people could be heard discussing the bill.

The bulletin board was packed with people, so crowded that it was impossible to move. Some people stood on tiptoe, while others craned their necks, all intently reading the articles of the bill on the bulletin board. Their faces were full of undisguised excitement and anticipation, and their eyes shone with expectation.

The young male ninjas high-fived and cheered, their voices filled with anticipation and joy. One of them couldn't help but shout, "Great! This is wonderful! We can marry multiple wives now, which will not only increase the village's population and contribute to the survival of Konoha, but also put an end to our regret of only being able to marry one wife!"

"What's even more commendable is that the Fourth Hokage set an example by taking the lead in practicing what he preached. We must actively respond and not let the Hokage down!"

A few of the female ninjas hesitated, standing in small groups, talking in hushed tones. Their expressions were complex, with worry and hesitation flashing in their eyes, but most of them expressed understanding and support...

After all, years of war had left many women around me without partners or support, making their lives extremely difficult and helpless. This law provided them with a stable home...

Many female ninjas, with shy smiles on their faces, whispered among themselves about their crushes, their eyes filled with longing and anticipation.

The older ninjas stood on the outside of the crowd, their hands behind their backs, their faces showing great satisfaction, nodding in approval.

Most of them had experienced the baptism of war, witnessed the rise and fall of Konoha, and watched their relatives and comrades die on the battlefield. They knew the importance of population and combat power to Konoha, and they knew how important these two laws were to the future of Konoha.

An elderly ninja with white hair couldn't help but sigh, "The Fourth Hokage was truly farsighted and had Konoha's heart at heart. These two bills really speak to our hearts! Back then, my son died on the battlefield, leaving behind my young grandson and daughter-in-law, destitute and struggling to make ends meet. Now, with the property protection bill, they will never have to suffer again!"

Another veteran ninja chimed in, "Yes, yes! With our property secured, we can carry out missions and go to the battlefield with greater peace of mind. We no longer need to worry about our children being left destitute and bullied after our accidental death! It's a blessing for Konoha to have a Hokage who cares so much about the villagers and understands the greater good!"

The ordinary villagers gathered together, discussing the matter animatedly. Their faces were full of support, and their voices were filled with joy and anticipation. The entire village was immersed in an atmosphere of excitement.

The women chatted and laughed as they hung out their clothes to dry, their movements becoming much lighter and more agile.

"It should have been like this a long time ago. In the past few years, there was war, and many men were killed. Many families were left with only widows and children, and life was very difficult. They didn't know where their next meal would come from, and they were often bullied. Now it's good. With the property protection law, children can inherit their father's property and have someone to take care of them. They no longer have to live that kind of life of wandering and being bullied."

For a time, the entire Hidden Leaf Village was immersed in a lively and exciting atmosphere. People cheered and talked about the two bills everywhere in the streets and alleys. Whether they were ninjas or villagers, they all talked about the two bills.

As night deepens, a cool breeze rustles softly, like a gentle whisper or a silent blessing.

The stars in the sky grew brighter, and the moonlight, like water, gently spilled onto the streets of Konoha, dispelling the darkness and tranquility of the night.

The streets of Konoha were no longer bustling and lively as during the day. The lights in every household gradually went out, leaving only a few scattered lights.

The weariness between Uchiha Mitsunaga's brows gradually became apparent...

After a long day of work, drafting bills and arranging publicity, he was already exhausted, both physically and mentally.

But when he thought of Tsunade, and of how she pretended not to care during the day, he felt no fatigue at all, and his heart was filled with tenderness and longing.

He arrived at Tsunade's residence, and without knocking, gently pushed open the slightly ajar door...

This casualness and tacit understanding is the result of their years of romantic entanglement. There is no need for many words or formalities; it's as if this place is also his home.

The room was brightly lit, and Tsunade was sitting at a stone table, holding a cup of wine in her hand.

She took a casual sip, and the coolness of the drink slightly soothed the bitterness in her heart.

She gazed at the night outside the window, at the stars in the sky, her thoughts drifting slightly away, lost in thought.

Hearing footsteps, Tsunade slowly turned around and saw the figure of Uchiha Mitsumine. Her eyes showed no surprise, as if she had already guessed that he would come.

A mocking smile played on her lips, tinged with a hint of petulance: "Is the Fourth Hokage so free? You just finalized the bill, and instead of preparing for your 'three wives and four concubines,' or selecting those young and beautiful women, you have time to come to my dilapidated little courtyard? Or perhaps you're here to laugh at this old woman?"

Uchiha Mitsunori slowly walked up to her, placed his hands on the stone table, and locked his gaze into her eyes: "I've come today to tell you something, something very important, something I've thought about for a long time."

His expression was gentle and serious, instantly dispelling most of the teasing thought in Tsunade's mind. She was filled with anticipation, eagerly awaiting his next words.

"Tsunade, I want to marry you. I want to give you a proper status, a stable home, so that I can rightfully protect you."

Tsunade shuddered, her wine glass trembling slightly, as if the entire world had been reduced to her voice.

Before, she was so busy preparing to revive Rope Tree that she never thought about the word "marriage." She had even accepted the role of a lover...

But now, as he tells her he wants to marry her, the feeling of being loved and cherished warms her heart. A long-lost sense of emotion quietly spreads, moistening her eyes.

She suppressed the warmth and emotion in her heart, blinked gently, and held back the tears welling up in her eyes.

"Marry me? Uchiha Mitsunori, you just announced in your office, as the Fourth Hokage, that you would marry multiple women and lead the way in enforcing the law, and now you turn around and say this to me? What do you take me for? A tool for you to enforce the law, or just one of your many wives as decoration? A pawn for you to appease people and demonstrate fairness?"

She posed a probing question from the bottom of her heart, her tone seemingly sharp, but only she knew that she was simply afraid—afraid of falling too deeply and ending up with nothing.

"Besides, I am twenty years older than you, much older than you, and I do not have the gentleness and thoughtfulness of a young girl, nor their youth and beauty."

"And you are the Fourth Hokage, wielding great power, never lacking young and beautiful women around you, never lacking women willing to throw themselves at you. Are you really not bothered? Are you really willing to marry a woman like me who is twenty years older than you, and not let me down?"

Uchiha Mitsunori had already seen through her thoughts... He saw through her feigned indifference, and he saw through the unease and expectation in her sharp words.

He knew Tsunade's personality well: she was forthright, strong, and proud. She always put the big picture first, never easily showing her personal feelings, never easily showing weakness, and never easily believing other people's promises.

Such a direct probing, such obvious anxiety, it seems that "familiarity breeds affection," and that her position in her heart is more important than she imagined!

He offered no further explanation, nor any lengthy words of comfort. He simply leaned slightly closer to her.

The next second, he leaned down slightly and kissed her lips.

He proved himself through his actions, kissing away the unease, hesitation, and anxiety in her eyes.

Tsunade's body stiffened slightly, then relaxed.

She raised her arms to wrap around his neck, responding to his kiss with tenderness and passion, a kiss filled with warmth and affection.

Without hesitation or backing down, she poured all her emotions—gratitude, concern, trepidation, grievance, and anticipation—into this kiss. With this kiss, she responded to his love, and with this kiss, she told him that she was willing, willing to marry him, willing to stay by his side, and willing to spend her life with him.

A gentle evening breeze blew by, carrying with it the intense, ambiguous atmosphere between the two.

He reached out and put his arm around her waist, holding her tightly in his arms.

After a long while, the two slowly separated, their noses still touching, their breaths mingling, carrying each other's warmth and scent.

In the courtyard, only the slightly rapid breathing of the two people and the rustling of the leaves in the evening breeze remained, gentle and tranquil.

Uchiha Mitsunori raised his hand and gently brushed away the stray hairs from her cheek with his fingers, his eyes so tender they almost overflowed: "Silly girl, I've never cared about age. Your beauty and figure have perfectly shaped the most beautiful woman in my heart. I haven't even had time to love you yet."

Looking at his serious expression, Tsunade smiled brightly, her eyes softening even more.

她轻轻抬手，轻轻戳了戳他的脸颊：「算你识相，不过，我可丑话说在前头，娶我可以，但若你敢忘了你今天说过的话，敢辜负我对你的心意，我可不管你是不是火影，照样揍你，揍到你认错为止。」

Uchiha Mitsunori smiled smugly, tightened his arms slightly, and pulled her into a tight embrace.

"I remember it. I will never forget what I said today, and I will never let you down."

"I will cherish you and protect you, so that you will no longer have to pretend to be strong and bear everything alone. I will make you the happiest woman."

Tsunade leaned against his chest, listening to his steady and powerful heartbeat, a heartbeat so calm and reassuring.

She gently raised her hand and lightly punched his chest, her tone a mix of coquettishness and joy.

"You're smart to know what's good for you. If you hadn't, you'd be in for a beating."

She looked up at him, gently hooked her arm around his neck, and then tugged at it slightly: "Now, carry me back to the bedroom, I'm going to reward you properly."

Upon hearing this, Uchiha Mitsumine chuckled softly, leaned down slightly, and steadily embraced Tsunade's waist, gently lifting her up in his arms.

Tsunade wrapped her arms around his neck, her eyes softening with tenderness, and kissed him a few times.

Uchiha Mitsunori carried her, slowing his pace and walking quietly towards the bedroom.

He looked down at the beauty in his arms and teased, "Tsunade, what are you going to reward me with? It's so hard to guess..."