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Everyone knows that Inoichi has never approved of his beloved daughter's boyfriends. After all, for him, none of them is worthy of his daughter. However, he never did anything to actively stop those relationships from forming.
Who is he to stop his daughter from loving someone?
But if they ever break her heart, the Uchiha's genjutsus torture would be nothing but a fever dream.
Thankfully, no one was foolish enough to make her cry or break her heart.
Which brings everyone to their current predicament of being in an awkward situation.
Inoichi eyes the groom's outstretched hand darkly. He didn't place his daughter's hand on it.
Somehow, they kind of expected it. When Sasuke voiced his desire to marry Ino, Naruto cheered him on with all his heart but cautioned him that the Yamanaka patriarch may not take that lightly. When Ino said yes to Sasuke's proposal six months ago, TenTen, Hinata, Temari, and Sakura expressed their glee and happiness for the couple but thought that Inoichi would probably raise hell for a variety of reasons.
One, someone is officially taking his daughter away.
Two, said someone is none other than Sasuke Uchiha. International criminal and former member of Akatsuki. Granted that he's now pardorned from his crimes and his relationships have been renewed, but Inoichi would never forget that the last Uchiha made his daughter cry and broke her heart.
Their concerns were laughed at by Ino, who said that if it came down to that, then she and Sasuke would just elope.
Sakura rolls her eyes because she knows her best friend would never do that.
To their surprise, the wedding is happening, and Inoichi agreed to walk his daughter down the aisle.
Sasuke is nervous. He doesn't show it, but he really is, especially now that Inoichi is looking into his eyes and trying to find answers.
So he answers his unspoken words: Yes, I will take care of her until my last breath. I will make her so happy that the only tears you'll see are tears of joy. I will always love and choose her in every waking moment.
Inoichi looked at his daughter when she nervously giggled and sort of whined. Dad?
Everyone held their breath when Inoichi stood straighter.
Ino nudges him silently and pleadingly, as if saying, We talked about this; you agreed.
He laughs, placing his daughter's hand on Sasuke's outstretched hand.
I'll be counting on you then, son.
His words brought tears to the Yamanaka matriarch; he could even hear the gasps of the attendees, but Inoichi's eyes only looked at his son-in-law, who looked at him with gratefulness.
Yes, father. Sasuke held onto Ino's eye and intertwines their fingers together. You can count on me.
"I know. Be happy, both of you."
Ino nudged Sasuke's side silently, and he smiled at her so warmly that everyone knew just how happy the blonde made him.
He leans toward her. Have I ever told you that you're the best thing that ever happened to me?
Yes. Ino smiled playfully. But you could mention that more.