Naruto: Did i Just Get Reincarnated as Gojo?

Chapter 144: Of Shinobi Weddings, Dowries, and Other Such Matters

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In this era of the shinobi world, the custom of dowries was still prevalent.

Cash was the most common form. The amount varied depending on the families' social standing.

For prominent clans, the dowry for important members could reach tens of millions of ryō.

However, clans like the Uchiha, who practiced intra-clan marriage, were different. Despite being one of the most prestigious clans, their dowries were... less standardized.

Uchiha, after all, weren't short on funds. They didn't place much emphasis on dowries. Sometimes, they simply skipped it altogether, with the clan elders allocating a "small sum" from the clan's coffers to the newlyweds.

When Fugaku and Mikoto married, the "dowry" had consisted of a white fan, white sesame seeds, and... well, let's just say it wasn't exactly extravagant.

The sentiment was what mattered.

"I... hadn't considered that," Fugaku Uchiha admitted sheepishly. If Gojo Kaigetsu hadn't brought it up, he might have forgotten about the dowry entirely.

"But what exactly do you mean by... a massive dowry?"

"Exactly what it sounds like."

"How much you give privately is between you and the Uzumaki clan. But publicly... we'll announce a massive sum!" Gojo Kaigetsu declared, a mischievous glint in his eyes. He wouldn't miss such an opportunity.

The first marriage between an Uchiha and an Uzumaki. This was a major event, not just for Konoha, but for the entire ninja world!

He could already envision the headlines, the gossip, the potential for... a year-long manga series about the Uchiha-Uzumaki wedding, filled with dramatic flashbacks, heartwarming present-day scenes, external threats, and a triumphant conclusion.

With the Uchiha and Uzumaki clans involved, two of the most prominent families in the ninja world, even without deliberate publicity, the news would spread like wildfire.

And with widespread attention came... opportunities.

The key point of publicizing a massive dowry was this:

To discourage marriage among ninja in other villages. While Gojo Kaigetsu believed most kunoichi were... well, reasonable individuals, there were undoubtedly some who weren't.

In the current ninja world, clan and village loyalty were paramount.

While a ninja might not mind marrying someone who was divorced or had children, they'd certainly hesitate to marry someone from a destroyed village. A ninja without a home, a wanderer... they were considered less desirable.

Kusagakure's treatment of Uzumaki Momohime and her daughter was a prime example. They'd been shown no respect.

The focus of the publicity shouldn't be on Momohime's status as a widow, but rather on her being a survivor of Uzushiogakure's destruction. And then, emphasize the massive dowry, whether cash or property.

Gojo Kaigetsu could already imagine the reactions.

"We kunoichi are now awakened, independent, and on the path of self-improvement. We urge our male counterparts to be more... confident." – The Awakened Kunoichi.

"Can't you be more like us? Stop being so wishy-washy!" – The Manly Kunoichi.

"I have standards, you know. I'm not looking for a charity case. At least a million ryō annual income! And emotionally stable. I'm... volatile enough for both of us." – The Emotional Kunoichi.