Raising Affection in Konoha, Marrying Mei Terumi from the Start

“I've always stressed that I'm a man who wants to become the Mizukage, but you all seem to have misunderstood me.” Kaede held Mei Terumi's hand as he explained to the media. “Some people with ulterior motives have been lying to everyone, saying I also want to become the Hokage, the Tsuchikage... or even the husband of the weapons shop owner's wife!” “Konoha is not above the law. I'll see this through to the end!” “I'm just a warm-hearted guy, and I'm not very good at turning people down.” “Hinata, Ino, Sakura Haruno... They like me because I used to be their teacher. Those other people like me for the same reason!” “Kurenai Yuhi and the others... we're just good colleagues!” “I'm completely devoted! I'm telling you, stop spreading rumors! I'll sue you for defamation!”