After Hui and Tsunade appeared, the entire crowd erupted in excitement.
Everyone's eyes were filled with anticipation.
People couldn't help but push toward the couple.
The massive surge of the crowd made many gasp in alarm.
If a stampede occurred… the consequences would be unimaginable!
But soon enough, people began to relax.
Because Hui spoke.
"Thank you, thank you all for coming to my wedding."
His voice wasn't loud, but it carried clearly across the entire Hidden Sage Village.
"Today is a special day for me, it's the day Tsunade and I are getting married.
I know you're all here, happy for me.
"I also know many of you have traveled from far and wide across the world, just to see me, just to offer your blessings for our wedding.
"I'm truly grateful to everyone, and I hope today brings you joy."
As he expressed his gratitude, a thunderous cheer erupted across the village. People, unsure of what to say, simply used their cheers to convey their emotions.
At the same time, several massive water screens appeared from all directions around Hidden Sage Village.
On these water screens were the images of Hui and Tsunade.
This was the Heaven's Veil Technique, the same technique Hui had once used to evaluate candidates. Now, his shadow clones were using it to live-stream the wedding.
Those who had been pushing forward to catch a glimpse of Hui stopped in their tracks, turning to watch the water screens.
Even though they had already seen Hui's image in past ceremonies, promotional videos, and photos, this high-definition, up-close view still left them in awe.
It wasn't just Hui, Tsunade, too.
The two of them looked absolutely stunning.
"The golden couple of Konoha has finally grown up… and now they're getting married."
Someone couldn't help but say this. It was one of the old residents of Konoha, someone who had witnessed the growth of Hui and Tsunade from childhood.
In their hearts, this pair should have been married long ago.
Still, it wasn't too late.
On the water screen, Hui gently took Tsunade's hand and looked at her.
His gaze was soft, a smile tugging at the corners of his lips as he spoke.
"Do you remember? When you were three, you were already shouting that you'd marry me. Today, your wish finally comes true."
The crowd burst into laughter at his words, and Tsunade couldn't help but lightly punch Hui's shoulder.
"I was just kidding, everyone, don't take it seriously. Actually, it was me, when I was three, I tricked little Tsunade into falling for me."
At this, everyone laughed even louder.
"From three to thirty, it's been a long journey. But for Tsunade and me, these years have been wonderful.
"We went from innocent childhood crushes to sweet young love. We got engaged at nineteen, and now, at thirty, we're getting married.
"This kind of love, in my eyes, is a gift from the heavens.
"Thank you, fate, for bringing me to this world, for bringing me to Tsunade's side, for allowing me to be part of her life.
"I love you, and I hope to walk with you through endless years to come."
Hui's voice grew more tender, and the crowd fell silent, watching the couple with looks of admiration.
Tsunade gazed at Hui, her lips curling into a smile, then suddenly leaned forward and kissed him.
Afterward, amidst the crowd's explosive cheers, Tsunade spoke:
"I'm grateful to fate as well, for letting me have you by my side."
Upon hearing this, Hui immediately kissed Tsunade in return. Under the watchful eyes of everyone in Hidden Sage Village, they shared a long, romantic kiss.
In an instant, countless people cheered, and the entire village became a sea of sound.
"So romantic… If only I were Lady Tsunade."
A seventeen or eighteen-year-old girl sighed dreamily, her eyes full of longing.
"Big sis, let go of my eyes! Damn it, I want to see too!"
In her arms, her five-year-old little brother struggled desperately, loudly protesting.
"Woo woo woo… my youth is over…"
Not far from them, a beautiful woman in her twenties burst into tears, sobbing uncontrollably.
She was twenty-six this year, not much younger than Hui. She had witnessed his miraculous rise and was one of his biggest superfans.
At one point, she had even fantasized about competing with Tsunade, dreaming of defeating her and winning Hui's heart.
Unfortunately, as the two grew more outstanding, she could only bury those feelings deep within her heart.
Today, for her, was both a day when a dream came true, and a day when it shattered.
She wasn't the only one. At that moment, many people felt the sting of loss.
Even though their hearts were filled with blessings, both Hui and Tsunade were once the embodiment of countless people's youthful dreams.
"Let the wedding begin!"
With Hiruzen 's loud proclamation, the ceremony commenced.
Hui was the Master of the World, the Sovereign of the Sage Shinobi Nation, and the Sage of Hidden Sage Village.
How could his wedding be anything but grand?
Just the various rituals alone would take a long time.
However, Hui showed no signs of impatience, and the entire Hidden Sage Village watched with great interest.
Everyone was excited and happy.
"Tsunade's getting married now, and among our generation of friends, you're the only one still single, Orochimaru."
Jiraiya placed a hand on Orochimaru's shoulder, his face full of smiles, genuinely happy for his two close friends.
"Love... marriage, huh?"
Orochimaru murmured to himself, and then the corners of his mouth lifted in a rare smile.
As someone who cherished life and enjoyed living, Orochimaru didn't reject the idea of love and marriage. In his eyes, that too was part of a beautiful life.
But then, he shook his head with a hint of regret.
He was too busy now. There was simply no time to meet someone who could stir feelings within him.
Perhaps, only when everything settled down, when his experiments no longer required his attention, would he have time to seek out love.
"That brat Hui... engaged at nineteen and only getting married at thirty? What a procrastinator."
Lightning remarked, causing hunter beside him to nod in agreement.
But as the two of them looked at Hui, their eyes were filled with pride and affection.
Though Lightning was technically Hui's subordinate and showed him great respect, he was much older and had always regarded Hui as a younger brother in his heart.
Now that his younger brother was getting married, how could he not feel happy and proud?
But the most pleased of all was Senju Tobirama.
He had grown older, already over sixty, though he still looked as if he were in his thirties.
As he watched Hui and Tsunade, the smile on his face never faded.
Beside him, Uzumaki Suihei wore a helpless expression.
He saw the lovestruck look on Uzumaki Mina's face and felt a pang of sympathy.
"That damned brat..."
He muttered under his breath, silently contemplating how to handle the situation.
Maybe…
He thought of something and found it quite feasible.
Atop the Hokage Rock of Hidden Sage Village, though Nawaki wasn't present, another person sat on Senju Hashirama's carving, gazing at the water screens below.
"The fusion of Mochizuki Hui's bloodline with the Senju's… I wonder what kind of little monster their child will be."
Madara muttered to himself, knowing full well the extent of Hui's strength. He was aware that Hui had evolved to a terrifying level, his very life force surpassing even that of the Ōtsutsuki clan.
Because of this, Madara felt a deep sense of anticipation for the descendants of Hui.
In Madara's eyes, Hui's future offspring would undoubtedly be the best hope in resisting the Ōtsutsuki clan and waging war across the stars.
As the ceremony on the water screens below neared its conclusion, Madara rose to his feet, his body lifting into the sky.
"Since I don't have a suitable gift, I might as well light up fireworks visible to the entire world for you two."
He spoke to himself, declaring this as his wedding present.
Thus, right after Hui and Tsunade's ceremony concluded, fireworks began to bloom across the entire world.
No matter where people were, as long as they could see the sky, they saw the spectacular display of fireworks lighting up the heavens.
This left countless powerful shinobi around the world stunned, but for ordinary people, it marked the start of a grand celebration.
Back in Hidden Sage Village, Hui looked up at the sky, staring at the fireworks that were even larger than the moon, utterly astonished.
Then, he let out a helpless laugh.
That Madara… seriously…
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