Konoha.
Although there were still seven days until Uchiha Senyo's wedding, the village had already become an ocean of celebration.
The streets were lined with lights and decorations, and even the grass in every greenbelt had been replaced with flowers.
Early-blooming flowers and buds on the verge of opening filled all of Konoha with a refreshing, delicate fragrance.
Too many people would be coming to Konoha this time, and none of the merchants intended to miss the opportunity.
They had stocked up on all kinds of Konoha souvenirs and specialty products, ready to make a fortune.
Everyone was eagerly awaiting Uchiha Senyo's wedding.
Though there was still plenty of time, Karin had already been sent back to Konoha by Senyo through Shadow Transfer.
Senyo was now walking through the streets with Karin, who held a notebook in her hands and read as she walked.
"...Wedding carriage parade, shrine offering, purification ritual, recitation of blessings, three-offering ceremony, recitation of vows, exchange of rings..."
"Master, this is so complicated. I feel like I won't be able to do it well..."
Karin's face was flushed red, and she seemed both nervous and embarrassed.
What she held was the wedding-day schedule, which specified what needed to be done at every stage. It was a handbook given to the newlyweds after the ceremony had been finalized.
Senyo stroked Karin's hair and said gently,
"Don't put too much pressure on yourself. These rituals and procedures exist to serve and bless us."
"Don't worry about doing any part of it poorly."
Senyo himself was unfamiliar with such ceremonies, but he knew that there would be officiants and the like throughout the process to smooth things over.
Like when a cup broke, they called it "peace year after year."
If something was accidentally burned, they called it "prosperity