But there was no helping it. The beach was not particularly spacious, and ten thousand people was the maximum it could hold.
If any more people came, the beach would become terribly crowded. At that point, both the wedding and the guests' experience would be greatly diminished.
So this was the only way.
Besides, the guest list had been decided by the couple themselves. It was their wedding, after all, and guests should accommodate the hosts.
Still, so many people had come from far away to attend the wedding, so those who were not selected would receive a gift as a gesture of gratitude and apology.
That was already quite considerate. Everyone could see the sincerity of the Senju and Sarutobi Clans, so surely they would not be overly critical.
After all, marriage was different from other banquets. The sanctity and beauty of a wedding were what mattered most. This might be the only such moment in their lives, so it had to be to their satisfaction.
"Lord Torikaze, is there anything you need us to help with today?"
Nagato, Yahiko, and Konan emerged from the house.
Torikaze was briefly stunned at the sight, then came to his senses. "Ah, Nawaki's wedding is tomorrow. Other than drawing lots, everything has already been taken care of."
"But you haven't met Nawaki himself yet. I'll take you to meet him today."
Nagato readily agreed. He would not pass up an opportunity for socializing like this.
Besides, Nawaki was Lady Mito's grandson, and Nagato very much wanted to get to know him.
With that, Torikaze led the three of them to the Senju Clan.
Since he had reached adulthood, Nawaki had moved out of Hashirama's courtyard long ago.
He now had his own independent estate within the Senju Clan.
After all, he was