"All right, but it'd be better to stick to the facts in the future. Otherwise, what will you do when the children grow up?"
Rasa had only been trying to humor the children and had not thought much of it. He had never expected things to turn out like this, with both children coming to admire Hashirama.
That had been a bit of a miscalculation. He should have made Retto the protagonist of the story instead.
As they walked, they could faintly hear the sound of waves. "It seems we're not far from victory now. We'll be there after walking a little longer."
"I have to admit, this really is a wonderful place."
The adults strolled along in a relaxed, tranquil mood, while the children loved the surrounding scenery. The faint sound of the waves also stirred their imaginations.
Ever since they had been born, these children had basically never left the areas around their ninja villages. They had never seen the sea at all, only read about it in books.
This would surely become an unforgettable experience as well.
Torikaze and the others could already hear cheering from ahead. "Looks like the people in front have already arrived."
Torikaze did not know exactly what the wedding venue looked like either. Other than bringing Nawaki and his wife here to make their selection, he had never returned.
Both families had handled all the construction and decorations. Torikaze had not gotten involved at all.
"Let's go. We should hurry up a little too. I'm getting curious."
Ōnoki spoke up, and everyone had no choice but to quicken their pace.
Even the usually steady Mifune said with a smile, "A wedding is such a happy and sacred occasion. Every time I attend one, it feels as though my soul has been cleansed."