The sun was setting.
The horizon gradually took on a gentle orange-red hue.
On the streets paved with blue bricks, figures could always be seen standing on ladders, hanging lanterns from the houses.
A rosy breeze drifted past, carrying cherry blossoms across the sky.
"What a beautiful city. I'm already looking forward to tonight's festivities."
Minato Namikaze, dressed in a custom-made red-and-white kimono, looked at his son reaching for the drifting cherry blossoms from his wife's arms, a gentle smile appearing on his face.
"I've visited Wano Island a few times before, but every time, I was either heading to Sea Ninja Village or the Yin-Yang Bureau."
"I really haven't been to the Flower Capital, much less attended its Fire Festival."
Kushina Uzumaki replied as she walked down the street, holding one-year-old Naruto in both arms.
Today was August 26th.
Mito Uzumaki, who had just been revived by Hashirama Senju, had specifically invited them to celebrate the festival together.
"Wouldn't it be inappropriate for me to come along?"
Nagato, walking to Kushina's left, asked softly and awkwardly.
"Why?"
"You're my little brother. We're family, so of course you should be here!"
Kushina looked at the now half-grown Nagato in confusion.
Minato chimed in as well. "That's right. You're Naruto's uncle."
"Alright."
Nagato, dressed in a light green furisode kimono, was deeply moved by their words.
At the same time, he thought to himself, That works too. Yahiko and Konan can spend some time alone together.
Not long after.
The four arrived before the torii gate of the Senju Clan Grounds.
Hashirama Senju, Mito Uzumaki, Tobirama Senju, Tsunade Senju, Nawaki Senju, Senju Clan's God of Thunder, Senju Clan's Wind God, and others had already been waiting for quite some time.
"It's been so long, Kushina. You've grown up, and you even