An invitation bearing the Land of Fire's emblem

On the wedding day.

The Land of Fire, Konoha Village, appears peaceful and serene.

"Father, I... I'm a little nervous."

At this moment, Hinata Hyuga, dressed in a pure white wedding gown, clasped her hands together, with a transparent veil covering her head.

Don't be nervous, I'm nervous too.

Hyuga Hiashi said nervously.

"... Huh?" Hinata Hyuga was stunned for a moment.

She hadn't expected her father to be nervous, and what was he nervous about?

She glanced at him and saw that Hyuga Hiashi didn't seem nervous at all; he still had the same expression as always.

However, what she didn't know was that at this very moment, Hyuga Hiashi's feet and ten toes were gripping each other tightly with frantic force.

To ease the tension.

This is my first time getting married... no, it's my daughter's first time getting married...

Um?

Something doesn't feel right here!

I'm Hyuga Hiashi! Why would I be nervous!

Hyuga Hiashi was inwardly uneasy, but outwardly remained calm and composed.

"It's alright, just follow the procedures, it's very simple..."

"Really? Father, was your marriage to Mother the same as it was back then?" Hinata asked, blinking through the thin veil.

Because her father told her that only Kanami could lift the veil, she wouldn't lift it herself.

A Hyuga Hiashi's eyes. "Unlike your mother... we had a hasty wedding back then, conducted in the simplest way according to local customs."

This wedding is different from yours. This time, I specially hired people from that special city you two discovered last time to be in charge of the arrangements. They call it a 'modern wedding'.

I don't understand either, but it should be good, after all, they took ten million taels from me."

"Actually... I think a simple wedding would be nice too... as long as Kanami is there..."

Hinata Hyuga's face flushed slightly.

She secretly remembered what Hyuga Hiashi had done for her.

She simply hasn't learned how to express her feelings, but that doesn't mean she's ungrateful.

She saw everything her father did for her.

"Ordinary won't do! You are my daughter, Hyuga Hiashi, the princess of the Hyuga Clan, and besides that kid, Kanami..."

Although he spoke casually, I could clearly sense that he was more interested in this 'modern wedding'. Otherwise, do you think I'm stupid and have too much money?

Ten million taels of silver—if you were to complete an S-rank difficulty mission eight or nine times, you'd have to risk your life every single time to earn that much.

Then, he added with a faint smile, "However, this modern wedding has another advantage: these people in Konoha Village have definitely never seen a wedding like this before—it's truly unique!"

"Alright, your Red-haired Brother-in-law will be here soon, so hurry up and pin the flower off your chest."

Hanabi Hyuga pinned a pretty flower to her chest and then handed another flower to Hyuga Hiashi.

Should I wear it?

Hinata Hyuga asked timidly.

"No need! Sister just needs to wait for that jerk! Later I'll give you an even bigger bouquet, something like... a bridal bouquet!"

Hanabi Hyuga's eyes sparkled with excitement.

She was the quickest learner when it came to modern weddings.

Hyuga Hiashi Kanami pinned the flower to his chest. "We should be there in about half an hour. Hinata, don't be nervous."

Hinata nodded slightly, "Um... I'll try my best not to faint..."

"That kid better not be late again today."

Hyuga Hiashi muttered to himself.

On the other side, Kanami, who had already put on a custom-made suit, lingered in front of the mirror for a long time.

"Something just doesn't feel right... these wrinkles... and this hair, hmm, they all need more refinement..."

He had been working on himself in front of the mirror for two and a half hours, but he still felt there were some flaws.

As a result, they were delayed in setting off.

"Forget it! We're Hinata an old married couple by now, why bother with all this? Let her ahoge stick out if it wants to!"

Kanami felt that too much time had been wasted.

So he turned around and prepared to leave.

He stopped abruptly the moment he activated the Flying Thunder God Technique.

His brows were furrowed.

Why are there so many people around?

The prerequisite for activating the Flying Thunder God Technique is to sense the Flying Thunder God Mark, so he instantly noticed the unusually large amount of Chakra outside Konoha Village.

It would be one thing if it were just people who came at the village entrance because of his wedding with Hinata, but there were also many people with Chakra appearing in other parts of the village.

Looking around, the entire area of Konoha Village was surrounded by these large groups of people.

He couldn't tell that these people were there simply to witness his and Hinata's wedding.

He then closed his eyes and activated Mind's Eye of the Kagura.

In an instant, the range of perception expanded!

Swoosh--

The entire Land of Fire was clearly visible in his field of vision.

"A large number of people are still heading this way from the border of the Land of Fire?"

"Could it be another village invited by Tsunade? Something doesn't feel right..."

After a long silence, he shook his head. "Forget it, I'm too lazy to think about it. It's not for me."

"Today, I hope these people are smart enough not to mess with me."

"Whoosh!"

Feng An activated his Flying Thunder God Technique instantly and disappeared from his home.

"As expected of two Feudal Lord working together, they were able to gather so many villages!"

In the forest three kilometers away from Konoha Village, Mifune, clad in iron armor, sighed Mifune's subordinate.

"Don't let your guard down. These are all Ninja from small villages. They can only rely on sheer numbers. If we depend on them, our chances of winning this time are slim."

Another armored warrior standing nearby spoke up.

"Alright, Mifune's subordinate, Chukai, we're ready, let's just walk over there."

Mifune spoke coldly.

"Will this really work?"

There was some concern in the Mifune's subordinate.

"Why not? As long as nothing goes wrong, Tsunade did send us an invitation, didn't she?"

Mifune sneered.

Immediately afterwards, a large number of armored warriors followed Mifune toward Konoha Village.

Konoha Village.

"Wait, you're... from the Land of Iron?"

"How dare you! This is our Lord Mifune, personally invited by the Fifth Hokage! How dare you stop him?"

Mifune's subordinate is holding Samurai Sword in his left hand, as if he's about to draw it.

The two Guardian God at the entrance, Kotetsu Hagane and Mizuki Izumo, immediately changed their expressions and hurriedly reached for their leg wraps.

Those who had already registered and entered all changed their expressions.

"Are they planning to attack Konoha at this time?!"

How could anyone be so brave?

"Don't they know today is Chi's wedding?"

"The Land of Iron? Aren't they a neutral country?"

"Mifune's subordinate!"

Mifune gave him a cold, sharp look, Mifune's subordinate quickly backed away, "M- Mifune- sama."

Mifune then smiled and pulled an invitation from his pocket. "Gentlemen, we are invited by the Lord Hokage. This is a gift and invitation from the Land of Iron."

Upon seeing the Land of Fire emblem on the invitation, Kotetsu Hagane quickly bowed and apologized, "We're sorry, sir, we misunderstood. Please come in!"

A barely perceptible smile appeared on Mifune's face, and he swaggered into the village.

Behind him, hundreds of armored warriors followed.