The three looked up at the dazzling fireworks blossoming across the sky, lighting up the whole night. They listened to the people's laughter and cheers as everyone celebrated New Year's Eve together.
"Wishing everyone a happy new year!"
"Oh!"
"Happy New Year!"
Everyone cheered in unison, joy bright on their faces as they eagerly welcomed the new year.
As the fireworks gradually faded, the New Year's Eve celebration came to an end.
People began tidying up the square, busying themselves as they chatted and laughed.
Whenever anyone saw Hyuga Shinichi, they sincerely thanked him.
"Thank you for putting on such beautiful fireworks for us!"
They didn't ask why the fireworks had changed colors. Even if they had, they might not have understood how it worked.
All they knew was that Hyuga Shinichi had let them enjoy such a dazzling display, and they were grateful. He waved to everyone, telling them there was no need to thank him.
Once the square had been cleaned up, everyone chatted and laughed as they headed home. Hyuga Shinichi turned to Namikaze Minato and Uzumaki Kushina, who had stayed by his side and helped out the whole time. Smiling, he said,
"All right, let's head home too."
The two nodded, then walked off alongside Hyuga Shinichi. That night, Namikaze Minato would be staying at the Senju Clan Compound.
On the way, Namikaze Minato was still caught up in the joyful atmosphere, enthusiastically talking about the spectacular fireworks display.
"Minato, you controlled your Fire Style well just now. With a little more practice, you'll be able to use Fire Style: Phoenix Sage Fire Technique."
"Hehe, that's all thanks to you, Zhenyi, and Teacher Jiraiya."
Uzumaki Kushina listened to the two of them, lost in thought as if she were considering something.
After they got home and