Since the sun had already set, none of the wedding guests below noticed the few people in the sky watching them.
It had been a long time since Konoha had seen such a joyous occasion, and many people wore smiles as they went around finding excuses to offer toasts.
The most oppressive atmosphere at the entire wedding was probably at Minato Namikaze's table in the farthest corner.
At that moment, Minato Namikaze and the Daimyo of the Land of Fire sat face-to-face in a standoff.
"Fourth Hokage, I will launch an attack on the Land of Lightning in three days. Naturally... those three days are also your last chance!"
"Oh? My chance to do what?"
Minato Namikaze asked as though he did not already know.
"Heh..." The Daimyo gave a vicious smile. "If you don't give me an answer within those three days, your Konoha will also become a target for the Daimyo's Residence!"
"You should know that Konoha lies deep within the Land of Fire. Surrounding it and carpet-bombing it would be very easy for me!"
Seeing the Daimyo drop all pretense, Minato Namikaze picked up the small wine cup on the table and took a sip. "Lord Daimyo, are you really not afraid I'll make sure you never leave?"
Minato Namikaze's words immediately put the twenty-odd people behind the Daimyo on alert.
The Daimyo of the Land of Fire, however, merely shook his head. "Heh... the Land of Fire is destined to unify the entire Shinobi World. Whether it happens under me or the next Daimyo makes no difference."
"But... if I die, there will be no need to attack the Land of Lightning. Konoha will probably be in ruins the very next day."
With that, the Daimyo took out his phone and dialed a number.
"Hello!