Tsunade and Kato Dan's wedding took place at the Senju Clan's old house.
"Well, marriage and women are such a hassle. Just preparing a wedding gift takes half a day."
Nara Shikaku waved the gift box in his hand and said.
This is a secret medicine specially made by the Nara Clan, which is said to greatly increase the probability of giving birth to offspring.
Although, given Tsunade's Medical Ninjutsu skills, having children shouldn't be too difficult.
Choji Akimichi's gift was a VIP voucher for the Akimichi Family Barbecue Restaurant.
At the entrance of the Senju mansion, Dan Katō and Tsunade, the main characters of the wedding, continuously greeted the guests.
"These are all such thoughtful gifts! And the Wisteria that Meikyō gave you really matches your hair color!"
Tsunade took the Wisteria, compared it to Dan Katō hair, and put it aside with a smile on her face.
"Tsunade, do you know what the meaning of Wisteria flowers is?"
What is it?
"A love that transcends life and death."
Tsunade blushed.
Meikyō and her companions exchanged glances.
Master Dan's /senior's level seems a bit high...
Just then, a magnificent eagle descended from the sky and landed in front of Tsunade and Dan Katō.
"This is..."
Kato Duan untied the letter box from the letter eagle's talons and took out a piece of paper with the word "longevity" written on it.
"Jiraiya is still in the Land of Rain and can't come back yet. I've already asked Minato to help deliver the congratulatory gift. This 'longevity' character is his way of expressing his good wishes."
"That Jiraiya guy, really."
After washing your hands and rinsing your mouth before entering, you can clearly see that the usually quiet and deserted Senju Old House is now bustling with activity.
"Meikyō! Over here!"
Inuzuka Ryo's voice came from a great distance.
Most of the people there were Dan Katō and Tsunade's friends and family.
The Kato Clan is a small family with few members, and the Senju Clan is also dwindling in number. A large part of their close associates are actually their subordinates and comrades-in-arms, or even master and apprentice.
The only people who are truly related by blood are Dan Katō's niece Kato Shizune, and Mito Uzumaki, who is from the same clan as Tsunade's grandmother Kushina Uzumaki.
"Meikyō! It's been a long time!"
Minato Namikaze, holding Kushina's hand, greeted Meikyō with a smile.
"Minato, it seems that in a few years we'll be drinking your and Kushina's wedding wine!"
Seeing Minato Namikaze and Kushina's expressions, Meikyō couldn't help but make a teasing remark.
Minato scratched his head somewhat embarrassedly, while Kushina appeared quite poised and confident.
"You are Meikyō! As expected of Mikoto's clan, you are quite good-looking! However, before my and Minato's wedding banquet, I should be able to drink your clan leader and Mikoto's wedding banquet first!"
Kushina patted Meikyō's shoulder with a grin.
"Kushina is right. After the New Year, I will get engaged to Mikoto. Meikyō, as my future right-hand woman, you must come."
Uchiha Fugaku, arm in arm with Uchiha Mikoto, also arrived here.
As one of the top shinobi in Konoha, Uchiha Fugaku and Dan Katō Tsunade the Land of Rain. It's reasonable for him to come to this corner as a comrade-in-arms.
"Definitely! Fugaku."
Meikyō smiled and nodded to the clan leader and the future clan leader's wife.
Inuzuka Ryo sat in his seat, looking left and right, then glancing at Aburame Nami beside him.
"Hey Nami, have you noticed something?"
Aburame Nami didn't answer, but tilted her head and looked at Inuzuka Ryo curiously.
"You know, in this group of friends and family, it seems like everyone except the two of us Chunin is either Jonin or Special Jonin. Do you think we'll feel out of place here?"
"Won't."
Aburame Nami gently shook her head and pointed to the two little ones dressed as flower girls on the other side.
"They haven't even gone to the Ninja Academy yet, so we're not the lowest-ranking ninjas here."
Inuzuka Ryo had a strange expression.
Kato Shizune and Sarutobi Asuma.
The former is Dan Katō's niece, while the latter was strongly requested by Sarutobi Biwako to be the flower girl.
Inuzuka Ryo is, after all, the most outstanding of the new generation of ninjas in the Inuzuka Clan. How could he be reduced to comparing his ninja level with two little kids?
"Hurry, hurry, hurry! The wedding is about to begin! Ryo, Minato Fugaku Meikyō, you guys, along with Lord Orochimaru Nami be Dan-sama's best man), Kushina, Mikoto, you bridesmaids, get in position quickly! And Asuma Shizune, you two flower girls, get ready quickly! After the Third Hokage-sama finishes his eulogy, it will be your turn to enter with the bride and groom!"
Shirakumo Tokinobu, dressed in a rather formal outfit, was giving instructions non-stop in the arena.
As Jonin to align himself with Dan Katō, he was highly trusted and valued by Dan Katō, and he was responsible for coordinating and arranging many things at the wedding.
In the distance, Hiruzen Sarutobi, dressed in the Hokage Robe, was talking with the most famous official from the Daimyo's Mansion while secretly glancing at several young people he was watching.
[So Minato Kushina, and Meikyō are all Ino-Shika-Cho out together now? It seems Minato has a lot of authority among the younger generation. And Meikyō, has she already become close with young people like Minato who inherited my Will of Fire? It seems my guess was right!]
Hiruzen Sarutobi's smile deepened.
"Third Hokage, the wedding is about to begin. I'll go and give my opening remarks now. I'll leave the rest to you."
The official respectfully gave Hiruzen Sarutobi final instructions on the steps of the prayer, then straightened his clothes and walked to the front of the stage.
After the opening vows, purification rites, and the offering of food, the best man and maid of honor, along with Dan Katō and Meikyō, walked to a huge Senju -armed Buddha statue amidst the blessings of Hiruzen Sarutobi, Tsunade wedding witness and chief officiant.
This is Ashura God worshipped by the Senju Clan and Uzumaki Clan for generations, just as the Uchiha Clan worships Indra God at the Naka Shrine.
If a wedding ceremony is held in front of a deity, the deity worshipped will vary depending on the family tradition. Some commoner ninjas simply worship the Sage of Six Paths when they get married.
Next, Hiruzen Sarutobi handed two cups of sacred sake to Tsunade and Kato Dan, and after drinking the sake, they exchanged wedding rings, signifying that the two had become husband and wife in name only.
Next, under the guidance of the officiant, the couple made vows and led everyone present in paying homage to the gods, signifying that the gods and everyone present had agreed to the wedding and offered their blessings to the couple.
Next comes the feast, where people eat and drink, and at this point, the wedding is coming to an end.