Fox served as the witness and officiated the simple ceremony.
The entire occasion was peaceful and warm, at odds with the atmosphere of the war still raging outside, yet all the more precious for it.
Lin Ze sat among the guests, watching the scene before him, deeply moved.
In such a cruel world, perhaps finding a partner who supports you and whom you can entrust with the rest of your life is a kind of good fortune.
He thought of the tragic figures in the original story who had lost their loved ones to war and ultimately turned to extremism or fallen into despair, like Obito Uchiha and Nagato.
Compared with those outright tragedies, Gray Wolf and Night Owl were already extraordinarily fortunate to have made it this far.
War...
Lin Ze sighed inwardly, his determination to pursue strength growing firmer.
Only with enough strength could he protect what he wanted to protect in such a cruel world.
The wedding feast was simple too, consisting of just a few home-style dishes and sake.
Everyone sat together, chatting about amusing stories from the past and offering sincere blessings in a harmonious atmosphere.
During the feast, Gray Wolf and Night Owl made a point of coming over to toast Lin Ze.
"Aoda-no, Lin Ze, thank you for coming." Gray Wolf raised his cup with his only remaining hand, his tone sincere. "And thank you for looking out for us at Kikyo Mountain and on so many missions."
Night Owl also raised her cup with a smile.
"That's right. If you weren't so capable, kid, Squad B-5 might have been wiped out long ago. This toast is to you."
Lin Ze raised his cup and gently clinked it against theirs.
"Gray Wolf, Night Owl, you're being far too kind. We're teammates. Looking out