Later that year.
Under the guidance of Minato Namikaze, Obito had become fully capable of handling all aspects of the Hokage's duties.
Today was Obito's inauguration ceremony.
Villagers packed the streets surrounding the Hokage Building, eager to witness the succession ritual.
On the rooftop terrace of the Hokage Building.
Minato Namikaze, Kakashi, Rin Nohara, Fugaku Uchiha, Naruto, Sasuke, Shisui, Itachi... many other ninja were present, witnessing the birth of Konoha's Fifth Hokage.
Minato removed his Hokage hat and handed it to Obito.
Obito accepted the Hokage hat and donned it.
Smiling warmly, Minato said to Obito, "It's in your hands now, Fifth."
With solemn determination, Obito pledged, "For the sake of Konoha, I will give my life!"
Obito stepped to the edge of the rooftop. "I am the Fifth Hokage! Uchiha Obito! I will do everything in my power to lead Konoha into the future!"
The villagers erupted in cheers.
At that moment, a giant bird appeared in the sky.
This enormous bird was a mechanical puppet, its back opening a hatch that launched dazzling fireworks into the heavens.
At the heart of the dazzling fireworks display, words formed from glowing sparks.
"Congratulations to Uchiha Obito on becoming the Fifth Hokage ~"
Below was a smaller line of text.
"Hero of the Ninja World, Shindai, together with Pakura and Hikaku Uchiha, send sincere congratulations."
Obito looked up at the fireworks in the sky, smiling brightly.
...
Two years passed, during which an important event occurred in the Ninja World.
That was Toneri Otsutsuki's plan to destroy the world.
After the Sage of Six Paths sealed the Ten-Tails on the moon using Planetary Devastation, the Sage's younger brother, Hamura Otsutsuki, relocated the entire clan to the moon to guard the Demonic Statue of the Outer Path, leaving only one branch behind on Earth—the current Hyuga Clan.
After Hamura's death, his descendants divided into two factions due to differing interpretations of their ancestor's final words.
Among them, the Branch Family believed the world created by the Sage of Six Paths, filled with centuries of war, was a failure that should be destroyed. They used the Tenseigan to wipe out the Main Family, who advocated peace.
Toneri Otsutsuki was the last descendant of the Branch Family, living alone in a castle within the moon, watching over Earth.
Following his ancestors' will—to eliminate the failed world created by the Sage of Six Paths—Toneri sent puppets to capture Hanabi Hyuga's Byakugan in order to awaken the Tenseigan.
As a child, Toneri once came to Earth with his father and met Hinata through the unique method of the Otsutsuki Clan, designating her as his future bride.
If Toneri and Hinata were married, they would reside together in a chamber called the Reincarnation Room, sleeping alongside other species until Earth's destruction. Then, using the Tenseigan, he would restore the planet's environment and create his ideal peaceful world.
So Toneri otsutsuki kidnapped Hinata and brought her to the moon.
Naruto and Sasuke immediately led a large group straight to the moon and engaged Toneri otsutsuki in fierce battle there. Although Shindai didn't personally join this battle, he dispatched numerous puppet clusters for reinforcement.
Toneri's defeat was destined. After understanding Hamura Ootsutsuki's true intention, he eventually returned to the moon.
During this process, Naruto—who usually missed the obvious—finally realized Hinata's feelings toward him, and the two got together.
Meanwhile, far away in the Land of Snow, Shindai received two invitations.
Shindai opened these two letters with a smile on his face: "Wow, time flies faster than I thought. Pakura, Hikaku, Shina, Kagura, we need to return to Konoha."
...
Kiba Inuzuka said, "A mission about searching for wedding presents, huh?"
Shino replied, "In other words, they've given us an excellent opportunity to show our friendship."
Choji remarked, "Now that you mention it, we haven't actually given them any wedding presents yet."
Neji noted, "We have to prepare two presents too. This is quite a challenge!"
Ino said, "Never would've guessed among all of us, they'd be the first ones to get married. We must work hard and find gifts that'll truly make them happy."
Shikamaru scratched his head, sighing slightly, "Two presents... This really is troublesome~"
Rock Lee exclaimed passionately, "I'm fired up too! No matter what, I will make sure they feel happy!"
Tenten asked curiously, "Have you decided already what you're going to give, Lee?"
Rock Lee proudly declared, "Nope! Not a single idea yet!"
Tenten nearly stumbled back in shock.
Rock Lee continued enthusiastically, "But as long as I step into Naruto and Sasuke's shoes, I will definitely figure out what to give them eventually! I won't let anyone beat me at this!"
Here, everyone split up to start preparing their respective wedding gifts.
Inside an ice cream shop:
Shikamaru sighed, "Judging by how Ino looks right now, she probably won't help us. And Lee seems to have found his wedding present already too. If things keep going like this, maybe only you and I will end up with nothing to offer."
After putting another scoop of ice cream into his mouth, Choji replied, "What do you mean 'you and I'? I've already decided mine!"
Shikamaru stared at Choji in shock, quickly asking, "Seriously? What are you giving them?!"
"I plan to give them these!"
Choji pulled out two envelopes.
Shikamaru grabbed the envelopes from Choji and opened one. Inside were meal vouchers—not ordinary ones, but high-class dining coupons reserved exclusively for VIPs, even Kage-level officials.
Smiling contentedly, Choji explained, "After all, it's a wedding present, so I wanted something special. For me, these two dinner vouchers are especially meaningful!"
Shikamaru found it very surprising that Choji had managed to come up with such an elegant and tasteful gift.
Eating at a restaurant they normally couldn't go to would not only be festive but also leave beautiful memories for the couple—there couldn't be a better wedding gift!
Plus, even as a wedding gift, it was surprising that Choji had been generous enough to give away such high-end dining vouchers.
Was this really Choji?
Shikamaru discovered that each envelope contained three vouchers.
Choji explained, "They just come in sets of three."
Shikamaru mentally grumbled about why it had to be three. Normally a couple goes to dinner together—honestly, just think about it! If there were three people, Choji himself would go too!
Seeing Shikamaru staring blankly at the vouchers, Choji asked, "Hey, Shikamaru, what's wrong? Shikamaru?"
Coming back to his senses, Shikamaru looked at Choji and said, "Wait… Could it be that you're planning to go with us too?"
"No way!" Choji denied immediately. "There's no way I'd ever dine with a newlywed couple!"
Shikamaru managed a weak smile—"Yeah… I guess that wouldn't happen…"
But Choji continued excitedly, "I'll have the waiter arrange a seat for me that isn't next to them. I wonder whether Team Naruto or Team Sasuke will go first—I hope they go together! That way I can eat meals from both couples."
Shikamaru stared silently at Choji. So he was still going anyway? Even if they weren't sitting together, wouldn't that still feel awkward?
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