"Tsunade, Tsunade, what is wrong?" Ryun asked softly.
Tsunade shook her head. "I... I was just too moved. Ryun actually found such a ring for me."
Ryun let out a sigh of relief. "Silly, everyone is watching. Today is a good day. It won't be beautiful if you cry."
Hearing this, Tsunade nodded and used Six-Tails chakra to evaporate her tears.
Six-Tails Saiken: ...
Then, it was Tsunade's turn to put a gold ring on Ryun's left ring finger. The two embraced. Someone shouted, "A kiss! A kiss!"
The scene immediately became lively! Everyone started chanting for a kiss!
Tsunade's cheeks turned red, like peaches, a feast for the eyes. Ryun was overwhelmed by immense happiness.
He cupped Tsunade's face. She closed her eyes, her red lips slightly parted, her heart racing. Slowly, she felt warmth as Ryun's lips met hers.
"Mmm..." Tsunade let out an excited sound. Ryun raised an eyebrow and pulled away. With so many people present, they had to be a little restrained.
Only Ryun heard that sound; no one else did. The moment they kissed, the crowd began to applaud.
"Congratulations, Hokage-sama, for winning the beauty!"
"Hokage-sama, Lady Tsunade, may you have a happy union for a hundred years!"
"Hokage-sama, you must drink more later!"
...
The four Kage stood there, watching the joyous crowd as if they themselves were getting married, lost in thought. They hadn't expected Ryun to be so popular.
However, at this moment, they could only offer their deep blessings to the newlyweds.
Ryun held Tsunade by the waist and smiled. "Please, everyone, proceed to the banquet hall. There is wine and delicious food there. Today, we drink until we drop!"
The crowd cheered again and followed Ryun and Tsunade toward the banquet hall.
Outside the Banquet Hall
As soon as Ryun and the others arrived, waiters came to receive them. Ryun held Tsunade's hand and entered first. The guests were checked one by one by the waiters before being escorted to their seats.
In the dressing room inside the hall, the two changed into casual clothes. Ryun suddenly smiled. "Tsunade, were you nervous just now?"
"Yes, a little." After all, it was her first marriage, and she had no experience. Although she had always presented herself as a strong woman, deep down, she was still just a girl.
Ryun patted her head and smiled. "Don't worry, I'm here. There's no need to be nervous. Later, we still have to toast. Remember to drink less. There are important matters to attend to tonight."
Tsunade's face flushed, and she softly agreed before following Ryun out.
In the kitchen, the chefs were busy cooking, their hands never stopping as they prepared various dishes. The boss had said it was piecework today.
For every dish prepared, they would receive a hundred ryo, with no upper limit. Moreover, if they performed well today, everyone's year-end bonus would be doubled!
What worker could resist such temptation? Especially one who kept muttering about youth.
"Gai, stop being so competitive! Everyone is tired! Please, hold back your divine power!" a nearby chef said with a bitter smile.
Might Dai shook his head. "Today is Hokage-sama's wedding day. I must pour my youth into the dishes as a gift for Hokage-sama!"
Might Dai had been working in the kitchen for a while. Because of his great strength, endurance, and love for learning, he had become a pillar of the kitchen.
The other chefs wanted to curse, but when they saw the boss standing there, looking at Might Dai with approval and clapping, they held back. "All of you, hurry up! Why can't you be more like Dai?"
"You're all chefs, so why are you so slow?" the boss said sternly. The others were miserable.
Hearing the boss's words, Might Dai took a deep breath. "Eight Gates Released Formation — Gate of Opening, open!"
Instantly, Might Dai's movements became even faster! He was going to outwork everyone!
Banquet Hall Tables
Waiters began serving dishes: stir-fries, stews, cold salads, seafood—everything was being brought to the tables.
Ryun and Tsunade appeared, holding sake, and began toasting table by table. Tsunade poured the wine, and Ryun offered the toasts.
For a while, they were overwhelmed. Then, Madara Uchiha stepped forward. "Ryun, you and Tsunade step back for now. I, as the elder, will handle the rest of the toasts. You two have more important matters to attend to tonight."
After saying this, Madara took the sake bottle, grabbed a bowl, and began toasting!
Ryun and Tsunade looked at each other and nodded in unison. "Thank you, Granduncle." x2
Madara waved his hand. Hashirama Senju quickly stepped forward. "Good friend, how can I let you do this alone? Besides, Tsunade is my granddaughter. Let's toast together!"
"Really, what can I do with you?" Madara shook his head and smiled. "Then let's do it together!"
The two began toasting, and thus, this scene unfolded at the banquet.
Madara Uchiha approached the four Kage with sake. The four Kage quickly stood up, bowed respectfully, and offered their cups.
Madara frowned. "What's wrong with you? Looking down on me?"
The four quickly shook their heads. "Lord Madara, what do you mean?"
Madara raised his bowl and looked at their cups. They immediately understood, each picking up a bowl with an ingratiating smile.
Only then did Madara nod with satisfaction. "Today is my grandson's wedding day. I won't pick a fight, but if you try to fool me with those tiny cups and look down on me, the consequences after leaving this door will be on your heads!"
The four Kage nodded. "You're right, you're right! Lord Madara speaks wisely!" The four forced smiles and accepted Madara's "toast."
Madara drank it all in one go, and the others followed suit. Seeing this, Madara smiled. "That's more like it! Remember to eat and drink well! Don't say later that Konoha didn't treat you to good food!"
"Yes, yes, Lord Madara. There are still so many people over there. We won't trouble you any further!" The four sat down, looking at the dishes on the table, not daring to touch their chopsticks.
Madara nodded. "Alright, Kage-samas, I'll go toast the others now. You all must eat well, understand?"
"We will!" The four Kage nodded with strong survival instincts.
Madara then turned to the next table. The four Kage breathed a sigh of relief. "My goodness, Madara Uchiha toasting us. I never would have believed it in my lifetime," Ōnoki sighed.
"Heh, and you call that a toast? Ōnoki, you old fool, are you stupid?" Raikage A sneered. That attitude counted as a toast?
Ōnoki glanced at him. "Idiot. Today is Ryun's wedding. I won't hit you, but wait until you fight Madara Uchiha. Then compare—was today's toast from Madara or not?"
Ryun laughed. "Granduncle is really fierce!"
Tsunade nodded. "Indeed, my grandfather is much weaker." The two looked at Hashirama Senju, who was bowing to everyone in thanks, almost kowtowing!
The two looked at each other, seeing helplessness in each other's eyes.
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