Since this was Haseo and Tsunade's wedding, it was only natural for a few unexpected events to occur during the process. Fortunately, this time the surprises were pleasant rather than alarming.
Both Haseo and Tsunade were now completely on their own without any living relatives—a situation not uncommon among ninjas.
However, after the Chief Guard showed up briefly, Tsunade experienced an indescribable warmth. It was so faint she almost didn't notice it at all, but somehow it still felt deeply comforting… even though the man had simply shown up and hadn't approached closely at all.
Even though we've entered different worlds, you are doing well, and we are doing well too. Isn't that enough?
Caught up in Tsunade's calmness, Haseo no longer felt annoyed by the noisy crowd around him. Today, he was willing to allow himself to be unusually optimistic—regardless of people's true intentions, he chose to believe that the blessings received were heartfelt.
Even now, Haseo still found the whole situation somewhat unbelievable. Reflecting back, he—a person like him—had actually prioritized marriage over career.
And soon, he would also become Hokage.
For a moment, Haseo even questioned whether he was the "main character."
Fortunately, he quickly snapped out of that thought.
The ceremony continued without incident. Haseo and Tsunade made their way toward the wedding venue, where they were immediately bombarded with chaotic instructions and forced to perform various "acts" among a crowd of complete strangers.
Then everyone pretended to enjoy the meal… Hosting a banquet inside the Hokage Office Building just felt kind of out of place from the beginning.
Because some unfortunate incidents occurred at the previous wedding, the Konoha Anbu Ninjas were especially motivated this time—it was essential to impress the new leadership.
As a result, the Anbu looked unusually on edge, like they were ready to spring into action at the first sign of anything suspicious…
Some Anbu observed the scene while others moved constantly between guests. Some people attended the party, while others worked diligently, and neither side found anything strange about the situation… Honestly speaking, that itself was quite odd.
Haseo also needed to interact with certain individuals according to specific instructions. Given the special statuses of the newlyweds, Tsunade stayed by Haseo's side the whole time, acting composed and at ease—the ceremony had more going on than just celebration, and her role required particular emphasis.
All in all, both displayed approachable and friendly images. As for what Haseo truly felt inside, only he knew the answer.
From morning until sunset, aside from those brief warm moments, Haseo couldn't even tell exactly what he had been doing all day—he just felt completely exhausted.
When all the guests had been seen off and the elders who were in charge of organizing and presiding over the ceremony had also left, Haseo randomly pulled up a chair, plopped down onto it, and began staring blankly into space.
He didn't feel like moving even an inch right now.
Kohei Sarutobi was directing some people to tidy up the venue. How to put it... No wonder he's a true Sarutobi—raised with elite training from childhood. This kid clearly has the potential to become a top-tier administrator. He's only one small step away from being the second most powerful figure in Konoha.
It was just unclear why Kohei seemed to be emphasizing something while ordering others to move those flowers.
Tsunade also stayed beside Lord Haseo. But compared to his slouched posture as he leaned back in the chair, she remained sitting upright with proper decorum… After all, she had to keep up appearances as the bride.
After a while, Haseo finally seemed to recover slightly, "This job is insane—it's not meant for humans. I've never felt this exhausted in both my lifetimes… Honestly speaking, I think it'd be easier dealing with the Raikage."
"Does getting married really tire you out that much?" Tsunade glanced at him, then calmly asked.
Her voice betrayed no emotion whatsoever.
Haseo immediately straightened his posture, "No, what I mean is I'm not good at handling situations full of strangers. Actually, I can't be bothered to deal with them.
Because it's completely unnecessary. It brings nothing but trouble into my life.
All these disturbances interfere with me, which I dislike—for instance… how good you look today—but honestly, this is the first chance I've had to really notice."
Look at his choice of words—"notice." By now, Haseo had come to understand a profound truth: whatever happens, he must first ensure his survival.
There's no such thing as being afraid of one's wife in this world—only respect exists.
Sure enough, Tsunade didn't speak again.
She couldn't show Haseo an angry face right now, nor did she want to reveal her current expression, so she chose to quietly lower her head.
Haseo smiled, then waved his hand, summoning the Anbu Ninjas still standing guard nearby.
"Everyone, thank you for your hard work today. You're dismissed now."
"Lord Haseo, it's our duty, plus… by tradition, a squad of ninjas will always guard you hereafter," the Anbu Squad Leader responded.
Lord Haseo is now receiving "Hokage-level treatment," though it's debatable whether that's a blessing.
Faced with the solemn masked expressions of the Anbu, Haseo paused briefly before asking, "I don't quite get it—help me clarify if I understand correctly. Today I got married, later I'll go home, and then you'll follow me back and stand guard all night long. Is that the idea?"
"Yes…"
"Scram. Now."
Physically strong as he was, the wedding had completely drained him emotionally—he simply wanted to return home and get some rest. Besides, he hated the idea of someone lurking by his window all night long.
The Anbu Ninjas felt cheated—not fulfilling their duty? Was that even fair treatment? But they had no choice but to comply with the Hokage's orders.
Unnoticeably, the night had quietly deepened outside. With little left to do here, Haseo and Tsunade decided to head home in the darkness.
At this moment, Haseo found the situation utterly ridiculous. Damn it, he was just the Village Headman, not an emperor! So why would such a title actually cause trouble in daily life?
Luckily, ninjas were famous for their exceptional agility.
After returning home without drawing much attention, the two finally relaxed completely.
When they opened the door, the same Black Cat greeted them by gently wagging its tail. But today, this cat definitely hadn't stayed at home all day—in fact, Haseo had seen it at the venue... This cat had probably eaten far better than Haseo did today.
So the closest "being" attending Haseo and Tsunade's wedding turned out to be... a cat.
"Haseo, come help me with this... This dress is quite meaningful. I want to preserve it properly."
"Coming right away. I'm good at this kind of thing."
But much to his surprise, Haseo wasn't any good at it either. The outfit was a maze of complicated sashes that only tightened the more he tugged.
In the end, Tsunade's face flushed red, but they still hadn't managed to get the dress off... Some folks are classic know-it-alls who talk big but never deliver.
And let's not even talk about their lack of willpower or self-restraint.
Haseo chose to give up.
"What if we just leave it like this? Honestly, ripping it off—or getting tied up—might be more fun anyway."
"..."
Here's the thing: If Haseo kisses his wife on their wedding night inside their own home, does that somehow raise any moral or legal red flags?
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