On the screen.
['I don't know if such a relationship can be summarized simply as 'teacher and student'.']
[Night Before the Wedding]
[Iruka lay in bed, thinking about many things.]
The chaos of the Nine-Tailed Demon Fox's attack.
The origin of everything for Naruto.
In his dream, Konoha, where bauhinia flowers bloomed, lost its peace and tranquility. (Bauhinia symbolizes brotherly harmony and a happy family.)
Countless families lost loved ones.
Including Naruto and Iruka himself.
His parents died protecting Konoha.
'Iruka, I understand your feelings, but he, like you, doesn't know parental affection...'
The Third Hokage's words echoed in his ears.
Then, unconsciously, he thought of Mizuki.
This once close comrade.
Sitting by the tree, he gave Naruto the highest praise.
'He is an excellent student I acknowledge, diligent and focused, and therefore a bit clumsy, not recognized by anyone...'
He now understands the pain of the human heart; he is no longer a demon fox.
He is of Konoha Village.
Hokage!
During the day, everyone was busy preparing for tomorrow's celebration.
Recording congratulatory messages, writing well wishes, decorating Konoha... but he felt a little strange.
There was a small sense of being out of place, and he wasn't very enthusiastic about recording his congratulatory message.
Was the identity of teacher and student too superficial?
Thanks to.
Naruto's visit.
"I have a request..."
"Can you attend the wedding as my father?"
["Congratulatory Message"]
[Sakura leaned close to the camera, "Naruto, Hinata!"]
[Then Sakura stepped back and said with Sai,]
["Congratulations on your marriage!"]
[Team Guy in the morning light]
[Lee posed comically and flamboyantly, while Might Guy showed his bright teeth in a smile.]
[Tenten, flashing a peace sign with both hands, was arguably the most normal member.]
[Lee: "May your family be as bright as this morning sun!"]
[Tenten: "I wish you happiness!"]
[Might Guy, scattering Neji's shadow, "Congratulations on your marriage!"]
[Team Ino–Shika–Chō in front of the restaurant]
[Ino leaned close to the camera, "Congratulations!"]
[Shikamaru: "Keep it up!"]
[Choji: "Don't eat too much delicious love-filled cooking!"]
[Team Eight by the bridge]
[Shino: "Congratulations!"]
[Inuzuka Kiba: "Congratulations!"]
[Akamaru: "Woof woof!"]
[Ninja Academy, all students]
["Naruto, Hinata, congratulations on your marriage!!!"]
[Various clan compounds, Konoha guards, Ichiraku Ramen, etc.]
[Yuhi: "Congratulations to you two!"]
[Sarutobi Mirai waved her hand, "Congratulations!"]
[Orochimaru: "Naruto, Hinata, although many things have happened, congratulations on your marriage."]
Countless familiar faces appeared in the congratulatory video.
Tsunade, Kakashi, Fourth Raikage, Killer Bee, Gaara, Iruka, and others.
Finally, a scene.
[Naruto, in a solemn and dignified black suit, looked handsome and composed.]
[Hinata, wearing a pure white gown, was stunningly beautiful.]
[They held hands and bid farewell to Hyuga Hiashi and Hyuga Hanabi.]
[They pushed open the doors of the hall and walked into a beautiful world of white light.]
["Congratulations on your Marriage"]
...Ninja Academy.
Observation Deck.
Before everyone could emerge from the warm and harmonious atmosphere on the screen.
Might Guy and his squad excitedly walked up.
Of course, they didn't forget to watch the screen as they came up.
Lee's eyes were wide as he saw his future self.
He was so excited he wanted to train!
"Guy-sensei, you're still so full of energy!"
Might Guy gave the same bright-toothed smile as Light Screen Guy.
He gave Lee a thumbs-up.
"Well done! Stick to your Ninja way, that's the lesson Light Screen Naruto taught us!!"
"Yes, I'll have to observe Naruto closely later and learn from him!"
"Learning is endless, and training is endless! Lee, your future is also endless!!"
"Guy-sensei!!"
Tenten, standing nearby, couldn't help but purse her lips in resignation.
The voices in her ears were so noisy!
But luckily, she was well-practiced.
When she saw Light screen Tenten wearing a beige sleeveless qipao and attending the wedding,
A slight blush appeared on her face.
Then she saw Light screen Tenten, flustered and helpless, participating in the wedding by walking on her hands with Guy-sensei and Lee.
Her legs were spread wide, not ladylike at all!
Oh no, she was exposed!
She couldn't help but look around to see if anyone noticed.
At this moment, she saw that Neji's expression was a bit off.
She quickly looked at the screen, but after a long time, she couldn't find him.
"Guy-sensei, stop encouraging Lee for a moment. Did you see Neji in the screen?"
Might Guy and Lee separated from their embrace and looked at the screen together.
Then they saw the congratulatory message part.
Light Screen Guy scattered some unknown powder, and then Neji's image flashed by.
Only then did they realize.
It seemed Neji participated in Naruto's wedding as a spirit body!!!
Kakashi noticed Team Guy's figures, and his eyes flickered.
He called out, "Might Guy, your team has quite a few scenes in the screen."
Might Guy's thick eyebrows stood up, and his entire face became serious.
"Kakashi, I didn't see Neji in the screen!"
Kakashi calmly said, "Such things are common in the Ninja World, Might Guy, you know that. After all, I didn't see Sasuke either."
Sasuke heard this and looked at Neji, just as Neji looked back at him.
He frowned.
Immediately, both turned their heads away in unison.
Both were known as geniuses, yet at this moment in the screen, their survival was uncertain!
Could it be that they weren't working hard enough?!
Not far away.
Yuhi and Asuma exchanged glances.
Asuma saw Yuhi's worried expression and gestured that it was alright.
He turned his head to look at the screen.
Is it really alright? Not entirely.
Sacrifice is nothing, as long as it's a valuable sacrifice.
Watching the cute girl on the screen, smiling brightly and gesturing wildly.
Sarutobi Mirai?
What a wonderful name!
So, he would have a daughter in the future!
Thinking of this, Asuma's previously uneasy heart gradually calmed and warmed.
That's how it is.
He made a silent decision.
If it wasn't absolutely necessary, he would ensure that 'Mirai' could have a father's love!
He couldn't bear to part with such a cute daughter!!
Hokage Building.
Hyuga Hiashi's expression was calm, but his heart was very complex.
He had never experienced giving away a daughter before.
In the screen, he also looked inexperienced.
Inexperienced in considering well wishes, considering giving red envelopes, considering attire, and so on.
He felt strange himself.
As if his future self would be roughly the same, not much better.
But in the end, the scene of Light screen Hinata and Light Screen Naruto walking into the hall.
Hinata was smiling so happily.
It seemed Light screen Hinata had truly found her destiny.
On this point, Hyuga Hiashi had no objections whatsoever.
Moreover, it was Naruto, the future Hokage... The Third Hokage asked Shikaku, "Have you recorded those who might possibly sacrifice themselves in the future?"
Beautiful things are, of course, just for viewing.
The Third Hokage was very calm.
For such an outcome, who knows how many people would have to pay the price of their lives.
Naruto's wedding was such a grand event.
Even a guy like Orochimaru was involved.
How could other Konoha residents not be involved?
According to normal lifespans, everyone should be able to live until that time.
So, there was only one reason for not appearing on the screen.
Death.
Shikaku nodded, "They're all recorded. Those confirmed are Jiraiya, Asuma, Neji—"
As he spoke, Shikaku looked at the Third Hokage with slight hesitation.
The Third Hokage understood his meaning.
"And me, Hiruzen Sarutobi, right? It's alright, record it. I am a Konoha Ninja, just like everyone else."
"Yes, and those who are uncertain are..."
After listening, the Third Hokage nodded, his expression relaxing.
Naruto's wedding!
He wondered if he would ever have the chance to see such a joyous occasion.
The screen was the screen, and reality was reality.
Recording fallen Ninjas was not meaningless.
These individuals would all be listed as Konoha's key protection targets.
Perhaps the screen would reveal their specific causes of death at some point.
This way, he could better formulate contingency plans.
Peace was the ultimate goal!
But achieving the minimum sacrifice in the pursuit of peace was also something a Hokage needed to consider!
The future was destined to be different from what was shown on the screen!
The Third Hokage's eyes were sharp.
He was certain of this!