As the wedding began, the square outside the Palace of the Land of Water was adorned with festive decorations.
Red silk ribbons wrapped around tall trees, and golden lanterns hung along the long corridors.
This wedding, which caused a stir throughout the Ninja World, attracted dignitaries and powerful figures from various countries.
The square was bustling with people, and even the usually stern Kage-level figures had changed into formal attire, with smiles on their Faces.
Onoki, wearing a dark brown brocade robe, though small in stature, exuded a powerful aura. "I didn't expect Shun, that kid, could get so many people from different ninja villages to attend. The Land of Water certainly gained a lot of reputation."
Akatsuchi, following beside him, nodded with a smile. "After all, the seven royal consorts come from different factions, so this wedding can be considered a grand event for the Ninja World."
Not far away, A, dressed in a dark blue suit, strode along, followed by Darui and Samui.
"Come on, let's go congratulate Shun and see what's so special about his seven royal consorts."
Just then, a commotion arose in the crowd as Minato arrived with Kushina.
Minato wore his Hokage robe with a gentle smile, while Kushina, in a pink dress, linked her arm through his.
As the ceremonial music began, the wedding officially started.
Shun, dressed in red wedding attire, slowly walked out, holding the hands of his seven royal consorts, who were all wearing white wedding dresses.
Mabui was gentle and charming, Yugito was proud and tender, Temari was elegant and grand, Guren was cold and alluring, Yūgao was heroic and spirited, Shizune was gentle and intellectual, and Koyuki was exquisitely noble.
Each of the seven royal consorts had their own unique charm, drawing gasps of admiration from the guests.
Ino, in the crowd, watched this scene, but her gaze did not linger on the brides. Instead, she was making her own calculations.
Yūgao and Shizune were both Shun's female secretaries before, and now that both had become royal consorts, the secretary positions would surely be vacant.
'If I could become Shun-sama's secretary, I could work with him every day, and maybe even...'
At this thought, Ino's cheeks flushed slightly, and she couldn't help but imagine the sweet scene of herself in a secretary's uniform, handling affairs beside Shun.
"Ino, what are you thinking about? Your face is so red." Yakumo noticed her unusual behavior and gently poked her arm.
Ino snapped back to reality, quickly grabbed Yakumo's hand, and whispered, "Yakumo, do you want to be Shun-sama's secretary? Look, Yūgao-nee and Shizune-nee have both become royal consorts, so the secretary positions must be open. How about we both apply?"
Yakumo was startled for a moment, then her eyes lit up. "Become a secretary? Then I can see Shun-sama often? Great! Let's apply together."
The two exchanged a smile and quietly agreed to submit their applications after the wedding, as if they could already see themselves as secretaries.
Not far away, Sakura stood beside Sasuke, looking at the newlyweds on the stage, but without a trace of envy.
She turned to Sasuke, her cheeks flushed, her eyes firm. "Sasuke, they may be lively, but I think as long as you're with the person you love, even if it's just the two of you, it's very happy. In this life, I only love you."
Sasuke looked at Sakura's earnest eyes and quietly hummed an "mm."
Although he didn't say much, he subtly leaned closer to Sakura, their shoulders brushing together inadvertently, and a faint sweetness filled the air.
This scene was caught by Ino not far away, who smiled and sidled over, patting Sakura's shoulder with a hint of teasing in her tone. "Sakura, I didn't realize you were so direct. But you have good taste. Although Sasuke doesn't talk much, he's very reliable."
Sakura's cheeks flushed even redder at the comment, and she instinctively hid behind Sasuke, chiding, "Ino, don't talk nonsense."
Ino, however, laughed even more heartily, hands on her hips, her eyes full of confidence. "I'm not talking nonsense. If you really marry Sasuke someday, you'll definitely be a good wife who takes care of people. By then, you'll have to call me 'mom.' After all, I'm going to marry Shun-sama sooner or later, so we'll be family too."
As she spoke, she deliberately puffed out her chest, as if already certain that she would become Shun's next royal consort.
"Who's going to call you mom!"
Sakura was both annoyed and amused. She pushed Ino, the two of them getting into a playful scuffle.
Just then, a clear voice interjected.
"Oh, Ino, you actually want to be my mom, that's a bit too much."
Everyone turned to look, only to see Karin approaching with a glass of juice, smiling.
Ino paused, then smiled and waved her hand, completely unfazed. "Karin, you don't understand. This is called strengthening family ties, and we'll address each other as we always have. You call me mom, I'll still call you Karin, it won't stop us from being friends."
At these words, the people around couldn't help but laug.
Yakumo covered her mouth, her shoulders trembling slightly, Sasuke also curved his lips, and even Sakura forgot to scold her, joining in the laughter.
Karin shook her head, feigning helplessness. "Alright, you win. But I'm telling you, if you want to be my mom, you have to get past me first. It's not that easy to be my father's secretary, you have to prove your abilities first."
Ino confidently lifted her chin, her eyes full of anticipation. "Then just you wait and see, I will definitely succeed."
The few of them chatted and laughed, and the atmosphere in the square became even more relaxed and lively.
On the stage, Shun, holding the hands of his seven royal consorts, bowed slightly to the guests present.
"Thank you all for traveling so far to attend my wedding. I, Uchiha Shun, hereby promise to always treat my seven royal consorts well, and I hope that in the future, I can work hand in hand with all nations to jointly protect the peace of the Ninja World."
At the same time, colorful ribbons and delicate flower petals, like multicolored snowflakes, floated down from the sky, decorating the entire wedding venue like a dream.
Immediately after, guests surged forward, offering their most sincere blessings and congratulations to the newlyweds.
Rasa, with a gentle smile, slowly walked to Temari's side. He gently patted Temari's hand, his eyes revealing deep love and reluctance for his daughter.
"Temari, from today on, you are a royal consort. In the days to come, you must take good care of yourself. Don't panic no matter what happens, and remember to come back to Sunagakure to meet us anytime."
Temari nodded vigorously, her eyes slightly red, but she tried hard to keep them from tearing up.
"Father, you must also take good care of your health."
...
At this moment, Ino and Yakumo impatiently pushed through the crowd and approached a servant of the Royal Palace of the Land of Water.
Yakumo seemed a bit anxious, constantly asking the servant various detailed questions, afraid of missing any important information.
Ino turned her head and shouted to Karin, "Karin, you're a princess! If there's any news, you must inform me immediately!"
Karin looked at their eager expressions and couldn't help but find it amusing.