Chapter 220: The Grand Wedding
"Hurry up, are you on a stroll?"
Kawakaze, dressed in a black-patterned haori and hakama, rode a large black "horse". Though he wasn't fond of traditional attire, he tolerated it since he was in a foreign land.
Initially, there was no horse, but Kawakaze insisted on riding one—an attempt to align with the grand wedding he envisioned.
"Oww~" The black horse let out a low, miserable whine.
In a world where ninjas could outrun horses, finding a tall steed that met Kawakaze's standards was nearly impossible. Resourceful as ever, he came up with a solution: Onimaru became his mount.
Nayuki assisted by performing the Transformation Technique and then reassured the reluctant Onimaru, "He's getting married today, so don't take it personally."
The Onimaru, resigned to his role while living under another's roof, lowered his head in defeat.
"If you delay my auspicious time, I'll skin you alive," Kawakaze warned, patting the black horse's head. Startled, the transformed Onimaru sped up.
As Onimaru quickened his pace, the procession behind Kawakaze followed suit. On either side of the street, crowds formed walls of people shouting their blessings.
On one hand, Kawakaze commanded immense respect; on the other, the Hatake Clan spared no expense. Candy and preserved fruit were tossed around like confetti, delighting the elderly and children alike as they scrambled to grab the treats and share in the happiness.
As they approached the Senju mansion, Kawakaze's grin widened. He had waited a long time for this day.