Chapter 385: Nawaki Senju
Nawaki and Misaki walked out of Orochimaru's mansion amidst blessings and the surrounding crowd.
The wedding sedan chair, carried by eight bearers, had been waiting outside the gate for some time. These eight were all trusted subordinates of Nawaki—loyal and dependable. On one hand, their presence ensured safety; on the other, they were more than happy to bask in the joy of the occasion.
"Get in the sedan chair, my lady," Nawaki said with a gentlemanly air, carefully helping Misaki into the bridal sedan chair. He only released her hand once the curtains were drawn.
Though not tall or traditionally handsome, Nawaki certainly didn't lack ingenuity when it came to making an impression. With a resounding bang, a cloud of smoke dispersed to reveal a massive snake at his feet.
"Akada, let's go," Nawaki commanded proudly, mounting the snake. The enormous snake slithered forward, keeping pace with the bridal sedan chair.
The bearers, though prepared and experienced as ninjas, couldn't help but tense at the sight of the giant snake. If they hadn't been warned in advance, they might have been paralyzed with fear. It was no small matter to see a snake large enough to carry a person on its head.
The villagers who had gathered to watch the spectacle collectively took several steps back in perfect unison, their expressions filled with shock. We came to soak up some good vibes, not get scared out of our minds!
"I've never heard of such a thing!" Kawakaze exclaimed, dumbfounded as he stared at Nawaki riding the python. After living two lives, this was the first time he'd ever seen someone ride a snake to their own wedding. As for riding a dog with questionable hygiene? That didn't even compare—it was nothing in his eyes.
"I've never heard of it either," Tsunade muttered, exchanging a baffled glance with Kawakaze. Both pairs of eyes landed on the bright red snake, Akada. Tsunade placed a hand on her forehead, exasperated. Does my idiot little brother really think red automatically means happiness?
"What? Akada is so pretty," Orochimaru remarked, completely unfazed. "Nawaki and I found it when we explored Ryūchi Cave together." His tone carried an air of admiration, clearly appreciating the snake's aesthetic. It was a stark contrast to the others' reactions.
"You two really are a perfect match," Pakura interjected with a laugh. The sight reminded her of Orochimaru's mysterious absence a few days ago. While she had grown accustomed to not fearing snakes, she still felt far from being able to say she liked them.