Chapter 312

Indeed.

After resolving the situation with Madara, Hui felt relieved.

Although he wasn't particularly afraid of those future Otsutsuki clan members, as the Hokage of Konoha, Hui feared that he might end up like Naruto in the future. Unable to fight with full strength because he had to protect the people of the village. 

In some cases, Naruto had even been injured or captured because he prioritized the village's safety.

Naruto, in the future, had Sasuke, a friend of equal strength, to fight alongside him.

But until now, Hui didn't have anyone who could stand shoulder to shoulder with him.

Although there were still decades left before those Otsutsuki clan members arrived in the shinobi world, everything had changed now. Hui couldn't be sure if some "butterfly effect" would cause their arrival to happen earlier.

If those Otsutsuki members arrived sooner, Hui would be the only one in the shinobi world capable of confronting them.

Even if Hui managed to defeat these enemies alone, the Otsutsuki clan wasn't limited to just a few members.

Who could guarantee that there weren't even stronger and more terrifying members of the Otsutsuki clan?

Or perhaps, even if there weren't any stronger individuals, what if the clan sent more members, ten or twenty at a time? How could Mochizuki Hui withstand that alone?

Therefore, the shinobi world needed individuals who could fight alongside Hui.

And now, he finally had the first one.

Hui believed that if there was a first, there would certainly be a second, a third...

"The future may be dangerous. Darkness will descend once again. But I will lead the people through the darkness... and toward the light once more!"

Hui's resolve was firm. He was no longer just Mochizuki Hui, he carried the hopes of so many people and bore the futures of countless others.

Because he was the Third Hokage of Konoha, he was the God of Shinobi.

When he returned to Tsunade's side, Hui resumed spending time with her. Eating, drinking, and strolling through Konoha.

During these days, Hui didn't want to handle any more duties.

Konoha was important, but so was Tsunade.

This time belonged to Tsunade.

The two of them stayed close, appearing throughout the village together. In front of the villagers, they openly displayed their affection, making the younger residents of the village envious.

"I'm so jealous of Lady Tsunade, having someone like Lord Third as her fiancé. He's the most romantic man in Konoha."

"If my future boyfriend treated me like that, I'd feel like I could die happy."

A young girl watched Hui and Tsunade with admiration, her eyes glimmering like rippling water. Her heart felt as if it might melt.

She still remembered that grand fireworks display, one of the most unforgettable memories of her life.

Even though that romance belonged to someone else.

Beside the girl, a young male shinobi listened to her words, his eyes lighting up.

Lord Third was recognized throughout Konoha as the most romantic man.

It wasn't just the girls, boys, too, were captivated by that spectacular fireworks display. None of them could forget it.

For this reason, the Fireworks Technique, an inexpensive yet romantic jutsu, had become a must-learn for nearly all Konoha shinobi.

Fireworks!

The young shinobi's eyes brightened as he recalled some of his friends. 

A few of them had used the Fireworks Technique before. It was nice, but it couldn't compare to the grandeur of Lord Third's display.

But what if he gathered all of his friends, and his friends' friends, and every shinobi in Konoha who wanted to impress a girl with fireworks?

With so many shinobi working together, they could surely recreate a romantic fireworks display!

And... in two days, that day would arrive.

The day of Lord Third and Lady Tsunade's engagement, the anniversary of the first fireworks display!

On such a meaningful day, recreating that grand fireworks display would double the romance!

Excited, the young shinobi decided to contact his friends immediately and share his idea.

Thus, word spread, one person told ten, ten told a hundred, and a hundred told a thousand.

A grand fireworks display was being prepared.

Two days passed in the blink of an eye.

That night, two figures sat together, nestled against each other atop the Hokage Rock, gazing at the stars in the sky and whispering sweet nothings.

Today was their engagement day.

Above them, the stars shimmered brightly, dazzling in the night sky.

Below them, Konoha glowed with countless lights.

Hui held Tsunade close as they sat atop his own stone likeness, between the starlight above and the lights below.

At a certain moment, a distant sound rose from below.

Hui and Tsunade looked up to see flowers blooming in the sky.

Fireworks. Bursts of light released by the Fireworks Technique.

One firework blossomed in the sky, as if signaling the beginning.

In the next instant, the entire sky lit up with a myriad of colors.

The sky was filled with fireworks, illuminating the heavens and brightening the world.

"Huh? Is today a holiday?"

Hui was slightly stunned, asking in confusion. He was puzzled, his own surprise hadn't even been unveiled yet, so why were there suddenly fireworks?

Tsunade was equally perplexed. 

She glanced at Hui, thinking it was something he had prepared for her. But seeing his reaction, she realized it wasn't.

This left Tsunade feeling bewildered.

"Today doesn't seem to be a holiday, right?"

She wracked her brain, hesitantly trying to recall. But if it wasn't a special day, then why was the entire village covered in fireworks?

Seeing Tsunade equally in the dark, Hui activated his Celestial Eye without hesitation.

In an instant, the world transformed in his sight.

With a sweep of his gaze, Hui spotted the shinobi using the Fireworks Technique.

He saw groups of young male shinobi, each releasing fireworks.

Without exception, all these young shinobi had female companions beside them, or at least a group of close friends.

These shinobi... they looked like couples.

This is...

Although Hui could see everything below, he couldn't hear what was being said.

So, he cast another technique.

A Shadow Avatar materialized beside him and vanished instantly to investigate the situation below.

It wasn't long before the avatar dispersed itself.

Hui now fully understood what was going on.

After learning the reason behind the fireworks, Hui smiled faintly.

He explained the situation to Tsunade.

When Tsunade heard the story, her heart was filled with warmth.

Although this fireworks festival was meant for the young couples in the village, and not just the young, it felt even sweeter because today was her engagement day with Hui.

"Even though the fireworks came as a surprise, it doesn't disrupt anything. No... I'd say the fireworks are perfect timing. Well then, I'll add something of my own."

Hui smiled as he spoke. Then, he activated the Fireworks Technique himself.

A massive firework, larger than the entire village of Konoha, bloomed in the sky.

The sight made everyone below gasp in awe.

At the same time, Hui used his sound projection jutsu to amplify his voice, sending it across the entire village.

"In the name of the Hokage, I declare today as Konoha's Valentine's Day. I wish all the couples in Konoha a happy Valentine's Day!"

His words spread across the village. For a moment, there was stunned silence. Then, the air was filled with cheers that resounded through the skies.

After declaring his Hokage's decree, Hui turned to Tsunade and spoke softly:

"I can't let them steal the spotlight from the surprise I've prepared for you."

With that, he scooped Tsunade up in a princess carry and took a step forward, floating midair.

Then, Hui activated his Light Illusion Technique, and countless glowing petals filled the sky.

The petals were soft pink cherry blossoms, cascading gently from the heavens like a rain of flowers over Konoha.

These weren't real petals, they were illusions of light, like ethereal special effects, but they were more beautiful than real cherry blossoms.

Beneath Hui's feet, a staircase made of glowing cherry blossom petals formed, extending downward from the sky all the way to the Senju Clan's compound.

Carrying Tsunade, Hui walked step by step down the glowing petal stairs, descending from the heavens.

This breathtaking scene was witnessed by all the villagers.

Above them, the sky was adorned with countless fireworks. Around them, soft pink petals drifted down. And in their eyes, they saw Hui and Tsunade walking together down a radiant staircase of petals.

At that moment, the hearts of everyone watching melted.

Hui's romantic gesture had once again captivated every villager in Konoha.

That night was destined to be a night of celebration and joy.

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