With the hype in the [Konoha Daily], almost everyone knew that a celebration would be held that night.
Large sections of the newspaper disclosed the details of the celebration:
Performances by the Uchiha clan, hosting by the Hyuga clan, flower displays by the Yamanaka clan, merchandise from [Sword Art Online], and the attendance of the Hokage.
The eastern streets were now bustling with activity.
There were elves, knights, the Elucidator, and Kirito.
It was as if one had stepped into a different world.
Meanwhile, Haruki and Tsunade were watching Obito Uchiha's performance.
At this moment, it was hard to tell whether he was just giving up or really enjoying himself, as there was no sign of reluctance on his face.
"How cute they are," Tsunade said, immediately taking a fancy to these little girls.
So when she learned that Obito Uchiha was a boy, she looked utterly stunned.
"Is there something wrong with his psyche?" Tsunade asked instinctively, out of a medical ninja's professional habit.
She had encountered such cases before.
But then she noticed Haruki's expression and couldn't help but flick his forehead with her index finger.
"He's just a kid. Aren't you afraid he'll have psychological trauma when he grows up?"
"It's just this once. It's no big deal," Haruki shrugged. "Besides, surrounded by so many girls, he seems pretty happy."
"What?" Tsunade's face cooled slightly, and her voice rose an octave. "Are you jealous?"
"I'm not that shallow," Haruki said seriously. "He should be jealous of me because there's a girl in Konoha who's the prettiest and likes me."
"No way. There are many girls prettier than me," Tsunade said, a smile creeping onto her lips.
"Who spread such a rumor?" Haruki turned his head and saw her fair shoulders.
"I heard it from someone."
"That guy must have bad eyesight," Haruki said, placing his hand on her cheek and smiling. "I suggest he come to me, and I'll give him a new pair of eyes."
Tsunade felt the warmth on her face and heard what he said. She immediately gave him a sideways glance. "What are you talking about?"
"Am I wrong?"
"Okay, okay, you're right."
Tsunade grabbed his mischievous hand. "Well, did you bring me here just to watch them dance?"
That was exactly it.
Haruki thought it a pity to enjoy Obito Uchiha's cross - dressing all by himself as it was such an interesting thing.
But of course, he wouldn't say that.
"The celebration starts at seven tonight. I'll take you to a place then."
"Huh? Aren't you going to watch the celebration?" Tsunade looked at him, puzzled. She knew that Haruki had been running around and spending a lot of money for the celebration these days, yet he wasn't going to be there in person?
"I'll watch it, but from a different place." Haruki pointed at the [Hokage Rock]. "Let's go up the mountain. The view is wide up there."
"But there won't be the atmosphere of the celebration. Isn't a celebration supposed to be lively with lots of people?"
"..."
Haruki slapped his forehead. Sometimes Tsunade's low EQ was really a pain in the neck. It was supposed to be a sweet moment for just the two of them, but she still wanted a lively crowd.
"It'll be lively up there too."
"Okay." Tsunade wasn't stupid. She just hadn't been in a relationship before and was used to being straightforward. Seeing his actions, she quickly realized what was going on.
Haruki pinched her cheek. It was smooth and delicate, so he couldn't help pinching it a few more times. Before she glared at him, he withdrew his hand.
"Ahem, next, let's go shopping."
Without waiting for her answer, he took Tsunade's hand and led her to the street where the celebration was taking place.
In the middle of the street, a large temporary stage had been set up, and many people were busy setting it up at the moment.
Haruki glanced at it and then ignored it.
"Come here."
He took Tsunade to a shop.
There were several big characters carved on the door.
Sword Art Online Merchandise Store.
As soon as they entered, they saw all kinds of Sword Art Online costumes, mostly beautiful armors.
In addition, there were knight swords, pillows, illustrations, etc.
"Do you like anything?"
Haruki looked around. The familiar things gave him the illusion of returning to his previous life.
Tsunade first noticed the Asuna armor she had worn some time ago, but didn't stay there long. Soon, she saw the pillows and her eyes lit up slightly.
The Q - version pillows were very small and cute.
She picked up the black Kirito pillow and kneaded it. It felt good.
Haruki frowned slightly: "How about changing to an Asuna one?"
Tsunade looked up and asked curiously, "Why?"
"It's cuter." Haruki thought of a way to put it.
"Oh?" Tsunade put down the pillow, put one hand on her hip, "What about me?"
"Of course, you're the cutest." Haruki took a step forward and stared into her eyes.
"Humph, you pass."
In the end, Tsunade didn't buy the pillow. She and Haruki strolled on the street and ate many special snacks.
Night fell.
The street lights came on.
Haruki and Tsunade came to the mountaintop.
The scenery of the entire Konoha was in full view.
It was dim all around, but the celebration area was as eye - catching as the moon in the night sky.
Tsunade took off her shoes and sat on a big rock.
"What's the first program?"
She leaned on Haruki's shoulder, looking calm.
For a moment, the noise of the celebration seemed very far away. The mountaintop was star - lit, and the world was silent and beautiful.
"It'll be a performance by the Aburame clan."
Haruki thought for a while and said.
As Jonin, both he and Tsunade had excellent eyesight and could clearly see the stage in the distance.
Hyuga Kaoru appeared on the stage in a cyan cheongsam, looking elegant, as if she had stepped out of a painting.
The side slits of the cheongsam faintly revealed her long legs.
Many young men got excited and asked each other who she was.
Even Hiashi Hyuga almost didn't recognize her.
After putting on makeup, Hyuga Kaoru was so dazzling that he couldn't believe his eyes.
This chapter isn't over!
But she was really eye - catching.
Suddenly, he had an idea that maybe he should let Hyuga Kaoru wear a cheongsam at their wedding.
"Ouch! It hurts!"
Haruki gasped. Looking down, he saw Tsunade pinching the soft flesh on his waist.
"Is she pretty?"
Tsunade's cold look made Haruki shiver.
"I think you'd look better in it!"
"Humph, dream on. I'll never wear such clothes."
Tsunade snorted. She would never satisfy Haruki's bad taste.
"Let's watch the performance. Let's just watch the performance."
Haruki held her face and turned it slightly.
Tsunade slapped his hand. Just as she was about to say something, she saw a magnificent scene.
On a summer night, the dancing fireflies suddenly lit up.
They seemed to gild the darkness with a layer of silver. Like dandelions in the sky, they fluttered and filled everyone's sight.
"So beautiful," Tsunade couldn't help but say.
The controlled fireflies kept forming various patterns on the stage.
From the pattern of Konoha at first, to flowers, and then to words.
"Do you like it?"
Haruki held her hand and whispered, "Close your eyes, and they'll come to you."
"Really?" Tsunade didn't believe it at all. "At their speed, it'll take at least ten minutes to reach us."
But she still closed her eyes.
"One, two, three, okay."
Hearing Haruki's voice, she opened her eyes and suddenly froze.
The fireflies, now very close, surrounded Tsunade and Haruki. Like nocturnal elves, they kept flying and changing, and finally formed a line of words.
For the rest of my life, whether it's wind and snow, dullness, poverty, or glory, you are the one. You are the tenderness in my heart and the focus of my gaze.
Haruki turned his head. The side of Tsunade's face was illuminated by the light of the fireflies. He smiled gently and said, "The moonlight is really beautiful tonight."
Like the flowing radiance of the moon, a faint wisp of smoke rose around them.
When the smoke cleared, roses covering the mountains and plains suddenly appeared in front of Tsunade, like an extremely grand firework display.
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