Chapter 2, The Wedding Procession

So soon? Everyone, follow me to welcome them! The clan leader commanded

"It is not that I am worried about your inadequate protection; I have only one daughter. Since I am unable to go myself, I have asked my second uncle to accompany her. When he returns, I would like him to describe to me the scene of my daughter's wedding, so that I, as her father, can also feel a sense of joy." The clan leader replied immediately.

A group of people streamed out and arrived at the entrance of the clan's territory. Indeed, there was a group waiting outside. A cursory glance revealed three peak Jonin and seven or eight elite Jonin. Truly, they were worthy of the Senju clan.

Alright, alright, everyone stop laughing, let's discuss serious matters! At critical moments, it is still the chief who must speak.

Indeed, the corner of the mouth of the person across the door twitched slightly, yet it was difficult to say anything, after all, considering Zhengyan's age, he was still an elder. Seeing this, the Grand Elder quickly said: "Someone, go and invite Mizuhito out, has everything been packed up?"

Uncle Er, wake up, do not sleep any longer

Zheng Yan looked around, his face filled with confusion

Indeed, the marriage of Princess Mizuhito will strengthen our ties with the Senju family, allowing us to better protect our clansmen in this tumultuous Warring States period. Everyone must take this seriously, " the Elder continued.

Hmm..." Masahiro opened his eyes, revealing a pair of dark circles under them to everyone.

It's nothing, it's nothing

"Hello, hello, great nephew of the clan leader, by saying this, it seems I have become a very weak old man... uh, it does seem to be the case," Zheng Yan said.

"Alright, be careful on the road. Second Uncle, please take good care of Shuihu a bit more," the clan leader said

At that moment, a young voice spoke up: "Lord Clan Leader, please allow me to follow the team; we must be especially cautious regarding Lord Mito's safety." This person was named Uzumaki Kuruto, differing from the protagonist Naruto by just one character. In Masahiko's view, he was also someone with the aura of a protagonist, only 20 years old, yet already possessing strength surpassing that of most elite Jonin. Since the clan leader had only one daughter, Mito, everyone had previously joked that Kuruto might marry Mito, becoming the next clan leader and reaching the pinnacle of life. ... In Masahiko's view, he was also someone with the aura of a protagonist, only 20 years old, yet already possessing strength surpassing that of most elite Jonin. Since the clan leader had only one daughter, Mito, everyone had previously joked that Kuruto might marry Mito, becoming the next clan leader and reaching the pinnacle of life. ... However, it seems that your protagonist aura is currently out of credit ...

Zheng Yan raised his eyes to take a look, then lowered his head again, as if the matters they were discussing had nothing to do with him. He silently muttered to himself: "Damn it, Xuanhuo (Elder Second), wasn't it just a few times of bullying you when we were young? Is it really necessary to hold a grudge for 40 years?"

The Second Elder followed up by saying: "Come, Feijian, let me introduce you. This is the 'famous' Uzumaki Masahiko from our clan, who is accompanying the team to take care of Mito this time."

Setting off! At the command from the doorway, a group of people slowly departed from the Vortex Clan's territory

This truly is a familiar stranger, I have finally met you, the Second Hokage

It seems that the three elders have nothing more to say, so does anyone else have anything to add? the clan leader continued

In a little while, the wedding procession of Qianshou will arrive, and we shall welcome them, sending Fengfeng Guangguang off to her marriage.

"It is of no concern. This time, the safety on the journey will be the responsibility of the Thousand Hands faction, so we need not worry. Allow Second Uncle to go; he will merely look after Shui Hu. Once Shui Hu is settled, it will take at least half a month, or at most a month, for Second Uncle to return." The clan leader pretended not to hear the sarcasm in the words of the Second Elder and replied calmly.

The corner of the door's mouth twitched, and he thought to himself, "Indeed, it is him!" He immediately declined, saying, "No need, we have 3 peak Jonin, 8 elite Jonin, and with me included, the elders need not worry about safety on the journey"

"This is truly a series of unexpected experiences. Is there really a palanquin in the world of Naruto? Moreover, it is surprisingly carried by four ordinary Jonin. This really makes me feel utterly ashamed," murmured Masahiko.

On the morning of the second day, Zheng Yan, sporting a pair of panda eyes, stepped out of his room and headed towards the reception hall of the clan. Along the way, he encountered the younger members who were out for their morning exercises, all of whom cast furtive glances at him. However, in a good mood, Zheng Yan paid no attention to them.

"No need to trouble yourself, Clan Leader of the Vortex. We will set off as soon as my sister-in-law is ready, and we must return to the clan before nightfall to hold the wedding ceremony" replied Feijian

At this point, the atmosphere relaxed once again, and everyone revealed smiles. Just then, a guard from the clan pushed open the door and walked in, saying, "Chief, the welcoming party from the Thousand Hands Clan has arrived"

"Rest assured, my dear nephew!" What came into their view was the slightly aged smiling face of Zheng Yan

At this moment, the Third Elder slightly opened his eyes, wanting to say something, but he noticed the First Elder giving him a glance. Subsequently, he closed his eyes again and said nothing more

Then why not let someone else describe it..." Thinking of this sentence, Feijian ultimately did not have the courage to say it out loud

In that case, let us set off as soon as possible, esteemed leader of the Vortex Clan

At this moment, a person stepped out from behind the sedan chair, with three strokes of blue paint on each side of his cheeks and on his chin, who was none other than the young Senju Tobirama.

"Puh," one of the clan members couldn't hold back and laughed out loud, which opened the floodgates of laughter for everyone, and the hall was filled with laughter.

Zheng Yan embarked on a new journey

At this moment, Mito emerged accompanied by two female ninjas, bowed to the clan leader and the three elders, gently nodded to Tobirama, and turned to sit inside the palanquin

Upon arriving at the hall, I realized that I was overly excited and had come too early. Apart from a few clan members responsible for cleaning, none of the expected guests had arrived. The wedding procession would not arrive until noon, and there were still three hours remaining, with two hours left until the gathering. Once the excitement faded, I began to feel fatigued. Since there was still plenty of time, I sat down in a chair and fell asleep.

"No need, Mu Ren, just leave it to Uncle Er with confidence. Although you are strong, matters like this still rely on the elders; his experience is extensive," the clan leader declined.

What happened, Uncle Er? What did you say

Two hours quickly passed, and the clan members who could participate arrived one after another. These individuals are the true elites of the clan, each of whom is at least an elite Jonin. In other words, everyone here possesses stronger hard power than Zheng Yan. They all noticed Zheng Yan, who was sound asleep, and exchanged gentle smiles without saying anything, or rather, they had long since become accustomed to it. After a while, the clan leader and three elders also entered, taking their seats in the prominent positions. The clan leader cleared his throat, and the hall immediately fell silent. Just as he was about to speak, he noticed Zheng Yan still asleep, and had no choice but to say:

"Unexpectedly polite." Someone who was lost in murmurs was completely unaware that everyone present was a ninja with keen senses, and what was said could be heard by all

The patriarch cast a light glance at him, saying nothing, perhaps accustomed to this often foolish second uncle. "Feijian, I hope you don't mind me calling you that. It has been a long journey, please come in and sit for a while to have some tea."

At this moment, the Second Elder cast a sidelong glance at Zheng Yan and said, "Clan Leader, since this marriage alliance is of such importance, is it not somewhat unwise for only Zheng Yan to accompany us from the clan"