Chapter 117. Wedding

People were rushing through the streets wearing beautiful dresses, some of them held presents, some had flowers in their hands... . today was busier than usual. Today was special, today is the day two of the most popular guys in Shinobi gets married.

Wedding was held in an open venue. Decorations filled the entire surroundings, drinks and beverages for guests were placed as well. Shikamaru and the others could be seen gathering around a corner as they chatted among themselves.

Choji was munching down on some appetizers as he spoke " When are they going to come out."

His eyes darted towards a big cake encased inside a glass container, unconsciously he drooled.

Shikamaru sneered " Atleast try to hide your hunger, Choji."

Hearing Shikamaru Choji wiped his mouth and laughed awkwardly " Haha."

Inou chided " Could you both stop it."

She was looking beautiful in her dress. Her light pale yellow hair with her pale green eyes and her soft skin made her seem especially beautiful with her dress.

Inou " * sigh * Who would have thought Naruto would marry so soon."

Shikamaru " What's so surprising? Hinata always loved him, it's him who took so long to return her feeling though."

Inou rolled her eyes " Idiot, you can't rush these things. There is a time and pace for these kind of things."

Shikamaru didn't care " Yeah yeah."

Choji didn't interfere he munched down on his food. Suddenly he thought of something.

" Hey Shikamaru, where did you go two days ago with Temari?."

Shikamaru nearly fell off his chair. He glared at Choji for blurting it out, Choji was confused why Shikamaru was looking at him like that. He turned back to see if there was someone behind him.

Inou was shocked, her eyes focused on Choji " Hey Choji, what's with Temari and Shikamaru? "

Choji " Huh? oh that. Shikamaru always hang around with Temari whenever she comes around. I saw him..

Shikamaru quickly shut him up. But it was too late, Inou had a smile that was not a smile as she looked at Shikamaru.

Inou " Oh my, it's seems you already have someone in your heart. "

Shikamaru sighed, he was trapped " Yeah yeah. She is my lover, so what? "

Curious attitude of a girl surfaced within Inou " How long? "

Shikamaru was a bit embarrassed " Chunin exams."

Inou placed her hands on her mouth " No way! Haha, you complain about Naruto and yet look at you, hahaha. When are you going to ask her, fifty years later? Haha."

Shikamaru had a wry smile when he saw Inou laughing her head off ' Haaa, let it be.'

Inou saw a figure among the crowd, she told Shikamaru " Isn't that Temari? "

Shikamaru " You should atleast wait sometime before trying to fool me."

Choji stopped his munching " She is really there."

Shikamaru bolted up " Where!? "

Inou was shocked when she saw Shikamaru like this but she smiled later. She saw how happy Shikamaru was when he spoke about her.

' Must be nice to have someone.'

Her eyes betrayed her longing to be loved by her special someone.

Soon the brides and grooms stepped into their view. Sasuke and Naruto were dresses in traditional Japanese wedding dress for men while Hinata and Sakura wore the same type for women.

Sasuke looked handsome, his black hair with his beautiful black eyes, his supple skin was a dream of any women. He wore traditional black formal Kimono and a black jacket. Ladies eyes braved stars as they looked at Sasuke.

Naruto wore the same Kimono as Sasuke, but he produced entirely different aura. His bright yellow hair with red streaks running through them added a peculiar charm to him. His entire person seemed on with nature, looking at him caused others to feel comforted.

Sakura and Hinata walked beside them. Sakura wore traditional White kimono with faint red lining at its edges. Her waist long hair was tied up with a flowed ornament. Her figure combined with Sasuke's looked beautiful.

Hinata was the same, she was a beauty to begin with. Her hair flowed down like a river, few flowers on her hair increased her beauty. Naruto and her figure looked like a match made in heaven.

There arrival caught everyone's attention, no eyes trailed away from them.

' Those two couples are meant to be.'

All who gathered gave their blessings. The wedding proceeded as planned, they bowed to their parents and the heavens.

Everyone congratulated them. Even Sasuke who was always showing a serious attitude showed his good side today. Time passed until it was time for celebrations, drinks were brought out as people enjoyed this nice atmosphere.

Inou was walking as she thought how gorgeous Sakura looked in her wedding dress. Her steps got clumsy as her shoes heel broke off, she was about to fall down when someone grabbed her shoulders.

" Are you ok? "

A gentle voice rang in her ear. She looked up to see a man with pale skin and deep black eyes look at her concerned. This was Sai.

Sai asked again " Ma'am are you okay? "

Inou snapped out " Ah? oh? I am okay. My heel broke off."

She tried to stand but hissed. It seems her ankle was twisted.

Sai held her hand " Let me help you."

He supported her and walked her to a nearby seat. After Sai was released from roots control he returned to normal life. These three years he learned how to socialize with people but was still clueless about other things.

He bend down as he checked her ankle, Inou's eyes never left him. Seeing how Sai was so serious when looking at her ankle put her in a daze.

Sai " It's ok just a bit swollen. Rest here I will bring some ice."

He quickly went off and came back with a bag of ice. He placed her leg on his and put the ice on her swollen foot. Inou was embarrassed when Sai did that.

Seeing Inou's face get red Sai was concerned " Do you have a fever? Your face is getting red."

Inou's face got even redder. Thankfully Sai was the king of blockheads.

Sai " Oh I didn't introduce myself, my name is Sai."

Inou got back her composure " My name is Inou, Inou Yamanaka."

Sai " Nice to meet you miss Inou. Don't worry, your ankle will be fine in a few seconds."

Inou nodded " Don't you need to be with someone."

Sai was confused " Who? "

Inou " Your date? "

Sai " No I don't have one."

Inou " Why? There are so many beautiful girls here."

Sai tilted his head " Though you are the prettiest among them."

Hearing Sai say that with a straight face made Inou blush hard. The night was still young, her mood gradually changed as they spoke, she was laughing often as well.

Shikamaru saw this from afar, he smiled ' Loos like she got a date and it's Sai that blockhead. He is even superior to everyone here for being an airhead.'

Temari " What are you looking at? "

Shikamaru shook his head " Nothing."

The wedding ended in a good note. Inou was happy she actually met someone like Sai. He was pretty clueless about many things, but seeing his reaction when he learns something new brought a smile to her face.

Days passed, the festive atmosphere gradually faded. Ryu was currently in Land of water, he was watching as Mei went through her work, Chojuro was assisting from the side.

Ryu looked at Mei as he grumbled " Give the rest to Chojuro, after all he is your successor."

Mei smiled " But I have to personally go through them."

Ryu got annoyed, he smacked Chojuro's head and complained " Learn faster, would you? "

Chojuro held his head, Mei chuckled " Stop bullying him, two more hour and I will be done. Wait ok? "

She smiled coyly at Ryu, he couldn't refuse her when she spoke like that. He turned around and left.

Chojuro held his dear head and spoke in a greiving manner " Sir Ryu always bullies me."

Mei comforted him " Don't worry, he is just irritated and you are a good target."

Chojuro almost cried when he heard Mei. Ryu walked through the hallway, everyone who passed him bowed, Ryu was respected by everyone since he is the who brought Shinobi to existence.

' Mei should have more than two hours of work, well guess I will talk to him. It's been three years, it's time to move.'