The system clicked 'continue playback,' and the art style of the next episode suddenly shifted.
Perhaps to give the audience a change of mood, the animator no longer focused the camera on the dark and treacherous high-level conflicts but instead aimed it at the daily lives of Kakashi and Naraku.
This led to the episode opening with a warm, everyday atmosphere.
The expectant looks on the two young boys' faces as they chattered about the refrigerator made the audience feel much more relaxed.
[Oh! The Old Thief has finally spared my blood pressure!]
[Konoha is accelerating into modernization!]
[The Ninja World's bizarre tech tree really leaves one speechless.]
[In a few more years, air conditioners and big-screen TVs will probably appear too.]
[I feel it's getting a bit too technological; the ancient and traditional feel of the first part is almost gone, boo hoo hoo.]
[There's no helping it; the Ninja World's tech tree is climbing too fast.]
Ever since entering the electronics store, Kakashi and Naraku kept running into acquaintances, which kept the audience captivated and cheering.
Some keen-eyed 'Lewenhooks' even watched the show with microscopes, searching for previously appearing background characters in every nook and cranny, having a blast 'treasure hunting.'
This really can't be blamed on everyone being too excited; after all, it had been so long since they last saw such a lively, happy, and purely slice-of-life episode that they couldn't even remember.
[Kana has truly blossomed; she's getting prettier and prettier, and she's grown so much taller.]
[I didn't expect the boisterous Kushina to be quite good at managing a household.]
[Uncle Dai! Oh my gosh, Uncle Dai can walk now? Naraku is truly a miracle doctor!]
[The reaction to being caught is too funny.]
[Last time, a gym member said he wasn't feeling well and wouldn't come, and then I caught him coolly showing off beer and barbecue at a street food stall.]
[So embarrassing, hahahahahaha!]
[As expected of Tsunade, she quickly found the correct way to use the refrigerator.]
[So many girls! This is too blissful!]
[I also really want to join Kushina's tea party ヾ(´∀｀.ヾ)]
[In the bottom right corner, Jiku and Karin, the little couple, are making an appearance!]
[Shisui's family of three just walked past behind Naraku.]
[Is that half-person on the side Inuzuka Tsume?]
[So many people… I feel like the last time there was such a big scene was those two New Year's specials.]
[Be confident, remove 'I feel like.']
[The Old Thief knows how to fish; he even knows to let us relax a bit.]
The two young boys sat on stools, looking around, and happened to see Shisui's family nearby, choosing electronics.
Naraku got up to talk to them, and Kakashi agreed verbally but silently followed with a Shadow Clone.
The Shadow Clone hid in a corner where Naraku and Shisui couldn't see, clearly hearing their entire conversation, then voluntarily dispelled the Ninjutsu.
Kakashi's main body received the memory and quietly came up behind Naraku, who was about to stealthily pay.
The animator added a special effect at the right moment, so the audience saw visible blue 'cold air' emanating from Kakashi's body.
Naraku was caught red-handed and sheepishly explained that he wanted to buy a household refrigerator for Aunt Mikoto, finally having to agree to Kakashi paying half the cost.
[Outwardly calm, but inwardly caring to death, aren't you, Kakashi?]
[Oh, oh, oh, isn't this the famous 'sōgari' Hatake Kakashi? Haven't seen him in a few days; he's become so prone to jealousy? (Side-eye smile.jpg)]
[Actually, Kakashi has been secretly jealous for a long time; there's solid proof. See the comments section of this episode for details~]
[Shisui: I feel like someone is constantly staring at me...?]
[Teacher, why has Kakashi, the male lead of our hot-blooded battle anime, turned into a male ghost?]
[It's just the bond between two male leads~ Isn't this a traditional art form of naruto? Don't make a fuss~]
[Naraku, at such a young age, already shows signs of being henpecked. He'll be completely controlled by Kakashi in the future (witty.jpg)]
[The person in front, let's duel! Naraku is so cute, he should be the one controlling his husband!]
[Sister Kanai had a great time eating this episode.]
[The forums are probably going to have countless fanfics about Kakashi and Naraku as male ghosts.]
After dealing with the refrigerator, Kakashi pulled Naraku out of the store, and facing the warm, brilliant sunlight, his mood lightened considerably.
On the way back, they also met many people, all with smiles of relief and survival after the war, hoping for a peaceful and smooth life ahead.
As they neared home, Kakashi secretly glanced at his close friend beside him.
Naraku's expression was calm, as if in this peaceful and beautiful atmosphere, his soul found a brief tranquility.
[This part of the animation is as beautiful as a dream.]
[It's so good that everyone is still alive.]
[Deng Shizuku must be shipping them; that auntie smile is just too familiar.]
[I knew Hizashi and Haru were a couple.]
[No, this episode is a bit too heartwarming... Weren't those previous episodes about Hiruzen Sarutobi brewing bad intentions? I'm scared...]
[No way! The Old Thief must be planning something big for us!!!]
[Maybe Konoha will be doomed in next week's update ╰(⇀‸↼)╯]
[Secretly observing Naraku's reaction? Kakashi, don't love him too much~]
[Such a stable life might be just the medicine Naraku needs.]
Contrary to some viewers' predictions, the next episode didn't feature any crisis but showcased a newlywed couple's wedding.
The animator filmed the entire process from Karin's perspective, including the preparations by both families before the wedding, the clan head voluntarily offering to officiate and funding a grand celebration, and learning the intricate wedding procedures... Every big and small event was filled with her anticipation for the wedding ceremony and her yearning for a happy life with Jiku after marriage.
The young couple even encouraged each other the night before the wedding, vowing not to mess up in front of so many people tomorrow.
[Congratulations to this loving couple on finally tying the knot!]
[This episode is so detailed it's almost a documentary on Ninja World wedding culture.]
[But I'm watching it very happily.]
[Exactly, it's so wonderful to witness Jiku and Karin's happiness!]
[This is the first couple to get together! Fugaku really showed respect by directly becoming the officiant, hahahahahaha.]
[Actually, he's just expressing his stance on arranged marriages — firmly supportive, seeing it through to the end.]
[I've noticed that love in the Ninja World is quite devoted... at least, characters with speaking roles haven't had any marital problems.]
[So, Jiku and Karin will definitely be happy too~]
[The little couple encouraging each other is so adorable.]
On the wedding day, facing a seemingly endless crowd of guests, Aburame Jiku was so nervous he almost walked onto the platform with his arms and legs moving in unison.
Throughout the entire wedding ceremony, his internal monologue was ceaseless.
-- Th-there are too many guests... How did even other clans...-- The ones sitting over there, could they be the "Three Sannin" adults?... And "War Hero" Jonin Namikaze is here too???
-- This is too grand!
-- Oh, oh, time for the vows... Karin, I love you so much...!
-- The ring, the ring... Oh, here it is... My Karin's fingers are so beautiful... The bride, Karin, was not much better than him, going through the motions in a daze until the rings were exchanged, and her rationality slowly returned.
Looking at Aburame Jiku, whose eyes were filled with love, and thinking of the hardships he endured for her during the war, Karin couldn't help but feel a pang in her nose.
-- Jiku, you bigfool, I won't cry in front of him...!
She turned her head, trying to hold back her tears, but then she saw the neighbors below the stage who usually joked and bickered but were now busy helping with the wedding.
Since childhood, she had received much care from her neighbors; otherwise, as an orphan, she might not have lived to be ten years old.
-- Everyone has worked hard all these years.
-- And now, for me, they are working so hard to help with the ceremony...-- I'm truly, truly lucky to have met you all.
Karin looked around; the venue not only had many Uchiha Clan members and her teammate Yuuichi Nagafuji, but also many Ninja from other clans, and hundreds of Konoha Village residents, some familiar, some strangers.
Everyone's smiles were so sincere, their eyes filled with blessings for her and Jiku.
As the protagonist of the wedding, witnessing such an inclusive and lively scene firsthand, a sense of recognized happiness welled up from Karin's heart.
-- This is truly wonderful...-- The Uchiha Clan is no longer isolated and can receive recognition from so many people...-- This is like living the most beautiful dream in the world.
Waves of emotion, gratitude, and joy violently crashed against Karin's chest. Her beautiful big eyes brimmed with tears, and her irises were gradually tinged with crimson.
The Two-Tomoe Sharingan, evolved due to the war, slowly emerged. Two tomoe rotated around her pupil, splitting into a third in the afterimage.
The entire process was so smooth and seamless that Karin was completely unaware of it. She blinked, wiped her tears, and her pupils returned to their plain black color.
The Uchiha Clan members present also barely noticed due to the chaotic environment.
However, only the audience saw all the details, and the bullet comments immediately erupted in excitement.
[Jiku is really a chatterbox internally; the contrast is incredible.]
[Even in the midst of busyness, he didn't forget to say 'I love you, wife.' So hilarious.]
[Aburame seem to be somewhat outwardly reserved but inwardly passionate, hahahahahaha.]
[Our Karin's life over these twenty-odd years has been quite exciting.]
[A sitcom with Karin as the protagonist would be so much fun.]
[Alas, that sentence reminds me again of the Uchiha Clan's hardships back then.]
[It's okay! The Uchiha Clan has pulled through, and things will only get better from now on!]
[Holy crap, holy crap, holy crap!!!]
[Three Tomoe???]
[No, sis! Can you actually awaken it at a wedding!? (Screaming.jpg)]
[The second Uchiha to awaken the Sharingan due to feeling happiness!]
[Karin, you're awesome!]
[This proves that the Sharingan is not only stimulated by negative emotions.]
[It's love! The condition for awakening the Sharingan is just love!!! (ㄒoㄒ)]
Naraku: Huh???... Karin, this is a bit too amazing for you.
But thinking about how easily Uchiha Sarada awakened her Mangekyo in the Boruto era decades later, he felt that Karin's situation was really nothing.
The ceremony officially ended, and the guests could finally start eating.
The animator finally allowed the camera to leave Karin and wander around the banquet hall.
From the male lead Kakashi, Minato, to various supporting characters, and even extras who appeared a long time ago, everyone who could show their face was displayed.
[The guests are all familiar faces, seriously!]
[Such a large group of Uchiha, so pleasing to the eye! So happy~ (♡⌂♡)]
[Kakashi is here too?... Scrounging for food with Naraku, probably?]
[Is Little Itachi being used as a pillow, hahahaha?]
[Kakashi, Naraku, and Little Itachi look so much like a family of three.]
[Oh, the esteemed Sannin are also here to scrounge for food, are they?]
[Jiraiya: What are you talking about! We paid our wedding gift!]
[I bet three bags of spicy strips that Minato and Kushina will definitely be pressured to get married, especially since there are several middle-aged elders sitting nearby... Hehehehe~]
[They really did pressure them to get married, I swear!]
[Hmm? Who's that blond young man next to Kana!? Could he be her boyfriend???]
[What, what, what! Our sibling CP, the two Naraku, broke up so quickly?]
[I refuse to accept it, ah ah ah ah ah ah (crying and fainting.jpg)]
[The Hyuga twins look so handsome together... (இωஇ)]
[Too bad one is from the Main House and one is from the Branch House.]
[Uncle Dai and Might Guy are still training; that horse stance is really standard.]
[Oh my, isn't that 'Small, Medium, Large' in the top left corner!]
[Was that guy in the corner the one who caused trouble with The Uchiha Police Force back then?... Has he reformed?]
[The troublesome Konoha villagers no longer target the Uchiha Clan; now everyone praises the Uchiha Clan for their 'great righteousness.']
[Why are there two bowls of noodles on Ichiraku's table? Did he make them himself?]
[Bringing your own ramen to a wedding, seriously...]