Tracing the source begins with One Piece

Tonight, the first snowfall of the year was fluttering over the brightly lit Konoha. Under the reflection of the colorful lights, it felt inexplicably pure and holy.

The beautiful Konoha has become the central city of the ninja world just because of the endorsement of the Fifth Hokage.

In ten years, with the Fifth Hokage's unbridled imagination, the strength to dominate the ninja world, the supreme power of the Fire Country, and the footnote of abundant funds, Konoha became the city that never sleeps in the ninja world.

Ninjas, business groups and tourists from all directions were like fish in the sea, coming and going in an endless stream.

But tonight, thousands of lights are shining brightly, and the wooden leaves are more like colorful pearls in this winter night, reflecting the glory of the world.

Nothing else, because the protagonist tonight is the princess of the Fire Country, the leader of the five major countries, the eldest lady of the Hyuga clan, the birthday of the "Princess Byakugan" as the world respectfully calls it. It is the only national holiday that turns private into public in the six years since the Fifth Hokage took office. .

When the evening bell of the Hokage Building rang eight consecutive bells, the people gathered in the square in front of the 300-meter-high Hokage Building all raised their heads involuntarily and in unison, preparing to cheer for the birthday feast.

The shining lights in the Hokage Building, the lights in the square, and even the lights in the whole village were suddenly turned off.

Then, the spotlight turned on, focusing on the entire wall on the top floor of the Hokage Building that had been opened at some point. What was eye-catching was the two noble figures under the spotlight.

Ninjas and civilians in the village, ninjas and tourists from outside, as well as ninja clans of all sizes, suddenly burst into thunderous cheers and shouts in the square that accommodated thousands of people.

Everyone shouted and cheered a series of honorific names and honorifics such as "Hokage-sama", "Princess-sama", "Miss", "Princess Byakugan", etc.

The Fifth Hokage Hyuga Phantom, who was wearing a Hokage robe and Hokage hat, and the beautiful Princess Hinata Hinata, who was wearing a formal dress, were waving downwards to respond to their people.

At this time, this place is the only light.

Amid the cheers of everyone, the Fifth Hokage took Princess Hime in his hand and walked out of the floor. Under the eyes of the audience who had already experienced it but still felt incredible, they stepped step by step into the high air where there was no way to land.

To ordinary people, the two magnificent figures standing in the sky are gods performing miracles, and they regard them as their patron saints with all their heart and piety.

The snowflakes were falling, the lights were shining brightly, and the spotlight always shone on the two figures standing in the sky. They were so beautiful that they seemed not to be like the scenery on earth.

A majestic sound that they were familiar with and remembered resounded through the sky, echoing down on the square, making them all listen in deafening silence.

"Tonight, as always, I sincerely wish our princess"

"Under the white eyes, love and hate are clear. Your hearts are connected, and you share weal and woe."

"If the princess is happy, you will be happy. If you are sad, the princess will be sad too."

"Your blessing is also your blessing to yourself."

"In the past six years, the village's boundary markers have been continuously extended outwards, giving you more than just a place to stand."

"In the past six years, those low thatched wooden houses in the past have now become row upon row of comfortable buildings."

"In the past six years, there has been no war in Konoha, which has allowed the village to cultivate and recuperate, becoming increasingly prosperous and far better than before."

"This is the unparalleled achievement of me, the princess, and all the ninjas in Konoha Village, and it is also your glorious mission as the people of fire."

"What we protect is because of you, who are our hope and spread the fire to you."

"And where the leaves are flying, the fire is endless."

"The fire will continue to illuminate the village and make new leaves sprout."

"Hold the Will of Fire"

"The princess and I will lead you to prosperity."

"I will protect your safety in this troubled ninja world."

"Let us seize the day, live up to our time, and jointly welcome the uncertain future of the ninja world."

"Now, the annual birthday feast officially begins!!!"

bang~~~

When the Fifth Hokage's words fell, endless bright fireworks and cannons were fired at any time, and the colorful fireworks instantly bloomed all over the dark night, dotting the endless desolate night sky.

Then the village turned into a world of lights and feasting. Neon lights strung the entire village, evoking flashing patterns that complemented the fireworks in the sky.

……

Moriah held Hinata's little hand and moved high in the air toward the center of the square. That was the next main stage, where various programs would be performed to congratulate the princess.

When he landed on the square stage, people close to him who had already prepared birthday gifts suddenly rushed forward.

Among the crowd, there were people from the Hyuga family, the twelve young ones from the graduating class, Yuhi Kurenai, Uzuki Yugao, and Shizune who matched Hinata's sisters, Tsunade Hime who Hinata admired and had the same status as her, and... …

Except for close people who can come over, more people are blocked out by the peripheral ANBU and police departments, indicating that they can just leave gifts and let them go freely and enjoy the food and catering that have been prepared in the square. And looking forward to the various programs that follow.

After Moria took Hinata to meet the representatives of the major ninja villages and the envoys of the major powers, he stopped greeting them and handed them over to his subordinates to receive them. This was just a process.

At this time, various performances have begun on the square stage, including dramas, dances, singing... and in the brightly lit outer square, there are also various sleight-of-hand performances called magic and ninjutsu.

When the colorful candles were lit and the thousand-layer cake was outlined with the appearance of little Hinata, the tool man pushed it behind the little birthday girl.

With a smile on her face, Hinata blew out the candles amidst the cheers of everyone, cut the cake into pieces and shared it with everyone.

……

"Huh~~ I'm really tired, Lord Moria."

"Oh, just get used to it"

"This is already the sixth time, okay?!"

"I see you are smiling all the time. Aren't you able to deal with them very skillfully now?"

"Master, can I still cry on my birthday? I still have your gift?"

At this time, the two sneaking people came to the place where they usually take a break after the feast begins - the Hokage Rock.

In fact, Hinata said she was tired, but the smile on her face was not a real fake smile. Accepting everyone's blessings was a happy thing.

The cute little loli has more arrogant moments in front of Moriah.

Admiring the noble kitten wearing a twelve-piece princess dress, Moriah raised his hand to touch her little head, looked at the sky, and said with a smile.

"Look, the most beautiful fireworks are coming"