Chisato smiled and looped her arm through Torikaze's. "We just need to raise the importance of the Inner City and Outer City. For example, we can hold all major events like this in the Outer City from now on, and people will naturally flow there."
"The visitors coming to the Core Area will be spread out."
Torikaze shook his head. These were no longer matters he needed to consider. He was no longer Hokage, so he would not trouble himself over them.
He could leave it all for that kid Minato to handle.
"Look, the festival gala is starting. I imagine many villagers will be heading home, so the streets should clear up quite a bit."
Sure enough, as sounds rang out from within the arena, everyone knew the festival gala was about to begin.
The local villagers who had finished their strolls all returned home.
The villagers from other worlds, meanwhile, mostly remained outside to watch the crystal screens in the sky.
"So clear! Is this Lord Torikaze's Crystal Release? It can be used like this?"
"It's truly incredible. To develop such an interesting ninjutsu, Lord Torikaze is amazing."
Inside the arena, the hosts onstage were making adjustments, ensuring that the sound could carry out and that the cameras were all aimed at the center of the stage.
Once everything was ready, the festival gala officially began.
People on the streets also stopped one after another to watch the gala's opening.
The hosts were a man and a woman, both selected from among Konoha's more attractive residents.
Being chosen to host the festival gala was undoubtedly a tremendous honor.
"Ladies and gentlemen, and distinguished guests from other worlds, good evening."
The two hosts took turns delivering a grand opening speech, instantly drawing all of Konoha into the atmosphere.
Naturally,