"So that terrifying thing was fake? That's incredible."
The Nian Beast was enormous; it could even be seen from the Windcloud Clan. "Looks like the results are quite good. Everyone's reactions have been positive."
After glancing at his phone, Dan nodded. "The villagers all miss the Nian Beast dearly, while the villagers from Another World were amazed after learning the truth about it."
Torikaze smiled and shook his head. "This was exactly what I expected. It's good as long as everyone likes it."
"And we get to enjoy a fireworks festival for free here. How great is that?"
At the mention of fireworks, Hogen immediately ran over. "Dad! I'm going to set off fireworks too."
With that, he grabbed some of the Cloud Clan Grounds' stock and ran outside the gates.
There would be no one in front of the Cloud Clan Grounds at this hour.
Before long, fireworks from the Windcloud Clan shot into the sky as well, joining Konoha's fireworks display.
"They really are dazzling. Looks like this year's Spring Festival has been a perfect success."
Countless fireworks blossomed over Konoha, and the Nian Beast immediately grew somewhat frightened upon seeing the flames.
It tried to blast out a fierce wind to scatter the flames, but it could not do so at all.
This infuriated it, but at that moment, more and more fireworks exploded around it in rapid succession.
The unceasing flames made the Nian Beast increasingly restless and anxious.
"Look! That monster is afraid! It's afraid of fire—the village is using fireworks to deal with it."
"This is so interesting! The Nian Beast looks so lifelike. What exactly made it? I can buy one at a high price!"
The villagers from Another World were extremely interested in the machine projecting the Nian Beast and began asking