Torikaze smiled calmly. "There's no need for that. It's only a small matter. Once you've chosen an heir to succeed as clan head, bring him to me. I'll help raise his strength."
Having received Torikaze's promise, the weight hanging over Tomohiro's heart finally settled.
"Wonderful! This is truly wonderful! Thank you, Lord Torikaze. The Uzumaki Clan's future will surely be bright!"
Torikaze waved a hand. "We're something like friends despite our age difference. I admire an old man like you, so I'll help with whatever I can."
"However, your clan's own affairs still need to be resolved by yourselves. I can only assist with smaller matters. You understand what I mean."
Tomohiro was a smart man. How could he fail to understand the meaning behind Torikaze's words? "Naturally. The Uzumaki Clan must rely on its own members to work hard and develop, rather than constantly seeking outside help."
"It's good that you understand."
After that, Torikaze did not continue talking with the two of them. Instead, he told them to go back and rest, tidy up their attire, and so on. There were only a few hours left before the Full Moon Banquet began.
Torikaze also needed to meet with the Kage of the other villages and exchange a few symbolic words with them before holding the drawing.
Less than ten minutes after Amado left, a new announcement appeared on Konoha's bulletin boards, stating that Torikaze would hold the drawing one hour before the Full Moon Banquet began.
The villagers had long expected this, so their reaction was not particularly strong.
Even the guests from other worlds found everyone surprisingly understanding.
Thus, no commotion arose within Konoha. Everyone understood that with so many people, it was impossible for all of them to ascend to the Cloud Palace.
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