"From what I've heard so far, everything is proceeding in an orderly fashion. But I must emphasize once again that the descent of the Ōtsutsuki Clan is not alarmist talk. They will definitely make a move in ten years. If we only think of preparing then, it will already be too late."
The Kage were extremely receptive to Torikaze's words; none of them had ever doubted him.
"Lord Torikaze, you're overstating it. You have always been the weather vane of the Shinobi World. How could anyone doubt what you say?"
Rōsha, who had always been a man of few words, was the first to state his position.
The others spoke up in succession as well.
"Alright, I was only asking about your situations to ensure that the construction projects are underway."
"Within the next one or two years, Konoha will introduce a tool for transporting supplies across national borders. It will make the entire Shinobi World more convenient, and the development of every major nation will become even faster."
These words immediately set the Kage and Mifune thinking.
"What could it be to have such a powerful effect?"
The Kage were all greatly surprised, yet none could guess what it was.
"Then, Lord Torikaze, can we purchase this tool?"
Torikaze immediately shook his head. "No. Production of this thing is extremely limited, and it takes a very long time to make. We might not even be able to produce one in a year, so it will not be sold externally."
Everyone felt rather regretful upon hearing that. If their own countries could have one of such a tool, wouldn't their development become even faster?
"However, once it is officially put into use, it will travel to each of your countries to work. When the time comes, I'll need you to