"In the future, we also plan to introduce private cars—vehicles driven by individuals that won't need tracks and can travel freely on the ground. Of course, you'll need a license to drive one."
Watching the Electric Train so intently, they did not hear a word Torikaze was saying.
Meanwhile, Amado and Sanzu Amado were both hard at work.
Orochimaru and Hiruko were working nearby as well.
They could not handle the major tasks, but they were more than capable when it came to the smaller details.
The two had noticed Torikaze long ago, but seeing that he was in conversation, they had not gone over to disturb him.
Now that the conversation had ended, the two hurried over.
"Lord Torikaze, and everyone else, what brings you here?"
Hiruko was somewhat surprised, while Orochimaru rapped him on the head. "I told you long ago that Lord Torikaze would be coming to inspect the place today. You forgot again."
Hiruko looked a little embarrassed at that. "Right... I forgot."
The Kage all laughed, and Torikaze smiled as well.
"It is a good thing to focus on your work. We cannot let ourselves delay your progress. Go on and get back to work; I'll go find Amado and the others."
The two nodded and then left.
"Hehe, the two of them grew up running through streets and alleys with my little brother. They are also Hiruzen's disciples, so they have bright futures ahead of them."
"They are both highly gifted in science as well. I have Amado teaching them, and now they can already assist with the construction of Electric Trains."
At the mention of this, the Kage could not help feeling sour.
They had cultivated so many promising talents, yet had little to show for it. Meanwhile, Konoha not only had two