"That's right. Konoha's technology has truly reached heights we can't compare to. They can even build steel behemoths like this—something we wouldn't have dared imagine."
After showering them with flattery for quite a while, the group finally stopped.
"It's just that time is rather tight. You should be in a hurry to return to your villages, otherwise I could have taken you for a ride on the Electric Train."
"Next time. When you come to Konoha again, I'll take you for a ride."
The group exchanged glances, then nodded. "All right. The next time we come to Konoha, we'll definitely experience the Electric Train."
With that, Torikaze led everyone down the mountain.
They each returned to their Apartments to pack and prepare to leave Konoha.
The Full Moon Ceremony had ended two days ago, and it was time for them to return to their villages. Every village was making preparations for war over the next ten years.
There was still quite a lot to handle.
Before half a day had passed, the Kage left Konoha one after another, thoroughly satisfied.
Aside from delivering gifts and attending the feast, they had also obtained such important news this time. It was more than enough to make the trip worthwhile.
Karatachi Yagura was undoubtedly the happiest among them. The Elders in his village had used their age and seniority to pressure him, criticizing his unilateral decision to relocate from the Land of Water.
They believed that the Land of Water had remained on its land since the Warring States Period. How could they so rashly abandon the land they depended on for survival and move to the mainland?
However, Karatachi Yagura had already paid and informed the Daimyo. Torikaze had taught the Kage how to deal with their Daimyo, so the Daimyo could