"Alright, this isn't a big deal that needs to be handled immediately. Let's go back and get some sleep. We've got a pile of things to do tomorrow."
Three months later, the New Year had passed, and the New Year holiday was nearing its end.
Konoha's construction team began making feverish preparations.
At present, everyone living in New City outside Konoha had to either return to their own villages or worlds, or move into the village itself.
Because the New City outside was about to be demolished.
What had once been a temporary residential district had now become especially cramped and was no longer fit for use.
When the people in New City learned the news, they were all somewhat surprised, unable to understand why it was so sudden.
They had thought Konoha would no longer be open in the future, but after asking around, they learned that Konoha was expanding once again.
The expansion would take roughly three months, during which the number of outside visitors would be reduced.
The same applied to visitors from Another World.
Of course, that did not mean they could no longer travel to other worlds. Torikaze had relocated the portal to a relatively large plaza in Outer City.
A daily visitor limit had been set, and it could not be exceeded.
At the same time, people had been sent to Another World to reassure them, informing them that New City would be completed in only three months and could then be put back into use.
"Lord Hokage! The construction team is ready to demolish New City. We await your instructions."
Outside New City, Hiruzen reported to Minato.
Though it was merely a formality, it was still an important occasion, and the Hokage needed to make an appearance.
"Demolition is authorized."
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