Technological Changes

Torikaze turned and smiled. "Yes, this is a generation overflowing with geniuses. I have to make sure they all grow into capable talents."

Chisato took Torikaze's hand. "I'll help you too."

Although Torikaze would soon step down as Hokage, he would continue to keep an eye on the village's new generation of ninja.

It was one of the few things he genuinely enjoyed doing. Watching children grow into outstanding ninja filled him with immense pride.

Just as this batch of ninja had begun to mature, another generation of children had been born. With such an unbroken stream, Konoha would continue to prosper.

More importantly, these children were the protagonists of Naruto!

If he could personally train the protagonists into exceptional ninja, it would bring Torikaze quite a bit of enjoyment.

Still, it would be another five or six years before the new generation of ninja officially began training.

During that time, Torikaze could only supervise the batch of ninja who had just graduated.

They were all children of Torikaze's old friends, such as Kurenai Yuhi, Asuma, and Kakashi.

That made it perfectly natural for Torikaze to teach them.

After retiring, he could enjoy a peaceful life. But life always needed some amusement.

A life that was too bland and repetitive held no meaning for Torikaze.

He had to find something to entertain himself.

"The succession ceremony is the day after tomorrow. Why would he think of going out on a mission at a time like this?" Chisato shook her head.

Torikaze laughed heartily. "Who cares? We just need to enjoy our own lives and leave the rest to the young people."

Torikaze stretched lazily in his rocking chair.

After thinking it over, Chisato felt that was true. Konoha would soon be handed over to Minato anyway.

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