Moreover, there were rarely any residents near the Mission Assembly Hall because ninjas came and went so often. The area was filled entirely with shops and the like.
He sent people to negotiate and relocate them all to Central Street. Trading a remote storefront for one on Central Street—no one would refuse.
After Torikaze contacted the head of the Business Department, who was also the Boss of the Barbecue Shop, everything was settled in less than ten minutes.
The shop owners were all very cooperative. Moving, however, might be a bit troublesome.
Central Street was completely jammed at the moment. Everyone was attending the assembly, so there was no way to get moving.
Torikaze did not mind. It was not as if they were short on time.
This was also the perfect chance to form a contract with the Trial Tower. Once the commendation ceremony ended, he could begin placing it.
Soon, ten o'clock arrived. Minato stepped to the edge of the rooftop, and his face appeared on every large screen and Crystal display throughout Konoha.
All the villagers shouted his name, and the atmosphere was immensely lively.
Before long, he began speaking. His opening remarks were decent, though they sounded somewhat youthful.
Still, most of the ninjas below were young as well.
They were at the age when their blood ran hot, and Minato's words easily stirred their emotions.
The older ninjas had a more restrained reaction.
Torikaze did not feel much about such things. He had held commendation ceremonies when he was Hokage as well.
After all, these were warriors who had fought through blood and fire. Of course they deserved recognition.
The rewards were nothing more than merit, money, and useful supplies.
They rarely gave out empty promises such as verbal praise.
If there were rewards to