Monster attack?

Torifu waved at them, "Working during the Spring Festival, you've all had a hard time."

The workers didn't think much of it; usually, there were no holidays during the year-end period, yet the Hokage had given them half a month off!

So, the workers felt this little bit of work was nothing. Besides, they were getting paid! They were scrambling to get it done, so who would complain?

The various benefits and welfare policies implemented by Torifu were, in the eyes of these villagers with limited horizons, nothing short of absolute bliss!

Life was so good! What more could one ask for? ...Wait, that actually seems necessary...

"Lord Hokage, what will be at the evening celebration?" one worker asked, as if he just wanted to make small talk.

But to his surprise, Torifu's expression shifted slightly, making him feel a bit nervous, wondering if he had said something wrong.

"There will be celebrations, a lantern show, a fireworks show, and various snacks and fruits provided for free. You can eat as much as you like; it's all on me."

As Torifu spoke, his brows were slightly furrowed, clearly harboring some concern.

The worker didn't know what to do for a moment, but fortunately, Anhua spoke up, breaking the worker's awkwardness.

"Lord Hokage, do you have any worries or concerns? Why not share them with us?"

Torifu sighed upon hearing this: "Sigh, I was reading a book yesterday. When the ancestors of the Kumonaka Clan first established the festival of Nian, it was actually to drive away a monster. It doesn't show itself on ordinary days, only coming out to wreak havoc on the last day of every year."

"The ancestors once drove this monster away, and afterward, it seemed to hold a grudge against the Kumonaka Clan. It would come