Hokage Office.
Natsuki held Konan in his arms as he watched the computer in front of him.
A moment later, an envelope icon appeared on the screen.
It meant that an email had been successfully received.
Natsuki's spirits lifted.
It was already July, and after nearly half a year of effort, the internet had finally come into existence.
Although it was still in its earliest stages and could barely be used to send emails, this was already a hard-won victory.
The first step was always the hardest.
Now that they had made a breakthrough, everything that followed would be much easier.
He had to admit that putting the entire Ninja World's resources into a single task was remarkably efficient.
Of course, their previous technological groundwork deserved much of the credit.
After all, Natsuki had set them to work on preparations long ago.
[Congratulations, host. Misaka Mikoto Template ability five unlocked: hacking.]
Natsuki nodded.
Now he had only two Character Templates left to unlock.
"It's amazing."
Konan spoke softly.
She knew nothing about computers and had never used one before, so sending emails across a distance was difficult for her to comprehend.
"Even more amazing things are still to come."
Natsuki kissed her cheek as he spoke.
"Mm."
Konan nodded, looking expectant.
Not only had the Ninja World achieved peace, but it was also developing in ways she could not understand.
Whatever the case, these were all good things. A knock sounded at the door.
Konan instinctively tried to get up and leave, but Natsuki held her and settled her back onto his lap.
"It's Mikoto."
Natsuki spoke with his arms around her slender waist.
Hearing that, Konan stayed seated.
She and Uchiha Mikoto were already very familiar with each other, so there was no need to worry about