Preparations Before the Founding Ceremony

Is this Konoha?

Watching the bustling construction sites and the spirited people all around, Takemoto Yunshan, a samurai visiting Konoha for the first time, was deeply shaken.

In the past, Yunshan's range of activity was largely confined to the towns under his clan's direct rule and the surrounding villages.

He had once believed that the towns governed by Lord Zhushan were among the most prosperous in the Land of Fire, but upon arriving in Konoha, he realized just how narrow his horizons had been.

In a nearby construction site, a three-meter-tall humanoid mecha was hoisting massive logs.

This was an industrial mecha recently launched by the Bandai Trading Company; it could be operated by ninjas to easily clear paths, excavate mountains, and transport all manner of heavy objects.

On a street in the distance, a group of young children huddled together against a wall, playing an unknown card game.

Yunshan heard a sudden exclamation: "Golden Legend!"

As he walked toward the central area of Konoha, Yunshan's shock gradually faded into a state of numbness.

Compared to life in Konoha, the towns under Lord Zhushan were practically an era behind.

"Don't gawk. Let's finish our mission first." Withdrawing his gaze and reminding his subordinate, whose attention had been caught by a woman, Yunshan put on a stern expression.

Arriving at the open space in front of the Hokage Building, Yunshan, who had registered upon entering the village, saw a Konoha ninja in a tactical vest walking toward him with a smile.

"You must be the samurai from Gaoshan City! Thank you for the hard work on your journey." Konoha was always happy to see sensible nobles like Yunshan and the Takemoto Clan behind him.

"I am Takemoto Yunshan, greetings to the ninja lord of Konoha." As he spoke, Yunshan prepared to