Founding Ceremony!

May 1st. To the world of Naruto, this date was once entirely ordinary.

But from this day forward, from this May Day on, the date would be imbued with an entirely different significance.

May 1st: The Founding Ceremony of the Land of Light, held in Konoha.

Before seven in the morning, the villagers of Konoha—whether shinobi, commoners, or even the temporary residents staying there—had mostly risen in excitement.

Under the leadership of the Fourth Hokage, Kizaru, Konoha had achieved a grand undertaking unseen in a thousand years, a feat that made every villager swell with spontaneous pride.

At seven o'clock, as the sun just began to peek over the horizon and the sky turned a hazy gray, many villagers donned their finest formal attire and stepped out of their homes with beaming smiles.

On the streets, people greeted one another with enthusiasm, regardless of whether they were acquaintances, and an atmosphere of joy permeated the entire village.

In the central district of Konoha, Kizaru, who had risen early, stood on the balcony of the Hokage Building wearing his Hokage Ceremonial Robe, a smile gracing his face.

Behind him stood the former Kage of the Five Great Shinobi Villages, along with Hanzo of the Land of Rain, as well as the First, Second, and Third Hokage.

Naturally, for such an important moment, Kizaru's uncle, Danzo, was also by his side.

Ever since returning to Konoha to prepare for the Founding Ceremony, Danzo had seemed like a changed man, wearing a smile every day like a kindly uncle.

Such behavior from Danzo was within reason; after all, the dream of his entire life had been fully realized through his nephew, Kizaru.

"It seems everyone is very happy!" Looking at the scenery of the village below, watching the joyful crowds, and listening to