Several years later, travel between the two worlds had become increasingly frequent, and under Konoha's forceful integration, the Ninja World gradually settled into peace.
Konoha had officially entered a period of rapid development. Thanks to Blue Star Rabbit Nation's infrastructure support, highways and high-speed railways now ran across the entire Ninja World continent.
Today was the opening ceremony for the Water-Fire Peace Bridge. Beginning at a southeastern port in the Land of Fire, the cross-sea bridge connected to the Land of Bears before extending onward to the Land of Water. Stretching over a thousand kilometers, it was the largest single infrastructure project in Ninja World history.
A red ceremonial platform had been erected in the plaza at the bridgehead, while colorful flags stretched along the railings as far as the eye could see.
Konoha had sent its senior officials to cut the ribbon. Inside a temporary resting tent behind the platform, Uchiha Itachi was currently being held in front of a mirror.
"Itachi-sama, please don't move." A ceremony attendant held up a comb and tucked the loose strands hanging over his forehead behind his ear. "You'll look more energetic this way."
Itachi sat expressionlessly, allowing the attendant to fuss over him.
Another person beside him held up a set of black formalwear. "Wear this. It'll look good on camera."
Without waiting for Itachi's reply, he draped the jacket over his shoulders.
"I'll go over the speech again."
"No need." Itachi raised a hand to block the script being pushed toward him. "I have the Sharingan. I can remember it myself."
A staff member poked his head in from outside and urged, "Itachi-sama, Shisui-sama, it's almost time."
Shisui stood at the entrance with his arms folded, unable to suppress the smile at the corner of his lips. "So you have a