The next morning, on Konoha's main thoroughfare—Hokage Avenue—the clamor of the morning market had only just awakened when a clear shout infused it with fresh energy.
"Newspapers! Newspapers! Fresh off the press—the Ninja World Daily!
"The Hokage inspects the latest progress in the South District, Ninja Academy prodigies improve Military Ration Pills, rumors of unusual activity at Kumogakure's border... Read all the latest major news first!"
With a large cloth bag slung over his shoulder, the nimble newsboy darted through the increasingly crowded streets, the newspapers in his hands rapidly dwindling.
Buying, reading, discussing... this had become a fixed part of the morning routine for many Konoha residents.
This newspaper had been established under the leadership of the Hokage Office, with the Nara clan overseeing content coordination, the Yamanaka clan assisting with information screening, and part of its material supplied by Root's extensive intelligence network.
With its down-to-earth coverage, timely information, and occasional interpretations of the official "wind direction," it had thoroughly woven itself into Konoha's daily life.
People gathered in small groups, reading and chatting at the same time.
"Hey, look here. The Hokage went to the South District construction site again yesterday, and even ate rice balls with an Akimichi foreman! He really doesn't put on airs at all."
A merchant said this while pointing at a photograph in the society section.
"This is the interesting part!"
The person beside him pointed to the education and technology section.
"The new Military Ration Pills those Ninja Academy kids came up with supposedly restore fifty percent more chakra than the old version in trial use!
"Incredible. Those little geniuses—what were they called again... the 'Future Technology Group'? That name sounds pretty impressive."
"Tch, they're even printing those romantic scandals from the great clans..." Someone flipped to the entertainment section and