Both sides enjoyed their conversation at the banquet. When politics and military matters were left out of it, Kazemori Masaki and the Third Raikage truly seemed like good friends. Their wives, Satomi and Sora, also got along wonderfully. With a young person like Akemi there as well, the meal could be called a great success.
"Kazemori, I'm looking forward to the rest of the itinerary," the Third Raikage said, letting out a soft breath. The food at Konoha Ninja Village really was getting better and better, and he was thoroughly satisfied.
"Haha, no problem. It's getting late, so you two should get some rest. Tomorrow, you can take a good look around," said Kazemori Masaki.
The Third Raikage and his wife followed the reception staff to the accommodations Konoha Ninja Village had prepared for them, with every arrangement befitting the leader of a shinobi village. The other members of the delegation were staying nearby. Once inside their room, the Third Raikage looked it over carefully and found it very satisfactory.
"I thought the Land of Fire had already changed a great deal, but after coming into Konoha Ninja Village, I realized the changes here were even greater," Sora told the Third Raikage as she examined the room's amenities.
"That's understandable. After all, the changes in the Land of Fire originated in Konoha Ninja Village. Without Konoha Ninja Village, the other people in the Land of Fire might never have come up with such ideas. Have you heard about that thing the Land of Fire's daimyo recently put together?" the Third Raikage asked.
"The Twelve Guardian Ninja, right? An old trick from the Warring States Period that the current daimyo of the Land of Fire has started using again. It's not that there's anything wrong with it. What I find harder