Even the jutsu that Torifu used were analyzed eloquently, even though they were just ordinary villagers. They didn't even know how to use jutsu or the hand signs, only copying Torifu's two-handed clap... But this didn't stop their discussions. Although everyone knew they were bragging, very few people called each other out. Each little group was very harmonious, and everyone was happy and relaxed. It seemed that the events of today would be frequently brought up for some time to come.
Although Torifu didn't want this, there was no doubt that he had enlivened the atmosphere in Konoha. The villagers now had a new topic of conversation. Otherwise, they would just be talking about the same old things they had talked about a hundred times. Even the old men on the streets were tired of it. Now they had something new to discuss.
Accompanied by the secretary, Mifune had also visited many places in Konoha. He was now able to understand Torifu's governance philosophy for the village.
"Secretary-sama, I am truly indebted to you today. Otherwise, I would not have been able to understand Konoha so thoroughly."
The secretary smiled. "You are an honored guest of Konoha. The Hokage-sama said that I must treat you well."
Mifune was still immersed in the memory of Torifu's jutsu, and his heart was unable to calm down. With that kind of power, Mifune felt that even his leader wouldn't be able to withstand it. And from what the secretary said, this wasn't even Torifu's full power. If Torifu were at his full strength, Mifune couldn't imagine how powerful he would be.
"Secretary-sama, do you know about Torifu-sama's childhood? I met him when we were young."
The secretary was a little surprised. He didn't expect Mifune to have met the Hokage so early in his life. "Of course. Almost everyone in Konoha knows the Hokage-sama's entire life story because he grew up step by step under everyone's watchful eyes."
Then, the secretary and Mifune walked and talked, and the secretary told Mifune about Torifu's deeds. At first, there was nothing particularly special, until Mifune heard that Torifu, at the age of six, followed Tobirama-sama to capture the Six-Tails, and at the age of twelve, he killed a thousand-man army from the Land of Lightning and assassinated the Third Raikage by himself, causing the Land of Lightning to be completely destroyed.
Each and every one of these things astonished him, but as the secretary told them, it sounded as if everything was so easy. Of course, they knew about the destruction of the Land of Lightning. That great war had passed through the Land of Iron with great might. They couldn't stop it and could only let them pass. What a humiliation. But they never saw the army return. They had thought they had taken a detour, but it wasn't long before the news of the Land of Lightning's destruction spread. Even the Land of Iron, which was in isolation, had gotten the news. They just didn't know the specific details. They only knew that they had fought a battle with the Land of Fire and were then destroyed. At the time, they just felt like they had gotten some revenge, but they didn't think much of it.
Today, Mifune just found out that this was done by Torifu? It was simply unbelievable.
"Torifu-sama was truly gifted from a young age and also received guidance from Hashirama-sama, which is how he became such a powerful ninja."
The secretary also nodded. "Yes, the Hokage-sama's influence in Konoha is now subtly surpassing Hashirama-sama's, but that's also because Hashirama-sama doesn't show up often."
The two of them talked as they walked, and Mifune heard Torifu's story from his childhood to the present. He could only describe it as fantastical. And when the story ended, he had also returned to his apartment building.
"Alright, Mifune-sama, let's stop here for today. I still have some things to do at the office, so I'll be heading back."
Mifune smiled. "Thank you for today. I can't keep delaying your work. Don't worry about me."
With that, the secretary returned to his office, and Mifune returned to his apartment to share what he had seen and heard today with his companions.
Over the past few days, his companions had been completely captured by the convenient life in Konoha. It was so easy that they didn't want to go back to their impoverished country. But staying here was not a long-term solution. They had to find a way to change their country so that everyone could enjoy such a convenient life.
They had also gone to watch the commotion outside today. After seeing the monstrous power of the Hokage, they felt incredibly small. But they were also more determined about the future.
This kind of scene had been performed many times in Konoha. They were not the first, and they wouldn't be the last. The world was developing rapidly. If they didn't work hard to keep up, they would fall behind. Everyone used this phrase to motivate themselves and to reflect on whether they were working hard.
Meanwhile, the subject of the events was leisurely lying in his rocking chair, eating fruit. His two apprentices were training seriously in front of him, and Torifu was in a very good mood. From time to time, he would use a small wooden stick to correct their postures and then continue to pick up a fruit and put it in his mouth.
"Straighten your back! Don't move your hands! Breathe steadily."
The two children sat on the white cloud cushions, and Torifu's eyes were on their every move. But this was a good thing. At least they wouldn't be lazy.
"Big Brother! I'm back!"
As soon as that voice appeared, Yahiko and Konan immediately opened their eyes and looked at Torifu. After getting Torifu's approval, the two children finally relaxed.
At first, Torifu had told them to train until Minato came home. He didn't expect Minato to come back so early today, but it was okay. It didn't matter.
"How was your day? What mission did you go on?"
"We went to clear out some bandits. A few more groups of bandits came over from the Land of Lightning. Luckily, the villagers came to Konoha for help in time."
Torifu nodded. The economy of the Land of Fire had improved a lot now, and most villages had become rich. In the early years, they might have gambled and hoped that the bandits wouldn't kill them. But now that they had money, they came to Konoha to post a mission as soon as they found bandits. It could be said that the bandits' lives were getting harder and harder. They were even more pitiful than the rogue ninjas. Because they were mostly groups of ordinary people, they could be dealt with by a slightly experienced ninja squad. They were much easier to deal with than rogue ninjas.
"That's good. If you have more real combat experience, your fighting skills will improve faster. This is a rare opportunity."
Minato chuckled. "Okay, Big Brother, I understand. Sakumo Sensei has planned it all out for us. If we follow his plan, our strength will improve quickly."
If it were someone else, Torifu might have had to look into it, but with Sakumo, Torifu trusted him.