Konoha: My peaceful life was betrayed by the system.

Although I don't know what it's for, it just feels very novel.

Those small, cube-like things can also make sounds.

Moreover, many children gathered together watching one child fiddling with something.

That's really strange.

Chapter 415 Learning

I liked everything I saw; each item was novel and unique, unlike anything I had ever seen in the Land of Iron.

Although I don't know what it's for, it just feels very novel.

Those small, cube-like things can also make sounds.

Moreover, many children gathered together watching one child fiddling with something.

That's really strange.

"Lord Qufeng, what are those children doing? I saw them laughing happily around a small black cube."

Following the direction Mifune was pointing, Toru looked over and saw a group of children watching a child playing with Naruto.

He then smiled and said, "That's a cell phone, invented by my brother. It has a popular ninja game on it called Naruto."

"Well... to put it simply, it means you can control a ninja character to fight against other players."

Torifu's nonchalant explanation undoubtedly surprised Mifune and the other samurai once again.

Those kids were playing a game on that little black square.

And this is a game involving the entire ninja world? The Land of Iron is really too closed off; they know absolutely nothing about it.

"So when I see people talking to themselves in front of it, are they also playing the game?"

Qu Feng waved his hand: "Of course not. They are making long-distance calls with friends or family. This is one of the functions of a mobile phone, but it is limited to the Konoha Village area. You should understand that this is a strategic function and it cannot be activated for mobile phones in other areas for the time being."

Does Mifune understand? He doesn't know a thing! Why make long-distance communication sound as simple as drinking water?!

In the Land of Iron, people can only communicate face-to-face, by writing letters, or by sending someone to deliver a message!

Konoha already has long-distance communication capabilities? Isn't that a bit too advanced?

Mifune had lost all ambition by this point. Perhaps when he first arrived in Konoha, he was still trying to compare whether the Land of Iron or Konoha was better.

But he has now given up on that idea.

Compared to Konoha Village, the Land of Iron is like a regression to an ancient agrarian society; there is absolutely no comparison.

Not to mention long-distance calling, this is a capability that is probably unavailable in other regions as well.

This game alone puts the Land of Iron to the next level.

Seeing Mifune's utter dejection, Torifu offered words of comfort: "Lord Mifune, there's no need for this. All of Konoha's electrical appliances and facilities are exported. Except for long-distance communication, everything is available for trade."

"If your country allows it."

Toru's words were like a shot in the arm for Mifune! His spirits immediately lifted!

The reason he was able to travel with his team this time was because the blockade order from the Land of Iron had been lifted.

Years of national isolation have eroded the samurai's spirit, turning them into deformed individuals who only pursue the path of the samurai yet are cowardly and afraid of death.

In particular, when Hanzo invaded the Land of Iron, most of the ninjas didn't even dare to fight and scattered to their deaths. Along the way, only Mifune took the initiative to fight, while the others were forced to take action. This really made the samurai lose face in the entire ninja world.

To prevent the samurai from continuing to degenerate, the commander lifted the blockade. Coincidentally, his newly accepted apprentice, Mifune, had some connections with Konoha, the strongest ninja village, so he sent him here.

The purpose was to see how ninjas had evolved over the years.

Today, Mifune has truly had his eyes opened.

When he returns, he must persuade his master to make a deal with Konoha Village, no matter what.

"Lord Torifu, I will go back and discuss it with my master. However, the Land of Iron has limited funds and is not as wealthy as Konoha Village. I wonder if we can use other resources instead?"

Qu Feng smiled slightly: "Of course, ores or ironwood can be used to offset the debt, but other materials are not acceptable, because Konoha Village has no shortage of them."

"Don't worry, the price of appliances is not too expensive. Even ordinary people in your country should be able to afford one or two appliances. You don't need to worry too much about the economy."

He then waved his hand and said, "Let's keep going, we'll reach our lodgings soon."

Along the way, they learned a lot about Konoha Village, including its power and water systems.

If the Iron Country wants to have a good life, electricity and water conservancy need to be planned. These are both major projects that require very experienced workers to build.

Mifune could only listen to it for fun, and he understood some of the basics, but he was completely clueless about the underlying concepts. He couldn't understand anything about direct current or alternating current.

Seeing this, Toru no longer made things difficult for him and led him and a group of samurai into the apartment in Konoha Village where guests from outside the village were entertained.

"Mr. Mifune, you and your companions are staying in this apartment building. There are plenty of rooms available for you."

Upon entering the house, Mifune's first impression was its cleanliness, and his second was that he felt as if he were living in another world.

Because the hotel's style is not that of this world, but rather it is decorated in a modern style.

It's a way of reminiscing about the past, and it will seem quite novel to those who haven't seen it before.

It's a unique experience that's different from the old-fashioned style.

"So, are you satisfied, sir?"

Mifune smiled and nodded: "I am very satisfied, Lord Torifu. This is completely different from the houses in the Land of Iron. It is quite a surprise to me."

"And these are the appliances, right?" Mifune said, pointing to the television and air conditioner in the room.

Qu Feng nodded: "Yes, these two are a television and an air conditioner. The television can be used to watch programs, some news and daily anecdotes."

"Air conditioning can blow out cold or hot air, which you can adjust according to your own comfort level."

Having learned new things, Mifune now treats this place as a classroom, and he writes down everything that Torifu says.

With each new thing he learned, he felt he understood the world a little more.

The Land of Iron has been out of touch with the world for far too long and needs to catch up with other countries little by little.

Afterwards, Toru taught Mifune how to use a washing machine and a refrigerator. These were the main types of appliances in Konoha Village, and they weren't difficult to use.

Mifune quickly learned how to use these things, such as the tap water, without any instruction.

"Lord Tokifu, the level of development of Konoha Village far exceeds my imagination. Today has truly broadened our horizons."

Qu Feng shook his head: "If the country hadn't closed itself off, the Iron Country could have enjoyed all of this much earlier. It's not your fault."

Mifune sighed upon hearing this: "Our ancestors could not foresee the future. Perhaps at that time, they thought they had made the best choice. It's just that times have changed too quickly now."

Chapter 416 My Lord, I Don't Want to Go Back to the Land of Iron

Qu Feng shook his head: "If the country hadn't closed itself off, the Iron Country could have enjoyed all of this much earlier. It's not your fault."

Mifune sighed upon hearing this: "Our ancestors could not foresee the future. Perhaps at that time, they thought they had made the best choice. It's just that times have changed too quickly now."

Torifu disagreed with Mifune; he felt that the Land of Iron's decision to seal off the country was solely due to the arrogance of its samurai.

They considered ninjas to be a low-class school of thought and disdained associating with them.

But the truth is that ninjas have been constantly evolving over the years, with many samurai transforming into ninjas and turning their basic samurai skills into their signature moves.

For example, the swordsmanship of the Hatake clan.

Their family were originally warriors.

However, the samurai of the Land of Iron were always immersed in their own fantasies, thinking themselves superior, looking down on ninjas, and disdaining to compete with them.

But the current situation is that ninjas have almost forgotten about samurai, and the whole world reveres ninjas.

Only the daimyo of a country would recruit some samurai as their bodyguards.

It can be said that the policy of national isolation completely disconnected the samurai from the world.

They should be able to deeply feel this during their trip.

They are no different from frogs in a well; the so-called pride of a samurai is nothing but self-pity.

Ninjas never considered samurai as enemies, because they had long since surpassed them.

Fortunately, the Land of Iron still has samurai like Mifune who can lead the Land of Iron to rise again.

But that's about all the strength he can muster.

Compared to the shadows of the four major countries, he was still not good enough.

"Alright, let's leave this matter at that. You've just arrived in Konoha Village, so please rest for a while. I'll have someone prepare a banquet, and we can discuss anything at the banquet."

Mifune smiled and nodded after hearing this: "Thank you very much, Lord Torifu. Today has truly broadened my horizons."

Qu Feng smiled, then turned and left.

After he left, Mifune and the other samurai began to explore the house.

This apartment has two floors and many rooms.

Mifune found the one closest to the front and put all his belongings inside to settle them.

"Lord Mifune, the ninja village is so prosperous. Did we really make a mistake by closing our country off?"

A samurai looked at all the facilities and appliances from the entrance of the ninja village to the apartment and couldn't help but sigh.

According to the Hokage, this is standard equipment in ordinary households in Konoha.

What kind of life did they lead during their years living in the Land of Iron?

They even had to fetch water from the lake themselves, supposedly to temper their will, but in reality, it was of no use to their spiritual practice.

It's just self-comfort.

Mifune shook his head after hearing this: "Sigh, don't say anymore. The decisions of our ancestors cannot be changed, but the future can still be changed."

"Try communicating with Lord Torifu. He is the Hokage of Konoha Village. If we are sincere in our cooperation, he will not be stingy."

The other samurai stammered again after hearing this: "To...to cooperate with ninjas, would a first-rate master agree to that?"

Mifune sighed: "I will try to persuade my master. The outside world is just too wonderful. The path of a samurai cannot be mastered by just enduring hardship. Otherwise, everyone would be a top samurai."

Mifune's words were very insightful, and they solidified the samurai's resolve to change the status quo of the Land of Iron.