Konoha: My peaceful life was betrayed by the system.

Shinku addressed Torifuka by his first name, which was actually Torifuka's request, to avoid making their private meeting too formal.

After all, besides their superior-subordinate relationship, they were also classmates who grew up together.

"Yes, the lanterns are quite impressive. It's a good opportunity to bring this mother and daughter out for some fun."

Just as Toru and Shinku were talking, Shinku's wife pulled a little girl out from behind them.

"Hong, come and greet Uncle Qu Feng."

A girl with red eyes and a small braid appeared in front of Qu Feng.

Qu Feng was somewhat surprised. It was quite dark, and he was wondering why the couple had left their child at home.

It turns out it was shy and hid behind its back.

Qu Feng symbolically ruffled Hong's hair, making sure not to mess up her hairstyle.

The little girl shyly hid behind her mother, saying, "Hello, Uncle Qufeng..."

That sweet little voice really made Qu Feng adorable.

"Come on, Haoyuan, say hello to your sister too." Zhili lifted Haoyuan in her arms, gesturing for him to speak.

Haoyuan, without any hesitation, generously followed Qufeng's example and wished the Zhenhong couple and Yuhi Kurenai a Happy New Year.

"As expected of the child taught by Qu Feng, he is younger than Hong but is exceptionally adventurous."

Qu Feng smiled and waved his hand: "Because he's a boy, and Hong is a girl, this is already very good."

Kurenai Yuhi completely inherited Shinku's eyes; these illusionary eyes could probably become the symbol of the Yuhi clan in the future.

The original Yuhi clan failed to continue, mainly because Shinku sacrificed herself during the Nine-Tails' rampage.

But now there is no such concern.

"Go Wind, where are Amado and the others? And those children?"

Qu Feng shook his head helplessly: "Don't even mention it. The kids have found somewhere to go, a whole bunch of them went out to play, but that guy Amado insisted on hanging out with the two of us, so I just chased him away."

For a moment, Shinku didn't know what to say. He thought Amado had angered Tokifumi.

"This guy is almost thirty and still hasn't found a girlfriend. I kicked him out in the hope that he can find his true love on the holidays, just like you."

As soon as Tofu said that, Shinku understood that he was urging her to get married.

Hearing that she was used as an example, Shinku became a little embarrassed: "Speaking of which, my wife and I are really destined to be together. I hope Amado can have such a destiny as well."

Qu Feng nodded: "I can only accept your kind words."

"Oh right, you all need to be careful about the monster thing. Everything else is fine, but if the monster really comes, it might scare the children."

Shinku wasn't nervous at all after hearing this; she looked relaxed and said, "Torifu, you don't know this, but my girl is introverted outside, but she's actually very brave. When she heard about the monster, she asked to come."

After listening to Feng Ting, she looked at Hong with some surprise, but Hong blushed and hid behind her mother.

Qu Feng understood; this little girl really was like that. In that case, he didn't need to worry anymore.

Earlier in the day, Qu Feng had issued a notice reminding the elderly and children to be mindful of their playtime and not to go out too late, lest they be frightened if the monster actually came.

Everyone seems to have heard the same thing: there aren't many elderly people on the street, but there are quite a lot of children.

Perhaps it was because it was novel, and with adults protecting them, there were no problems.

"What about Ichikaku Umino? His kids are about the same age as Kurenai, right? I haven't seen him in a while."

Shinku thought for a moment: "Ikkaku? Iruka's talent doesn't seem to be very good, and the couple is worried about it."

After listening to the story, a faint smile appeared on his face. He wasn't worried at all. Iruka's ninja talent was indeed very weak; he was the worst student in the ninja academy.

But he has a great talent for teaching, and with a little guidance, he will definitely become a talented person.

The issue of talent is no one else's fault but theirs; Ikkaku Umino's talent is the least among the three.

Both Shinku and Kosuke possessed greater talent and strength than him, which is the tragedy of ordinary ninjas.

There's nothing we can do; fate is predetermined. Among the powerful ninjas in this ninja world, there are very few who are truly from humble backgrounds.

The vast majority of them have family bloodlines or powerful bloodline limits, or they are disciples, grandsons, or sons of a Kage.

It's incredibly difficult for a commoner ninja to rise in status.

"Hey, if you run into them, please pass on a message for me: a child's talent doesn't represent everything. Proper guidance and leading them onto the right path is what parents need to do."

Shinku nodded after hearing this: "Okay, I will pass it on."

Chapter 601 Meeting a Friend

The issue of talent is no one else's fault but theirs; Ikkaku Umino's talent is the least among the three.

Both Shinku and Kosuke possessed greater talent and strength than him, which is the tragedy of ordinary ninjas.

There's nothing we can do; fate is predetermined. Among the powerful ninjas in this ninja world, there are very few who are truly from humble backgrounds.

The vast majority of them have family bloodlines or powerful bloodline limits, or they are disciples, grandsons, or sons of a Kage.

It's incredibly difficult for a commoner ninja to rise in status.

"Hey, if you run into them, please pass on a message for me: a child's talent doesn't represent everything. Proper guidance and leading them onto the right path is what parents need to do."

Shinku nodded after hearing this: "Okay, I will pass it on."

Afterwards, the two families chatted for about five or six minutes before saying goodbye and leaving.

Before he could take more than a few steps, he ran into an acquaintance, Miya Shirozuki from next door.

The Oya Castle family is now incredibly wealthy; their former prison, Hell Valley, has become their ladder to riches.

Although the development of Hell Valley is now nearing its end and can only sustain mining for a few more years.

However, the Miyajo clan has indeed become wealthy and has entered the ranks of great clans.

However, their clan still lacks a ninja capable of keeping order.

The strength and number of the new generation of ninjas are not particularly abundant.

It's a family that still needs to develop, but you could say it has unlimited potential.

After talking with Miyajo Tsuki and asking about the recent situation of the Miyajo clan, the two parted ways.

They then encountered Jiraiya, Hiruko, and Orochimaru, all of whom were also long-time bachelors.

Since the day Qu Feng met them, they have never met or dated.

Jiraiya is always going out to travel, which helps him broaden his horizons.

Orochimaru and Hiruko, on the other hand, spent their days engrossed in research in the village's laboratory.

However, after so many years of research, it seems there are no remarkable results to show for it.

Although Qu Feng felt helpless towards them, to be honest, he did support them.

Konoha Village hasn't really developed technology yet; it's just that it's capable of manufacturing technology.

Amado couldn't explain the principles behind some electrical appliances clearly; he only knew how to make them according to the blueprints.

Therefore, only by finding true scientists can the technological level of Konoha Village truly develop.

These two guys are arguably the best candidates.

Moreover, the two of them were very interested in this, and would occasionally come to fight Amado.

Qu Feng wasn't worried about their past record. Hiruko defected from the village because he was too incompetent and was always overlooked, but his ambitions could not be realized.

But now he is Hiruzen's disciple and the recipient of the title of one of the Legendary Sannin of Konoha.

They could experiment with whatever they wanted, so there was no question of defection.

Orochimaru, on the other hand, developed a fear of death due to the deaths of his parents, Dan, and Nawaki.

Determined to find a way to achieve immortality.

But right now his parents are watching the lanterns on some street. They are such a complete family, and they have never experienced any dark times.

Compared to the original world, Orochimaru is now a blank slate.

They might not even be able to write the word "defection".

Qu Feng chatted with the three children for a while and answered some of their questions about cultivation and research.

Then they went their separate ways.

"Ah, it's really interesting to come out like this. I haven't seen many people in a long time, and I've finally managed to meet them today. We were such good friends when we were kids, sigh."

Upon hearing this, Chiri patted Torifu on the shoulder: "There's nothing we can do. Your status is too high. You've already reached the top of Konoha and even the entire ninja world. This situation is inevitable."

Tokiwa naturally knew that the Hokage title had hindered many friendships.

Friends who used to chat and play together as children now refer to themselves as "Lord Naruto" or "Lord Torifu."

Qu Feng had lost even the desire to reminisce.

"Perhaps, I can relax a bit after I stop being the Hokage."

Chiri shook his head: "Don't think about those things now. You're still the Hokage, and you're already thinking about stepping down. What if others hear that?"

"That's what the lady said."

Qu Feng laughed and ended the topic.

Time flew by, and the sky grew darker and darker, making the lanterns on the streets of Konoha Village even brighter.

And the hanging red lanterns are at their most beautiful now.

The bright red lanterns made Qu Feng feel as if he were home for the Chinese New Year, and he was filled with emotion.

It turns out that during the Spring Festival, relatives would come to the house. It was lively, but everyone had their own purpose. Qu Feng didn't have any particular affection for them.

Here, he not only has friends and teachers, but also a wife and children, as well as a group of villagers who love him, trust him, and follow him.

Compared to other places, this place seems to feel more like home.

As darkness fell completely, it seemed the time for the main character to make his appearance.

Chiri, who had been anticipating the monster's attack all night, was getting impatient: "Torifu, is the monster really not coming? This is really disappointing."

Tokifuru spread his hands: "I don't know either. After all, I can't control whether it comes or not. It's better if it doesn't come, as Konoha Village will be more peaceful."