HCB Chapter 366 Winter Festival
Chapter 366 Winter Festival
Hiruzen Sarutobi stood on the hillside, bathed in the morning light, quietly watching the scene on the distant platform.
A faint smile crept onto her cheeks, intoxicating the passing winds of the long sky.
This feeling is wonderful.
Names that once existed only in stone tablets, scrolls, and legends—Hashirama Senju, Tobirama Senju, Madara Uchiha—are now standing there alive, arguing fiercely over an agricultural project that can only be described as outlandish.
One is responsible for having wild ideas, one is responsible for turning wild ideas into science, and the other is responsible for pointing out all the imperfections of the former two with the most critical eye.
Hiruzen Sarutobi suddenly felt that this might be recorded in the village's future history books.
In the autumn of Konoha Year 38, under the wise leadership of the Third Hokage Hiruzen Sarutobi, the First Hokage's advisor, the Second Hokage's advisor, and the Uchiha's chief advisor held a friendly, cordial, and fruitful exchange at the Bastion Tower Farm to address Konoha's food security issues.
Yes, that makes sense.
He withdrew the chakra he had gathered in his hands, and the distant scenery became blurry again.
The lingering heartache caused by that astronomical budget that had been approved seemed to vanish completely at that moment.
worth it.
As long as these gods don't get carried away again and push the Tower of Babel all the way to the moon, it will all be worth it.
He turned and walked along the path toward the Hokage Building.
It's time to add fuel to the fire for this coming winter.
……
Hokage Building, Supreme Conference Room.
In the blink of an eye, autumn has faded away, the sky outside the window has become increasingly high and clear, and time has marched into winter.
The trees along the street have long lost all their former glory, their bare branches pointing towards the gray-blue sky. Occasionally, a few sparrows, unafraid of the cold, perch on them, chirping and discussing where to find food for the winter.
The core power structure of Konoha Village was present at the long conference table.
Hiruzen Sarutobi sat in the main seat, with his advisors Homura Mitokado and Koharu Utatane on his left, their expressions as serious as ever.
On the right are Shimura Danzo, Uchiha Kagami, and Nara Shikanobu, who was just forcibly dragged out of bed by the Anbu.
Sakumo Hatake, Torifu Akimichi, Taichi Yamanaka, Tetsuka Uchiha, and others sat on either side of the conference table.
The atmosphere was a bit strange.
Danzo sat upright, his hands on the table, his back ramrod straight, exuding an aura of steely resolve that said he was "ready to accept new missions at any time."
Sakumo Hatake sat there quietly, holding a notebook in his hands, writing and drawing on it. The content seemed to be related to the breeding cycle of sand crabs.
However, the convener of the meeting, the Third Hokage Hiruzen Sarutobi, did not speak immediately.
He simply tapped the table slowly with his knuckles, his gaze sweeping over everyone present.
Finally, his gaze fell on a huge map of Konoha hanging on the wall.
"Gentlemen."
Hiruzen Sarutobi finally spoke, his voice calm and steady, instantly drawing everyone's attention.
"The Second Shinobi World War ended long ago, and the victory in the Battle of Uzushiogakure completely established Konoha's absolute dominance in the shinobi world."
"Under Danzo's leadership, the village has completed its initial modernization. The Hokage Avenue is bustling with traffic, and the Nakagawa Reservoir is also under construction in an orderly manner."
"Thanks to Shuomao's efforts, the ecological farm has solved the problem of food and clothing for the whole village, and vegetables have appeared on the table in winter."
"Konoha is moving towards prosperity at an unprecedented speed."
Everyone present couldn't help but show a proud expression upon hearing these words.
Even Nara Deer Antlers, who had been yawning the whole time, sat up slightly.
These are all miracles that they personally participated in and witnessed.
"Peace is hard-won, and prosperity should be cherished even more," Hiruzen Sarutobi said, changing the subject.
"The shadow of war has faded, but the villagers' tension has not completely subsided. We need an opportunity, a grand celebration, to bid farewell to the past and embrace the future."
He stood up, placed his hands on the table, and leaned forward slightly.
"I hereby announce that, as winter approaches, Konoha will hold its first and largest winter festival since the war!"
"The purpose is to showcase our achievements over the past six months, unite the people, and also... allow everyone who has contributed to the village to enjoy the joy without reservation."
Winter Festival!
The moment the suggestion was made, the meeting room fell silent for a moment, and then everyone's eyes lit up.
During wartime, everything was kept simple; the so-called ceremonies were nothing more than distributing more gifts.
But things are different now!
The village has money, grain, and space, and even more importantly, it has achieved something glorious worth celebrating!
A few minutes later—
The atmosphere in the meeting room was quite lively.
"That's why! A holiday should look like a holiday! What kind of holiday is it without meat?!"
Akimichi Torifu's massive frame nearly bounced off his chair. He slammed his hand on the table, causing the water in his teacup to spill. He spoke with great enthusiasm, waving his arms as if commanding a grand battle.
"I propose that our Akimichi clan take over all the meat supply for this winter festival! We'll set up an unprecedented Akimichi barbecue wartime special Plus stall right in the village's central square! We want every villager, every child, to feel the happiness of eating meat to their heart's content! This is the most direct manifestation of the Will of Fire!"
"vulgar."
A light, elegant comment came from the other side of the conference table.
Yamanaka Taichi, the head of the Yamanaka clan, was slowly and methodically using small tongs to remove a tea leaf from his cup. He didn't even lift his eyelids, his demeanor completely composed.
"Qu Feng, can't you fill your brain with anything other than fat and protein? Festivals are celebrations of beauty and spiritual elevation."
He put down the clips, slowly raised his head, and his face showed the confidence of an artist.
"Our mountain flower shop has successfully cultivated the Ice Crystal Orchid, which blooms even in the harsh winter. At that time, the entire Naruto Avenue will be adorned with this miraculous flower. At the same time, we will launch a limited edition Mind-Reading Perfume for the Winter Festival. Just one drop will allow you to feel the most sincere emotions of your loved one. This is the most romantic highlight of the Winter Festival."
"Fancy and flashy! Can that feed you?"
Akimichi Torifu curled his lip in disdain.
"Spiritual nourishment is something those who don't understand won't understand." Yamanaka Taichi said dismissively, picking up his teacup and gently blowing on it.
The tension between the two was palpable, almost igniting the air.