Chapter 242 Full of Praise
Chapter 242 Full of Praise
The Land of Fire, the renovated Daimyo Mansion.
The daimyo, dressed in a light, thin robe, leaned against the newly changed, soft, cloud-like couch in the study, completely lacking any semblance of a monarch.
Although it was only May and the outside air was gradually becoming sultry, the study was cool and pleasant.
The simple-looking air conditioner in the corner was blowing cool air gently, precisely controlling the room temperature at the most comfortable 24 degrees Celsius.
"Your Excellency, here is your chilled watermelon juice."
Kenzo, the personal attendant, respectfully carried in a tray. On the delicate glass, fine, glistening water droplets clung due to the alternating hot and cold temperatures, giving a refreshing look.
Daming took the cup and eagerly took a big sip. In the past, he felt it was not worth the trouble and expense to drink just for a sip, but now he could drink the ice-cold juice in a little while.
The cool, sweet and sour juice flowed down my throat, and combined with the cool indoor air, this refreshing sensation dispelled the summer heat, creating an ultimate enjoyment of contrasting hot and cold.
"Great! That felt good!"
The daimyo slapped his thigh in satisfaction and let out a hearty laugh: "That kid Nishikawa Tetsu is right. Technology changes lives, so don't be afraid of change. I used to think that those ninja's strange and ingenious techniques were not worthy of being discussed in a refined manner, but now it seems that's not entirely true."
He looked up, his gaze unfocused as he stared at the huge, dazzling crystal chandelier above him.
Even during the day, the bright and steady light illuminates the entire study in perfect detail, without a single shadow.
"Kenzo, look at this room, and look at this light!" Daimyo pointed to the ceiling, his tone full of emotion.
"In the past, I used to review memorials at night. The light was dim, which strained my eyes. After reviewing just a few, I would feel dizzy and my vision would blur."
"Now? With just a light touch of that little switch, the room is brightly lit, even clearer than during the day, and I feel more focused when reading documents."
Daming stood up excitedly and walked to the huge floor-to-ceiling window.
The Akatsuki's construction team not only installed power lines for the Daimyo Mansion, but also renovated the entire structure.
The originally dull wooden lattice windows were replaced with specially made glass windows that offer excellent sound insulation and a wide view. Even the rockery and pond in the yard were fitted with dazzling landscape lights at Nishikawa Tetsu's suggestion, making it shimmer with color at night.
"This money was totally worth it!"
The daimyo tapped his palm lightly with his folding fan, gazing at the scenery outside the window with admiration:
"Nishikawa Toru from Konoha is quick-witted and a rare talent."
"And that young man from the Land of Rain named Yahiko, he's a hard worker, they're all capable people."
"Their skill is far superior to that of the so-called master craftsmen employed by Daming Prefecture!"
"No, those craftsmen are not worthy of being compared to them!" Daimyo sneered.
"Before, repairing a roof would take months, but they can give my Fire Kingdom's capital a brand new look in just a few months!"
"Yes, Your Highness," Kenzo chimed in with a smile, offering a timely compliment, "Your Daimyo residence is now the most luxurious and comfortable place in the entire ninja world."
"When envoys from other countries come to visit in the future, they will be astonished when they see our grand scale, the bright lights, and the boxes that blow cold air."
"Hahaha! That makes sense, that makes sense!"
Daimyo burst into laughter at Kenzo's words, his vanity greatly satisfied.
He abruptly closed his folding fan, turned around, and his eyes gleamed with excitement.
"Go! Go now!" The leader pointed to the door.
"Immediately send invitations to the lords of the neighboring countries!"
"Tell them that I have recently acquired some rare items and wish to invite them to the capital for a gathering to appreciate the splendor of this prosperous era!"
"I'll show them what the prosperity of a great nation truly looks like!"
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While the daimyo marvels at how technology has changed his life, on the other side in the Autumn Leaf District, at the Yanji Institute, the daimyo's wife, Yumi Taiga, is also marveling at how technology has changed humanity.
Inside the VIP suite, a misty atmosphere filled the air, accompanied by a subtle fragrance. This fragrance not only calmed the nerves but also promoted blood circulation.
The private room was now powered on, and the soft, warm-toned wall lamps created a more comfortable atmosphere.
In the corner, a small, compact aromatherapy humidifier was emitting fine white mist, keeping the ladies' skin moisturized at all times.
Lady Taiga Yumi was comfortably lying on a specially made massage bed covered with velvet cushions.
Wearing pristine white medical gloves, Pharmacist Nono was gently applying a newly arrived face mask, supposedly infused with deep-sea pearl powder, to her well-maintained face.
"Mrs. Yumi, your skin is getting better and better lately. This mask absorbs so quickly, even the fine lines around your eyes are almost gone," Nono said with a smile, her technique gentle and professional, her fingertips carrying a faint trace of chakra.
"Oh, Nono, stop teasing me. I'm already this old."
Although Lady Taiga Yumi said this, she couldn't hide the smugness in her tone, and her voice even had a hint of girlish coquettishness at the end.
She turned her head slightly, and although she was wearing a face mask and dared not make any big expressions, she still looked at the Left Minister's wife, who was also receiving a treatment on the massage bed next to her, with her eyes, which were painted with exquisite eyeliner, and her tone was obviously showing off:
"Fujiwara-neechan, look! I told you Konoha products are good, didn't I? Ever since I started using their face cream and mask, my lord has been coming to my room more often! Yesterday he even complimented me, saying I looked like I was twenty again when I first married him, it's like I've been blessed with magic!"
Lady Fujiwara listened from the side, feeling a pang of envy, but seeing the daimyo's face indeed becoming more radiant and glowing, she had to admit defeat and nodded in agreement.
"Absolutely! Yumi-neechan is now the beauty queen of our capital's high society circles. At the tea party last month, those ladies were staring at her face so intently their eyes practically popped out!"
"The ninjas of Konoha are truly amazing. I only knew they were good at fighting, but who would have thought they were so good at things like self-care?"
"This is all thanks to the hard work of our Minister Nishikawa, Lady Tsunade, and Dean Orochimaru. Of course, it also owes much to the strong support of the Hokage."
Nonou chimed in with a timely compliment, praising each of Konoha's high-ranking officials and simultaneously establishing Nishikawa Tetsu as a paragon of virtue.
"Minister Nishikawa often says that technology changes lives. Only when everyone's lives improve and the Land of Fire prospers will Konoha's existence have meaning."
"This Yanjiu Academy is dedicated to changing the lives of the most noble women in the Land of Fire."
"You have such a sweet tongue; it makes people feel comfortable just listening to you."
Lady Daming was overjoyed and said with great pride:
"Nonou, go!"
"Bring me ten more sets of that top-of-the-line essence from your shop. I want to give them to my good sisters at the tea party, so they can see what Konoha is capable of!"
"Yes, madam." Nono gave a slightly apologetic yet polite smile, demonstrating her deep understanding of the essence of scarcity marketing.
"However, that serum is a limited edition, and the process is extremely difficult. We don't have much stock left in the store this month."
"You may need to wait a moment, as I need to personally request the goods from Konoha."
"Wait? I'm not afraid of waiting! As long as the product is good, price is not an issue."
Lady Daimyo didn't care at all; before marrying the Daimyo, the Taiga family was the richest family in the Land of Fire.
The Taiga family has a single heir, and the entire family business belongs to Taiga Yumi.
This also led to her having little concept of money; in fact, she even paid for the renovation of Daming Mansion.
Nono lowered her head to hide the smile in her eyes.
This move not only made them a fortune, but also boosted Konoha's popularity and dependence among the capital's elite circles.
She couldn't help but admire Minister Nishikawa's wisdom.
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