Chapter 1034: Actions
A limited staff managed Amegakure, and most Akatsuki members were carrying out missions all over the world, using the money they earned to support the organization.
Over the years, some people had left the organization, but they were few.
So everyone in the organization was united.
They also obeyed Nagato's orders almost unconditionally. When they had been at their lowest, Akatsuki had pulled them out of the mire. Now that the organization was in deep trouble, they couldn't possibly leave.
And it had to be said: they had made the right choice. The Land of Rain was about to become prosperous.
The villagers of Amegakure were the first to hear the news. When they learned that their country was about to undergo a great change, they were all overjoyed.
They danced happily in the village streets.
They were celebrating the hard-won sunlight, and the brand-new Land of Rain that might await them in the future.
"Whew, Nagato's really busy. He doesn't even have time for us."
Konan pouted. "You can say that again. But it's nice this way, too. It's fun for the two of us to go shopping together."
Yahiko and Konan were both wearing masks. They stood out a little, but that didn't matter, as long as no one could recognize their real faces.
"There are so many people. It's so lively. I guess Nagato's already passed the word around. I saw shinobi delivering messages everywhere."
"Looks like Nagato's pretty efficient, after all."
As Yahiko and Konan strolled along the street, chatting, two shinobi stopped them.
"May I ask who you are? I don't think I've seen either of you in the village. Would you mind removing your disguises so we can see your faces?"
Yahiko made no move to remove his mask. Instead, he