Nagato thought it over and decided it sounded like a good idea. That way, the Land of Rain could earn a decent income in its first year.
As for Sunagakure having invaded the Land of Rain in the past, Nagato wasn't too concerned about that anymore.
What he needed to focus on most was helping the people of the Land of Rain prosper.
"Good. Then I'll go talk to the Fourth Hokage of Konoha first. If we reach an agreement, I'll work with Konoha alone for now. Once everyone has some experience in the second year, we can make deals with more countries."
Everyone approved of Nagato's cautious approach. Taking things one step at a time was the better way to handle it.
"Good. When we get back to Konoha, we'll talk to Hokage Minato first. After that, you can go straight to Konoha."
Nagato was deeply grateful. The Land of Rain had made such smooth progress thanks to the help of so many people.
Otherwise, he and Konan would surely have fallen for Madara Uchiha's schemes long ago.
The day after the celebration for the successful reconstruction of the Land of Rain, Yahiko and Konan set out on their journey home.
They had spent so long away that neither of them had returned to their own world.
They had stayed in the Land of Rain the entire time, helping Nagato and Konan take care of its affairs.
Now, the Land of Rain had been completely rebuilt, and over the past year, many capable people had been trained to handle the various affairs of Amegakure.
Yahiko and Konan were finally free to leave.
"Yahiko, Konan, are you really leaving?"
Nagato asked reluctantly. After a year together, their bond had become unbreakable.
The thought of them leaving so suddenly was difficult