The Handover Was Complete
"Of course. Konan, take them to a place where they can rest."
Yahiko and Konan exchanged a glance. Neither of them had expected things to go so smoothly.
They had thought they would have to prove themselves at length, and might even have to fight before they earned anyone's trust.
Who would've thought that after just a few minutes of chatting, the mission would be a success?
"Nagato's really happy today. I haven't seen him smile in a long time. Thank you."
Konan shook her head. "What are you thanking us for? We're all friends, aren't we?"
Otherworld Konan smiled faintly. "That's right. We're all friends."
Yahiko understood why after hearing that. It seemed he'd benefited from his otherworldly self's reputation.
He silently said to himself, Thank you, me from another world.
The lodgings Nagato arranged for Yahiko and Konan were among the best in Amegakure.
Although the house was still a little damp, there was no avoiding that.
Even the best waterproof buildings couldn't withstand years upon years of rain.
So Yahiko and Konan decided to put up with it until they could return to Konoha.
Besides, they'd stayed in a paper house on the way here. What was a room like this in comparison?
"Oh, right, Konan. Use paper to line the whole house. That might help reduce the dampness."
Konan considered it. It seemed like a workable idea, so she got started right away.
Before long, thanks to Konan's ninjutsu, the entire house was covered in white paper.
Then Yahiko used Fire Release to dry out the house.
He wasn't particularly skilled in Fire Release, but knowing a couple of practical Fire Release Ninjutsu techniques was essential for a ninja who traveled and had to handle all kinds of situations.
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