October.
After autumn arrived, the temperature in Konoha dropped.
During this period, Natsuki lived a very fulfilling life.
He worked and trained during the day, then spent the evening with Yakushi Nonō before accompanying Uzumaki Kushina. He was kept busy indeed.
Of course, Natsuki was more than willing to be this busy.
Meanwhile, after October arrived in the Land of Rain, the downpour continued without end.
But when one reached Amegakure, every drop of rain falling from the sky vanished, replaced by clear weather.
This strange weather had begun last month.
For Amegakure's residents and ninja, it was quite a miraculous thing.
But they all knew it was because of Konan.
With the Magic Weather Baton, she had finally developed a weather system that could control Amegakure's climate.
It sounded miraculous, but in reality, it was simple.
It could be summed up in one phrase: all-powerful Chakra.
In the original story, ninja controlling the weather was not uncommon.
Take Uchiha Sasuke, for example.
Before using Kirin, he had to use Fire Release to create thunderclouds.
Of course, Amegakure's development went far beyond its weather system. There was also infrastructure.
With Akatsuki funding it, Amegakure had been completely transformed.
Anyone unaware of the truth would have thought they had entered a modern city.
Its style was hard science fiction, with stark, angular buildings.
Most importantly, there was its drainage system, with pitch-black pipes visible everywhere.
"You've done very well."
After reviewing Amegakure's recent situation, Natsuki offered his praise.
Yahiko, Konan, Nagato, and the others all relaxed at those words and smiled.
What they feared most was failing to satisfy Natsuki.
Natsuki then turned his attention to the Land of Rain's situation.
When he saw that equipment related to hydroelectric power had already been developed, he could not help feeling surprised.
But