The former Land of Rain had already been split in two, divided between the Land of Grass and the Land of Wind.
Because of the abundant water resources here, the Land of Wind had also relocated some people to live nearby.
The Land of Rain had originally had a very small population. After the country was annexed, it barely caused any stir.
On the contrary, the people supported being incorporated into either the Land of Grass or the Land of Wind.
The edge of the former Land of Rain near the Land of Wind was lined with endless mountain ranges.
These mountains blocked all the moist air of the Land of Rain within its borders.
But too much was as bad as too little. Because of the Land of Rain's year-round rainy environment—
most ordinary crops that could feed the people simply could not survive here.
The root cause was still the lack of political unity. The country could not develop properly, leaving the Land of Rain trapped in poverty.
The half assigned to the Land of Grass was now entirely used to grow medicinal herbs that required a moist environment.
Meanwhile, the half assigned to the Land of Wind was entirely used to cultivate edible mushrooms.
The lives of ordinary people had improved considerably as well.
The former site of Amegakure had now been completely converted into mushroom-growing facilities.
Natsuki flew through the sky, with Haku, Naruto, Sasuke, and Gaara beside him.
They were surveying the terrain nearby.
"What is this mountain range called?" Natsuki asked casually.
"This is the High Flying Mountains, Lord Natsuki," Gaara answered from beside him.
Natsuki led them upward until they had flown nearly four thousand meters before reaching the summit.
"No wonder they're called the High Flying Mountains. They really are high."
Natsuki