In the days that followed, Amegakure developed rapidly under Ning Feng's various measures.
In particular, word that Uchiha Minato had successfully intimidated the Third Tsuchikage and extorted Iwagakure spread throughout the Shinobi World.
When they first heard the news, many ninja dismissed it, thinking it was false and probably just some ninja bragging again.
After all, many ninja had witnessed Iwagakure's terrifying power firsthand.
But soon, as more and more details of the incident emerged and more and more ninja came forward to testify... the entire Shinobi World was suddenly filled with talk of Uchiha Minato.
Some said Uchiha Minato was Konoha's rising star and had set out to teach Iwagakure a lesson this time.
Others said Uchiha Minato was merely a weakling, and this was nothing more than a show Iwagakure had staged in cooperation with other ninja villages...
In short, everyone had their own version of the story about Uchiha Minato.
Of course, of everyone in the Shinobi World, none were happier than the Amegakure ninja and ninja from neighboring countries who had suffered under Iwagakure's bullying.
After hearing the news, many ninja even came to join Amegakure, hoping to contribute their strength to resisting Iwagakure.
At that moment, in Amegakure, in the Land of Rain.
The Rain Shadow Residence.
Inside the residence, Ning Feng sat quietly behind his desk, listening to Konan's report beside him.
"Since Lord Feng returned to Amegakure, our village has made tremendous breakthroughs in every area, particularly in recruitment. In these three days alone, more than two hundred chunin have joined us, including over a dozen jonin."
"These people are mostly ninja who are dissatisfied with Iwagakure's rule, being hunted by Iwagakure ninja, or hold a grudge against Iwagakure."
"Apart from recruitment, Nagato has also finished gathering his squad members. Thirty-four Amegakure jonin