The Land of Rain, where rain falls without end in a soft drizzle, always has a gray sky and moist air.
Raindrops tap against the rooftops, creating a rhythmic pitter-patter sound.
On the town's streets, pedestrians wearing rain cloaks hurry along.
Three figures walked down the road, their hearts brimming with joy at the peace and stability they had fought so hard to achieve.
"The shadow of war has lifted. The Land of Rain is striving to reclaim its vitality and peace."
"As long as people communicate and bridge their differences, the nation will surely find peace and stability."
At the front, Yahiko happily strolled ahead, watching the common folk live peaceful and prosperous lives, his heart swelling with joy.
Having grown up during wartime, he naturally understood the value of peace more than anyone.
Konan and Nagato behind him felt cheerful as well. Their newly founded organization, Akatsuki, had gained broad support and recognition.
It was precisely through everyone's united efforts toward the same goal that allowed the Land of Rain to recover so quickly.
Just then, the three stopped walking and looked toward a crowded area.
It was the public announcement board, where all important announcements in the Land of Rain were posted for everyone to see.
Yahiko became curious and grabbed Konan and Nagato's hands. "Come on, let's go check out what's going on!"
Arriving at the announcement board, they saw a large crowd gathered below, abuzz with discussion.
"Fire's Root Factory will establish a facility in the Land of Rain and begin hiring local civilians. The wages are generous, and benefits are guaranteed."
Someone among the crowd read the notice aloud, sparking intense discussion among the people.
"Fire's Root Factory? Never heard of it. It's not one of our local groups, is it?"
"Didn't you see it says Fire's Root Factory? It must be a factory built by someone from the Land of Fire."
"The Land of Fire? Why would they come all the way here to set up a factory in the Land of Rain?"
This question ignited much debate. Some thought it was a good idea; others doubted its intentions, suspecting ulterior motives.
But regardless of opinions, many couldn't help feeling excited.
The Land of Rain was a small country plagued by constant rainfall, leading to poor crop yields and few thriving businesses.
And since the end of the Second Great Shinobi War, the common people remained impoverished. A job that promised steady income was naturally something many yearned for.
"Do you think this is a scheme from the Land of Fire?" Yahiko asked.
He knew little about this sudden emergence of Fire's Root Factory, but whenever a major country was involved, caution was necessary.
Nagato glanced at the emblem printed on the notice, and his eyes flickered momentarily. He smiled gently and said, "Although we don't know much about this factory, the announcement came directly from Semi-Immortal Sanshouo Hanzo himself."
"Sanshouo Hanzo is a hero of the Land of Rain. He resisted attacks from the three great nations. He would never allow foreign powers to act recklessly here."
At this time, the legendary reputation of Semi-Immortal Sanshouo Hanzo echoed throughout the ninja world. The people of the Land of Rain revered him as their hero.
Even Yahiko, Nagato, and Konan harbored deep respect and reverence for Sanshouo Hanzo.
As long as it's purely a business matter, there shouldn't be any issues.
The Land of Rain's economy isn't well-developed. Without outside support, it'll be difficult to restore its former prosperity.
Konan replied, "That might be true, but we still need to stay cautious. I'll dispatch Akatsuki officers to investigate and confirm if there are any problems."
Yahiko smiled. "Konan's always so thorough. It's because of you that our small organization has grown this much."
The three took the matter seriously, returned to Akatsuki headquarters, and immediately sent a ninja named Daibutsu to conduct an investigation.
But once Daibutsu entered, it was as if he had vanished from the outside world—no further messages were ever sent.
It turned out that after Fire's Root Factory underwent reforms by Konoha, they had adjusted their strategy in the Land of Rain.
Anyone who signed a contract and entered the factory was required to work for at least one month, with no permission to leave during that period.
Due to Fire's Root Factory's fully enclosed management system, Daibutsu had no chance of escaping once inside.
Back in Konoha.
Factories sprang up rapidly, with every prominent clan manufacturing goods covering clothing, food, shelter, and transportation.
Thanks to the high efficiency of the factory-based production, their output multiplied significantly.
Yet now, a new problem emerged before them.
Konoha was a village—albeit the most prosperous and largest in the ninja world—but still only a village.
Despite its large size, protective barriers had been erected around it to defend against attacks from rival ninja villages.
There were only several roads available for passage through these barriers.
The originally narrow roads suddenly became overwhelmed with an influx of merchants, causing daily traffic gridlock.
Cargo piled up endlessly, and merchants couldn't enter while goods couldn't exit—causing great frustration among many factory owners.
Facing this situation, all the prominent clan leaders reached out to the Third Hokage, Hiruzen Sarutobi, hoping he could propose a solution.
However, Hiruzen wasn't particularly outstanding in this area and couldn't think of a good idea.
At that moment, Satori Hyūga saw his chance arrive. He stepped forward from the shadows and convened a meeting with factory owners and merchants.
This meeting aimed to solve the road congestion issue, but also served as a product launch event.
Though attended by only around a hundred guests, the event carried immense significance.
These attendees weren't clan leaders but influential regional merchants.
Inside the luxurious meeting hall,
Over a hundred invitees sat on custom-designed ergonomic massage chairs.
When everyone arrived, Satori Hyūga, accompanied by several attendants, walked forward from the back and stepped onto the presentation stage.
His arrival immediately drew the attention of everyone present.
Everyone seated in the room already knew exactly who stood before them.
With black hair and pale white eyes, he was the Hyūga Clan's renowned business prodigy—the creator of the assembly line factory system—and today's organizer of this gathering.
"Satori Hyūga, you summoned us here saying you can solve the goods transportation problem. Can it really be done?"
"This isn't a small matter. What method do you intend to use?"
The powerful figures in attendance fired off questions, their tones blunt and lacking in formality.
After all, Satori's age and youthful appearance placed him at about the same level as their own children.
Satori Hyūga raised his hand, signaling for silence. The crowd immediately quieted down.
Seeing their reaction, Satori smiled slightly and nodded in satisfaction.
None of the people present were fools—they were all here for money.
Standing on the podium, he addressed the audience, "Since I invited you all here, naturally there is a solution to the cargo transportation issue."
"The device I'm about to introduce is a newly developed flight device created by Wutian Company."
"I have named it Feitian No.1."
As he spoke, Satori molded a hand seal with his fingers and aimed at the white wall behind him, invoking a newly created Ninjutsu: [Water Mirror Jutsu].
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