At least in facing the upcoming arrangements of the great nations, some resistance force can be ensured, so that the pressure on her and Nagato won't be so immense.
However, in terms of talent development... this point still makes Konan sigh involuntarily.
Back then, when Hanzou and Konoha united and drove the Hidden Sand out, taking away a large number of Hidden Rain elites, they ultimately fought a brutal battle with the Hidden Sand, suffering heavy casualties, which led to the current shortage in Hidden Rain.
Most importantly, recently, the great nations have shown a tendency to suppress the smaller nations again, with countries like the Land of Rain and the Land of Grass, which have Ninja Villages, becoming the primary targets for strikes.
Even if they have the intention to cultivate talents, the great nations will not give them the time for stable development.
One can only say that the sudden rise of the Land of Demons has aroused the vigilance of the great nations towards smaller nations, making them realize the necessity to promptly prevent another Land of Demons from emerging.
Therefore, small countries with Ninja Villages will face even harsher survival conditions in the upcoming international environment.
To ensure stability around them, the great nations are bound to take such actions.
This is something no one can change.
Corpse Nurturing Room.
This is the place used by Nagato to cultivate the bodies for the Pain Six Paths.
It is also a very important facility room within the tower.
In this room, surrounded by various enchantments and sealing techniques, it is filled with visible Chakra, and even orbs condensed from Chakra that adorn the whole room like a beautiful starry sky.
Situated on either side of the room are the locations of the six bodies.
On each side, there are three bodies placed. These are the Six Path bodies, the second secret weapon of Hidden Rain besides Nagato.
After adjustments by the researchers Orochimaru, Sasori, and Hiruko, coupled with the nurturing from the Divine Tree, the power of the Six Path bodies is now incomparable to what it used to be.
Besides the strongest Heavenly Dao, the other five, although not possessing the strength to confront thousands on their own, when united, are by no means something ordinary ninjas can handle.
They can be said to be another kind of Nagato's existence.
In the foreseeable future wars, they will become powerful weapons to strike the enemy with great force.
"Is the transaction done?"
When Konan came in, Nagato was checking the condition of the Six Path bodies and asked casually.
Konan nodded, indicating that the transaction was completed.
"Next, gather the Hidden Rain ninjas outside and distribute those weapons,"
Nagato ordered in a steady voice.
"I have already sent out the orders; they will return to the village uniformly by tomorrow or the day after tomorrow."
"That's good. Next, it's up to the three great nations of Wind, Earth, and Fire to make their moves; we can only respond as things unfold."
Honestly, Nagato truly wanted to directly eliminate the noble forces that abandoned the country and people during the war period.
Yet, Nagato also knew what kind of terrible consequences would come from killing these people.
The political environment of the Land of Rain is not the same as the Land of Demons.
The Land of Demons is the only country in the Ninja Realm without a Daimyo, with the root cause being the special existence of the Witch.
Even in the Land of Iron where Samurai dominate, the rule is still by a Daimyo.
Only when truly facing such bloodlines does one realize how utterly despairing it is.
This is also why Nagato hesitates to kill the Daimyo and nobles of the Land of Rain despite wanting to.
Killing these people might grant temporary satisfaction, but it would mean the Land of Rain is on a path to ruin, with no buffer for conflict with the great nations.
Leaving these Daimyo and nobles at least provides a buffer for the moment in dealing with the great nations.
For now, it's not suitable to completely tear faces with the great nations.
"If only the weapons merchants in the Land of Rain weren't so timid, we wouldn't have to go far."
Feeling somewhat indignant, Konan continued.
"In this world, survival is not easy for anyone, try to understand some of their difficulties."
Nagato glanced at Konan, comforting her.
Such situations are not uncommon to see in the Land of Rain.
In previous wars, many towns in the Land of Rain established inns exclusively for the use of Konoha Ninja and Hidden Sand Ninja, the same with weapons.
They sold ninja tools to Hidden Rain Ninja at exorbitantly high prices with an arrogant attitude, while towards the great nations' ninja, their attitude was fawning and servile.
Even now, after receiving some subtle hints, the prices of ninja tools sold to the Hidden Rain Ninja are gradually increasing day by day.
Just last month, the finances of Hidden Rain began to be unsustainable.
Whereas the ninja tools from the Land of Demons are not only reasonably priced, but also more functional and powerful despite their high prices, completely different from small-nation merchants who only flatter the great nations.
The Land of Demons currently has sufficient confidence and is not constrained by the policies of the great nations.
The weapons merchants in the Land of Rain are different; to survive, they can only seek refuge in the great nations, pleading for their protection to find some stability amidst chaos.
Facing such a situation, Nagato doesn't have many solutions either.
No matter how bad the current state of the Land of Rain is, it won't be worse than during the Third Ninja War.
At least Hidden Rain has some sovereignty, instead of transferring the country's fate entirely to the Daimyo and noble proxies, who only bully the weak.
There are merchants who secretly support Hidden Rain, but compared to the general environment, their support is merely a drop in the bucket for Hidden Rain.
Even so, Hidden Rain has begun to gather public support, and everything is moving in a positive direction.
At the very least, it proves that his efforts over the years haven't been completely in vain.
One day, the Land of Rain will earn real respect on the international stage, through war.