Naruto: People are in Konoha, the system arrived 20 years earlier Chapter 173

Hayato could understand Yahiko’s attitude; after all, who would suddenly bare their heart to someone they just met?

They weren’t very familiar with each other, just simple acquaintances who occasionally discussed certain topics.

But for Hayato, the current situation was already quite good. He had planted a seed in Yahiko’s heart and established a connection with him.

As for Yahiko’s reluctance to rely on others, Hayato naturally understood that it was just a polite excuse.

Later, Yahiko still trusted Hanzō too much, which ultimately led his Akatsuki organization down a different, extreme path.

Seeing through it but not pointing it out, Hayato didn’t delve deeper into the previous topic. Instead, he looked at Yahiko with a curious expression.

“By the way, does it always rain here? Have you never seen the sun?”

Seeing Hayato’s topic change so quickly, Yahiko was initially slow to react, but after a moment, he smiled and spoke.

“It’s not that exaggerated. Although the Land of Rain is often overcast and rainy, it doesn’t always rain. Sometimes there’s no rain, but the weather is just a bit cloudy.”

Is that so? Hayato stroked his chin. That was a bit less extreme compared to Kirigakure.

Kirigakure truly was constantly shrouded in thick fog.

“Then do you usually go out without raincoats? Don’t you feel sticky?” Hayato glanced at the group, recalling how Konan had just walked in the rain, and couldn’t help but feel curious.

“Huh?” This caught all three of them off guard.

“We’ve been like this since we were little, so we don’t feel anything different,” Konan explained from the side.

“But it would still be more convenient to have a raincoat, wouldn’t it?” Hayato looked back outside, a look of interest on his face.

The three of them looked at each other, a bit bewildered.

How did the conversation get here?

Weren’t they just fantasizing about world peace a moment ago?

After a while, Hayato turned around and said, “Are there no shops selling raincoats here?”

Yahiko nodded mechanically. “That’s right, there aren’t.”

“Hey, hey, what if I said I’d open a similar shop, specializing in selling raincoats? Does that sound like a good idea?”

Hayato looked excitedly at Yahiko. The previous topic had been too heavy, and he needed something to strengthen their connection.

This topic wasn’t particularly serious, perfect for a good discussion with them.

Yahiko scratched the back of his head, carefully choosing his words. “Actually, I don’t think selling raincoats would be as good as you imagine.”

“Oh? How so?” Hayato asked lightly.

In response, Yahiko spread his hands. “It’s just that people here are already used to getting wet in the rain. Suddenly making them wear raincoats would actually make them uncomfortable.”

Hayato suddenly recalled the gazes that had been watching him in the alley earlier.

So those people were surprised that he was wearing a raincoat.

“Right, once people get used to something, it’s hard to change their habits,” Hayato sighed, looking regretful.

“Perhaps it’s because it’s your first time here, so you’re more sensitive to the weather,” Yahiko said with a smile.

Hayato saw through his peripheral vision that Yahiko’s face had relaxed considerably. Good, the topic diversion tactic was a success.

All according to plan!

“I’ve traveled for quite a while, and I’m pretty tired. I’d like to stay here for a while, if that’s alright.” Seeing the time was ripe, Hayato stated his request.

“Of course, no problem. We’ll arrange it for you shortly,” Yahiko said enthusiastically, not refusing.

Although they no longer had the idea of recruiting Hayato into the organization, they wouldn’t resist befriending him.

Perhaps there would be opportunities for cooperation in the future; establishing a connection now was not a bad idea.

After a brief chat, Yahiko led Hayato to the guest room. Konan and Nagato didn’t follow, planning to attend to their own matters.

Their Akatsuki organization, though small, was fully functional.

They had quite a few daily affairs to handle, and currently, the top leadership consisted only of the three of them.

The other members were recruited to primarily undertake mercenary missions and earn commissions.

It was precisely because the organization lacked strong pillars internally that Yahiko frequently spoke about recruiting more people.

“What do you think of him?” Nagato asked softly.

Konan turned to Nagato, looking incredulous. “Huh? What do you mean? He’s still a child!”

“No, what are you thinking? I was just asking if you think he’s trustworthy?” Nagato explained, a bit exasperated.

Konan shrugged like a small bear, saying indifferently, “Does it matter? He’s not after anything of ours, is he? Besides, he doesn’t seem to be trying to deceive us, he’s been very sincere.”

Nagato nodded in agreement on that point. Hayato had always been very open, without any pretense.

Then he shook his head. “Never mind, let Yahiko deal with him. He’s the leader anyway.”

After saying that, Nagato parted ways with Konan and went to his own office.

Konan smiled and shook her head. She was the one who brought him, and things had taken a strange turn.

Although nothing bad had happened, she felt like she had somehow lost out.

Suddenly, Konan paused, realizing something, and looked back in Hayato and Yahiko’s direction.

When she had invited him, Hayato hadn’t immediately refused. Instead, he had said he wanted to come and learn about the organization.

Normally, as a member of the Uchiha clan from Konoha, would he really be interested in a small organization like theirs?

Then she suddenly remembered what Nagato had said earlier. It seemed Nagato had already thought of this.

No wonder he said to let Yahiko worry about it in the end.

“So, what are your thoughts on our organization?” Konan murmured.

Since she had thought of this, Yahiko should also be able to consider it. So…

“Then I won’t bother with it.”

Following Nagato’s example, she decided to slack off.

Meanwhile, Yahiko was giving Hayato a tour inside the tower, then led him to a guest room.

“No one’s staying here temporarily, so you can stay here for now, for as long as you like,” Yahiko said generously, then pushed open the door.

With a creaking sound, Hayato peered into the room through the gap in the door.

He had to admit, no one had lived here for a long time; dust was everywhere.

Hayato walked over to a table and ran his finger across the surface. Soon, his finger was covered in dust.

Yahiko looked a bit embarrassed. “Sorry, no one’s lived here for a long time, so the conditions are a bit simple.”