A Ninja Village is indeed a Ninja Village, completely different from an ordinary Village.
Many people felt that something was wrong, but they did not panic, because it was very calm outside and there was no fighting. The fighting had ended when they were unconscious, but the current situation made them very uneasy.
The people from several major clans in Konoha were all gathered together.
On the Uchiha side, only Uchiha Tamahiko and Fugaku were present. Shisui and Itachi had already dispersed to train in Konoha and maintain order.
Kakashi had nowhere to go and eventually came here. The meeting place did not prevent others from coming; instead, it was next to the re-damaged Hokage Building, able to accommodate many people.
These clan heads were all injured, basically having been beaten into submission.
The Ino–Shika–Chō were the worst off; Akimichi Choza lost both hands, which became like mummified arms. Nara Shikaku had one arm chopped off, and Inoichi Yamanaka lost an eye.
"From today onwards, Konoha Ninja Village is disbanded. From now on, there will only be Konoha Country."
"The freedom of Ninja and civilians will no longer be restricted. Anyone who wants to leave can leave, with the exception of you major clans. If you wish to leave, you must hand over your clan's secret Ninjutsu, including eighty percent of your wealth, before you can depart."
"Konoha Country is recruiting combat troops. Ninjutsu below B-rank will no longer be restricted; they can be exchanged as long as there are enough merits. Merits will be distributed monthly along with salaries, with different amounts based on strength level. At least half a year is needed to accumulate enough merits to exchange for one B-rank Ninjutsu."
"Other aspects of civilian life will remain unchanged, with a certain amount of taxes collected, and legal business operations permitted."
Uchiha Tamahiko came to the stage and explained concisely.
Ordinary Ninja were not important; now they were just cannon fodder to be instantly killed by Conqueror's Haki.
If the Land of Fire were entirely Uchiha's now, Uchiha Tamahiko would not have let these Ninja go. But currently, the scope is only as large as Konoha, and the Uchiha Clan alone is enough to defend it.
The decision to make Ninjutsu openly available was also because the importance of B-rank Ninjutsu was merely so-so.
The main reason was that keeping them hidden and restricted was unnecessary. Most Chunin only knew a few Ninjutsu, which led to battles mostly involving shuriken and Kunai.
Only by joining Anbu and earning merits could one exchange for Ninjutsu. Otherwise, Konoha would have no way to force people to join the more dangerous Anbu to work; only through incentives could these Ninja be encouraged to join voluntarily.
"Konoha Hidden Village is going to be disbanded?"
Hearing Uchiha Tamahiko's words, many people in the audience were in an uproar.
Most of the people below had accepted the coup, and many were even plotting that it might not be impossible to stage another coup in the future.
But they did not expect that the Uchiha would smash the table, not giving anyone a chance to enjoy the meal.
"Kakashi, the task of informing the ordinary Ninja is yours. Those who wish to leave can go on their own. If you're not afraid of death, feel free to resist. If you anger the Uchiha, then no one will be allowed to leave."
Uchiha Tamahiko suddenly said to Kakashi, who was looking bewildered below.
After speaking, he released his Conqueror's Haki, covering an area of a hundred-meter radius around him, encompassing everyone present.
This aura instantly stopped the breathing of the clan heads present, who looked at Uchiha Tamahiko in shock, clearly unable to understand what was happening.
After all, they were battle-hardened Ninja; how could they be intimidated by mere aura? Some who were severely injured were on the verge of spitting blood.
"Me?"
Kakashi, too, looked at Uchiha Tamahiko in shock.
He clearly didn't understand why his former contemporary companion had changed so much.
After the Conqueror's Haki ended, Kakashi was still full of doubts, wondering why he was assigned a mission.
And some of the surrounding clan heads looked at Kakashi with complex expressions, because many of them had previously spoken up for Kakashi, saying he wasn't an Uchiha spy.
But now it seemed they were wrong!
In this situation, if they said Kakashi wasn't, they wouldn't believe it anymore!
"That's all."
"For anything else, just find Captain Fugaku."
Uchiha Tamahiko did not stay here any longer. Fugaku was better at these matters and more familiar with these people.
Although he said they could leave freely, Uchiha Tamahiko was still very happy if they could stay and work for the rise of the Uchiha.
"Then let's discuss the specific situation in detail."
Uchiha Fugaku showed a slightly benevolent expression and said to everyone.
Regarding what the Uchiha should do after their return, strategies had been discussed on Fish-Man Island before, though only in general terms, but now it was sufficient.
The main thing was to win over these clans to work for the Uchiha.
It wasn't until around eight in the evening that the Uchiha Clan's Mangekyo users gathered, though their Shadow Clones were still patrolling outside.
"How are things?"
Uchiha Tamahiko asked Fugaku, while pulling out a test tube containing White Zetsu cells from his waist and placing it on the table.
"The Hyuga Clan desires a certain degree of independence and is willing to continue managing Konoha Country with the Uchiha."
"The Ino–Shika–Chō three clans need a night to consider. Clans like the Aburame also have this intention, but they are not so certain."
"Kakashi has already gone to inform the ordinary Ninja, but most of them are somewhat bewildered and unsure whether they should leave Konoha."
Uchiha Fugaku said.
Today was a day for him to feel proud. In the past, during meetings in the Hokage Building, he was always questioned by Hiruzen Sarutobi and Danzo, making him lose face in front of others.
But today, all these people had to act according to his mood, fearing his displeasure.
"There's no need to force ordinary Ninja. Try to keep the clan Ninja. If they have any malicious intentions, just deal with them directly."
"These are first hokage cells I found in Danzo's research lab. Using them now has a high probability of allowing one to master Wood Release and reduce the side effects of the Mangekyo. There's also a certain risk of being consumed by these cells, turning the entire person into wood."
"Captain Fugaku and Itachi don't urgently need to use these cells right now. For Shisui and Izumi, your eyes probably haven't reached their limit yet. However, carry this with you. If you encounter a difficult battle and absolutely need to increase your strength, try using it. It should take some time to take effect, so pay a little attention."
"In five days, I will leave the Village to find Orochimaru. He should have higher quality first hokage cells, and his techniques are also needed to improve the Uchiha's future bloodline. During my absence, Konoha will be entrusted to your protection."
Uchiha Tamahiko said to Fugaku, then explained what was in the test tube, warning everyone of its dangers.
Uchiha Madara directly ate the first hokage's flesh, Obito used a White Zetsu body created from first hokage cells, and Sasuke used first hokage cells that Yakushi Kabuto later developed, which were almost the most stable.
Therefore, Uchiha Tamahiko could not guarantee that using these first hokage cells would be without any risk. So, it was better not to use them unless absolutely necessary.
The several people held the test tubes in their hands, observing them carefully, but they couldn't tell at all that this mass of white substance could have such an effect.
"During this period, absolutely do not be soft-hearted. Any resistors must be decisively dealt with."
"If we don't kill a chicken to scare the monkeys and allow too much leniency, these people won't take the Uchiha seriously, understand?"
Uchiha Tamahiko said finally.
After all, quite a few people were indeed poisoned by the Will of Fire. If there were those who didn't fear death, and they weren't scared into submission, such incidents would only increase in the future!
Everyone nodded silently, agreeing with Uchiha Tamahiko's words.
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