Just as people had accepted Jinchuriki.
When they saw a Jinchuriki or a tailed beast make a tremendous contribution to the village, they would eventually let go of the fear in their hearts and accept the existence of tailed beasts.
"Lord Hokage."
The Nine-Tails had been placed by Ronglin in the plaza. Only there was there enough room for the Nine-Tails to move around, and people would pass through the plaza as well. This would help the villagers accept the reality of the Nine-Tails, which was why Ronglin had deliberately arranged for it to stay there.
Inside the meeting room of the Hokage's Office Building, all the higher-ups had gathered, with the exception of the Hyuga Clan. As before, an elder was standing in for them, attending the meeting on behalf of Hyuga Hiashi.
Ronglin had only just sat down when Uchiha Diqin handed him a report on casualties and losses.
"One hundred and thirty dead, three hundred and thirteen injured, the area of destroyed housing..."
As Ronglin read through the report, he got a grasp of the situation. The casualties were not too severe—acceptable. Fortunately, Obito had brought the Nine-Tails charging straight toward Konoha, rather than summoning it only after entering Konoha as in the original story. Otherwise, things would have been much worse.
"Bury the dead on an appropriate day. Make sure the compensation is handled properly. If any problems come up, I'll slaughter whoever is responsible!!!"
"Also, arrange for the injured to be treated at the hospital and the Medical Department. All collapsed houses and damaged property will be compensated by the village."
"Console the families of the deceased. Don't let anything ugly happen."
Ronglin quickly made a series of arrangements. The Nine-Tails could not leave; it had to remain in the village. It was easy to