Unanimous Approval!

Uchiha Nan spoke for a solid twenty minutes, not even realizing how long he'd been talking.

"Therefore, for Konoha's development, we must endure some hardship ourselves."

After Uchiha Nan's final sentence, everyone present felt a surge of energy. What he'd said before was just preamble, the prelude to the main event. Now, he was getting to the important part.

"Every clan has sacrificed many members for Konoha. The survivor benefits for their families must be paid immediately, without delay."

"However, for Konoha's development, I believe other debts Konoha owes you can be postponed."

Uchiha Nan's words caused the expressions of the leaders of the various ninja clans present to change.

He was going to postpone payments again?

This was provoking the interests of all the ninja clans in Konoha!

"Rest assured, Konoha will repay every single debt it owes you."

"It's just that we can't pay it all at once. I have a proposal: we can pay in installments."

"We'll pay off thirty percent upfront, and the remaining seventy percent will be paid over five to ten years, with the specific timeframe depending on the situation. The interest will be paid according to bank loan interest rates."

"What do you all think?"

The ninja clans cursed inwardly.

What did they think?

They thought it was terrible!

They had all lived in poverty for so long, and now that the money was available, he wanted to keep delaying? Did he think they were air?

"As the Uchiha clan head, I will be the first to agree to this plan."

Uchiha Nan raised his hand symbolically, then scanned the crowd.

Hmm, everyone was looking at him with extreme displeasure, but it wasn't a big problem.

The Uchiha felt they could handle it, their own military strength was right there. Uchiha Nan didn't believe anyone would be foolish enough to jump out and oppose him directly.

"Clan Head Hyuga, please state your position!"

Uchiha Nan smiled as he looked at Hyuga Takuma, giving him a meaningful glance. You're my ally, aren't you going to stand up for me at a time like this?

"Ah, this..."

Hyuga Takuma felt like crying. He really wanted to disagree, but Uchiha Nan's intention was clear.

If he was an ally, he had to stand up and support Nan.

Hyuga Takuma could imagine how the Hyuga clan would be treated in the future if he betrayed Nan at this critical juncture; they would definitely be targeted.

All eyes focused on Hyuga Takuma, expecting him to stand up and say those three words: "I disagree!"

However, Uchiha Nan understood the Hyuga clan's nature; they would never be the first to stick their necks out.

If they had that kind of courage, they wouldn't have pushed their clan head's younger brother out to die to quell the wrath of Kumogakure.

What Uchiha Nan found most embarrassing was that all of this was done in self-defense.

"I agree!"

Hyuga Takuma uttered the word "agree" with difficulty, feeling as if all his strength had been drained.

"Good!"

"Such noble character!"

"Everyone, please applaud Clan Head Hyuga!"

Uchiha Nan led the applause, while the other clan heads, looking as if they had eaten a fly's excrement, could only follow Uchiha Nan's lead.

Their leader is applauding, and you're still holding your hands down? Do you still want your job?

One down!

Uchiha Nan turned his gaze to Senju Touma.

"Clan Head Senju, the Senju clan and the Uchiha clan jointly founded Konoha, so you naturally understand Konoha's difficulties best. This is the time to embody the Will of Fire."

"I believe that as the pillar of the clan, Senju Touma, the Senju clan..."

Uchiha Nan spoke for a good while, showering Senju Touma and the Senju clan with flattery.

"So, Clan Head Senju, what is your opinion?"

Senju Touma was stunned. Uchiha Nan had blocked all other paths. The string of compliments he'd received was almost taller than he was. Did he have any chance to disagree?

He couldn't bring himself to say it. The Senju clan had always prided itself on being the legitimate successor of Konoha and the inheritor of the Will of Fire. To falter at this moment would mean their political stance would be untenable.

"I agree!"

Senju Touma struggled internally. He really wanted to say no. He was in dire need of money right now; restarting the Hashirama Cells experiment would cost an astronomical sum, potentially hundreds of millions.

However, Senju Touma ultimately succumbed. Political standing was more important than money; it was the foundation for the Senju clan's survival in Konoha.

Another one down!

Uchiha Nan rejoiced inwardly. With the leaders of Konoha's three major bloodline noble ninja clans having expressed their stance, the rest were no longer a concern.

"Clan Head Nara, your Ino-Shika-Cho families are as close as one family. What are your thoughts?"

Uchiha Nan looked at Nara Shikaku. He intended to rely heavily on this man in the future, so he decided to test him now and see if he was on the right track.

Nara Shikaku had already grasped the situation. The momentum was with Uchiha Nan, and going against the prevailing trend meant only death!

It would be better to be decisive. Thus, Nara Shikaku answered almost instantly, without any hesitation.

"For Konoha, our three clans naturally agree!"

"Very good!"

Uchiha Nan praised him, satisfied with Nara Shikaku's perceptiveness.

"What about the rest of you?"

"Who agrees, and who opposes?"

Uchiha Nan, too lazy to ask everyone individually, addressed the remaining people directly.

"If you disagree, feel free to speak up. Clans have their difficulties, and as clan head, I understand how hard it is to maintain one."

Uchiha Nan wanted to make the process look better, so he added a sentence.

So infuriating!

I really want to beat up Uchiha Nan!

The clan heads of the remaining families were inwardly indignant. They had a knife at their throats, yet he was smiling and asking if they were satisfied.

Is this something a person would do?

Unfortunately, such thoughts were destined to never be realized in their lifetime.

"Agreed."

"Agreed."

"Agreed."

"."

The pleasant sounds of agreement filled Uchiha Nan with joy.

"Alright, this proposal has passed unanimously!"

"Indeed, everyone present is a pillar of Konoha, fully embodying the spirit of the Will of Fire."

"Everything is for Konoha!"

Uchiha Nan's official rhetoric became smoother and his slogans louder. He had caught a disease, the leader's disease, which had infected Uchiha Nan.

"Today's meeting is a complete success. Everyone, please applaud!"

Uchiha Nan was the first to stand and applaud. The others also shot up and clapped, their eyes glistening with tears, seemingly moved by the spirit of the day's meeting.

Of course not. These were tears of pain; their families would have to endure hard times again in the future!

However, Uchiha Nan was in a good mood. After the meeting concluded, everyone returned to their homes. Uchiha Nan went back to his own humble abode.

Kaede and Suzu had prepared lunch and were waiting for him at home. Uchiha Nan ate three large bowls!

After eating, Uchiha Nan felt that today was a happy occasion and decided to do something to celebrate. He still had ten chances to draw that he hadn't used yet. He decided to use them on this auspicious day.

Uchiha Nan shut himself in his room and, as usual, began with a prayer.

"Buddha, Guanyin Bodhisattva, Jade Emperor, Jesus..."

"Please bless me with gold!"