However, opponents remained skeptical of Emperor Yan's explanation, and the two sides remained deadlocked.
Senju Tobirama rose and continued, "Your Majesty, the ninjas see this as akin to discarding a useful tool after it has served its purpose."
"The ninjas fought and bled for the unification of the empire, and now that the war has just ended, they are being restricted from using ninjutsu. How can they accept this?"
Terumi Mei continued, "That's right. Ninjas risk their lives on the battlefield to protect their families and homes."
"Now that peace has arrived, the fact that they have been deprived of the right to use ninjutsu is a huge psychological blow to them."
Kakashi frowned slightly, then nodded in agreement. "Your Majesty, we cannot ignore the feelings of the ninjas."
"They are used to using ninjutsu to solve problems and protect themselves and others."
"A sudden ban could make them feel that their value has been denied, and might even trigger some extreme behaviors."
Orochimaru, however, raised concerns from a different perspective.
"Your Majesty, from a scientific research perspective, the development of ninjutsu requires continuous practice and innovation."
"Banning the use of offensive ninjutsu will prevent much research into ninjutsu from taking place, which is a huge obstacle to the advancement of Imperial ninjutsu."
Arguments rose and fell in the Council hall, with both sides sticking to their own arguments and refusing to yield.
Faced with the doubts of the crowd, Uchiha Yan's gaze remained firm as he slowly spoke.
"Gentlemen, I understand your concerns, but we must consider the overall interests of the empire."
"Now that the empire is newly established, the various forces have not yet fully integrated. Some ninjas, relying on their powerful ninjutsu, act recklessly and disrupt social order."
"If not strictly controlled, the empire will descend into chaos."
"We have endured countless wars and finally achieved unification. Are we just going to stand by and watch this hard-won peace be destroyed by the wanton actions of a few?"
"I believe that as long as we handle this properly, and while implementing the crackdown plan, we also provide the ninjas with enough care and guidance, they will eventually understand that all of this is for the long-term stability of the empire."
Yan's words were firm and resounding, and a brief silence fell over the Council hall.
At this moment, Nara Shikaku, spoke up.
"Your Majesty, even so, the difficulty of supervision during implementation is extremely high."
"The empire's territory is vast, and its ninja population is large. How can we ensure that the ban is effectively enforced? The slightest misstep could trigger even greater chaos."
"..."
"This is indeed a difficult problem, but it is not unsolvable."
"We can establish dedicated regulatory teams in each province, led by Kage Level experts, to conduct regular inspections. At the same time, we encourage the public to report violations, offering generous rewards to those whose reports are verified."
Inside the Council hall, a heated debate raged for a long time, with both sides exchanging arguments and refusing to back down.
The opponents spoke earnestly, each sentence a reasoned argument for the rights of ninjas and the preservation of ninjutsu.
Those who supported the plan remained steadfast in their stance, arguing for its necessity from the perspective of the empire's overall safety and long-term development.
Ultimately, after a long struggle, the crackdown plan was decided to be implemented.
However, many changes were made to the implementation details.
The definition of offensive ninjutsu was jointly formulated by representatives from all parties to ensure it was scientifically sound and reasonable.
The oversight team has been expanded, led by Kage Level ninjas and supported by Jonin and professional monitoring personnel, utilizing high-tech ninja tools to enhance oversight effectiveness.
In addition to publicity ambassadors, mobile offices have been set up in remote areas to follow up on policy implementation and provide assistance over the long term.
The ideological education of ninjas is integrated with family traditions and culture, making it more in line with the emotions of ninjas.
In terms of scientific research, a dedicated experimental area has been established, and under strict supervision, specific offensive ninjutsu are permitted for research and innovation to ensure the vitality of ninjutsu development.
Thus, under the new framework of the crackdown plan, the empire cautiously took steps toward reshaping order and moving toward prosperity, attempting to find a delicate balance between stability and development.
The ninjas, filled with trepidation and anticipation, began to adapt to this far-reaching wave of change.
Five years have passed in the blink of an eye.
During the five-year crackdown, the Ninja World underwent a profound transformation and reshaping, much like a phoenix rising from the ashes.
Every inch of land and every ninja clan was swept up in it, feeling the impact and baptism of the tide of the times.
At first, the ban was like a boulder thrown into water, stirring up huge waves among the ninja community and spreading resistance.
For a time, there were many rebels, and several significant clashes broke out.
However, as the criteria for defining offensive ninjutsu, jointly developed by representatives from all parties, gradually became clearer, the situation began to subtly change.
The ninjas discovered that ninjutsu still had applications in daily self-defense, disaster relief, and non-offensive missions.
This was like a ray of dawn, dispelling some of the gloom in my heart, and gradually transforming resistance into cautious acceptance.
Led by Kage Level ninjas, the regulatory teams in each province, along with Jonin and professional monitoring personnel, worked closely together to conduct thorough inspections of various regions using high-tech ninja tools.
The regulatory team from the Mist Province travels between islands and waterways aboard vessels equipped with advanced detectors, precisely pinpointing any signs of irregularities.
The Cloud Province regulators, riding ninja beasts, used their aerial advantage and special goggles to survey the vast mountains and forests.
The public's active reporting has left no room for violations to hide, and the generous rewards have inspired their enthusiasm, creating a strong atmosphere of supervision among neighbors.
"Protect peace, report violations"
It has become a consensus.
Imperial society gradually returned to normalcy, and the dawn of peace spread throughout the streets and alleys.
Five years later, the empire was completely transformed, and prosperity was evident everywhere.
The city streets are bustling with activity, lined with shops, while the countryside fields are fragrant with the scent of rice and millet, and granaries are full.
The ninjas found their place and shone brightly under the new order.
Combat-type ninjas guard the border fortress day and night, protecting the peaceful lives of the people.
Medical ninjas actively traveled between towns and villages, establishing well-equipped medical stations.
Research-oriented ninjas, on the other hand, are engrossed in their work in secret laboratories, surrounded by shimmering instruments and mysterious runes.
Looking back over the past five years, the implementation of the crackdown plan has been fraught with difficulties and controversy.
However, as the plan progressed steadily, its effectiveness gradually became apparent.
Social order has shifted from chaos to order, the economy is booming, exchanges between different regions are becoming increasingly close, and ethnic integration is deepening.
This plan served as a solid foundation, laying the groundwork for the empire's prosperity and leading the Ninja World through numerous difficulties, successfully ushering in a new era of unification.
The ninjas, who had previously harbored doubts about the crackdown plan, have completely changed their attitudes.
They witnessed the stability and prosperity of the empire, the peaceful and happy lives of the people, and the thriving development of the ninja community under the new order.
The family, which once worried that the ninjutsu tradition would be lost, has now found a balance between inheritance and innovation under the new education and research system.
The younger generation of ninjas draw strength from the stories and experiences of their predecessors, striving to become outstanding ninjas of the empire through rigorous training and relentless competition.