Ying Yue knew full well that to advance reform across the ninja world, he had to begin with Konoha's major clans.
Konoha was not only where he had started, but also the place where his influence ran deepest.
Yet, during the early stages of reform, these clans had become deeply involved in the market economy. With abundant resources and capital, many had amassed enormous wealth through their influence, monopolizing social resources and becoming one of the main forces driving the widening gap between rich and poor.
Ying Yue decided to warn Konoha's ninja clans first and set an example for the ninja world.
Uchiha Ying Yue summoned the patriarchs and elders of every major Konoha clan, including the Uchiha Clan, Senju Clan, Hyuga Clan, and the three Ino-Shika-Cho clans.
The meeting was held at Ying Yue's residence. Every Konoha clan patriarch understood that this summons was far from an ordinary gathering, and they entered the hall with grave expressions.
Ying Yue went straight to the point. "Everyone, I called you here today to discuss the current state of the ninja world. We are now in the midst of an unprecedented economic crisis, caused by our failure to control the expansion of capital during the reforms. Many clans have used their resources to accumulate wealth in the market, indirectly worsening the divide between rich and poor."
Ying Yue's voice was calm yet forceful, but every word struck the hearts of the Konoha clan patriarchs present like a heavy hammer.
The hall fell silent as every patriarch lowered his head in thought.
They all knew that Ying Yue was speaking the truth, but none dared argue before the Emperor of the Ninja World.
Ying Yue continued, "The ninja world now stands at a crossroads of change. If we do not bring this