Uchiha Ying Yue nodded slightly, his expression cold and stern. "Perhaps it's been too long since I killed anyone. These people have actually started to think Uchiha Ying Yue's blade has dulled."
Ying Yue's words made everyone's hearts tighten. Everyone present knew exactly how they should respond.
Ying Yue no longer concealed his anger; it showed plainly in his sharp gaze.
The actions of those merchants and old aristocrats had crossed his bottom line. Only one thorough purge could cow these greedy people.
Those around the conference table quickly voiced their support.
The Third Tsuchikage, Ōnoki, snorted coldly. "These people truly don't know when they're courting death. Their crimes are unforgivable! Their exploitation and oppression of the people have reached an intolerable level."
"Indeed," Hatake Sakumo said gravely. "A major purge is imperative. Lord Ying Yue, we are willing to follow your orders and rid the people of this evil."
Ying Yue nodded, his piercing gaze sweeping over everyone. "Then from today onward, the ninja world will enter a state of emergency. I will issue the order for a major purge and establish the Purge Committee to swiftly and thoroughly remove every parasite! Any old aristocrat, corrupt merchant, or unlawful ninja clan that exploits the people or manipulates the market will have nowhere to run if they refuse to repent!"
The entire room fell solemn. Everyone understood that Ying Yue had made up his mind to completely cleanse the ninja world of corruption and evil.
The Five Kage and the upper ranks of the United Government immediately declared their firm support for Ying Yue's decision.
Ying Yue then announced, "The Purge Committee will be personally supervised by me. All forces participating in the purge will answer directly to the Committee. Any local clan or merchant association that dares oppose reform