The atmosphere atop the ruins was chillingly grim.
Like an icy wind cutting through the air, many Uchiha Clan members suppressed their trembling and rage.
Their clan head had been crushed to death in public. What a colossal humiliation!
"Hiss..."
The Susanoo chakra around Wuye gradually faded, revealing his back.
Kaguya walked forward woodenly. Under his control, she interlocked her fingers with his as usual.
The frenzy rippling through Wuye's mind found a sliver of comfort.
"The Uchiha Clan compound has been destroyed, and rebuilding it would be inconvenient. Considering the Konoha Police Force's patrol duties as well, the Uchiha Clan compound will be relocated..."
In the most indifferent tone, he said, "The area beside the First Training Ground is suitable. Move there."
"What?!"
"Our Uchiha Clan is being moved to the outskirts? Why?!"
"This is taking your anger out on us!"
"..."
The many Uchiha Clan members erupted into an uproar.
"Additionally..."
Yet Wuye's voice rang out again at that very moment. "Since the Uchiha Clan does not comply with the village's policies and still maintains internal marriages and independence, mission compensation will be subject to an additional twenty percent fee from now on."
"What?!"
The expressions of many Uchiha members changed dramatically.
"Fourth Hokage! Are you forcing the Uchiha Clan to leave?!" someone suddenly shouted.
Wuye looked over impassively. "Even with the additional twenty percent, it merely matches the rates of the other great ninja villages. Besides, I'm not finished..."
Facing the Uchiha members' furious and fearful gazes, he continued, "Those who marry outside the clan will not be charged the additional fee and will enjoy policy benefits. However, they must leave the Uchiha Clan compound and integrate into the village."
Quite a few Uchiha members' eyes widened.
This was blatant wooing, division, and suppression!
"At the same