A threat...
This was unmistakably a threat now...
Everyone stared hard at Xuanhui, furious but afraid to show it.
"The Caged Bird Seal system is abolished. Any objections?"
No one answered.
"Then we're all in favor. Wonderful."
Xuanhui clapped his hands.
"I'll submit an application to Minato shortly.
From today onward, anyone born after today who bears a Caged Bird Seal on their forehead will be classified as a Missing-nin. Upon discovery, the Hyuga Clan must pay a fine and surrender the person chiefly responsible, who will be imprisoned for five years and undergo ideological education.
If anyone is found who hasn't been registered in Konoha, especially someone with a clan bloodline, whoever sheltered them will be killed without exception, and the unregistered person will be handed over to the village."
At those words, the elders, who had each been scheming moments earlier, all paled.
There was even a trace of hatred in their eyes as they looked at Xuanhui.
"In case any of you don't know, I'm in charge of talent management.
I'll give careful consideration to how the Hyuga Clan's personnel are assigned from now on. I hope you all avoid making mistakes and focus on developing your clan."
After speaking, he used the Fuguang Sword to gently slice off the chief elder's long hair.
"Everyone, remember what I said today. Make sure you follow it to the letter!"
Xuanhui scattered the hair over the floor and left without looking back.
Those left in the room stood stunned, exchanging looks.
"Clan head, are we really going to agree and let him do whatever he pleases?"
Hyuga Hiashi clenched his fists, then sighed in resignation.
"We have no choice. We can only do as he says..."
Some still refused to give up and questioned Hiashi.
"Why do we have