Three Inches of Humanity, Mortal Warmth

The moment the Ninja Kingdom issued its proclamation to recruit the last hundred thousand Shin Uchihas, it immediately drew doubts and objections.

The opposing ninjas selected a representative to seek an audience.

The ninja representative said, "My lord, the bones of the dead have not yet grown cold. It truly is inappropriate to accept those controversial people at a time like this!"

Yu sat upright upon the throne, gripping the authority-symbolizing Six Paths Staff. "All the ninjas have already been resurrected, haven't they?"

The ninja representative said, "But... the civilians have not."

Yu said solemnly, "Ninjas are the nobles of the Ninja Kingdom and possess an elevated status. Civilians enjoy human rights and various welfare protections in the Ninja Kingdom, but they have no voice in its affairs. This has been an explicit principle since the founding of the Ninja Kingdom. Do not forget that..."

The ninja representative said, "I... understand."

Yu said, "Go back. This matter has already been decided."

Thus, with Yu's insistence, the matter of recruitment was finalized.

Shin's clones had completely emerged into the open, roaming the lands of the Shinobi World in groups as they searched for food to fill their stomachs.

They attacked shepherds' flocks, even devouring the sheepdogs, yet they alone spared the shepherds who had collapsed in terror...

A few Shins even appeared in bustling markets, making business impossible and throwing everyone into a panic.

Hearing that these people did not eat humans, some boldly tried feeding them... but this was ultimately not a long-term solution.

Within the city.

"We need to find a way to gather them together, or there'll be no way to incorporate them..."

"Even if we issue a proclamation, it probably won't reach their ears. Come to think of it, can they even read?"

"It would be better