Just as the Third Hokage, Hiruzen Sarutobi, and the other higher-ups were discussing the film's production, the Uchiha Clan's core forces quietly bid farewell to the clan members staying behind.
They left Konoha through the Uchiha Clan's exclusive secret passage and, under Uchiha Tongyue's leadership, dispersed to more than three hundred towns across the Land of Fire.
Over the next month, they would complete the shop renovations and preliminary preparations. After that, the Ice City Mixue Milk Tea Shop would spread throughout the Land of Fire like wildfire.
Early the next morning, Uchiha Chuan was still immersed in a sweet dream when an urgent broadcast suddenly boomed like thunder: "A decree from the Daimyo has arrived. The Third Hokage is to receive it!" The unexpected announcement instantly shattered Konoha's tranquility. Villagers woke from their sleep one after another, and discussions surged like a tide.
"A decree from the Daimyo?" "What decree has the Daimyo sent this time?" Everyone whispered among themselves, their faces full of confusion.
The chamberlain's voice continued over the broadcast. "Since assuming office, the Third Hokage has worked diligently, defended the nation and its people, remained loyal to his lord, loved the people, and faithfully fulfilled his duty as a subject. This greatly pleases Us, the Daimyo. To reward the Third Hokage's loyalty and courage, We have decided to double Konoha's annual funding. We hope that the Third Hokage, Konoha's ninja, and Konoha's villagers will serve with even greater loyalty, courage, diligence, and devotion. Thus decreed."
"Hiruzen Sarutobi, the Third Hokage, receives the decree." The Third Hokage's steady voice sounded shortly afterward. Then the broadcast fell silent once more.
The entire village immediately erupted, and the villagers cheered with joy.
"The village's funding is being doubled? Wonderful! Life is going to get so much easier for us