Chiba looked at the angry crowd below and sneered.
"Shut up, everyone!"
The noise in the hall suddenly stopped.
"This daimyo has made up his mind. This is not only my daimyo's decision, but also an inevitable choice that conforms to the general trend of the entire ninja world!"
Chiba looked at the pale officials below and continued.
"Shinobi World unity, the old era has passed."
"This is a trend that cannot be violated. I, Chiba, should adapt to the development of the times."
Chiba As soon as he finished speaking, a minister asked eagerly.
"Sir Daimyō, what about us?"
Chiba looked at him and said in a deep voice.
"Next, I will announce to you Hokage-sama's arrangements for you."
Hearing the words "Hokage-sama's arrangement", everyone held their breath.
"All rights and assets of the Daimyo's Mansion will be transferred to Konoha."
"As for you officials."
"Konoha will send special personnel to conduct a comprehensive assessment on you."
"Those who pass the assessment can stay in their original positions and even have the opportunity to be promoted."
"But! If you are unqualified, or if you are corrupt, pervert the law, or oppress the people, you will be dismissed! If it is serious, you will be punished on the spot!"
As soon as these words came out, the hall suddenly burst into mourning.
Assessment? Demobilization? Execution on the spot?
Which of these officials usually enrich their own pockets and act arrogantly? If we really need to strictly assess them, I am afraid that more than half of the people in the hall will lose their heads!
"Your Excellency Daimyō! This is not fair!"
Among the ministers, an old minister with gray hair and gorgeous robes stood up.
"Our family has been working for Land of Fire for generations, and there is no merit but hard work! Why should Konoha judge us with just one sentence? Why should we be dismissed!"
The more the veteran talked, the more excited he became.
"Your Excellency Daimyō, are you so willing to hand over the legacy passed down by your ancestors to others?"
The veteran's words immediately resonated with many Old Nobility and officials.
"Yes! Your Excellency Daimyō! Konoha is too much!"
"We can't just sit there and wait for death!"
"Daimyō Your Excellency, please think twice!"
Looking at the angry ministers below who seemed to be about to rebel, Chiba, instead of being afraid, looked at the veteran minister who took the lead like an idiot.
Room for maneuver?
Chiba shook his head, his eyes full of ridicule.
Have these fools forgotten how Uchiha slaughtered Daimyo's Mansion and those who resisted?
"Room to maneuver?"
Chiba snorted coldly.
"Do you think that as long as you unite to protest, Konoha will compromise?"
Chiba pointed at the veteran and cursed.
"Idiots! A bunch of idiots who don't know how to live or die!"
"Five Great Nations has been flattened by Konoha! Who do you think you are, and you dare to make noise here!"
Chiba's roar instantly caused the temperature in the hall to drop to freezing point.
The veteran who was so arrogant just now was scolded by Chiba until his face turned blue and white, but he couldn't say a word for a long time.
"I tell you, Konoha's decision leaves no room for bargaining!"
"Disobeying the arrangements?"
Chiba A cruel smile appeared on the corner of his mouth.
"The door is right there. You can go out now, find a knife to wipe your neck, and follow your predecessor Daimyō!"
"Look at the ten-foot-high grass on the grave of predecessor Daimyō, and you will know what will happen if you resist Konoha!"
As soon as this sentence came out.
Everyone was silent.
Except for a few newly promoted officials, most officials still know how the predecessor Daimyō died.
In the face of this absolute force, any plot, protest, or family background is just a joke.
No one wants to die.
Chiba looked at the quail-like ministers below and nodded slightly.
"Since no one wants to die, then just go back and prepare for it!"
"If anyone dares to make a small move at this time, I will kill him first without Konoha taking action!"
in the next few days.
Some Konoha ninjas, under the command of the Nara Clan, stationed at Capital.
Directly took over the city defense, treasury, and various important administrative departments of Capital.
Those officials who usually have a high position can only accept the review with trepidation.
Any official who has committed corruption, bribery, or oppressed civilians will be taken down by Anbu Ninja on the spot, stripped of all positions and property, and sent to jail to await subsequent trial.
Those officials who are truly capable and have a clean background are temporarily retained and are responsible for maintaining the basic operation of Capital.
The civilians clapped their hands and cheered when they saw those corrupt officials who were usually domineering being captured by Konoha ninjas like chickens.
As a result, Konoha's prestige among Land of Fire people continues to rise until it reaches its peak.
A few days later.
Capital of the Land of Fire, Central Square.
A large number of people, as well as all the officials and nobles who stayed in Capital, gathered here.
In the center of the square, a temporary high platform was built.
Chiba Daimyō wore the most solemn dress and stood on the high platform.
Beside him stood Shikaku Nara and Kakashi who came on behalf of Konoha, as well as a team of fully armed Konoha ANBU.
Chiba took a deep breath and took out an edict that had been prepared long ago.
"Land of Fire's people!"
"I, Daimyō of the Land of Fire Chiba, am here today to declare to all Shinobi World!"
Chiba paused for a moment, glanced around, and then continued.
"Starting today, I officially announce my abdication!"
Although the news had been heard for a long time, the moment Chiba personally announced his abdication, a low exclamation broke out in the square.
Chiba ignored the commotion below and continued to read loudly.
"All secular power, territory, army, and wealth of the Daimyo's Mansion will be unconditionally handed over to Hidden Leaf Village from now on!"
"Land of Fire will be completely merged under the control of Konoha!"
"Daimyō System, as of today, officially dead!"
Chiba After reading out the edict, he let out a sigh of relief.
He then turned around, holding the edict in both hands, and respectfully handed it to Shikaku Nara.
"Sir Shikaku, please accept it on behalf of Hokage-sama."
Shikaku Nara looked solemn and took the edict with both hands.
"Sir Chiba, your choice complies with the trend of the times. Konoha will never break his promise to you with the treatment he promised."
Chiba nodded repeatedly, with a flattering smile on his face.
"Thank you, Master Shikaku! Thank you, Hokage-sama!"
After handing over the edict, Chiba walked down the high platform with the support of two guards.
From this moment on, Chiba is no longer the superior Daimyō.
Of course, Chiba feels more relaxed at the moment, and the days of being on tenterhooks are finally gone forever.
As Chiba exited, Shikaku Nara took a step forward and stood at the front of the high platform.
Then he raised the edict in his hand and glanced majestically at the people below.
"Everyone!"
"The old era has passed and a new era has begun!"
"Konoha, will take over everything on this land!"