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The villagers of Konoha were all in an uproar, but they seemed to have underestimated the Hokage Office Building's determination to implement this system. Neither protests nor all kinds of discussions showed any sign of making the Third Hokage or the other higher-ups back down.

"It's gotten really big. Konoha has been so lively these past two days." Tsunade looked at the crowds on the streets, listening to everyone constantly discuss the new system, and could not help but sigh.

After the new system was introduced, no one was talking about Hatake Sakumo's little mess anymore. Just as Hikaru had expected, everyone's attention had been diverted. In truth, the greatest pressure from public opinion came from ordinary villagers. Many people only acted when there was something to gain, loved making a big deal out of nothing, spreading all sorts of rumors. In short, if it did not concern them, they stayed aloof—and while staying aloof, they could still point fingers at others.

But this matter could no longer be ignored. It concerned their own vital interests, so the villagers joined together in protest.

No one wanted to pay money for no reason. If they offended a ninja, even if that ninja could not attack them, they could still file a complaint and get them fined? What kind of logic was that? There had never been such a precedent before.

No matter who it was, no one would be willing to take money out of their own pocket. Otherwise, why would the villagers join together to protest? Had they eaten too much and had nothing better to do?

"It is indeed lively, and it also shows the uglier side of human nature. The appearance of the new system made the villagers realize that if they spoke carelessly or caused trouble whenever