Hyuga Hiashi knew.
If the members of his clan continued to talk back to Uchiha Kazama next,
then they might not even have the chance to accept Uchiha Kazama's arrangements.
At this moment, Uchiha Kazama's gaze also fell upon Hyuga Hiashi.
"Minister Hiashi, you are a smart man."
"As for what the situation in all this actually is, I won't get involved too much."
"Just like these Hyuga elders said, this is a matter internal to your clan."
"However, since it affects the village's overall combat power, I have an obligation to step in."
Uchiha Kazama said slowly.
Some of the Hyuga Clan elders, who had originally still been somewhat agitated, shut their mouths.
Since Hyuga Hiashi had already spoken, if they were to refute him now, they would simply be slapping their own faces.
As for how to handle things next, they would discuss it again after returning to the clan grounds.
"Alright, the last thing I want to say next is this."
"In the next three years for Konoha,"
"shinobi will keep 100% of the remuneration they earn from completing missions."
"At the same time, after a mission is completed, I will open an exchange window directly at the Mission Desk."
"Mission Points can be exchanged for money, weapons, ninjutsu..."
"As long as it is controlled by the village, you can complete exchanges for it here."
"Oh right, there is even the Hokage Experience Card."
"As long as your points are sufficient, you can exchange them in the village for anything you want!"
"In order for Konoha to become stronger, we will all need to work hard together next!"
Uchiha Kazama said, his voice also growing passionate.
The civilian shinobi, who had originally thought that this village meeting had nothing to do with them,
at this moment, all had eyes shining brightly.
"Missions?!"
"Let's go, go take on missions!"
"Quick, the Mission Desk should be open by now."
"Let's go!"
In an instant, these shinobi directly vanished from this place.
Ordinary shinobi were different from shinobi clan ninja.
Aside from taking on missions, the clans basically all had their own businesses they could use to make money.
However, for ordinary shinobi, over eighty percent of their funding sources came from village missions.
Therefore, since Uchiha Kazama had stated that no mission commissions would be levied for the next two years, for shinobi, that was simply a portion of income gained out of thin air!
Uchiha Kazama had already arranged for clansmen to go brief the people at the Mission Desk last night.
Even though the village had experienced changes in its upper echelons, the Mission Department had not been affected.
After the crowd of civilian shinobi left, the gazes of the shinobi clan ninja also fell upon Uchiha Kazama.
"Minister Fugaku, you are now serving as the ANBU minister."
"At the same time, I need you to hand over all matters big and small concerning the Military Police Force to Minister Hiashi."
"Uchiha Ryunen, you are responsible for leading the Uchiha clansmen to relocate back to our original clan grounds."
"Then, rebuild the Hokage Building."
"As for everyone else, please follow your current positions and begin working from home for now."
After finishing, Uchiha Kazama directly vanished from this place.
Following Uchiha Kazama's departure, everyone still had not recovered from the shock.
"Inoichi, Choza."
"I am going to handle the village's affairs first, you should both adapt as quickly as possible as well."
"I have a feeling that Konoha is going to undergo even greater changes next."
Shikaku Nara took a deep breath, then turned and left.
The people from the other shinobi clans also left one after another.
Under the uncomprehending, angry, and puzzled gazes of his clansmen, Hyuga Hiashi led them back toward the clan grounds.
Inside the Conference Room of the Hyuga Clan,
"Patriarch, why did you agree to Uchiha Kazama's request?!"
"Once this Caged Bird Seal is removed, the Kekkei Genkai of our Hyuga Clan will have no protection whatsoever!"
A Hyuga Elder spoke slowly, holding back his anger.
"Exactly."
"If you, as the Patriarch, cannot protect the interests of our family, then stop being the Patriarch!"
Another Elder spoke up.
They had all grown accustomed to having the Branch Family shoulder the risks, while also getting used to enjoying the offerings and obedience of the Branch Family.
Now, suddenly being told to remove the Caged Bird Seal and forfeit their lofty Main Family status...
A large portion of them simply could not accept such a thing.
The scene instantly grew somewhat out of control.
The unified rhetoric of these Elders was to push Hyuga Hiashi to refuse the removal of the Caged Bird Seal.
Otherwise, he should step down from the position of Patriarch.
"Very well, you all feel this way now, correct?"
"Niming, you compile the list."
"Record everyone who refuses to remove the Caged Bird Seal."
"Then, respecting your opinions, I will step down as Patriarch."
"As for the Branch Family of my own lineage, I will remove the Caged Bird Seal from all of them."
"You can handle the rest yourselves."
With that, Hyuga Hiashi stood up directly and left the place.
Upon returning to his own home, his entire person felt much more relaxed.
"Father?"
Hinata poked her head out timidly from the side, looking at Hyuga Hiashi.
"Come here, Hinata."
Seeing Hinata appear, a trace of a smile appeared on Hyuga Hiashi's face.
Hinata was stunned for a moment upon seeing the smiling Hyuga Hiashi.
However, she still quickly ran over in front of Hyuga Hiashi.
At this time, Hinata had already changed into her training outfit.
That was because her Neji Big Brother was going to come over shortly to engage in sparring and training with her.
"Father, you..."
Hinata was somewhat afraid.
Because ever since she could remember, her father had never seemed to smile.
Now this gentle smile made Hinata feel somewhat unreal, and she even worried whether something had gone wrong with her father.
"Don't worry."
"Hinata, from now on, you can proceed with your training according to your own training speed and method."
"Father won't force you anymore."
"And... Neji will be living with our family from now on."
As Hyuga Hiashi spoke, the smile at the corner of his mouth did not fade.
At the same time, an unusual sound came from the doorway.
The two looked toward the sound, and it was none other than Neji Hyuga standing there.
Clearly, he had heard the words just spoken.
"Neji, come over."
"We'll eat together in a moment."
"We..."
"Ya-ya-ya..."
Before Hyuga Hiashi could finish speaking, a little fellow crawled over from the ground.
It was none other than Hanabi Hyuga.
Following behind her was Hyuga Hiashi's wife.
She had learned about what happened in the clan, and she supported Hyuga Hiashi's decision!
"I'll go prepare the food."
"Neji, take Hinata to train, and after you finish shortly, take a bath and come over for dinner."
"I've already prepared clean clothes for you."
After Hinata's Mother finished speaking, she left this place holding Hanabi.
"Big Brother Neji."
Hinata reached out her hand and took hold of Neji Hyuga's hand, and only then did Neji snap back to his senses.
What... on earth had happened?
Every time he came over, he would always leave right after accompanying the young mistress Hinata in training.
However...