Some looked excited.
These were ninja who had suffered deeply under the Blood Mist System. They knew full well how harmful it was and could not wait to end this cruel, cold-blooded system.
Some remained unconvinced.
Most of these were seasoned veteran ninja. They did not readily believe Mei Terumi's words. Completely ending the Blood Mist System would take more than lip service.
Some looked indifferent.
These were the vested beneficiaries who had long grown accustomed to the Blood Mist System. They did not believe Mei Terumi at all, and their eyes openly revealed their disdain for this young female Mizukage.
Some even looked repulsed.
These were the bloodthirsty killers.
Mei Terumi took in everyone's expressions and reactions in the meeting room.
She quietly added the details of her first order.
"All laws, regulations, and systems related to the Blood Mist Policy are hereby abolished, effective immediately.
"Kirigakure will no longer force ninja to fight their comrades to the death in any form.
"The Ninja Academy's graduation examination will return to the traditional combination of written tests and combat exercises. The requirement to slaughter classmates is abolished."
Mei Terumi gave them no time to digest this.
As the saying went, a newly appointed official lit three fires.
The Fifth Mizukage publicly announced her second order.
"From this day forward, all Kirigakure ninja previously convicted under the Blood Mist Policy will have their normal status fully restored.
"This includes ninja imprisoned for refusing to carry out Blood Mist orders, for questioning the village's decisions, or on fabricated charges. All will have their names cleared and be released without charges."
Mei Terumi paused, caught her breath, and added.
"In addition, all Kirigakure ninja previously classified as Missing-nin may have that status forgiven, provided a review confirms they committed no serious crimes such