Chapter 107: The Ninjutsu Consolidation Edict
A wave of palpable shock rippled through the room. Even Uchiha Madara and Senju Hashirama stared at Raizen, stunned by the sheer audacity of his proposal. He was asking for the very foundations of their clans' power.
"Elder Raizen," Hashirama began, his voice cautious but not dismissive, "how would such a thing even be enforced? If a clan were to… withhold a technique, there would be no way to know."
This was the core of the issue. Even within the Senju, such a decree would be met with fierce resistance. Yet, Hashirama, true to his nature, sought a solution rather than outright rejecting it.
"The enforcement is simple," Raizen replied, his tone cool and analytical. "My memory is… exceptional. I have fought alongside and against most clans here. During our recent battle with the five clans, I took particular note of their techniques. I remember every ninjutsu I have ever seen used. I will personally review the submissions. Any clan found to have withheld a technique I have witnessed will be barred from holding any elected or appointed office in Konoha for fifty years." He let the severe punishment hang in the air for a moment. "This measure is for the strength and unity of the village. I have no doubt the Uchiha clan will support it fully."
"I, Uchiha Madara, on behalf of the Uchiha clan, endorse this proposal," Madara declared, rising to his feet without a moment's hesitation. "We will compile and deliver our complete ninjutsu archives to Elder Raizen immediately."
His trust in Raizen was absolute. He knew the man's loyalty to the clan and the village was unwavering, and his methods, however ruthless, were always effective.
The other clan leaders exchanged uneasy glances. The threat was clear: comply or be politically ostracized for two generations.
"We… we would need to consult with our elders," Sarutobi Fujiki said, his voice strained. "A clan's ninjutsu is not a decision for one man to make."
The Sarutobi were in a uniquely difficult position. They possessed no singular, iconic bloodline or secret art. Their strength lay in their vast and diverse library of standard elemental ninjutsu. Handing it over would be to surrender their entire technical identity.
"My proposal is for the good of the village," Raizen pressed, his gaze sweeping the room. "These techniques will not belong to me. They will belong to Konoha. Future students at the Academy will use this collective knowledge to find their path. If we are all truly sincere about Konoha's future, I expect to hear your answers now."
The pressure was immense.
"I, Senju Hashirama, on behalf of the Senju clan, agree."
"Brother—!" Tobirama started, but Hashirama cut him off with a sharp look.
"Enough. If it is for the village, nothing is too precious to give."
One by one, the clan leaders capitulated under the combined weight of Raizen's threat and Hashirama's moral authority.
"The Ino-Shika-Cho alliance agrees."
"Inuzuka agrees."
"Hyūga agrees."
Soon, only the Sarutobi and Shimura remained. They had the most to lose and the least unique assets to protect. The decision was agonizing, but the alternative was political suicide.
"The Sarutobi clan… agrees," Fujiki finally whispered, the words tasting like ash.
"The Shimura clan… agrees," Nao added, his face a mask of resignation.
"Excellent," Raizen said, a hint of satisfaction in his voice. "Now that we are in agreement, there is one more detail. After I have verified the archives, they will not be stored centrally. They will be entrusted to the Sarutobi and Shimura clans for curation and maintenance. As the Headmasters of the Academy, the dissemination of this knowledge will be their sacred duty."
The effect was instantaneous. The despair on Sarutobi Fujiki and Shimura Nao's faces vanished, replaced by a surge of stunned hope and newfound purpose. This wasn't a confiscation; it was an investiture of immense trust and influence. They were being given stewardship of Konoha's very heart.
"Now," Madara's voice cut through the murmurs, reasserting his authority as Hokage. "If there is no other business, this session is adjourned. Return to your posts and begin the work of building our village."
The meeting ended, leaving behind a room full of leaders whose world had just been fundamentally altered. The path to a unified Konoha had taken a drastic, irreversible step, masterminded by the cunning of Uchiha Raizen.
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