Sarutobi Hiruzen rubbed his face with force, having been reminded of the reason he was on the path of weakening the clans' influence and strengthening the Hokage's power.
- Dear ones, we should not blame everyone for their sins, but take measures to make sure that the method used by the Kiri-nin will not work anymore! - A chakra-enhanced voice suddenly sounded in the hall, overpowering all others.
The Hokage looked at Shenesu Nara, who usually preferred not to interfere in such disputes, looking very annoyed at the moment. And as he realized the identity of the shinobi who had called for order, the others shut up in surprise.
- Thank you, Nara-san," Sarutobi coughed and pulled out his favorite pipe from his pocket and lit it. "Back to the topic at hand, we have two things on our agenda: taking measures to prevent such sabotage from happening again in the future, and choosing a commensurate response to Kirigakure.
- The easiest way is to have a shakugan wielder on guard at the gates who can detect the presence of such a seal on a person, and the sharingan can tell if a guest is a shinobi better than anyone else," Owl suggested.
- A perfectly rational suggestion," Sarutobi nodded.
- I remember fifteen years ago, my father made a similar suggestion to the Council, but the idea was rejected by the majority of votes, including the Hokage and the Elders, as an irrational waste of human resources," the head of Nara said, "I'm glad that the voice of reason will be heard after all these years.
- Don't worry, Shenesu-kun, some people get wise words only when the kunai is already stuck in the ass, - laughed quietly Uzumaki Mito, mockingly looking at the others - she frankly enjoyed the transformation of the heads of clans, usually full of self-importance and face, in a crowd of market trader.
Uzumaki and Senju then voted in favor of the extra security measures.
- I wonder how the Uzumaki seals got to Kiri if Uzushio hasn't been trading since the last war? - Utatane asked grumpily, her fear of the First Hokage's formidable wife a little lost with age, unlike the others in the room.
- Just like everyone else - they just bought them," Mito shrugged indifferently, closing the question, "only they've figured out how to use them that way and you haven't.
- Back to Sova's proposal," Sarutobi cast a warning glance at his companion, "let's put it to a vote.
As could be expected, the assembled Council members voted unanimously in favor.
- Great, the respective missions will be sent to the Uchiha and Hyuga clans, payment will come from the village budget," Hiruzen summarized.
- On holidays or events like the Chunin Examination, a triple shift is required, because keeping the dojutsu activated all the time will not work due to the tension that builds up," the shakugan wielder hastened to clarify.
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