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There's no way around it; the allure of a gentle, comforting embrace is indeed hard to resist.
"Lord Hokage."
After having breakfast, Kitazawa went to the Hokage's office.
"Yesterday's student council selection practice was a big surprise for me."
Hiruzen Sarutobi got straight to the point.
"It's all thanks to the Hokage."
Kitazawa humbly replied, "Without your consent, there would be no student council today."
"The students of the Ninja Academy are the future of Konoha Village. Their growth is largely due to your efforts."
With a broad smile, Hiruzen Sarutobi said, "After we finish talking, you can go and collect an A-rank ninjutsu."
"Thank you, Lord Hokage."
Kitazawa immediately said.
Rewarding someone with an A-rank ninjutsu is quite generous.
After all, it's not necessarily true that the student council would say it's very useful.
The main reason is Naruto Uzumaki and Sasuke Uchiha.
Hiruzen Sarutobi was satisfied with their increased strength.
Kitazawa's first reaction was to exchange for Lightning Release: Chidori.
But then he thought, with Kakashi Hatake around, there was no need for him to waste this opportunity.
Kitazawa thought he could choose a water-style ninjutsu.
He had considered choosing sealing techniques, but with Karin around, he could obtain sealing techniques indirectly through Tsunade.
If you really wanted Tsunade's help, you could get most of her ninjutsu.
However, they are not yet teacher and student, and he can't learn that much in a short time, so it's better to proceed step by step.
Chapter 188 Hiruzen Sarutobi Wants to Be Dignified
"Kitazawa, you've taught at the Ninja Academy for so many years, you should know the Ninja Academy very well."
Hiruzen Sarutobi picked up his pipe, tapped it, and asked, "What do you think are the problems with the current ninja academies?"
Kitazawa was taken aback.
Why did you suddenly ask him this kind of question?
Is it related to yesterday's student council selection practice?
That's right.
Seeing his confusion, Hiruzen Sarutobi didn't play the riddle-maker and simply explained the question he had thought of the day before.
In summary, there are two issues.
First, the teachers at the ninja academy are not qualified enough.
Secondly, there are differences in the students' talents.
"I see."
Kitazawa nodded and praised, "The Hokage's considerations are indeed far-sighted."
"No need for unnecessary words, just tell me your solution."
Hiruzen Sarutobi picked up his pipe, took a puff, and spoke with anticipation in his voice.
"Since the teachers at the ninja academy are not strong enough, we should hire powerful ninjas to teach the classes."
Kitazawa thought for a moment and then said.
"I've thought of your idea too, but it's not realistic."
Hiruzen Sarutobi shook his head and said, "Not only will it waste the ninjas' strength, but it will also delay their mission."
Konoha Village is ultimately a mercenary organization.
The purpose of ninjas was to work for the daimyo, nobles, and merchants of various countries.
"This leads to the second issue: the students have different talents."
Kitazawa asked with a smile, "Why not put the talented students in one class?"
What he was referring to were the fast and slow classes in his previous life, or the rocket class and the regular class.
Hiruzen Sarutobi couldn't help but let out a soft "hmm".
He thought of the Medical Ninja Experimental Class.
Tsunade had suggested long ago that a medical ninja be permanently added to each ninja team.
However, this was during the Second Shinobi World War, and medical ninjas were extremely difficult to train, so it did not pass.
After the war ended, Konoha Village established a medical ninja experimental class.
They brought together ninjas who wanted to learn medical ninjutsu and had a certain talent for it.
As it turns out, the effect was indeed quite good.
Among the five great villages, Konoha Village has the largest number of medical ninjas and the highest skill level.
"How exactly will it be implemented?"
Hiruzen Sarutobi took another puff of his pipe.
"Class placement test".
Kitazawa replied, "All students can take a placement exam after one semester of enrollment, and those who pass will enter the gifted class."
What about those late-blooming geniuses?
Hiruzen Sarutobi pondered for a moment, then asked.
"Teachers are the best candidates."
Kitazawa explained, "If a teacher discovers a student's talent, they can report it, and once it's confirmed, the student can join the gifted class."
“If you only teach one class, you don’t need too many teachers, which can indeed minimize waste.”
Hiruzen Sarutobi paused, then asked, "But if all the students are in one class, won't that cause them to progress at different paces?"
"Teaching according to aptitude."
Kitazawa casually remarked, "A class has at most twenty or thirty students, and teachers can easily tailor learning plans to each student's individual needs."
"Personalized instruction?"
Hiruzen Sarutobi's eyes lit up, and he said, "A very fitting word."
He suddenly realized that Kitazawa was doing exactly that.
Sasuke Uchiha, Naruto Uzumaki, Shikamaru Nara, and others all participated in his different special training sessions.
That's why they were able to grow so rapidly in less than a year.
"You were born to be a teacher."
Hiruzen Sarutobi couldn't help but sigh.
"I am simply putting the Will of Fire into practice."
Kitazawa said with a serious expression, "Now that I've become a teacher, I should help the new students grow up strong and healthy."
"Well said!"
Hiruzen Sarutobi slammed his fist on the table and said, "If all ninjas had your level of awareness, how could Konoha not become powerful?"
Kitazawa blinked.
Did he go a little too far?
"Do you have a way to attract skilled ninjas to become your instructors?"
Hiruzen Sarutobi became increasingly satisfied with Kitazawa.
As the Hokage, although he could force them to become teachers at the Ninja Academy, this would cause resentment and would not be in accordance with the Will of Fire.
"We don't necessarily have to hire the most powerful ninjas right now."
Kitazawa said in a deep voice, "We can also hire those retired ninjas. Although they are no longer strong, they are very experienced."
"It has to be young people, quick-thinking. This method is very good."
Hiruzen Sarutobi paused for a moment, then praised him.
"I only occasionally gain some insights."
Kitazawa said modestly.
"Reforming the ninja academy is of paramount importance."
Hiruzen Sarutobi pondered for a moment and said, "Prepare a plan for me first. If there are no problems, we'll hold a Jonin meeting."
Kitazawa was stunned upon hearing this.
The Jonin Conference, as the name suggests, is a meeting that only Special Jonin and Jonin are qualified to attend.
In Konoha, the Jonin meetings are usually held when something of great importance is involved.
For example, the change of Hokage or the declaration of war.
Kitazawa believes that the reform of the ninja academy is not yet worthy of convening a Jonin conference.
"The Ninja Academy was founded by my teacher, the Second Hokage, Tobirama Senju, and it has remained unchanged for all these years."
Hiruzen Sarutobi said, stopping short of making a point.
Kitazawa pondered for a moment and then understood.
Hiruzen Sarutobi wanted to do something significant before retiring that would benefit future generations and, incidentally, earn himself a good reputation.
The First Hokage, Hashirama Senju, quelled the chaos of the world and established Konoha Village.
The Second Hokage, Tobirama Senju, established the Ninja Academy, the Anbu, and various other institutions, improving the Konoha Village system and making the village even stronger.
However, the Third Hokage, Hiruzen Sarutobi, did not achieve much.
Konoha Village won both of the two Shinobi World Wars at a Pyrrhic victory.
The Third Shinobi World War was still won thanks to Minato Namikaze.
In addition, Sakumo Hatake's suicide, Orochimaru's defection, the Nine-Tails' rampage, and many other events all occurred during his time as Hokage.
The Ninja Academy may seem unimportant, but it is actually the most important institution.
After all, it involves the future of Konoha Village.
Kitazawa had mentioned a very useful reform, so Hiruzen Sarutobi naturally wanted to make use of it.
When the gifted students achieve great success in the future, they will also mention him.
In short, Hiruzen Sarutobi wanted to maintain his dignity.
"Yes, Hokage-sama."
Kitazawa immediately responded.
"I'm waiting for your proposal."
Hiruzen Sarutobi said with a chuckle.
Kitazawa nodded, said goodbye, and left the Hokage's office.
"Come with me."
Haru, an ANBU ninja who had been waiting, led him to the ninjutsu storage room.
Kitazawa didn't hesitate much and chose an A-rank water-style ninjutsu, Water Style: Great Exploding Water Wave.
In the original work, only two ninjas used Water Release: Great Explosion Water Wave, namely Tobirama Senju and Kisame Hoshigaki.
the reason is simple.
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