Itachi raising questions had long been within Soji's expectations.
All he could say was that Itachi's ideals were a little too perfect. He wanted everyone to become a dragon!
But that was unfair to those who truly excelled.
It was like giving the top-ranked student at the Ninja Academy the exact same treatment as the last-ranked one. Would the student in first place really be happy about that?
"Itachi, your idea isn't wrong, but you've overlooked human nature. It may seem fair to everyone, but in reality, it's unfair to many people.
Think about it. If I hadn't added this restriction, wouldn't the teachers at those schools be able to recommend every single student?
And if every teacher did that, wouldn't all students end up participating in the Graduation Trial Mission?
Never mind how many would ultimately pass—the village would have to commit far too much manpower and resources!
And even if some students managed to pass by sheer luck, it still wouldn't be worth the cost."
Soji patiently explained the pros and cons to Itachi, sending him into deep thought.
Only after Itachi showed a look of sudden realization did Soji nod approvingly. He knew that Itachi had understood the stakes involved.
Smart people did not need everything spelled out for them. A little guidance was enough for them to grasp the reasons that followed.
"Minister, I've learned a great deal. I understand what you mean." After realizing the drawbacks that would arise without Soji's restriction, Itachi bowed respectfully to Soji again in thanks.
The logic behind it was actually quite simple.
Itachi's original proposal would have made it easy for instructors to abuse their authority!
After all, there was no cost to casually recommending students. As long as a student passed the Graduation Trial Mission, the teachers would