Changes in the Situation Over the Past Year

On April 1, the Ninja Academy began its school year as usual.

However, this opening was somewhat different from previous years.

This year marked the official implementation of the Ninja Academy reforms.

Starting this year, the Ninja Academy's six-year system became history, replaced by a four-year elementary division and a three-year middle school division.

However, the rule allowing early graduation was retained.

As long as someone was capable enough, even if they had only attended school for two months, they could apply to graduate directly and become a ninja.

However, with elementary and middle school divisions now in place, anyone wanting to graduate as a ninja in one go had to take two graduation examinations, making it somewhat more troublesome than before.

"Now, let us welcome our esteemed Hokage to the stage to deliver an important speech. Please give a warm round of applause to the Fourth Hokage!"

At the opening ceremony, the host made the solemn announcement in a resonant voice.

Clap! Clap! Clap!

Thunderous applause immediately erupted throughout the venue, rolling on in wave after wave like the sea. Teachers and students alike applauded enthusiastically, with the teachers even more excited than the students.

When the Hokage election had been held, they had all voted for Mu Yue.

Now, seeing Mu Yue come to the Ninja Academy to speak as Hokage filled them with pride.

Amid the fervent atmosphere, Mu Yue slowly rose to his feet. Smiling, he strode steadily toward the podium and greeted everyone below.

"Every student is the school's most precious treasure and Konoha's flower of the future..."

Mu Yue did not spend much time delivering a long-winded speech. He merely offered a few brief blessings before leading the students in looking toward the future.

After all, this was not some prewar mobilization.

Moreover, bolstered