The Other Side Is Working Hard Too

Minato, wearing Konoha's traditional green tactical vest and now a Jonin, was fully capable of standing on his own.

With Konoha's reforms, the number of Jonin had rapidly increased. There were even people who possessed the title without having Jonin-level combat ability, while the Chunin and Genin forming the backbone possessed extremely strong individual fighting power.

By comparison, the Chunin of the past could barely be considered Genin by today's standards.

And Chunin had to possess the ability to command and fight on the battlefield.

Those below the Chunin rank were Ninja Soldiers, who made up the largest group.

"How's your training going? Have you fallen behind on your studies?" Mimi asked.

Minato rubbed the back of his head awkwardly. "I don't think so."

"Don't spend all your time dating," Mimi said. "You've been slacking off lately."

"Sorry, teacher!" Minato immediately stood at attention when he admitted his mistake. Standing at attention meant getting beaten, so his habits were quite good.

Mimi rose and said, "Come with me."

Minato followed close behind her. They left the office area, passed through the busy work zone, rode down the elevator shaft and took a rail car before arriving at the underground training and testing arena.

The entire underground area of Konoha was within Mimi's sphere of influence, including the former underground facilities of Konoha's Anbu.

This underground testing arena lay outside Konoha City. In the vast, deep cavern, it was as bright as day.

As they entered the arena, Mimi said, "Come to think of it, I haven't prepared your graduation exam yet."

At those words, Minato's scalp went numb.

If you want to beat me, just say so, teacher.

"It's about time you graduated from under me." Mimi stopped and looked at Minato across from her. *It's also time for you