But most people hoped that through their own efforts, they could make their villages and countries more famous and better developed.
"To achieve all this, imagination alone is not enough. You need to put in an enormous amount of effort, perhaps even more than becoming a ninja."
"The teachers standing before you are the top fifty students from the previous class. Once you officially begin studying, they will tell you exactly how much effort it takes to achieve success."
Torikaze then smiled faintly. "Of course, there are plenty of people better than you. It is entirely possible that even after putting in the effort, you may still lose to someone else. That is perfectly normal. The Shinobi World is constantly competing."
"Ninjas need to compete, and so do you, because this world does not need too many dazzling stars. The fewer there are, the better, so that all eyes can gather upon one person."
"I hope all of you can become that dazzling star, provided that you are prepared to work hard and strive."
The new students below the stage all wore solemn expressions. They had heard about the first class of students, but they had not expected Lord Torikaze to describe it as being so difficult.
More exhausting than being a ninja, and with no guarantee of success.
Many of them began having second thoughts, but they had come here as representatives of their villages.
If they chose to give up now, they would undoubtedly bring shame upon their villages.
When they returned, there would be no point talking about their futures. Regardless of the circumstances, deserters were despised.
"Very good. It seems none of you have chosen to run away. Since you came here, how could you not give it your all?"
"Besides, a year of hard work