After hearing the Nara Clan Head's explanation, Hashirama's tightly furrowed brows gradually relaxed. He sighed, wearing an expression somewhere between laughter and tears.
"So now, the clans are practically about to fight over who gets to be the Jonin instructor for a few Graduates?"
It turned out that last September, among the students who had enrolled in the Ninja Academy, over twenty with solid foundations had applied to graduate after just one year. And in order to become their Jonin instructors, the various clans had nearly started another war.
"Big Brother, we need to be cautious about this," Tobirama spoke from the side. "Konoha has only just been founded, and the clans have not yet grown accustomed to days without war. Fighting over students may be a habitual attempt to win over allies, or perhaps a way to strengthen their own clans."
At Tobirama's words, Hashirama came to his senses as well. He fell silent for a moment. "It seems everyone still hasn't completely let go of their hatred..."
Masahiko smiled from the side. "Then let the Graduates return to their own clans and have their elders guide them."
The Nara Clan Head slowly shook his head. "I'm afraid that won't work. Some small clans have only one Graduate this year, making it impossible to form a Genin Squad." As he spoke, he glanced at Masahiko. "And there are also the commoner ninja..."
"Commoner ninja applied to graduate after only one year?" Masahiko interrupted, surprise showing on his face.
"There are two of them, and their placement is the most difficult issue..." the Nara Clan Head replied.
"Which clans are involved?" Hashirama recovered and asked.
The Nara Clan Head gave a wry smile. "Aside from the Senju and Uzumaki, who did not participate because you were absent, every other clan