Part of the reason was that this was the first year it had opened, so there were especially many students. Things would gradually stabilize in the future, and the number of children entering the Ninja Academy each year would begin to decrease.
"Continue expanding it."
Ronglin had no other choice but to keep expanding the Ninja Academy.
The number of people had exceeded his expectations. Fortunately, this would only happen in the first year; starting next year, the numbers would decrease.
Although there were many students, their uneven levels had yet to become apparent. The ages of the students recruited this time could not be standardized—some children were relatively old, while others were of the usual age.
"Handle the teaching staff as I said before. Select people from Konoha who have good reputations and plenty of experience. We can no longer keep pulling people from the Konoha Ninja Academy, or it will harm the education there."
"Yes, that is our only option."
The Third Hokage nodded, somewhat conflicted as well. Failing to recruit students for a Ninja Academy was anxiety-inducing, but an overflowing number of students was just as troublesome.
"Then I'll go make the preparations."
At this time, the Third Hokage had devoted himself entirely to education. He paid no attention to Konoha's other affairs, placing everything on the children's education.
This was truly beyond expectations!
After the Third Hokage left, Ronglin sat in his chair and began to think. Perhaps the next phase of the plan should be postponed?
Ronglin's original plan had been to build Ninja Academies in the more populous villages and cities throughout the Land of Fire, but now it seemed that progress needed to slow down.
Opening Ninja Academies was not as simple as he had imagined. Naturally, the initial stage would require a