"How are the school and factory projects progressing?" Naruto asked.
"Mm, as per your instructions, the school takes priority. With the ninjas helping out, Wave Country School should be completed within two months. The factory is progressing more slowly. With all the equipment needing to be brought in and installed, it will probably take another half year."
Nonō estimated the progress of both projects and gave two conservative timeframes.
"Two months and half a year?" Naruto rubbed his chin in thought. Gato's money could keep burning for quite a while, so there was no need to worry. He continued, "In that case, arrange for classes to begin in three months. Inform the residents of Wave Country that all children of school age must enroll."
"Understood."
"Mm."
Naruto then looked toward the Uchiha group. "The Uchiha children need to enroll as well."
"Understood." Uchiha Izumi immediately agreed, but Naruto's next words left her somewhat baffled.
"You need to attend school for a while too."
"Huh? Why?"
Uchiha Izumi froze, her wide eyes filled with confusion. She had already awakened the Mangekyō Sharingan and was now the strongest person in the Uchiha Clan. Why did she have to go to school?
Naruto said, "Education is the foundation of a nation, its highest priority. In the future, the graduation age for Wave Country School will be sixteen. During the first three years, they can be taught basic Chakra extraction and the Three Body Technique, but we won't use the Ninja Academy model anymore. Ideological education will take priority, guiding students to develop proper values and outlooks."
"Professional ninjutsu instruction will begin after three years. At that point, students will be divided into classes based on their talents in ninjutsu, genjutsu, and taijutsu. Special classes will also be established for those with exceptional talents,