Special Training Plan; We Won't Back Down

A new Training Ground near the Valley of the End.

"This is the place."

Chiyo stood atop a constructed high platform. Below her were fifty boys and girls who had stood out in the ranking tournament.

They were all quite young, most having only recently graduated from the Ninja Academy.

Mirai, Chiemi, Hinata Hyuga, Sasuke, Naruto, Kaguya Kimimaro, Shino Aburame, Neji Hyuga, Gaara, Kurotsuchi...

All fifty top-ranked contestants were present.

"For the next thirty days, you will undergo special training here."

Chiyo's voice was not loud, yet it reached everyone's ears clearly.

He turned, his gaze slowly sweeping across every young face.

"I know what you want to ask: why do we need special training?"

Chiyo's tone became stern.

The youths' expressions all grew serious.

"The first reason is to become stronger."

"Of course, the purpose of this training is not merely to improve your individual strength.

In future battles, fighting alone will be meaningless."

"So over these thirty days, you must learn two things.

First, become one another's strongest opponents.

Second, become one another's most dependable companions."

"Based on your performance in the ranking tournament, I have initially divided you into five squads of ten.

But this is only the beginning. Over the next thirty days, squad members will be constantly adjusted and reorganized."

"The grouping is not random."

"Each squad has a different functional role.

The first squad specializes in forceful assaults, the second in tactical control, the third in reconnaissance and intelligence, the fourth in support and assistance, and the fifth is an all-round balanced squad."

"But remember, these are only initial roles. A true ninja must be versatile."

He raised his hands and formed seals,

dispelling the barrier.

Five Training Grounds of distinct styles rose from beneath the earth, arranged in a pentagram around the central