The Chief!

Once the matter had been settled, Utatane Koharu immediately said, "The reason we held this Ninja Academy assessment was to establish the next generation's core. Now that the results are in, shouldn't we decide who will hold the title of 'Chief'?"

As soon as Utatane Koharu finished speaking, the others wore varying expressions.

The title of "Chief" was the ultimate reward for this Ninja Academy assessment!

The captain of the winning team would receive the title of "Chief," while the two teammates would share the titles of "Second Seat" and "Third Seat."

But this time, the title of "Chief" was no longer an ordinary honor. It was a title recognized by the village, one that represented rank and status.

That was because becoming Chief would bring about a profound rise in one's standing!

During wartime, unless they had a special assignment, all Ninja Academy students would have to obey the Chief's orders. The Chief could punish, or even execute, students who committed serious crimes on the battlefield.

In addition to this authority, the Chief would receive treatment equal to that of a Jonin.

The Chief could apply to the village to learn any A-rank or lower ninjutsu, receive a monthly stipend, and form a team to take on any A-rank or lower mission from the Mission Center.

In other words,

becoming the Ninja Academy's Chief was equivalent to gaining the status and benefits of an elite Jonin, along with authority over every student in the Academy!

Jiraiya looked at Tsunade, his eyes filled with helplessness.

Tsunade furrowed her brows.

There was no need to spell it out: the position of Chief had been created specifically for the future Hokage!

By Tsunade's reckoning, Yakumo had been all but guaranteed to win this assessment. Besides Yakumo, her team also had Kimimaro, a