"Leader, the prices of poisons and toxic substances on the black market have doubled again over the past week. Some especially rare poisons have even skyrocketed several times over. The village has earned a hefty sum by secretly selling toxic substances unique to the Grass Country. My brother plans to use the proceeds to establish a proper Ninja Academy in Kusagakure. He requests your permission!"
As usual, Ryūsetsuna reported the intelligence Kusagakure had gathered to Karin.
At first, Ryūsetsuna hadn't been very convinced by Karin, a leader her own age. But after the bounty organizations targeting Kusagakure, both openly and in secret, suffered mysterious attacks one after another and withdrew from the Grass Country, she had become thoroughly convinced.
For Kusagakure, now battered and beset by troubles, a powerful leader capable of protecting the village was undoubtedly the best way to reassure its people.
"A Ninja Academy?"
Karin recalled her painful experiences in Kusagakure.
Kusagakure naturally had institutions for training ninjas, but they were similar to Konoha's Root. The ninjas trained there had no freedom at all.
So when she heard Ryūran's idea, she didn't give it much thought before instructing her, "Let Ryūran handle it!"
"Thank you!"
Ryūsetsuna was delighted.
Karin immediately added, "Don't thank me just yet. How is Ryūran getting on with the task I gave him earlier? If he hasn't taken care of that, then put the Ninja Academy plans on hold for now!"
Ryūsetsuna quickly replied, "Please don't worry. My brother has already started making preparations for what you asked. It's just that the village suffered such heavy losses before, so training the personnel will take time."
Karin reminded her, "This is the village's highest priority right now. Make sure your brother steps up the pace!"
Ryūsetsuna could only nod. "Understood!"
The task Karin had