Mito Uzumaki's Shadow Clone followed Uzumaki Tamayou around the academy, even visiting the elementary school area, where she saw many children from her clan.
It was clear that the children took their studies seriously. Not one of them was playing around or sleeping in class. They were nothing like Tsunade when she was little; back then, her teachers had even complained to Mito.
"Kumogakure has a very good education system. These children are all eager to learn, too."
Mito Uzumaki was very pleased. Kumogakure's growth had clearly not been accidental; it had surpassed Konoha in every respect.
This was the kind of village Hashirama and she had long hoped for, unlike Konoha, which was still caught up in infighting and internal strife.
"What's wrong?"
Noticing her niece's strange expression, Mito Uzumaki asked in confusion.
Was something wrong?
"It's nothing."
Uzumaki Tamayou forced down her feelings and shook her head, insisting nothing was wrong.
Seeing that her niece didn't want to talk, Mito Uzumaki remained puzzled but didn't press her.
The two continued on their way. Suddenly, Mito Uzumaki noticed a tall, imposing school gate not far off to the side. The words "Elite Academy" were written above it, and she couldn't help feeling curious.
"Were those students we saw earlier not elite?"
"Uh, that's a special academy. There's nothing worth seeing."
Uzumaki Tamayou didn't want to go over there. The teaching methods there were too bizarre to watch.
"Those are Nawaki's chakra signatures."
Mito Uzumaki hadn't been especially curious at first, but then she sensed her grandson's chakra erupting over there.
Was Nawaki there?
Noticing her niece's expression grow even stranger, Mito Uzumaki curiously headed over.
But before they could get close, a young boy suddenly sprang over the wall beside them.
The moment he landed, eighteen figures rushed out