After all, the Konoha Ninja Academy's education was only at this level. Its original purpose was to cultivate Genin cannon fodder. Whether one could become a Chunin or Jōnin depended entirely on the education of their future team leader.
It was like a high school. No matter how good its teachers or how comprehensive its education, it could never produce college students.
The Elite Improvement Class established by Sarutobi Toru was a "university" specifically created for Civilian Ninja.
This would help raise the status of Civilian Ninja, further weaken the influence of Konoha's clans, and increase Konoha's combat strength.
However, this would inevitably create a generational gap among Konoha's ninja lasting several years, and clan ninja would never support such a policy. That was why this Education Reform had never been implemented.
But now, Konoha had overwhelmingly defeated the Four Great Ninja Villages. There was no need to consider the effects of a generational gap. At the same time, the Hokage's faction had gained immense prestige. The current clan ninja could no longer contend with it.
As for the Elite Class's expenses? They could simply be deducted from the mission rewards of ninja after they graduated, just like student loans in modern society.
After listening to Sarutobi Toru, Sarutobi Hiruzen took a puff of smoke. He felt that now truly was the best opportunity—using the momentum of their great victory to suppress all opposition.
Sarutobi Hiruzen nodded and agreed. "Not bad. Now really is the time for reform. I will push this proposal during the Internal High-Level Meeting."
Then he narrowed his eyes cunningly. "Perfect. We can also promote Perfect Potion injections in the Elite Class. When the time comes, in order to give their children three additional years of Perfect Potion injections, they will have no choice but to