At this moment, Sasuke interjected, "I'm only V6 because of my status. If it were you, you'd definitely only be V7 or even V8!"
"Huh?" Naruto's mouth gaped slightly, looking quite surprised. "No way, it's that low?"
"There are nine levels in total, and I only have V7 or V8. How am I supposed to become Hokage in the future?" Naruto scratched his head, a look of confusion on his face.
Sunlight filtered through the leaves, casting dappled patterns of light on them.
A gentle breeze rustled the leaves, as if they too were curious about their argument.
"How could you possibly become Hokage!" Sasuke pouted, arms crossed, his face full of resentment. He slightly raised his chin and said, "I'll definitely be the future Hokage!"
"It's me!" Naruto's eyes widened, undeterred, as he emphasized once again, "I will definitely become Hokage!"
"It's me!" Sasuke raised his voice, his eyes filled with determination.
"It's me!" Naruto retorted, his voice loud and powerful.
"It's me!"
"It's me!"
"..."
Before long, the two started arguing like sworn enemies.
Their voices echoed in the air, drawing curious glances from the Uchiha clan members passing by.
Gradually, the flames of war spread to Itachi, who was standing aside quietly watching them.
"Brother, do you think my level will always be higher than Naruto's?" Sasuke looked at Itachi eagerly, his eyes filled with anticipation.
He leaned forward slightly, as if waiting for Itachi to give him a satisfactory answer.
At this moment, Sasuke was like a child yearning for recognition, his face full of anticipation and nervousness.
Naruto looked at Itachi expectantly, a hint of nervousness in his eyes. "Yeah, Itachi-nii, if we're going by the Special Zone's ranking system, will I really be a V8?"
Sensing their gazes, Itachi frowned slightly and remained silent for a moment.
The air around him seemed to grow heavy because of his silence.
He knew Naruto's identity: the son of the Fourth Hokage, Namikaze Minato, and the current Nine-Tails Jinchuriki. His status in Konoha was even higher than that of most Jonin, and some elite Jonin were not as good as him.
At the same time, he also felt that Sasuke had been a bit too arrogant lately, and that using Naruto to motivate him would be a good idea!
After a long while, Itachi's lips curled up slightly, and he spoke slowly.
"I am a researcher at the institute, so I have some understanding of the rating system."
"If it were Naruto, his level would probably be the same as mine, V3. If it weren't for Lord Enma's strict rules, Naruto's level would probably be even higher."
Sasuke's eyes widened, his face filled with disbelief, his voice brimming with surprise and displeasure.
"Brother, how could that be! How could he be the same as you? And from what you're saying, it sounds like you've underestimated him!"
"I won't accept it!"
"..."
At this moment, Naruto was stunned for a moment, then a bright smile appeared on his face, his eyes full of pride.
He put his hands behind his head and looked at Sasuke with a grin.
"Haha, Sasuke, you didn't expect that, did you! Looks like I'm still pretty good. Don't be so unconvinced, I'll definitely leave you far behind in the future, the Hokage Position is mine for the taking!"
Sasuke, upon hearing Naruto's words, turned red with anger and gritted his teeth as he spoke.
" Naruto, don't be so smug! I'll definitely surpass you."
Itachi looked at Sasuke's sullen face and shook his head slightly.
He knew that Sasuke was very competitive, but that wasn't necessarily a bad thing. If guided properly, it could become a driving force for Sasuke's progress.
" Sasuke, don't be so impatient."
" Naruto does have his special qualities; there's only one Naruto in the entire Konoha."
"His background and experience may give him special treatment in some areas, but that doesn't mean you're inferior to him."
"You have talent and potential. As long as you work hard, you will definitely achieve even greater success in the future."
Sasuke hearing Itachi's words, but he was still somewhat unwilling. He lowered his head and remained silent.
After a while, Sasuke suddenly raised his head, his eyes filled with determination.
"I understand, brother. I will train hard and surpass Naruto."
After saying that, Sasuke walked back to the tree, assumed a fighting stance, and prepared to engage in even more rigorous training.
Itachi watched Sasuke's retreating figure, a relieved smile on his face.
Seeing that Sasuke had started training on his own, Naruto was determined not to fall behind.
"Hmph, Sasuke, I won't let you surpass me."
"..."
As time went by, the sun gradually began to set in the west.
The scene then shifts to the Hokage's office.
Yan was sitting at his desk, looking at the file in his hand, lost in thought.
Beside him Senju Tobirama, Tsunade, and the retired Sarutobi Hiruzen, all with dark faces, looking at him with great displeasure.
From the moment Yan truly became Hokage, they knew he was going to do something big.
But no matter how they thought about it, they never expected that the other party would be able to cause such a big incident.
Universal Ranking System that divides villagers into different classes and solidifies social stratification—isn't this really going to cause a major upheaval?
"What exactly are you thinking?" Senju Tobirama frowned, his arms crossed over his chest.
The atmosphere in the office instantly became tense, as if the air itself had frozen.
"Yes, Yan!" Sarutobi Hiruzen earnestly advised, " Konoha has been thriving lately, and everything is developing in a positive direction. Why insist on implementing this system?"
Tsunade, however, merely snorted coldly and remained silent.
Because she knew that once Uchiha Yan made a decision, he wouldn't change it; over the years, he hadn't wavered.
It's that same bastard who threatened her with the rogue ninja!
Yan slowly raised his head, his expression calm, and placed his hands on the desk as he explained methodically.
"I'm just conducting a pilot program in the Special Zone, why is there such a big reaction?"
"If you want to conduct a pilot program, why not try it in the Land of Rice Fields? Isn't the whole country enough for you to mess around with?" Senju Tobirama asked.
Yan smiled slightly, "There's war going on in the Land of Rice Fields, the Land of Iron hasn't given up its invasion, Iwagakure has also sent people by boat into the Land of Lightning. The Land of Rice Fields is caught in the middle, which isn't a good fit."
"And most importantly, the Special Zone is undergoing a transformation, and this system is only part of the plan!"
"..."
No one was satisfied with this explanation, but they were helpless.
Many of Konoha's policies were introduced by Yan, so even if they wanted to intervene, they wouldn't know where to begin.
As he said before, the wheels of time keep turning, and anyone who tries to stand in their way will be mercilessly crushed.
The three of them exchanged a glance and then sighed in unison.
Well, that's the only way!
Cough! Cough!
Senju Tobirama coughed twice and got down to business.
"The construction of the new Ninja Academy is nearing completion. It is located outside Konoha, nestled between Konoha and the various territories."
Yan nodded. "In that case, let's begin the recruitment process!"
"There are only two admission requirements; you can get in if you meet either one."
"First, before the age of five, one could refine chakra and barely release one of the Three Body Techniques."
"Second, students from other schools within Konoha or its territory who demonstrate outstanding performance will be nominated by their teachers, decided by the principal, and finally assessed by the head of the new Ninja Academy to make the final decision."
"..."
At this moment, Senju Tobirama's expression showed some hesitation. "If that's the case, then there will be very few students in this school."
"It's normal for there to be fewer!" Yan had expected this. "This school cultivates true elites who will be entrusted with great responsibilities in the future!"
"I understand!" Senju Tobirama replied.
At this moment, Tsunade spoke up, "The new medical system is almost fully established. Medical Ninja will be leaving the ninja teams and transitioning entirely to logistics roles."
"Alright, then the research on prosthetics can begin. Go and coordinate with Hizashi later, and select a few Hyuga Clan ninjas to help," Yan instructed.
"OK!"
"..."
The office fell silent as everyone turned to look at Sarutobi Hiruzen was standing to the side.
Sarutobi Hiruzen an awkward smile and left the office dejectedly.
Seeing this, Yan shook his head helplessly and waved to the remaining two.
"You all should leave too!"
Senju Tobirama and Tsunade nodded, then prepared to turn and leave.
At that moment, Yan's voice came again.
"It seems the Third truly wants to contribute to Konoha!"
"In that case, go and tell him to abdicate, and that the affairs of diplomacy will be handed over to the Third Mitokado Homura."
"..."
"Okay, I'll pass it on!" *2
After agreeing, the grandfather and grandson left the Hokage's office.
Yan stood up, walked to the window, and looked out at Konoha. Sunlight shone on the rooftops, creating a peaceful and serene scene.
From a Chunin to the Hokage.
Many efforts were made and many policies were implemented in the process.
Gradually, Yan began to feel somewhat powerless.
The scope of our business is too broad, there are too many things to handle, and too few people are willing to help.
It's really giving me a headache.
V0: Flame, possessing the highest licensing authority and being the sole holder.
V1: Kage Level powerhouse or high-ranking official in Konoha or the Special Zone.
V2: Elite Jonin, possessing superb combat skills and rich combat experience.
V3: Jonin or a highly skilled researcher.
V4: Special Jōnin. Their expertise in a specific area is no less than that of a regular Jonin.
V5: Chunin. Possesses certain combat abilities and leadership skills, capable of leading Genin in missions.
V6: Genin or genius-level Ninja Academy student.
V7: Ninja Academy student, who has a basic grasp of ninjutsu and combat skills.
V8: Ordinary villagers with special talents or contributions. They excel in commerce, art, handicrafts, and other fields.
V9: A truly ordinary villager.
Note: Ninjas with strength at the Kage level or above are not included in the ranking system and are considered a special case in Konoha. As long as they do not betray Konoha, they can do whatever they want.
The Uchiha Clan's level will automatically increase by one level, with a maximum of v3.
If there is a ninja in the family, and that ninja is Special Jōnin, Chunin, or Genin, their immediate family members will automatically be promoted one rank.
If Chunin a household is a Jonin or an elite Jonin, their immediate family members will be promoted two ranks.
If the Kage Level, then their relatives are of the same rank.