Jiraiya: You're Seriously Impressive!

A large conference room at the Konoha Ninja Academy.

Inside the room, many Teacher were already sitting and waiting, but Tsunade and Hiruzen Sarutobi had not yet arrived.

"Hiruzen is really something, how could he be so irresponsible?"

Utatane Koharu new dorm room, complained to Mitokado Homura about it.

Mitokado Homura looked at the children playing below, and only after Utatane Koharu had completely vented did he speak up, saying, "Perhaps it's a good thing."

"What? Have you gone mad too?"

Utatane Koharu.

Mitokado Homura asked, "Is there any other way?"

"It shouldn't be like this!"

"Utatane Koharu said angrily.

Mitokado Homura shook his head. "Koharu, we're getting old."

"What?"

"Hiruzen is old, and so are we. We don't have the energy to handle so many things anymore. Letting go a little will be better for us and for everyone."

Mitokado Homura said in a low voice, "Only by freeing one hand can you deal with the other."

Utatane Koharu, fell silent.

Being an enemy of Danzo was something she had never imagined.

At that moment, Hiruzen Sarutobi's soft laughter came from the side.

"My two old friends, I am very pleased that you have retained considerable wisdom."

You seem to be mocking me.

Utatane Koharu.

She had always opposed Hiruzen Sarutobi down as Hokage, but now that things had come to this, she had no other choice.

She glanced up and asked softly, "Will it go smoothly?"

"Yes, judging from his words and actions, His Feudal Lord the Daimyo doesn't fully support him; he only needs the Guardian Ninja. Otherwise, why did he drive away Motohashi and his gang that day?"

"That's what Hiruzen Sarutobi said."

Mitokado Homura pondered for a moment, then said, "Are you saying that Danzo can't get what he wants?"

"We cannot underestimate those nobles in Kyoto..."

Hiruzen Sarutobi shook his head.

The Feudal Lord might not support it, but the nobles of Kyoto might not necessarily.

Throughout Konoha, he had dealt with those people the most; Hiruzen Sarutobi knew those nobles all too well.

Greedy and self-righteous.

Fortunately, the current Feudal Lord is rational and intelligent, and will not be taken advantage of.

Hiruzen Sarutobi let out a breath.

"Go in."

"Yes."

The two nodded and followed behind Hiruzen Sarutobi.

Upon entering the meeting room, the Teacher inside immediately stood up.

"Lord Hokage!"

"Heh, that won't be for long. Today I'm just a Jonin. Everyone, please sit down."

Hiruzen Sarutobi smiled and gestured for him to sit down, leaving the main seat empty.

Everyone knows that.

If Hiruzen Sarutobi doesn't sit in the main seat, then there's only one person left.

Tsunade!

A moment later, a soft "whoosh" sound came from outside.

A figure darted into the conference room.

Tsunade let out a sigh of relief.

"Sorry I'm late!"

She glanced at the meeting room seats, paused for a moment, and then strode towards the head seat.

Then, Tsunade put down the two thick booklets she was holding.

"Everyone here is a key member of Konoha."

"The main purpose of today's meeting is to discuss the tiered planning for ninja education. I supplemented the process with more detailed information yesterday, please circulate it among yourselves."

Tsunade spoke, she handed the two booklets to Hiruzen Sarutobi and Mitokado Homura, who were standing next to her.

Hiruzen Sarutobi took it and began to read it carefully.

After a long while, his expression turned serious.

His plan for the first three years was incredibly detailed and packed with practical information, including Tsunade's ideas and suggestions, but...

Many of the ideas are quite constructive.

for example--

Specialize in a particular field!

He hadn't considered this before.

The lack of educational resources was the main reason why Hiruzen Sarutobi didn't quite agree with Tsunade's proposal. However, according to this plan, after three years, specializations would be made so that those with weaker abilities could continue to hone their basic skills, while those with stronger abilities could choose from various elective courses to specialize in different areas...

It is far more mature than the current six-year education system.

I feel like Hiruzen Sarutobi.

Tsunade wasn't the mastermind behind this plan; she couldn't have come up with such a wildly imaginative and miraculous solution.

That child?

No way!

That child is clever, but could he have come up with such a perfect idea?

If this is truly Kyohiko's idea, then Kyohiko wisdom and value far exceed his own imagination.

Hiruzen Sarutobi couldn't help but be amazed.

Although he hadn't finished reading it, he had grasped the main points, so he passed the book to Utatane Koharu next to him.

On the other hand, what Mitokado Homura saw was a complete professional plan.

Ninjutsu Class, Genjutsu Class, Sealing Team, Medical Team...

The detailed professional planning still has some questionable aspects, such as whether the Sealing Team should exist and whether Reconnaissance Class should be set up.

Although reconnaissance is not a combat skill, it is very important in ninja operations and is a required course.

But.

Some ninjas are better at reconnaissance than ordinary ninjas; do they need more detailed training...?

Numerous problems drove Mitokado Homura's brain to work at full speed.

Finally, he rubbed his temples in anguish.

I'm getting old!

My brain isn't what it used to be.

Mitokado Homura sighed and handed the book to the Teacher next to him.

The conference room was completely silent.

Everyone originally thought that Tsunade, and Hiruzen Sarutobi was prepared to lose a conference table today.

However, the result was --

Tsunade's detailed proposal plunged everyone into deep thought, and the meeting room fell into a profound silence.

First, what are your thoughts on this proposal?

Tsunade's first glance was directed at Hiruzen Sarutobi.

Although Hiruzen Sarutobi has submitted his application and letters of recommendation, he is still nominally the current Hokage.

Hiruzen Sarutobi said, "It's much more mature than before, but as you wrote, there are still many areas that need discussion."

That's why we need to have a meeting.

Tsunade did not deny it.

Listening to both sides leads to clarity; listening to only one side leads to obscurity.

Neither she nor Kyohiko had ever been Ninja Academy Teacher, so there were many issues they might not have been able to see.

Let's discuss it point by point.

Hiruzen Sarutobi got serious.

Looks like I'll be sitting here all day!

He recalled, then said, "What if some children couldn't keep up with so much basic instruction in the first year?"

"Repeating a grade, or taking a make-up exam."

Tsunade said, "Not every child has the potential to become a ninja. Even in our current Ninja Academy system, only a small number of children become Genin each year. They can repeatedly study and strengthen their foundations over six years."

Hiruzen Sarutobi.

Under such a system, children without much potential will most likely end up as low-ranking Genin with limited abilities, and many Chunin to even reach the level of chunin.

Genin and Genin Jonin are the elite minority.

It seems Tsunade's ideas are quite comprehensive.

"What about students who excel in some subjects but are weak in others? For example, Might Guy in the past, Obito Uchiha Tsunade the school now. You should know about Guy's situation, Tsunade, but Obito... he failed all his academic subjects. What can be done about such a child?"

As the acting principal, Mitokado Homura naturally knew the situation best.

Tsunade said, "If they have enough potential, they can be specially admitted to the corresponding specialized classes, allowing them to learn the basics while also taking advanced courses."

Early training—that's the philosophy of Tsunade and Kyohiko.

Six years is a precious time for ninjas. It's a valuable period for them to safely improve their strength. If it's just used to learn knowledge and basics, and they're allowed to learn more on their own, it's a waste of time for ordinary people.

Ordinary people have absolutely no access to extra knowledge or Ninjutsu!

However, in any ninja village, civilians make up the majority.

Among the ninja who sacrificed their lives, civilians also made up the majority.

Inside the meeting room, the debate was intense.

This is normal.

The old education system had been in place for over a decade, and the sudden change was difficult for everyone to adapt to; people could find fault with it.

However, overall things are still developing in a positive direction.

In the morning, Kyohiko went out for his usual run and training.

After running dozens of laps, he quickly felt the different changes in his body.

Physical recovery is faster!

Based on the estimated time, it's probably about 10% faster than before?

The enhancement brought by bloodline is continuous, and there may be other enhancements in the future, but for now, it seems that only the physical recovery has been improved.

Just then, a voice popped into my mind.

[Under your leadership, the ninja rating system has been approved.]

[The new system will be piloted at the current Ninja Academy in five days and officially implemented in three months.]

[Reward: Yin Seal upgraded to Mastery]

That's very efficient!

As expected of my proposed solution, and it even went straight to mastery...

All that effort yesterday wasn't wasted.

Kyohiko sighed.

He sat down in the nearby woods, pondering the new memories that were surfacing in his mind.

Master of Yin Seal.

Skipping two levels directly results in an immense amount of knowledge and memory required.

After a while, a look of understanding appeared on Kyohiko's face.

My knowledge of Sealing Technique has improved considerably.

In his mind, he gained a lot of new skills and understanding about "multiple pools," which also aligned with Kyohiko's planned training direction.

The system's rewards are not arbitrary, but rather determined by the host's understanding, essentially anticipating and distributing the host's insights in advance.

According to memory, if Yin Seal wants to build multiple pools, they need to distribute them along the patterns of Yin Seal Unraveling.

Furthermore, with increased proficiency in Yin Seal, the loss of Chakra when retrieving and resealing is also reduced.

but.

To maximize the use of Yin Seal Release, the optimal solution is to create Ninjutsu similar to the Strength of a Hundred Technique.

I'm home.

Kyohiko released the remaining Chakra in the pool, creating a Shadow Clone to study above, while his main body sat cross-legged, gathering his energy and focusing his mind.

"Shrink the pool, contract the Sealing Technique, and then--"

"Build another pool."

Kyohiko knew.

The area near the forehead is a suitable location for opening Chakra pathways...

The point where the cheek lines meet!

"Perhaps, we can open up not just one additional one, but two directly."

Kyohiko didn't think about how Sakura did it; he determined the location according to his own ideas and began to guide the Chakra to construct the Sealing Technique technique.

The technique spreads outwards from the user's center, eventually converging back to the user, gradually revealing the patterns on their face resembling those from when the Yin Seal.

Subsequently, Chakra converged to a high degree.

On his cheeks, subtle Sealing Technique appeared, while the diamond-shaped mark on Kyohiko's forehead grew smaller and smaller until it was barely noticeable.

Chakra originates from the heart, flows through the mouth and nose, and circulates in the three "pools".

By the time they emerged from this side, their Chakra was almost depleted.

The combined capacity of the three "pools" is only about 10% larger than before, so the overall difference isn't significant.

but.

The next period of hardship is about to begin.

A few days later at the Konoha Ninja Academy.

Look! The new system--

After school, everyone saw the notice posted at the gate.

"Specialization?"

At first glance, everyone looked bewildered.

but.

After reading this carefully, everyone will understand what professionalism is.

Taijutsu, Genjutsu, Ninjutsu, reconnaissance, and so on can all be considered as a specialization, and qualified students can choose a specialization to receive better guidance and education.

"Yeah!"

A deafening cheer erupted from below.

Soon, everyone was chattering about it.

"What major should I choose...?"

I feel...

Only one person looked at the crowd and sighed forlornly.

He silently turned and walked towards the door.

Obito was bewildered.

Although Lin hasn't graduated yet, she's been studying at the hospital and doesn't come to the Ninja Academy at all.

He suddenly lost all his friends and didn't know who to confide in or discuss things with.

major...

Which one should I choose?

On the rooftop, Hiruzen Sarutobi and Mitokado Homura stared at each other.

Everyone downstairs was very happy!

But this was Tsunade's policy, and previously, the two of them had been opposing its implementation, believing it would be too difficult to carry out and could easily cause instability.

"Hiruzen..."

"It's nothing, I've gotten used to it recently."

Hiruzen Sarutobi his head.

He squinted.

"Many people don't understand the new policy, so we must do a good job of popularizing and screening information."

"Yes, I will take charge personally."

Mitokado Homura nodded.

Hiruzen Sarutobi, then vanished in Body Flicker Technique.

Ninja Academy, Obito Uchiha around the village, his mind preoccupied with "professional" matters, completely unaware of what he should be doing.

at this time--

"Ouch!"

He wasn't looking where he was going and accidentally bumped into someone, stumbling and falling to his seat.

Obito rubbed his head, and upon recognizing the old man in front of him, immediately stood up and bowed.

"I'm so sorry, I was distracted and didn't see you."

"Hehe, don't be afraid of the child, I'm fine. But you, are you alright?"

The old man was hunched over, and asked with a smile.

Obito shook his head, forcing himself to remain calm. "I'm about to become a ninja, how could I possibly get injured?"

"Really? But you seemed distracted just now. Do ninjas have worries too?"

"This..."

"An old man like me with nothing to do, I just enjoy listening to people talk. If you don't mind, you can talk to me; who knows, I might be able to offer some advice?"

At home, Kyohiko was sitting cross-legged reading a book.

Minato already knows his situation and that Kyohiko might be very busy and not have much energy recently, so he doesn't plan to take on any A-rank missions for the time being.

On Tsunade's side.

Things need to be done one at a time. Her immediate goals are to handle education and healthcare well, while the implementation of the Ninja Academy project is already keeping her busy enough that she simply can't spare any time.

He was able to sit at home in his spare time, accumulating Chakra while reading.

However, basic hearing is still present.

Kyohiko soon heard a faint sound.

Someone's coming!

He immediately picked up the Chakra Short Blade beside him.

The next moment, the other party climbed up, their presence becoming apparent.

It's Jiraiya!

He's back?

Kyohiko was somewhat surprised and leaned out of the window.

"Teacher, you're back?"

"When... when did your senses become so sharp?"

Jiraiya climbed up reluctantly.

He wanted to give Kyohiko a surprise, but unexpectedly, the kid had already sensed it beforehand.

"You climbed the exposed area."

Kyohiko answered with a smile.

Jiraiya entered the study, found a place to sit casually, and saw that Kyohiko only greeted him briefly before turning back to continue reading. He sighed somewhat dejectedly.

Kyohiko pretended not to know.

Jiraiya's sigh grew louder and louder before he turned around, "Teacher, you didn't come here just to sigh, did you?"

"Danzo revealed the information about Orochimaru."

Jiraiya replied dejectedly.

"Oh."

Kyohiko continued reading.

Jiraiya glanced at him. "Aren't you surprised?"

Isn't it obvious?

Kyohiko said, "The Third Master sent me to the Root to arrest people; surely he didn't get that information out of thin air?"

"..."

Jiraiya was astonished, but couldn't find the words to refute him.

Kyohiko leaned on one hand, reading a book, and did not respond to Jiraiya.

Don't get distracted!

The more energy you conserve, the faster you can store Chakra.

What's wrong with you? Are you sick?

Jiraiya sensed something was wrong and immediately asked with concern.

"It's nothing. I've been practicing the Yin Seal lately, storing up Chakra."

Kyohiko answered listlessly.

Jiraiya blinked, looking completely bewildered.

What?

It's only been less than three months...

"You've learned it again? That's strange, Tsunade also studies it every day, but I've never seen her like this!"

He hadn't practiced it, but he understood the principles.

The Yin Seal shouldn't be as serious as a major illness!

"I changed the Yin Seal to three pools, which reduces the loss during retrieval and allows for faster storage. The downside is that it's more tiring on a regular basis, and I basically don't have time when I'm full of energy."

Kyohiko answered listlessly.

"Ah?"

Jiraiya was completely stunned.

Yin Seal...

This is an S-rank Sealing Technique!

For most people, it would be extremely difficult to master the basic Yin Seal in two or three months. But this kid is different. Not only did he learn and master it, he can even create something new.

Three pools...

Hey!

Unbelievable!

At the same time, he absorbs Chakra, so he probably won't have to do anything all day!

It's only because Kyohiko has always worked hard to train that his body is stronger than his peers; otherwise, with his crazy dedication, most people would probably be dead by now.

This talent is something even Orochimaru couldn't compare to Kyohiko then!

Are you... alright?

"Aside from not being able to exercise too much, everything else is fine. The two smaller ones can be closed when needed without causing any burden."

Kyohiko has mastered the Yin Seal to a high degree and can now use it with ease.

Unlike Sakura and Tsunade, he doesn't need to be fully immersed in the Strength of a Hundred Technique. For him, the Yin Seal is simply a storage of Chakra.

As for deactivation and application.

He will find his own way to explore.

Jiraiya opened his mouth wide.

Every time he met this disciple, he would be deeply moved, giving him the illusion that "it had been a long time since we last met."

He was in a daze for a moment.

Then, Jiraiya asked, "Have you made any other progress recently?"

"Not many, but I've made breakthroughs in Water Dragon Bullet and Strength of a Hundred, and I've learned Maruboshi Kosuke's Konoha Style: Willow, and I'm quite proficient with it..."

Kyohiko knew them all like the back of his hand.

Jiraiya blinked, his initial surprise and shock gradually turning into numbness and silence.