Toji's Movie Action

The next day, the sun rose as usual.

Tsunade and Orochimaru discovered that the three Shimura students from yesterday never showed up at school again.

Tsunade stopped another Shimura student in their class to gather information and learned that the three had been suspended.

Before long, the school bulletin board announced the matter as well.

"Suspension, huh..." Tsunade sighed and patted Orochimaru on the shoulder. "Your grandmaster helped you vent."

"Mm."

Orochimaru felt warm inside, but he had not let go of his hatred. He silently lowered his head to look at his hands. One day, he would personally destroy everything those people took pride in.

The seed of hatred was planted at that moment.

Hokage Building.

Despite being swamped with work, Tobirama personally sought out Toji to explain the situation.

"I know Orochimaru is the posthumous child of your disciple, but the village needs ninjas right now. Give those three children another chance."

"Tobirama, is that what you think?"

Toji explained calmly, "My perspective isn't that narrow. Even if Orochimaru had no connection to me, I would have issued the same punishment. If I hadn't known about it, that would have been one thing. But I witnessed the entire incident with my own eyes. I can't pretend it never happened."

"Bullying is rampant at the Ninja Academy now. Many students rely on their talent and family background to act as they please, disregarding the Will of Fire and bullying their peers."

"If this isn't dealt with early, the next generation of ninjas will likely become spoiled, arrogant, and morally corrupt."

"Ninjutsu can be taught slowly, and strength can be trained gradually. But once a person's character and bottom line become warped, they are difficult to correct."

Toji said firmly, "The problem must be addressed immediately and dealt with severely.