Enter the new year.
There needs to be a new atmosphere in the village, and they Uchiha Clan have to take a new step. Previously, due to some subjective reasons, Uchiha Clan took every step very carefully, not to mention the clan members assigned to various positions in the village, and even the first person who entered Ninja Academy to study The batch of children are all carefully selected to ensure that there will be no problems to the maximum extent. Among them, Uchiha Itachi is the son of the patriarch. He has already surpassed the average Genin and is 100% capable of performing tasks as a qualified Genin.
It was also in order to make this group of children have stronger cohesion and higher adaptability, so Itachi was allowed to enroll in the Ninja Academy again, but no matter what, this year's Itachi will definitely graduate from the Ninja Academy. As the most outstanding being in the next generation of the Uchiha Clan, it is time for further growth at the age of eight. Ninja Academy will only limit Itachi's own growth.
It is also because of this that Uchiha Clan needs to be more cautious when considering the arrangements for school-age children to study in the Ninja Academy. Children are still relatively prone to problems. This is not just Fugaku and Sōgen who are making a fuss out of a molehill!
Including Shōji himself sees it this way.
Don't think that if things went so smoothly in the past year, you can just not care about the next one. Being bold and being unscrupulous are two different concepts. Now they are still only half Iwagakure people. It is also crucial to take every next step well!
This naturally includes all aspects of problems, not only the enrollment of school-age children, the employment of other unemployed people, etc.!
These issues had been discussed seriously before the New Year at Clan Meeting, Shōji, Fugaku, and Sōgen.
After the new year is the time to further confirm some arrangements.
Shōji himself was also called into the office by Ōnoki.
"Eh? Lord Third is looking for me?"
Shōji looked at Tsuchikage, who was directly subordinate to Anbu, who appeared in front of him, blinked slightly, and asked curiously.
"Did Lord Third say what happened?"
You must know that two days ago, this was the only time I was summoned to ask about relevant government affairs processing and staffing issues. There is no reason to call me today? Could it be that there was something wrong with your previous job?
Shōji There was a hint of thought between his eyebrows.
"No, Lord Shōji, Lord Tsuchikage didn't explain what it was. I just asked you to arrive at the office on time at two o'clock in the afternoon!"
The direct subordinate Anbu in front of him also shook his head slightly and said.
"Well, I understand. You can go back. I will go to see Lord Third on time at two o'clock in the afternoon!"
Shōji nodded slightly, waved his hand and said.
"Yes!"
This Anbu also bowed slightly and saluted, then left the place in a flash and returned to his established post.
'Two o'clock in the afternoon? If it's not an emergency summons, it doesn't seem to be a particularly important matter, but just in case, it's better to make some preparations in advance! '
Shōji touched his chin and thought to himself.
If it is really related to the previous work arrangement, you can save some things and improve efficiency by preparing it in advance!
Afternoon, two o'clock.
Shōji arrived outside the Tsuchikage office building on time.
"Lord Third!"
After opening the door, Ōnoki was the only figure in the spacious and bright Tsuchikage Office. He took small steps to get closer. Shōji also knelt on one knee and shouted with a touch of respect.
"Oh? Shōji is here? No need to be so polite, just get up!"
Ōnoki smiled and waved his hand.
"Yes!"
Shōji responded softly and stood up, while subconsciously looking at the desk in front of him from the corner of his eye. Tsuchikage's desk, which used to be filled with many different types of administrative documents, was now filled with many personal information cards. And looking at the photos on these cards, each one was younger than the last. The oldest was probably eleven or twelve years old, and the youngest was probably about seven or eight years old.
The moment I saw this information.
Shōji was slightly startled at first, and then reacted.
It turns out that it's time for the village's annual Ninja Academy assessment and graduation.
'Is this why my Lord Tsuchikage called me here? Is it for graduation assessment? Or should we simply let ourselves take on positions related to the Ninja Academy? '
Shōji raised his eyebrows slightly, thinking secretly in his heart.
If I remember correctly.
The current position of principal Ninja Academy is held concurrently by Ōnoki. Previously, it was held by a senior Iwagakure Jōnin, also Ōnoki's confidant later died of illness due to the relapse of an old injury he suffered in the early war. Later Ōnoki did not find a suitable candidate to serve as the principal of the Ninja Academy, so he simply took on the role himself!
If you were to serve as the principal of the Ninja Academy, in terms of status, it wouldn't be a big problem if the deputy monitor Jōnin Squad was transferred there, but the age would be a bit awkward. Almost all the teachers there are senior Iwagakure Ninja who are over thirty years old, and the youngest is close to thirty years old. In other positions, age may not be a big problem, but above the position of 'teaching staff', it is somewhat conspicuous!
Therefore, this possibility was only abandoned by Shōji himself after going through such a circle in Shōji's mind, unless he didn't need to be much older now, at least five or six years older, so that it would look more natural.
'So it's most likely related to the Ninja Academy assessment. Let me be the examiner, right? This is indeed a good way to have more interactions with other people in the village! '
It must be said that in the past year, Lord Tsuchikage of our own has indeed created many opportunities for them Uchiha Clan to actively integrate into the village. Now in the Ninja Academy assessment, regardless of whether the protagonists are those children, the other characters that can be derived from these children are the key.
Sure enough, just when this idea flashed through Shōji's mind.
"I called you here today, not for anything else, but because it is related to this year's Ninja Academy graduation assessment. As in previous years, this year's Ninja Academy graduation assessment is scheduled for early February. You can participate in the graduation assessment. The number of children, including those who applied voluntarily, is larger than in previous years. I plan to let you organize the graduation assessment this time. In addition, if everything goes well, I will also ask you to lead a team later, and the members will be these three!"
Ōnoki looked at Shōji and said with a very serious expression.
And in these words, the previous half did not exceed Shōji's expectations.
It can be said that Shōji all came at the same time with a "Sure enough" expression.
But Ōnoki's last words made Shōji look astonished.