Konoha.
Ninja Academy, training grounds.
"C-Rank Ninjutsu..."
"This is only the first step!"
Chiba raised a hand and pressed it downward.
The crowd, which had been fervent moments ago, instantly fell silent.
Everyone held their breath, waiting for the Hokage to continue.
"As for B-Rank and even A-Rank ninjutsu?"
"I will soon introduce a new ninjutsu exchange system."
"As long as you have the ability, as long as you are willing to work for the village."
"Anyone will have the chance to learn more powerful ninjutsu!"
As soon as he finished speaking.
It was not just the civilians.
Even the clan ninja began breathing heavily.
B-Rank and A-Rank Ninjutsu!
Those were techniques that could truly serve as trump cards!
Half an hour later.
Hokage Building, top-floor conference room.
The heads of every prominent clan in Konoha sat on either side of the long table.
Hyuga Hiashi, Fugaku Uchiha, Shikaku Nara, Yamanaka Inoichi, Akimichi Choza, Aburame Shibi...
Even the heads of smaller clans such as the Inuzuka and Kurama were all present.
Chiba sat at the head of the table, casually tapping his fingers against its surface.
Tap.
Tap.
Tap.
The crisp tapping seemed to land directly on everyone's hearts.
A moment later.
Chiba stopped.
He tossed a thick Scroll onto the center of the conference table.
"You are all smart people, so I'll be direct."
"This is the ninjutsu reform I mentioned."
"Open it and take a look."
As Chiba's words fell.
Everyone's eyes simultaneously turned toward the Scroll.
Shikaku Nara, who was closest to it, could not help taking a deep breath.
He steadied his hands and slowly unrolled the Scroll.
After just one glance.
Cold sweat instantly beaded on the forehead of Konoha's brilliant military adviser.
How was this an ordinary Scroll?
This was practically a copy