Moreover, there was another genjutsu clan in the north, one with exceptionally powerful illusions: the Kurama Clan. These two clans operated in the north and were also subordinates of Tokugawa Ieteru. Now, we must eliminate every dissenting voice within us. I don't want to see this kind of petty infighting and scheming anymore. Mingye, do you understand what I mean?! Even if I do not take this position, it must go to you or Izuna. It cannot fall to Senju Hashirama!"
Mingye nodded. Madara's idea was sound, and this was indeed something he needed to handle personally. Izuna could not leave Kyoto, so only he was qualified to receive the Hyuga Clan, a northern ninja noble clan. He also had some recollection of the Kurama Clan.
Just then, Mingye suddenly remembered something—the Ninja Academy established last year. The new school buildings seemed to have been completed, and all that remained was for it to open. This had to be carried out immediately. After all, the establishment of a school could drive the development of many things. Most importantly, it could demonstrate a village's cohesion. Once the children entered the academy, it represented the clans' trust in the school. Although this first group consisted of children from ninja clans, his next step would be to fully open enrollment to ordinary civilians. With that thought, Mingye invited Madara.
"I understand! I'll settle everything within half a year. Brother, our Ninja Village hasn't been fully established yet, but some things need to begin now! About the schooling we discussed before—I want to hold an opening ceremony before I leave. You'll cut the ribbon yourself and serve as the principal!"
The moment Madara heard "principal," he thought Mingye wanted him to become a teacher. He immediately shook his head and refused.
"Principal?! I can't