Hokage Office was brightly lit.
After returning from Uzumaki Lands, Kumoi did not rest, instead directly issuing orders through Anbu to summon a high-level Konoha meeting that included various clan heads, Jonin Corps representatives, and Administrative Department directors.
As the last attendee stepped into the slightly crowded yet solemn conference room, dusk was already approaching.
Kumoi sat at the head of the table, his gaze sweeping steadily over the familiar faces below:
Hiruzen Sarutobi, Shimura Danzō, Kagami Uchiha, Nitten Hyuga, Shikato Nara, Torifu Akimichi, Yamanaka Gaku... and representatives of various large and small clans.
A tacit understanding of anticipation permeated the air—if the Hokage called a meeting at this hour, it must be for something major.
Sorry to disturb everyone at evening time.
Kumoi came straight to the point, his voice clearly audible in the quiet room: "Calling you all here today is mainly to discuss two major matters concerning Konoha's future layout."
"First, regarding Konoha University."
He paused briefly to let the concept sink in:
"The school buildings are now fully completed, and the start of the term is imminent.
The most urgent task currently is to form a teaching staff that is both sufficiently excellent and diverse.
My plan is to openly recruit talents from across the village, from the Jonin demographic and various major clans, who possess both strength and teaching potential to teach at the university."
A slight commotion rose among the audience, but it quickly subsided.
Pensive looks flashed in the eyes of most clan representatives, immediately followed by expressions of agreement or understanding.
Sending family members to teach at this educational institution symbolizing Konoha's future highest authority was undoubtedly an excellent way to elevate clan influence, access the latest knowledge, and cultivate the next generation's connections; no one would oppose it.
A senior elder