Time passed, and Konoha underwent ever greater changes.
Every civilian could see that the Ninja Academy had been expanded to ten times its former size, with brand-new buildings rising one after another.
"The Ninjutsu Library!"
"The Ninjutsu Testing Ground!"
"The Ninja Tool Research Institute!"
As people looked at the newly built Ninja Academy, they exclaimed in admiration.
For everyone in the village, the rebuilding of the Ninja Academy was undoubtedly a momentous event. It meant that all civilian children could enroll.
Although that had technically been true before, only a limited number of civilian children had been able to qualify. Now, however, things were very different.
"The Academy now offers basic academic courses."
"They've also divided ninja training into ninjutsu and taijutsu departments. People who aren't sensitive to chakra can enter the taijutsu department."
"As long as they work hard and persevere, anyone has a chance to become a ninja!"
People discussed it fervently.
In this chaotic age of frequent wars, who wouldn't want to gain a little more strength? It meant they could face danger with greater confidence in the future.
"They've relaxed the enrollment age limit, too. Anyone under sixteen can apply!"
"That's why the number of applicants has skyrocketed lately!"
"Lord Hokage has urgently recalled many ninja to teach classes. He's even suspended a lot of missions for it."
The ninja standing guard at the entrance chatted with smiles on their faces.
The Military Police Force remained under the Uchiha Clan's control, with ninja from the Hyuga Clan serving among them. Both clans possessed unique ocular techniques, and together, no threat could escape their detection.
"Lord Fugaku really has bold ambitions. He's reformed so many of the old policies."
"If word gets out, it'll shock the entire Shinobi World."
Compared with its state during the Third Hokage's