Naruto: I, who fooled the ninja world, was hailed as a savior.

Chapter 349 Three things to do when a new official takes office

This was the first meeting that Hyuga Kumokawa had convened voluntarily since becoming Hokage.

This is the first of three initiatives by a new official, aimed at truly establishing his future prestige.

Both Hiruzen Sarutobi and everyone else present were actually prepared.

However, they thought that the other side would turn its anger towards the ninja clans of Konoha, just like when Tobirama Senju and Hiruzen Sarutobi came to power.

After all, people tend to pick on the weakest link. Nara Shikaku, who is present today as the head of the Nara clan, is already prepared to cooperate with Hinata Kumokawa in the conference room.

As a result, what they did not expect was that this first spark would actually burn Hiruzen Sarutobi.

Yes.

In their view, Hyuga Kumokawa's attack on the Ninja Academy's teaching system was tantamount to directly attacking Hiruzen Sarutobi, the Third Hokage.

This is too cruel.

Admittedly, the effect was excellent; everyone present felt a chill when they saw him use Hiruzen Sarutobi to open the sword.

However, if the issue raised by Hyuga Kumokawa for the first time fails to pass and gain the approval of the people of Konoha, his prestige will be damaged within just a few days of taking office.

However, Hinata Kumokawa was clearly prepared.

"Chunin?" Upon hearing Hyuga Kumokawa's words, Utatane Koharu glanced at the document and frowned. "He only entered school at ten, and now he's thirteen, and he hasn't even mastered the Three Body Techniques..."

With this kind of performance, he's barely even a genin, how could he possibly become a chunin?

"After I discovered this child by chance, I went to investigate him."

Hinata Kumokawa said, "His willpower is far stronger than that of his peers."

"More importantly, I discovered that his energy was exceptionally strong, but this talent was completely masked by his apparent inability to control chakra."

Don't think that Might Guy and Rock Lee really have no talent. Even if the Eight Gates technique is a matter of life and death, you still need to have the "life" to make you pay for it.

"Energy" is actually "physical energy," which is one of the foundations of chakra.

According to the official guidebook, Might Guy's stamina is 10 points, which is maxed out, while Rock Lee's is slightly weaker at 7 points. However, it should be noted that Hiruzen Sarutobi only has 6 points.

Even Naruto, who didn't master the Nine-Tails' chakra in the early stages but possessed the powerful physique of the Uzumaki clan, only scored eight points.

"So I introduced him to the person who was best suited to mentor him."

Hinata Kumokawa's gaze swept over everyone, and he continued, "Might Guy."

"As a result, under Might Guy's guidance, Rock Lee had already mastered the Eight Gates in just a few months and successfully opened the second gate, the Gate of Rest."

The second subject? A few months?
Several suppressed gasps rang out in the conference room.

The Eight Gates Formation is a very special technique.

It is listed as a forbidden technique, but there is no explicit prohibition against Might Guy teaching it.

In theory, anyone who wants to learn can learn, as long as Matt Kai is willing to teach.

But the harsh reality is that, apart from Might Guy himself and his long-deceased father Might Dai, no one else in Konoha can truly grasp its essence.

Not to mention opening the Gate of Shock and the Gate of Death, even the third gate, the Gate of Life, has been unsuccessfully opened and its load has been borne by no one, making it almost a universally acknowledged miracle that cannot be replicated.

However, now, a child deemed "completely lacking in ninja talent" by the current system has accomplished in just a few months what countless "geniuses" could not.

"Imagine if I hadn't discovered that child's special talent, and had let him struggle within the existing system..."

Hyuga Kumokawa didn't give everyone much time to process their shock, and continued, "Are we going to miss out on an excellent Jonin who could potentially grow into the next Might Guy?"

"And looking back at the history of Konoha since its founding, under this 'correct' system..."

"How many 'geniuses' like Rock Lee have we missed out on, who were exceptionally talented but buried because they didn't meet conventional standards?"

Upon hearing this, everyone fell silent, their eyes flickering, and Hiruzen Sarutobi's expression turned somewhat gloomy.

Without a doubt, if Rock Lee is truly overlooked, the responsibility lies solely with him, the principal of the ninja academy.

“Studying at age 6 and graduating around age 12, in just five or six years.”

"Ultimately, our current ninja school training system is essentially a 'production line' that pursues quick results."

Hinata Kumokawa didn't look at him, his words becoming clear and cold: "The goal is to train a large number of combat personnel capable of carrying out D-level and C-level missions in the shortest possible time."

"Educational resources are extremely skewed, with very little, if any, application of the principles of chakra's nature and form transformations."

"These crucial qualities are mostly learned by students through trial and error in missions after graduation, at the cost of their blood and lives."

"We cannot provide individualized education for different types of talents, nor can we have a phased training approach. We can only train them according to a method that has remained unchanged for centuries."

“Children with special talents like Rock Lee are often buried for years in this system.”

"They may only have the opportunity to stand out after becoming genin, through luck and extraordinary effort."

"But more likely, they will perish in some insignificant low-level task before they have even grown up, or eventually become disheartened and become mediocre commoners."

"Under this kind of teaching system, we are only producing cold, hard weapons and tools, not talents who can benefit the development of the village!"

"This is not only a personal tragedy for them, but also a waste of talent for Konoha!"

As he finished speaking, Hyuga Kumokawa's tone grew increasingly heavy and his aura increasingly forceful, causing Sarutobi Hiruzen, who had originally stood up, to subconsciously sit back down, his expression slightly grim.

The conference room fell into a deathly silence.

Mitokado Homura opened his mouth, wanting to refute and emphasize the stability and strength that this system brought to Konoha.

but……

Rock Lee's case serves as a stark example, stripping away the veil of warmth and compassion from Konoha's current education system to reveal its backward nature—a system that neglects individuality and wastes talent.

"therefore……"

In the dead silence, Hinata Kumokawa's voice rang out again, as calm as ever, yet undeniable.

"My plan is to completely renovate and upgrade the existing ninja academy and establish the 'Konoha Comprehensive Academy'."

"Its core principle is to teach according to aptitude and provide phased training." At this point, Hinata Kumokawa paused and gestured for the puzzled crowd to open the second document in front of them.

"First of all, the school system will still be 6 years," Hinata Yunkawa emphasized. "But these 6 years will no longer be the kind of 'one-size-fits-all' cramming teaching of the past."

"The first three years are compulsory education that every child can receive, which still involves learning basic theoretical courses such as the principles of chakra, the history of the ninja world, and basic tactical logic."

"But starting from the fourth year, they are exposed to courses in different specialties such as sealing techniques, medical ninjutsu, genjutsu, and the five elemental ninjutsu of wind, fire, water, earth, and lightning."

"For example, 'Theory and Application of Fire-Attribute Ninjutsu,' 'Basics of Medical Ninjutsu,' 'Introduction to Sealing Techniques'..."

"At the same time, different majors and colleges will be established, such as the Medical College, the Tactical College, the Sealing College, the Illusion College, the Physical Arts College, the Fire Release College, etc..."

what?
what is this?
Hinata Kumokawa's explanation was clear and logical, but the unfamiliar concepts he introduced, such as "profession" and "academy," left the audience, who were used to the old system, momentarily stunned.

"Students can initially choose a major and corresponding college for in-depth study based on their interests, aptitude assessments, and mentor advice."

"Like Rock Lee, after laying a theoretical foundation in the first three years, he can choose to enter the physical training academy based on his strengths."

Hyuga Kumokawa continued, "Focus on the systematic development of your body's potential, rather than expending too much energy on ninjutsu, which you are not good at..."

If the first three years of study are junior and senior high school, then the next three years are university.

It's like graduating from high school, entering university, and choosing your specialization.

Intelligent people like Nara Shikaku and experienced teachers like Jiraiya both showed thoughtful expressions.

Even Hiruzen Sarutobi couldn't help but have a flicker in his eyes.

Although they didn't know about junior high, high school, or university, they could all see that this was guiding the students of the ninja academy to find their interests and potential in advance.

Just then, Jiraiya, like a student asking a question in class, raised his hand somewhat shyly.

After receiving a nod of approval from Hinata Kumokawa, he asked with a rare seriousness in his expression, "This method can indeed cultivate talents who excel in a particular field."

"However, to become a true Jonin, one needs comprehensive qualities in all aspects, including ninjutsu, tactical command, and decision-making ability, none of which can be lacking."

"If someone skilled in tactics doesn't understand ninjutsu, and someone proficient in ninjutsu doesn't understand genjutsu, then a Jonin will have a serious weakness and will be targeted by the enemy."

Upon hearing this, everyone showed expressions of deep agreement, raising their eyes to look at Hinata Kumokawa, awaiting his answer.

“This problem does exist.” Hinata Kumokawa nodded, then changed the subject, “Therefore, there is another important aspect in the design of the plan.”

"--Elective course system."

The word "elective?" surprised everyone again.

“That’s right, it’s an elective,” Hinata Kumokawa continued. “In addition to completing the required core courses for their major, students in each college also have to take elective courses.”

"You must also take courses from other colleges based on your own circumstances to earn a certain number of credits."

"For example, Rock Lee, who specializes in physical combat." Hinata Kumokawa again used Rock Lee as an example.

"In addition to intensive training at the physical training academy, he can also take command courses at the tactical academy and battlefield first aid courses at the medical academy."

"Conversely, students who major in illusion may also need to take basic physical fitness courses at the physical arts academy to make up for their weakness in close combat."

Upon hearing this, Jiraiya's eyes lit up, and he began to consider the feasibility of this system.

Undoubtedly, this approach can ensure that students not only master a particular field but also broaden their knowledge and overall competence, thus preventing serious imbalances in their academic abilities.

"Moreover, these six years of college education are not the end."

Upon hearing this, everyone looked up, and Hyuga Yunchuan continued, "Students with excellent academic performance or special potential can choose to continue their studies and enter the in-depth research stage after graduation."

"Their focus will shift from learning known knowledge to exploring the unknown in their professional fields. They will no longer be mere learners, but rather participants and even pioneers."

"After evaluation, the research results can be rewarded, included in the ninjutsu library, used to update teaching materials, or even directly applied to village construction, thus benefiting the entire Hidden Leaf Village."

The more they listened, the more alarmed everyone became. Jiraiya's eyes grew brighter and brighter, while Hiruzen Sarutobi fell silent.

Because they all clearly realized that this new system was fundamentally different from the old one.

Within the framework of the old system, the ninja academy has stagnated for nearly a century.

Outdated textbooks and rigid teaching content result in students who are all cut from the same mold, mostly only knowing the Three-Body Technique and basic theory.

This is why Konoha's true high-level combat power has always been controlled by ninjas from various clans.

If a commoner ninja wants to rise in rank, he must graduate as a genin and slowly accumulate contribution points by performing various boring and dangerous missions, which can then be exchanged for a limited number of ninjutsu.

However, the harsh reality is that most civilian ninjas perish in missions long before they can accumulate enough contribution points.

Only ninjas with mentors like Jiraiya and Orochimaru, or those with family backgrounds like Tsunade, can more easily obtain resources and advance to higher levels.

Hinata Kumokawa's system fundamentally changed all of this.

People with special talents like Rock Lee will be discovered early on and guided to the 'Physical Skills Development Academy'.

He will receive systematic training from taijutsu ninjas like Might Guy, and will no longer be buried and die because he is not good at ninjutsu.

In theory, everyone can find their strengths within this system and receive the most professional and precise training.

Everyone's unique talents will be respected and given the opportunity to be developed.

More importantly, the Ninja Academy will be transformed into a "research institute" capable of self-innovation and continuously producing talent and new technologies, bringing a constant source of vitality to Konoha.

Without a doubt, this is a more advanced system.

This Fifth Hokage was not only strong in strength and temperament, but also had extraordinary talent in this area?
Just as everyone was filled with doubt about the blueprint presented by Hyuga Kumokawa, Sarutobi Hiruzen, who had been silent all along, said in a hoarse voice, "So..."

"The prerequisite for implementing all of this is that most of the ninjutsu currently preserved in Konoha be made fully available to all students, right?"

Upon hearing this, the expressions of the ninja representatives present changed drastically, and their gazes all turned to Hyuga Kumokawa, who was sitting in the main seat.

So that's how it is! So that's what they were waiting for us here!
Only now did they fully realize that it wasn't just Hiruzen Sarutobi who was going to get hurt today, but also the entire ninja clan!

(It's been added, a little late, I left myself a chapter as a reserve QAQ)

(End of this chapter)