The Uchiha's Path to the Top, Starting from Konoha

Chapter 45 Reform of the Ministry of Education

After making a decision about the Ninja Academy, Uchiha Muan didn't rush to leave. He sat in the Hokage's office and pondered for a while before summoning two former ANBU squad leaders.

"Lord Hokage."

The two men, having removed their ANBU uniforms, had regular features, but their brows carried a distinct chill and ferocity.

After bowing to Uchiha Takeo, they lowered their eyes, placed their hands on their trousers, and quietly awaited orders.

"Umino-san, Mizuki-san, how have you been these past few days?"

Uchiha Takeo has already reviewed the information on the two ANBU squad leaders, Tiger and Elephant. One is named Umino Karui, and the other is named Mizuki Hana. Both are excellent ninjas who emerged from the chaos of war.

"Replying to Hokage, I'm still a little unaccustomed to it."

Karui Umino said respectfully, "Compared to the busyness of the Anbu, life is too leisurely."

"But it's surprisingly good."

Walking openly in the sunlight, Shui Muhua hadn't felt this way in a long time.

This is also the opinion of the vast majority of members of the Dark Division.

"That's good."

Uchiha Muan nodded. "The Uchiha clan values ​​fairness above all else. We don't play any fancy election games. As long as you don't make mistakes, you should get the status you deserve based on your strength."

"You are rare Kage-level talents in Konoha, and you deserve a higher position than Jonin."

"Konoha's Seven Departments: Anbu, Administration, Education, Analysis Team, Interrogation Team, Security Team, and Medical Team."

Uchiha Muan said slowly, "Aside from the Anbu, you can go to any of the other six departments you want, including the Security Department. Your strength is enough to compete for the position of head of any department."

"But at the same time, I also hope that you can start from reality and consider which department you are suitable for. The clan leaders behind you, including the elites of my Uchiha clan, are not to be underestimated."

"The capable rise, the weak fall. Here, only the talented are promoted, and there is no room for sentimentality."

Mito and Minako Uzumaki raised their eyes to look at the Hokage, who was resting his chin on his hands, with a dignified and imposing aura. They were impressed by his magnanimity and spirit.

(But we belong to the Senju of the Forest!)

Umino Karui and Mizuki Hana's lips moved slightly as they recalled Uchiha Takeo's victory over them and his words at the banquet. In their hearts, they were completely convinced of the young Uchiha Hokage's abilities.

"Please let me become your Anbu, Hokage-sama!"

Karui Umino knelt on one knee. "Karui has worked in the Anbu for over ten years. His strength and experience will surely be of help to you. Even if he doesn't become a captain, he can still serve as a squad leader to guide newcomers in the Anbu."

"Me too, Hokage-sama!"

"Get up. I don't have the habit of going back on my word."

Uchiha Wu'an waved his hand, "I won't let you do nothing. If you don't choose for yourselves, I'll choose for you."

"I will obey the Hokage's orders!"

Seeing that the two were determined, Uchiha Takeo made the arrangements decisively.

"In the analysis and interrogation departments, you are probably no match for the Ino-Shika-Cho trio. The Yamanaka clan's worrying techniques are perfect for this. You wouldn't be of much use in the medical department, and there's no point in making you squad leaders in the security department."

"The administration department is just an office clerical job, which is more suitable for retirees and young girls, but not for you who are still young and energetic. In the end, the only one left is the education department, which requires a lot of hard work and effort."

"Secretary Minako, this is now a meeting. Please take notes."

"Understood, Hokage-sama."

Uchiha Takeo had long planned to expand and reform the Ministry of Education. After tidying up his words slightly, he began to speak.

"Currently, Konoha only has one ninja academy located in the central area. I plan to expand its scale and build two more ninja academies in the north and south of the outer city."

Mito Uzumaki frowned slightly. Konoha, having just received a large sum of compensation, was not well-off, but subordinates could not afford to talk back to their superiors at this time.

At the same time, she also wanted to see what Uchiha Takeosu thought.

"I plan to position the ninja school in the central district as a three-year advanced school, and the two ninja schools in the outer district as six-year elementary schools."

"We have relaxed the previous admission requirements. All eligible six-year-old children in Konoha can now enroll in the elementary school. There are three main areas of study, the first of which is the Will of Fire."

"Where the leaves dance, the fire will never die. The firelight will continue to illuminate the village and allow new leaves to sprout."

"But only the warmth and hope of the flame can make new leaves sprout and grow strong, passing on hope to the next generation."

Uchiha Takeoshi said, enunciating each word clearly.

"I hope that you two principals will convey to all the children the message that 'ninjas who do not follow the rules and violate discipline are trash, but those who do not value the lives of their comrades are even worse than trash.'"

"yes!"

The serious words made the four Kage-level fighters in the room lower their heads. Umino Karui and Mizuki Hana felt a warm current in their hearts. Sometimes, it was common for the Anbu to sacrifice their comrades in order to complete their missions.

But people are all made of flesh and blood. Even a dog will develop feelings after spending a long time together, let alone a comrade-in-arms with whom you can entrust your back and go through life and death together.

The two of them vowed to teach their children to know and do this wholeheartedly.

"The second category is learning the basic knowledge of ninjas, such as chakra refining techniques, transformation techniques, substitution techniques, kunai throwing techniques, and other basic training and combat skills."

"The third category includes public services management, construction engineering, agricultural planting, and biotechnology."

Uchiha Takeo paused for a moment, looking at the two men's puzzled expressions, and realized that he had taken too big a step, but the preparation of talent was definitely better done sooner rather than later.

He explained, "The third type of Konoha is currently a blank slate. The main purpose is to cultivate children's interests. Different people are born with different talents. Not all children have the talent for combat. Some children may be able to play a greater role in the field of technology than one or two Kage-level figures."

This was also part of the plan to take over the Land of Fire later.

"We should develop the children's talents, rather than simply making them ninjas. Konoha doesn't lack genin, but it lacks outstanding talents in various fields. Six years is enough time to select the children's specialties."

"Lord Hokage, we understand."

Karui Umino and Hana Mizuki nodded repeatedly. As captains of the Anbu, they were both quick-witted and not rigid, dogmatic ninjas. They also had a wide range of knowledge and understood what Uchiha Takeoshi meant.

They were very envious of the flying machines equipped by the Sky Ninja of the Sky Country.

"We will invite talents from the Land of Fire or other countries who are not in Konoha, so that the children can choose a path that is more suitable for them according to their different talents."

Uchiha Muan smiled and nodded at Umino Karui's words, then looked at Uzumaki Mito and said, "Secretary Mito, please explain the funding issue to the Daimyo. If he doesn't agree, the Uchiha will make him agree."

(He disagrees, you're not thinking of forcibly taking it, are you?)

Mito Uzumaki, not wanting this suspicion to become a reality, nodded somewhat nervously.

Uchiha Takeo continued.

"After the elementary school students graduate, those who meet the academic requirements will be divided into combat and science departments based on their respective specialties. The remaining students will be granted the status of life ninjas and will engage in other work, which is unrelated to the Ministry of Education and will not be discussed for the time being."

"Combat-related students continue their studies in the higher education department, where they receive practical training under the guidance of Jonin, while learning intermediate and lower-level combat skills such as the Great Fireball Technique, swordsmanship, and taijutsu. Outstanding students can learn advanced ninjutsu and swordsmanship, while ordinary students will have the strength of Chunin upon graduation."

"Science students will continue their in-depth studies under the guidance of their faculty. If there are more talented individuals in the future, an Academy of Sciences, equivalent to the Higher Education Department, will be established."

(End of this chapter)