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

Chapter 46 Becoming the Undisputed Number One Shinobi

"This is roughly the framework of the elementary and advanced divisions. Umino-san is the principal of the East District Elementary Ninja Academy, Mizuki-san is the principal of the West District Elementary Ninja Academy, and the principal of the advanced division ninja academy will be Elder Uchiha Setsuna of our clan."

Starting at the age of six, after six years of baptism by the Will of Fire, coupled with the oral and physical instruction of the Uchiha ninjas in the senior class, the future strongmen of Konoha who value their comrades will all be crowned with the title of "Uchiha Disciple".

"Due to the Ministry of Education's initial reforms, the primary and higher education departments are temporarily designated as equal in level."

In Uchiha Takeoshi's vision, the elementary school was the cradle of education, while the higher education and the academy were for the refined cultivation of talent.

Uchiha Takeo then addressed the two elementary school principals.

"Former Anbu members who are willing to become teachers can all become teachers, and those who are not willing can become regular ninjas and take on missions. Also, it should be made clear that the monthly salary for teachers will most likely be less than that for ninjas who complete missions."

"Lord Hokage, please rest assured, Mizuki and I will inform everyone."

The two already had a plan to bring all the original ANBU members over and make a name for themselves at the Ninja Academy.

"Okay, please wait a moment. I'll go and bring Elder Setsuna from my clan over."

Uchiha Takeoshi had discussed the matter of appointing Uchiha Setsuna as the principal of the high school with the three elders of the Uchiha clan, as seizing power inevitably meant taking control of the domain.

Despite his seemingly idle demeanor, Uchiha Muan had actually been pulled aside by the three elders of the Uchiha clan for a small meeting to discuss how the Uchiha clan could rise to power.

The conclusion drawn was that the Uchiha clan would not let go of these three major areas: education, military power, and the economy.

Meanwhile, the rise of the three Uchiha elders to higher positions within Konoha's leadership was something everyone expected.

Now that Uchiha Setsuna has taken over, neither Umino Karui nor Mizuki Hana harbor any dissent, and the idea of ​​competition has even taken root in their hearts—the capable rise, the weak fall, this is the Hokage's governing philosophy!

Using the Flying Thunder God Technique, Uchiha Takeoshi brought Uchiha Setsuna to the Hokage's office in three or four seconds. Uzumaki Minako turned to a new page, preparing to continue recording.

"The Uchiha clan will provide advanced Uchiha-style swordsmanship, intermediate and lower-level ninjutsu and genjutsu, and related instructors at the advanced ninja academy."

Unlike the chaotic elementary school, the high school is purely a cradle of the strong. All that is needed is combat skills and teachers, and the wealthy Uchiha clan is willing to fill all the gaps.

"I, the Senju of the Forest, am also willing to provide you with the three techniques of ninjutsu, taijutsu, and genjutsu, as well as a teacher."

Mito Uzumaki was no naive fool. Realizing the Uchiha clan's intention to monopolize the entire high school and turn the high school into a military academy for the Uchiha, she immediately spoke up.

"Can."

Uchiha Muan agreed without the slightest hesitation; on the contrary, he had been waiting for this to happen.

With the Uchiha and Senju leading the way, the other ninja clans will follow suit spontaneously. He doesn't need to say much; all the ninja knowledge and teachers from the elementary to the advanced levels will be filled by the other ninja clans.

Even some science disciplines are taken over by the ninja clan.

No ninja clan would refuse to expand their influence, and it's highly likely that a powerful clan or school of thought will emerge.

However, Uchiha Muan didn't care, as he was a powerful figure who had mastered the "Lunyu".

Moreover, if Konoha becomes strong, the Uchiha clan will also become strong. Uchiha Muan intends to continuously expand Konoha's territory, and under these circumstances, he does not believe that he can do worse than Hiruzen Sarutobi.

Furthermore, with the increasing number of ninja laborers using samurai swords infused with Mangekyou Sharingan power, or other more advanced ninja tools, Uchiha Muan will become stronger day by day.

Sometimes he would have a dark thought—faced with the increasingly powerful Konoha, the other four countries could not remain indifferent, war would break out sooner or later, and that would be another time for the harvest of triumphs.

Uchiha Muan even hoped that this war would start every twenty years, repeating endlessly, until there were other places he could conquer.

Faced with the Hokage's blatant and aboveboard scheme, Mito Uzumaki could only helplessly accept the reality of being taken advantage of.

"In order to show everyone in Konoha the determination of the Uchiha clan to integrate into the village, and since our clan happens to have several iron mines in the Land of Fire, our clan chief is currently discussing the forging of ninja tools with the Riyo clan, the largest weapons manufacturer in the Land of Fire."

Uchiha Takeo added, "Every student enrolled in the high school will be provided with a fine katana by the Uchiha clan free of charge."

"At the same time, if Konoha ninjas complete a certain number of missions and hand over any damaged katana, my Uchiha clan is willing to provide them with new ones free of charge to alleviate their living pressure."

Explosive tags, kunai, and soldier pills are all essential items for ninjas. A ninja earns a lot, but also spends a lot. Uchiha Muan's move is clearly aimed at winning people's hearts.

He's always waving around the katana given to him by the Uchiha clan, and he uses Uchiha-style swordsmanship, ninjutsu, and genjutsu. It would be strange if he didn't have his heart set on the Uchiha.

Mito Uzumaki had no choice but to speak up, "We can't let the Hokage go to so much trouble and waste money. Let Konoha's finances cover these katana."

"That's fine then. My Uchiha clan will just charge a small processing fee."

Uchiha Takeo, who already had this plan, naturally agreed.

Mito Uzumaki's clear stance made her realize she had spoken too quickly. Through her words, she had persuaded Uchiha Takeo to shift the clan's debts onto Konoha, without diminishing the Hokage's generosity, leaving her with a bitter pill to swallow.

"Now that the Ministry of Education's affairs are initially settled, we hope that the three principals will cooperate with each other and shine brightly in a few years. Furthermore, the position of Minister of Education will be selected from among the three principals based on merit."

None of the three were the type to just coast along; faced with such a lucrative opportunity, even Uchiha Setsuna loudly agreed.

Seeing this, Uchiha Takeo nodded in satisfaction.

Uchiha Muan did not place Uchiha Setsuna in the position of Minister of Education from the beginning, naturally in order to stimulate a healthy competitive spirit among people, and also to let other ninja clans see that the Uchiha clan would not hoard resources, thus attracting other ninja clans to join them.

He didn't want to see the Konoha leadership stagnant. If the Uchiha clan wasn't up to par, Uchiha Muan would definitely replace them—if they were given the opportunity but failed, no one could be blamed.

"In addition, the ninja academy graduates tomorrow will also be enrolling in the high school. The enrollment for the elementary school will be held from June 1st to 3rd every year, which is next month. The two principals need to hurry up with the site selection, teachers and teaching matters. Secretary Minako will fully cooperate."

Uchiha Takeo, who had seen the graduating list of the Ninja Academy, was quite speechless at their graduation age. Six or seven-year-old children carrying kunai to fight bandits and eliminate evil was just too bizarre and magical.

There's a reason why there are so many lunatics in the ninja world.

Having become the Hokage of Konoha, Uchiha Muan felt he should do something, so he did it. The Konoha of the future would surely be the Konoha of his heart.

"The teaching in the higher education department will begin with the previous squad mode. I will also serve as an instructor. The students' main task is to learn combat skills and cultivate teamwork skills. Only after graduation can they take on bloody missions."

"Principal Setsuna should pay attention to this aspect, and at the same time, he should take into account the opinions of the clan head of the Shikata clan and Secretary-General Mito when selecting mentors."

Having said what needed to be said, Uchiha Takeo concluded, "Time will tell. Through continuous exploration, we will learn from our failures and gain experience from our successes, ensuring Konoha's future is filled with talented individuals, its residents live in peace and prosperity, and it becomes the undisputed number one ninja in the world!"

(End of this chapter)