Kyōichi, Konoha’s Life Mentor

"Oh? Ninja academy training?"

Although the Third used his telescope technique to observe the ninja academy exam,  he didn't observe closely and naturally didn't know about the conversation between Yuhi Shinku and Kyōichi.

The next day.

He saw the detailed letter submitted by Yuhi Shinku, which thoroughly described the excellence of the three basic techniques in Kyōichi's class, and meticulously recorded their conversation.

Sarutobi Hiruzen read it very carefully.

After reading for a long while, he took out his pipe and couldn't help but start smoking.

Ninja academy training!

Elite jōnin are busy, but compared to teaching so many excellent students, one month of an elite jōnin's time is nothing - finding time to teach for a month or so isn't a problem at all.

If implemented, the benefits would definitely outweigh the drawbacks.

However.

He hadn't expected this.

"Lord Hokage, you summoned me?"

"Shikaku, today I was taught a lesson by my junior. Take a look at this..."

The Third smiled as he handed over the letter.

The one who entered was Nara Shikaku.

Since the Second Ninja World War, Shikaku had gradually become the Third's advisor, and the Third consulted him on many matters. This time was no exception.

Shikaku took the letter and read it carefully.

At first, he didn't pay much attention.

However.

As he read Yuhi Shinku's account, his expression gradually became serious.

Such impressive mastery of basic techniques!

Although the three basic techniques might not be as powerful as other ninja techniques, on the battlefield, they allow genin to coordinate and survive - absolutely essential basics that every genin must master.

Kyōichi taught for one month, and all his students had extremely solid basic techniques!

The results were incredible.

Not only that.

One can see the whole leopard by looking at its spots - their basic techniques were so proficient and quick, showing their chakra control was also very strong. Overall, the students Kyōichi taught in one month were several times better in quality than previous graduates.

When these people graduate, they can quickly adapt to ninja work and integrate into the genin community.

Such great improvement in just one month.

Of course it should be implemented!

Moreover.

Kyōichi not only knew how to teach, but he also summarized how to teach and guide, creating positive internal cycles among students - what Kanda Kyōichi called "advanced students helping those who fall behind."

This was especially valuable.

In other words, everything Kyōichi mentioned could be implemented widely.

Thinking of this, Nara Shikaku couldn't help but take a deep breath and say: "Kanda Kyōichi is indeed a genius. It would be a waste to have him just be a jōnin."

"Mm, I made him a genin sensei."

The Third nodded slightly.

Originally, young newly-promoted jōnin like Kyōichi couldn't become genin sensei, but Kyōichi's teaching talent was too good - it would be a waste to have him just be a regular jōnin.

Shikaku nodded, looked over the paper several more times, then said decisively: "Lord Hokage, the ninja academy training will be beneficial for generations to come and should be implemented! However, before that, I think we should gather some jōnin and have Kanda Kyōichi explain his experience and insights in detail."

"Oh? Why?"

The Third was surprised, not expecting Shikaku to say this.

It was just training.

Kyōichi had already explained everything clearly - was face-to-face instruction really necessary?

Surely not!

"Lord Hokage, although it's written very clearly above, Kanda Kyōichi only mentioned these things because he was just teaching ninja techniques. He might have constructive opinions in other areas as well."

Shikaku had clearly thought it through more thoroughly.

Just because Kyōichi mentioned these things didn't mean that was all he knew.

Hiruzen as silent for a long time, finally nodding and saying: "You do have a point. Let's select a few jōnin who are in the village to discuss together."

"Yes!"

...

"Strange, I taught Yuhi Shinku so much, why hasn't the system given any rewards? Is it broken?"

Kyōichi returned home.

Even by evening, he hadn't received any rewards.

He was very confused.

This didn't match his previous experience.

Logically speaking.

There should have been rewards by the afternoon.

He found it strange.

The next day, Kyōichi understood why - the Third sent an ANBU ninja with a message, asking him to attend a jōnin-level meeting about "ninja academy training" and "education."

No wonder!

His talk had prompted the Third to immediately gather people to further discuss and implement this matter.

So.

The system judged that the lesson wasn't over yet!

Good things take time.

The longer the lesson, the better the reward.

Moreover.

This time the students weren't children or genin, but a group of jōnin and even ninja like the Third Hokage - the quality was definitely top-notch!

He immediately headed to the Hokage Tower.

In the temporary conference room, Kyōichi saw several familiar faces.

Nara Shikaku, Yamanaka Inoichi, Aburame Shibi, and others.

Most eye-catching of all was naturally Namikaze Minato.

His golden hair was incredibly bright.

"Greetings, senpais!"

Kyōichi was a jōnin.

Below the Hokage, jōnin was theoretically the highest rank, with other differences just being positions, so Kyōichi didn't need to bow as a subordinate.

However.

He was definitely the youngest one here.

15 years old!

But all the jōnin had to listen to him - the meeting couldn't start until Kyōichi arrived.

Nara Shikaku pointed to a seat.

Kyōichi sat down.

"Now that Kanda-sensei is here, please sit. I assume everyone knows why we've been called here?"

Nara Shikaku's gaze swept around the room.

Yuhi Kurenai's detailed letter had already been circulated, allowing everyone to read it.

"Ninja academy training is indeed a good proposal. Even if we can't always achieve results like Kanda-sensei did in that one month of jōnin training, it can still greatly reduce the time needed for subsequent training."

Yamanaka Inoichi spoke up in support.

The Yamanaka clan moved step in step with the Nara clan, and this time Nara Shikaku was clearly standing with the Third in support, so he didn't hesitate at all.

Aburame Shibi thought for a moment, then said: "According to Kanda-sensei's idea, is the plan to expand jutsu teaching during training to include all D-rank techniques?"

"Yes, exactly how many we teach will depend on how well the students grasp them. The jutsu are just bait to get them motivated. Additionally, I believe we should include taijutsu, shuriken manipulation techniques, basic genjutsu countermeasures, basic medical knowledge, and so on in the training curriculum."

Kyōichi explained.

Advanced students helping those who fall behind.

There need to be benefits for talented students and clan children to be willing to share their knowledge with others.

This places high demands on the jōnin.

Because clan children already have ninja teachers within their clans, to motivate these children, the jōnin need to demonstrate higher standards than the clan ninja.

Secondly.

The ultimate goal of training is to give graduates the highest possible chance of survival on the battlefield, so all basic content needed for the battlefield should be included in the training curriculum.

Everyone was a jōnin, so no deep explanation was needed.

Nara Shikaku nodded slightly after listening, looking at everyone.

"I support the training."

Namikaze Minato stood up.

As he spoke, he gave a gentle nod to Kyōichi with goodwill.

"Then... I also agree."

Nara Shikaku raised his hand.

Soon, all the jōnin raised their hands in approval.