章 253: Winds of Reform (Part 2)
In the conference room.
The discussions among the Konoha members were fervent and energetic. After the meeting concluded, a wave of extensive reforms began sweeping across the village.
From top to bottom and inside out, Konoha underwent comprehensive and deep reforms in various areas such as healthcare, education, housing, security, tourism, and culture.
Konoha, transforming from a colony to a permanently neutral village.
Under the leadership of the Sixth Hokage and the collective effort of its tens of thousands of villagers, the village set sail like a rejuvenated ship, heading toward a promising future.
Samui was not idle either.
As a kunoichi, her combat skills were not the strongest, but she was mature, calm, and meticulous, with outstanding management abilities. As the wife of the Sixth Hokage, she wanted to contribute to her husband's work and the village, not just be a housewife.
So, with Dan's permission, Samui quickly returned to work shortly after giving birth.
The war reparations that the Uchiha clan received from the Fourth Great Ninja War served as the initial funding for the village's reforms. Samui took on the role of Finance Minister, managing the village's finances.
As for Dan, the Sixth Hokage, he delegated all the troublesome tasks to others, making him the most idle person in the village.
His daily life consisted of playing with his daughter, training, and occasionally giving his nephew, Sasuke, some guidance.
He was undoubtedly the laziest Hokage in Konoha's history.
Time flew by.
Seasons changed from autumn to winter with howling winds and heavy snow, and then winter to spring with thunderstorms and light rain. Half a year passed in a flash.
During this period, Konoha villagers worked tirelessly to advance the reforms, achieving significant progress in just a few months and resulting in remarkable changes both inside and outside the village.
In the spring of Konoha Year 56, a fresh breeze brought new energy to the village.
Today was an important day.
The Sixth Hokage himself was going to inspect the various departments of Konoha to see the fruits of their reforms.
Each department had been preparing for this day, filled with excitement and anxiety, awaiting the Sixth Hokage's inspection.
A group of people emerged from the Hokage Tower.
The Sixth Hokage, Dan led the group, accompanied by ANBU Captain Kakashi, Finance Minister Samui, and Deputy Village Head Fugaku.
This group of Konoha leaders formed the inspection team, starting their tour at their first stop—
Konoha Hospital.
"I'm sorry, Hokage-sama! An emergency patient was brought in, and Tsunade-sama had to handle the surgery personally. She's currently in the operating room and can't leave..."
At the hospital entrance, Anko nervously explained to Dan, worried he might be displeased.
Fortunately,
"If that's the case, you can show us around," Dan said calmly, not showing any signs of anger.
Relieved, Anko quickly said, "Please follow me."
Entering the hospital, they saw a bustling scene with people coming and going.
After appropriate expansion, the Konoha Hospital increased its departments and beds and optimized its layout. Despite the high volume of people, the floors were clean and orderly, avoiding any sense of congestion.
Ninjas in white coats, with the kanji "医" (medical) on their shoulders, moved briskly through the hospital, providing timely assistance to patients.
Anko explained,
"These fifty-plus individuals are the first batch of medical ninjas personally recruited and trained by Tsunade-sama after she became the head of the Medical Department."
They say great teachers produce great students.
After nearly half a year of rigorous training under Tsunade's strict guidance, many of them had mastered various medical jutsu and were treating patients.
These medical ninjas interned at Konoha Hospital, gaining valuable experience in treating patients and rapidly improving their skills.
In the foreseeable future,
Starting with these fifty doctors, the number of medical ninjas in Konoha would grow exponentially, reaching three hundred, five hundred, or even a thousand.
Moreover,
In the past six months, in addition to training her disciples, Tsunade has cured several critically ill patients, causing a significant stir in the medical community.
The group arrived at the inpatient department.
"What's that..." Samui noticed several patients with blue and white slugs on their bodies, each slug wearing a small nurse's hat.
Anko explained with a smile,
"To address the shortage of medical personnel, Tsunade-sama specifically requested the help of the Slug Sage from Shikkotsu Forest, allowing it to split into hundreds of small slugs to assist in patient care at Konoha Hospital."
Everyone marveled at this.
Shikkotsu Forest, Mount Myōboku, and Ryūchi Cave are among the legendary Three Great Sage Regions in the ninja world.
Tsunade had a summoning contract with the Slug Sage of Shikkotsu Forest.
As extensions of the Slug Sage, these small slugs contained abundant Yang Release chakra, helping patients heal their wounds and recover faster.
Konoha Hospital now boasts four major advantages.
Firstly, Tsunade's esteemed reputation as a Medical Sage who had performed countless miracles on the operating table, becoming the last hope for critically ill patients.
Secondly, the medical ninjas were personally trained by Tsunade, whose skills and abilities greatly surpassed the industry's average.
Thirdly, the unique slug nurses, possessing strong healing abilities and gentle personalities, are beloved by many patients.
Lastly, Konoha Hospital provides a neutral and safe environment where patients from across the ninja world can seek treatment without worry.
Therefore,
Within a few months, under Tsunade's leadership, Konoha Hospital earned an excellent reputation.
Recently, many patients traveled from various ninja villages and countries to Konoha, seeking the best medical treatment for a speedy recovery.
After the inspection, it was clear: that the establishment of the Medical Department was a significant success.
Finance Minister Samui reported,
"Although the Medical Department initially invested heavily in training personnel, expanding the department, and developing medical jutsu, it has recently become profitable, contributing significantly to the village's tax revenue."
Everyone praised Tsunade, recognizing her tremendous contributions to Konoha.
"Not bad," Dan, rarely one to praise, commended, then turned to Anko, "Alright, you can go back to your work."
With that, he left Konoha Hospital.
The group hurried to follow.
The next stop was the Ninja Academy.
As the principal, Nara Shikaku had been waiting at the school gate, respectfully welcoming the Sixth Hokage.
Like Konoha Hospital, the Ninja Academy had also expanded significantly, now occupying a designated area on the village's outskirts.
The academy's campus had increased more than tenfold in size.
A new library was built to house nearly ten thousand jutsu collected from various ninja villages by the Uchiha clan, available for students and teachers to study.
A training ground was also established for practical jutsu instruction and combat training.
Three new school buildings were constructed.
Previously, the academy offered a six-year program, with students typically graduating as genin around the age of 12.
The program was extended to twelve years, including six years for genin, two years for chūnin, and four years for jōnin, with advancement based on academic performance.
This meant that outstanding students could graduate at 18 with jōnin qualifications.
To nurture such exceptional ninjas,
The teaching staff underwent a corresponding upgrade and restructuring.
Previously, academy teachers only needed to be chūnin or special jōnin to teach basic curriculum and the Three Basic Techniques.
Now, more jōnin and elite jōnin had joined the teaching staff, with Shikaku even recruiting capable jōnin from other villages to teach in Konoha at high salaries.
Training these exceptional students was essential for developing new production-oriented jutsu in line with the Sixth Hokage's development vision.
Therefore,
The academy also established a Research Department, gathering elite ninjas to develop new jutsu for production and daily life.
Integrating production, education, and research.
This was the vision Shikaku was implementing for Konoha's Ninja Academy.
Although the academy was still in its early stages, it already surpassed other villages' schools in many aspects.
With the allure of thousands of Jutsu, excellent faculty, and superior learning environments,
Wealthy and influential individuals from other villages sent their children to study in Konoha, seeking the best education to stay ahead.
The steady stream of students naturally brought in substantial revenue.
"Not bad," Dan again offered a rare compliment, evaluating Shikaku's work.
Shikaku exhaled in relief, wiping sweat from his forehead, and said humbly, "We'll keep working hard, Hokage-sama."
The group arrived at the academy's playground.
They saw a group of students running laps, all sweating profusely and looking exhausted.
"Youths, if you can't even run 500 laps, how can you call yourselves ninjas? Perseverance is victory! Youth never gives up! Keep going!"
A man in a green jumpsuit shouted encouraging slogans from the side, boosting the students' morale.
It was Might Guy.
Now a physical education teacher at the academy, he taught taijutsu and trained the students' physical fitness.
Notably,
Guy's class was an elite one, consisting of talented and top-performing students, all taught by elite jōnin.
Among the students, many familiar faces could be seen.
On the track,
"Look, the Hokage-sama and other village leaders are watching us," Kiba Inuzuka said excitedly, causing a stir among the students.
"I heard the principal is Shikamaru's father. They do look
They are alike, even their hairstyles. It's good to have a principal like your dad; Shikamaru will probably graduate as a jōnin with no effort."
A civilian student commented, full of envy and jealousy.
Hearing this, Shikamaru just shook his head.
To outsiders, Nara Shikaku seemed to be in a prestigious position. Still, Shikamaru only felt sympathy for his father, who worked late into the night every day, clearly under immense pressure, with more gray hairs appearing.
Despite being the principal's son, Shikamaru always kept a low profile, never flaunting his status at school.
At that moment,
"Hmph."
A disdainful snort came from the front, exuding an air of arrogance and superiority.
It was Sasuke Uchiha.
He was leading the run, leaving all his classmates behind, with a haughty expression.
Immediately, someone remarked,
"Shikamaru is nothing; Sasuke's father is the Uchiha Clan leader, and his uncle is the Sixth Hokage. That's true top-tier status."
"Sasuke is like a prince; his starting point is higher than most people's lifetime goals."
"Man, I wish I were an Uchiha. Even if I didn't have Sasuke's background, just having a Sharingan would be a dream come true."
The students' voices were filled with envy for Sasuke. Many wanted to befriend this academy star.
Unfortunately,
Sasuke was aloof and unapproachable, never making friends or accepting followers, always moving alone.
"What an arrogant guy."
Suigetsu Hōzuki muttered, displeased as he watched Sasuke from behind.
He and Haku and Chōjūrō had transferred from Kirigakure to Konoha this spring, arranged by Mizukage Mei Terumi. They excelled in their exams and joined the elite class.
Similar to them were Temari and Kankurō from Sunagakure, and other talented youths from Iwagakure and Kumogakure.
"I won't disappoint Mizukage-sama. I will surpass Sasuke Uchiha and graduate as the top student from Konoha Academy."
Chōjūrō vowed, clenching his fists as he focused on Sasuke.
"Do your best, Chōjūrō. I believe you can do it." Haku encouraged with a smile.
While the students murmured,
"Hey, it seems you all still have the energy to chat. You're not that tired, are you?"
Guy's voice rang out again. He pointed forward and shouted, "Last lap, everyone! Sprint to the finish! Youth never gives up!"
Hearing this,
Sasuke's eyes sharpened. He quickly formed hand seals, then launched himself with a burst of chakra from his feet, speeding forward like an arrow.
Body Flicker Technique.
He widened the gap in a flash, leaving his classmates far behind as he dashed toward the finish line.
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