Under the current training system for Konoha Ninjas, the Primary Ninja Academy requires six years of study to build a foundation.
The Middle Ninja Academy is used for in-depth study and the teaching of techniques, lasting for a period of three years.
In the future, once enough Chunin students have been trained, a High Ninja Academy will be opened specifically to cultivate Jonin.
The High Ninja Academy's curriculum will also span three years, allowing for the study of nature transformation and in-depth learning in certain fields.
Of course, that is a matter for the future; it is still early yet.
One must eat one bite at a time; there is no need to rush.
Under the leadership of Minamikawa Yuu, Konoha began a large-scale restructuring.
"Have you heard?"
Inside the Ninja Academy, Jiraiya excitedly sought out Orochimaru and the others: "The graduation exam is about to take place."
"As long as you pass the assessment, you can enter the Middle Academy. Once you graduate from there, you'll be a Chunin directly!"
"I heard that in the Middle Academy, you can choose your own classes. Aside from a few compulsory courses, you can pick all the rest yourself."
"Is that so?"
Hearing this, the young Orochimaru showed some interest: "What kind of courses are available to choose from?"
"I'm not entirely sure about the specifics."
Someone spoke up: "But based on the intelligence gathered so far, there are Genjutsu classes taught by the Yuhi Clan, Kenjutsu and Taijutsu from the Hatake Clan, Fire Release from the Uchiha Clan, and Sealing Techniques from the Uzumaki Clan..."
"Those are all the powerful heritages of the great clans!"
Jiraiya was overjoyed: "Haha, as long as I can get in to study, I'm definitely going to make it big."
"When the time comes, I'll be the coolest one and make Tsunade see me in a new light!"
"You should focus on bringing your test scores up first."
Orochimaru glanced at him: "You're a dead last; you failed the last assessment again, didn't you?"
"I heard that the requirements to get into the Middle Academy are much higher than the previous simple graduation; only the top fifth of the class can get in."
Hearing this, Jiraiya was petrified on the spot.
Just like the later Uzumaki Naruto, the young Jiraiya was also the 'dead last' in school, with grades that were a total mess, forming a sharp contrast with the genius Orochimaru.
"Ah, I hate exams!"
He let out a wail, his heart already feeling somewhat desperate.
"It seems it's not completely hopeless."
The person beside him thought for a moment and spoke again: "I heard the promotion exam is different from the old Genin graduation exam. They've added many items related to Taijutsu and actual combat."
"With Jiraiya's abilities, if he performs well in the Taijutsu and combat tests, he might actually pass."
Jiraiya's theoretical grades were naturally a total mess, but when it came to Taijutsu and combat ability, he wasn't bad at all.
His physical talent was excellent, and his Chakra reserves were massive compared to others, so his combat performance was outstanding.
In this regard, he was very similar to the later Uzumaki Naruto.
So, there was a reason why he could become Uzumaki Naruto's teacher.
"Haha, I knew it!"
Hearing about the combat and Taijutsu components, Jiraiya immediately became smug again: "This great me is a genius, how could they possibly eliminate me!"
"Idiot."
Watching Jiraiya's display, Orochimaru shook his head and then asked curiously: "Is it true that we can choose any course?"
"That's what I heard."
The person in front of him nodded: "As long as you can pass, there's no problem with whatever course you want to choose."
"If you have enough energy and time, it wouldn't even violate the rules to sign up for every teacher's course."
"That sounds pretty good."
A smile appeared on Orochimaru's face.
The young Orochimaru of today was not yet as cold and dark as he would become later.
In his youth, he looked like a handsome boy, and his greatest hobby was learning various techniques.
He was a genius who not only learned quickly but was also naturally curious about the contents of various techniques, wanting to acquire as many Ninjutsu as possible.
From this perspective, the Middle Ninja Academy established by Minamikawa Yuu was perfect for him and was a very good place to go.
"I heard that not only the various clans, but even Hokage-sama himself will serve as a teacher in the academy, teaching some Ninjutsu courses."
Someone who had heard the news they scouted couldn't help but share it with the others.
Unsurprisingly, as soon as this news came out, it immediately attracted a lot of attention.
"If Hokage-sama is teaching personally, the techniques he imparts must be very powerful."
Orochimaru thought to himself, the image of Minamikawa Yuu flashing through his mind.
He had already seen Minamikawa Yuu many times.
In the Ninja Academy, he was one of Tsunade's few friends and had some interactions with her.
And since Minamikawa Yuu and Tsunade were in close contact, Orochimaru naturally had contact and connections with Minamikawa Yuu over time.
It was just that at that time, Minamikawa Yuu was merely the head of the Konoha Medical Department and had not yet grown to his current position as Hokage.
Everything within Konoha was proceeding steadily.
Various reforms were slowly unfolding; although they were constantly changing the environment within Konoha, it wasn't to the point where people couldn't adapt.
Everything was developing toward the better.
Outside of Konoha, the situation was also changing.
In the previous coup in Kumogakure, not only did Konoha's Second Hokage die, but the Raikage of Kumogakure also died at the hands of the Kinkaku Brothers.
To avenge the Second Raikage, the newly succeeded Third Raikage had already led an army to suppress the rebellion and was currently in a stalemate with the rebel forces led by the Kinkaku Brothers.
When the news reached Konoha, there was immediate disagreement within the Advisor group.
Some believed that this was an internal matter of the Land of Lightning and that Konoha had no need to interfere.
After all, at present, after Minamikawa Yuu's reorganization, Konoha was developing very well in all aspects, and everything was moving in a prosperous direction.
If they rashly participated in the internal affairs of the Land of Lightning, it might affect and interrupt the current development momentum.
That would be unfortunate.
The other group, who supported sending troops, used avenging Senju Tobirama as their reason.
No matter what, their Village's Second Hokage had died at the hands of the Kinkaku Brothers.
This grudge could not be let go under any circumstances.
Both sides held their own opinions and finally looked toward Minamikawa Yuu, who sat at the head.
"Send the troops."
On this issue, Minamikawa Yuu did not hesitate at all and made a direct decision.
"Regardless of anything else, the fact that Tobirama-sama died at the hands of the Kinkaku Brothers is indisputable."
He spoke calmly: "Even if it is just to maintain the Village's face, we must send troops to deal with the Kinkaku Brothers."
"The Second Raikage is dead, and the Third Raikage is avenging him. Does no one care that our Hokage is dead?"
As he spoke, he stood up, his face looking exceptionally determined: "No matter what, they must pay the price."
"Yes."
Seeing Minamikawa Yuu make a decision, those below nodded and immediately stopped hesitating.
Sending an army to participate in a war was not an easy choice to make.
After all, once the army goes to war, there will be casualties, coupled with various resource consumptions, which is undoubtedly an extremely heavy burden for the Village's finances.
Fortunately, through the previous reforms, the Village already had a lot more income, and their hands were now quite full.
Otherwise, with Konoha's current situation, it would probably be difficult to even come up with the military funds for an expedition.
The army set out and soon reached the border of the Land of Lightning.
"Not only the Third Raikage, but even Konoha's Third Hokage has come?"
In a war zone, Kinkaku looked at the battle report in front of him, his expression becoming ferocious.
He was very tall, and just standing there gave off a sense of majesty.
What was most special were the two horns on top of his head, which looked completely different from ordinary people, giving off a distinct impression.
His brother Ginkaku was like him, also an extremely robust Ninja.
When the two of them stood there, the mere diffusion of their aura gave off an extremely strong sense of pressure.
"The Raikage plus the Hokage?"
A cruel smile appeared on Ginkaku's face: "It really makes the blood boil!"
"Killing a Second Hokage and a Second Raikage wasn't enough; now the third-generation Hokage and Raikage are coming here to die as well."
"Then let them come."
Kinkaku spoke coldly: "Let them see the strength of us brothers!"
As his voice fell, he took a step forward and walked out.
"You are the Third Hokage?"
On the other side, Minamikawa Yuu successfully met with the Third Raikage.
The Third Raikage, who had just inherited the title, was in his prime. Looking at Minamikawa Yuu in front of him, he couldn't help but be surprised: "Is Konoha out of people, that they let a kid serve as Hokage?"
Compared to the burly Third Raikage in his prime, the fifteen-year-old Minamikawa Yuu could indeed be considered a kid.
Meeting the other's gaze, Minamikawa Yuu's expression was calm, and he spoke indifferently: "The same could be said of you."
"In the great Kumogakure, the position of Raikage is inherited by one family for three generations. Is it because aside from the Raikage's family, the entire Kumogakure can't find anyone else to use?"
"Your tongue is sharp enough."
The Third Raikage stared at Minamikawa Yuu: "I just don't know how the strength in your hands is."
"You will see."
Minamikawa Yuu spoke calmly, just looking at the Third Raikage in front of him.
In his eyes, a pair of crimson Sharingan emerged, exerting immense pressure.
"Hmph!"
In the next moment, the Third Raikage suddenly attacked.
Black lightning coiled around his body, and in an instant, his speed became incredibly fast. He charged straight forward, thrusting four fingers ahead.
Hell Stab: Four-Fingered Thrust!
In the history of the Ninja World, the Third Raikage was known as the strongest spear and the strongest shield.
The strongest shield referred to the immense defense brought by his unique Lightning Release Chakra Mode.
As for the strongest spear, it referred to the massive piercing power brought by his terrifying speed.
Under the Lightning Release Chakra Mode, his physical cells would be fully activated, resulting in extreme speed.
In this state, he could easily pierce through many solid objects.