The next day.
In the Konoha training ground, the morning sun shone down, and hundreds of Ninja stood in neat rows.
These Ninja, from freshly graduated Genin to experienced Chunin, and even a few outstanding student representatives from the Ninja School, all waited solemnly for the assessment to begin.
Uchiha Akirastood on the high platform, his gaze sweeping over the crowd, and he said loudly.
"Today's assessment has only one item—Chakra control!
Whoever passes can enter the Konoha Provisional Medical Training Class!"
As soon as his voice fell, Lady Tsunade, who was standing beside him, stepped forward.
She pointed to a giant training ground in the distance, temporarily constructed from Earth Release and Water Release.
The training ground was fully equipped with a pond, various elevated wooden stakes, balance beams, water balloons suspended by thin lines, and other facilities.
This was a venue Lady Tsunade specifically designed for the assessment, with each item targeting the precision of Chakra control.
"The rules are very simple."
Lady Tsunade said with a clear, cold voice, her arms crossed.
"First stage, walk on water, lasting ten seconds without falling.
Second stage, use Chakra to condense the water in the water balloon into a specific shape.
Third stage, simulate a Chakra Scalpel incision on a wooden stake."
She scanned the crowd, a slight smile on her lips.
"Those who can't do it can withdraw now."
The crowd below exchanged glances, but soon, the first group of examinees stepped forward.
Knowing that a large number of people would participate in today's assessment.
Uchiha Akiraapplied to the clan in advance.
To dispatch the Police Force to maintain order.
After all, for such a prominent event, his own clan naturally couldn't be left out.
Therefore, the discussion went exceptionally smoothly.
At Chiye's signal, one Uchiha after another, wearing stiff smiles, began to maintain order.
The reason for their smiles was Chiye's command this morning.
Enforcement with warmth, naturally, had to be implemented.
Currently, with such a major event as the Medical Ninja training class, who knows how many eyes were watching.
The Police Force of the Uchiha Clan, with long faces, who were they showing that to?
Wasn't that just inviting criticism?
Among the crowd, the young Uchiha Ninja maintaining order were particularly conspicuous.
The usually arrogant Uchiha were now actively participating in Village affairs, even displaying stiff smiles.
This surprised many villagers and Ninja from other clans.
"Have you heard? Recently, when the Uchiha Police Force enforces laws, they actually proactively help old people carry things..."
"Yes, last time my child got lost, it was Uchiha people who brought him back..."
"The Uchiha, they really seem different from before..."
"..."
Whispers circulated through the crowd.
Uchiha Mikoto, with her black hair and black eyes and a delicate face, standing in the distance, looked at Akiraon the stage with tender affection, her face full of pride.
Uzumaki Kushina, the red-haired girl beside her, noticed the change in her best friend Mikoto's gaze, full of curiosity, and followed her line of sight.
When she clearly saw it was Uchiha Chiye.
Uzumaki Kushina was stunned. Wasn't this the Uchiha Akirathat Lady Tsunade had been mentioning so often lately?
Could it be that the person Mikoto cared about was him?!
Just as the girl was lost in thought.
The first group of Ninja stepped onto the water, but after only three seconds, more than half of them fell into the water with a "plop," looking disheveled.
"Those who fell are disqualified, next group!"
Chief examiner Lady Tsunade waved her hand mercilessly.
The second group of Ninja performed slightly better, but many were still unable to precisely control their Chakra, and the water balloons exploded directly under their manipulation, splashing water everywhere.
"A Medical Ninja's Chakra control must be more precise than a combat Ninja's!"
Lady Tsunade said coldly.
"On the battlefield, every bit of your Chakra could determine the life or death of your comrades!"
Finally, among the third group of Ninja, several young Medical Ninja successfully passed the assessment.
"Very good."
Akiranodded.
"Those who pass will begin formal training tomorrow!"
After the assessment, out of hundreds of participants, less than forty remained in the end.
Upon receiving the news, various clans sent people to deliver supplies.
The Senju Clan provided a large amount of precious medicinal herbs, the Hyuga Clan contributed detailed Chakra Pathway diagrams, and the Uchiha Clan directly opened up their clan's reserves of medical equipment, even sending several Ninja skilled in Fire Release to assist with disinfection and high-temperature sterilization.
"I didn't expect the Uchiha to be so cooperative..."
A Ninja from the Medical Department whispered.
Hearing this, Akirasighed helplessly.
Damn it, how did the Uchiha end up like this?
Akirashook off his jumbled thoughts and stood at the material storage area, watching the busy crowd, feeling relieved.
"It seems your efforts were not in vain."
Lady Tsunade had walked up beside him at some point and said lightly.
Akirasmiled.
"This is everyone's credit."
Lady Tsunade snorted softly, but a hint of approval flashed in her eyes.
"However, the training class has just begun, don't celebrate too early."
"With Lady Tsunade here, I have great confidence."
Akirablinked.
"Smooth talker."
Lady Tsunade turned her face away, but the corners of her mouth curved slightly upward.
That night, in the Hokage Office.
Hiruzen Sarutobi looked at the report in his hand and nodded with satisfaction.
"The Medical Ninja training class has started, and all the clans are so cooperative. Chiye, you and Lady Tsunade, you've done very well."
Akirabowed slightly.
"This is due to Hokage-sama's wise decision."
"Next, the training must be accelerated."
Hiruzen Sarutobi said in a deep voice.
"The battle situation on the front lines is tense, we need to train more Medical Ninja."
"Yes!"
Akiraresponded solemnly.
"Old man, this is the plan for cultivating Medical Ninja!"
Lady Tsunade, on the other hand, was much more casual. She handed the graded plan, which Akiraand Lady Tsunade had drafted, to Hiruzen Sarutobi from her embrace.
Hiruzen Sarutobi briefly looked through it.
The general content was to adopt a priority strategy for war Medical Ninja.
Three "priorities."
Prioritize training Medical Ninja suitable for the battlefield, prioritize providing medical resources to Medical Ninja who can adapt to the battlefield, and prioritize graduating Medical Ninja suitable for the battlefield.
Hiruzen Sarutobi nodded.
"Alright, proceed according to this priority strategy! Lady Tsunade, you will personally oversee the Medical Ninja training."
"Got it!"
"If there's nothing else, we'll be going!"
Lady Tsunade seemed to have known that Hiruzen Sarutobi would ask her to do this, and said impatiently.
You?
Hiruzen Sarutobi instinctively frowned slightly.
"Lady Tsunade, stay for a moment."
"What's wrong? Is there something else?"
Lady Tsunade looked at the serious expression on Hiruzen Sarutobi's face and was momentarily stunned.
Hiruzen Sarutobi did not speak.
Akira knew that Hiruzen Sarutobi wanted to speak with Lady Tsunade alone, so he bowed slightly and turned to leave.
Watching Akira leave.
Only then did Hiruzen Sarutobi speak, asking.
"How has Lady Mito's health been recently?"
When Lady Tsunade heard him mention her grandmother, her casual expression gradually faded, replaced by a hint of seriousness.
"Grandma's health is still quite robust, but... she is getting old after all, and has been feeling tired recently."
Hiruzen Sarutobi sighed, a touch of melancholy in his eyes.
"In a couple of days, once I finish my work, I will personally pay her a visit!"