Naruto: Starting as the Third Hokage with Tears in His Eyes

Chapter 261 Special Educational Methods

Here comes the classic problem of cognitive barriers.

Hiruzen Sarutobi chuckled inwardly, but his face wore an inscrutable expression.

He gently placed the list on the table and tapped it with his finger.

"Ninth generation, you still haven't fully grasped the essence of the nine-year compulsory education I talked about yesterday."

"The essence?" Uzumaki Ninth immediately listened attentively, not daring to miss a single word.

"Ninja Academy is not a place where everyone gets a share of the pie."

Hiruzen Sarutobi slowly said, "It is a tiered, modular, and dynamically balanced system."

"Stairs...ladders? Modules?"

The Ninth Generation Uzumaki repeated these unheard-of words, feeling that his brain was not enough to keep up.

Simply put,

Hiruzen Sarutobi decided to explain in a way the other person could understand: "We will divide students into different grades based on their age and foundation. For example, six-year-old Nagato will enter the first grade and learn the most basic courses."

"As for Kushina, depending on her performance on the entrance exam, she may directly enter the fourth or fifth year to study more advanced knowledge, physical skills, and strategic theories."

The Ninth Generation Uzumaki suddenly realized, "So that's how it is! Separate teaching methods!"

Not entirely.

Hiruzen Sarutobi shook his head and offered a deeper explanation: "These are just their required courses. We also offer a large number of general elective courses."

"A general elective course?"

"That's right. For example, the sealing technique I mentioned to you is a general elective course. At that time, whether it's Nagato in the lower grades or Kushina in the upper grades, as long as they are interested and pass the basic assessment, they can take it."

"So we can listen to your lectures, the chief lecturer, in the same classroom."

Seeing that the Ninth Hokage Uzumaki had already fallen into a daze, Hiruzen Sarutobi continued to increase the pressure.

"Furthermore, we encourage cross-grade practice. For example, we will issue some simple learning tasks as practical lessons, which are completed by a team of two younger students led by an older student."

"In this way, older students can experience the responsibility of leading a team in advance, while younger students can safely accumulate experience under the protection of their seniors. This can maximize their teamwork skills and spirit of mutual assistance."

"Imagine it,"

Hiruzen Sarutobi patiently guided her, "When a senior at the school mentors Kushina, who has just enrolled, what will she learn? And what will that student learn?"

The Ninth Generation of Uzumaki was completely frozen in place.

As Hiruzen Sarutobi described it, vivid images appeared in his mind.

Children of different ages learn sealing techniques in the same classroom, with older students patiently guiding their juniors like older brothers and sisters...

This is not a simple ninja training program!

This is about building a completely new, healthy, and self-sustaining ecosystem!

Sharing knowledge, passing on experience, and cultivating bonds from a young age are all essential for every child!

The Third Hokage's vision... had long transcended the realm of ninjutsu and war, reaching a height that he could not even imagine.

"Lord Hokage..."

The Ninth Hokage's voice trembled slightly as he bowed deeply to Hiruzen Sarutobi, "Your foresight... I... I understand completely now!"

Hiruzen Sarutobi accepted his respect without hesitation.

nailed it.

Seeing the Ninth Hokage's excited expression, as if he wanted to bow down in worship, Hiruzen Sarutobi nodded in satisfaction.

Hiruzen Sarutobi picked up his teacup again, walked to the porthole, and looked at the huge Uzumaki clan ship not far away.

On the deck, a strikingly beautiful red-haired little girl was pulling a little boy who was holding a doll, playing and weaving through the crowd.

That must be Kushina and Nagato.

A genuine smile appeared on Hiruzen Sarutobi's lips.

He suddenly had an idea.

"Ninth generation".

"I want to meet these new villagers before they arrive at their homes."

Upon hearing this, Ninth Generation Uzumaki was first taken aback, then his face lit up with immense joy and honor.

The Hokage actually wants to visit in person.

This shows just how much importance is placed on it!

"Yes! I'll lead the way for you right away!"

The Ninth Generation Uzumaki excitedly agreed, his voice rising several decibels, feeling as if his feet were floating on clouds.

He carried the reform plan personally approved by the Hokage in his arms, and his mind was still filled with those unheard-of terms—"nine-year compulsory education," "tiered system," "modular system," and "public elective courses."

Each of these events was like a heavy hammer, shattering his preconceived notions about ninja training and then piecing together a magnificent and dazzling future for him.

The Third Hokage wasn't thinking about how to incorporate an allied clan after the war; he was envisioning a vast ocean called Konoha that could accommodate countless streams.

It is an honor for the Whirlpool Clan to lead its people into such an ocean.

Uzumaki Kyudai thought excitedly, his steps becoming lighter. Just as he stepped out of the command room's porch, he almost bumped into a figure.

"Hey, watch out, Ninth Generation."

A slightly magnetic female voice rang out, its tone revealing a hint of boldness.

The Ninth Hokage steadied himself, took a closer look, and immediately bowed respectfully: "Lady Tsunade."

The person who arrived was Tsunade, the head of Konoha's medical department, the granddaughter of the First Hokage, and who also had the blood of the Uzumaki clan flowing through her veins.

She had just come from the hospital ship to report to her teacher, Hiruzen Sarutobi, on the post-war care of the wounded.

"You look so distracted, did the teacher scold you?"

Tsunade crossed her arms and looked him over with great interest.

"No, no!" The Ninth Hokage hurriedly waved his hands, unable to hide the excitement on his face. "It's the Hokage... the Hokage... he gave our Uzumaki clan an unimaginable future!"

Tsunade raised an eyebrow.

She knew her teacher's abilities, but for a composed village chief to be so excited, it seemed her teacher had pulled off some big move.

"Where are you going?"

Tsunade noticed that behind the Ninth Hokage, Hiruzen Sarutobi was slowly walking out of the command room.

"The Hokage said he wanted to see my clansmen before arriving in Konoha," the Ninth Hokage answered truthfully.

As soon as she finished speaking, Tsunade's body visibly paused.

To see...the tribesmen?

Those clansmen in her homeland of the Land of Whirlpools, who were connected to her by blood but whom she had never met.

On Tsunade's usually decisive and tough face, a rare complex emotion was revealed: anticipation, nervousness like returning home, and a hint of barely perceptible tenderness.