After dealing with the matters related to the war, Sarutobi Hiruzen thoughtfully considered Mokgetsu's plan for specialized medical students and found it feasible. Thus, he dispatched a ninja to call Mokgetsu and Tsunade to the Hokage Office.
The reason for calling Tsunade as well was that she was very knowledgeable about Medical Ninjutsu and could offer some suggestions on specific training details.
Another reason was that Sarutobi Hiruzen hoped to make Tsunade understand his viewpoint: not adopting her ideas wasn't because he was ruthless, but because Tsunade's proposals lacked consideration.
Mokgetsu and Tsunade met on the way.
"Lady Tsunade," Mokgetsu greeted first.
"Are you also heading to the Hokage Building?" Tsunade asked, looking at the Hokage Building not far away.
Since the Second Ninja World War, Tsunade no longer accepted combat-related tasks, so she rarely visited the Hokage Office. Coupled with the encounter of Mokgetsu, who proposed specialized medical ninjas, Tsunade faintly understood the reason Sarutobi Hiruzen called her to the Hokage Office.
"Yes, Lady Tsunade, are you too?" Mokgetsu nodded with a smile and asked.
"Hmm, it should be related to the specialized medical students you proposed earlier," Tsunade revealed her conjecture.
"Speaking of which, Mokgetsu, how did you come up with this method?"
As she spoke, Tsunade looked at Mokgetsu. She thought this approach was really good; if implemented, the growth in medical ninjas would be much more stable than now and it would be easier to discover ninjas with Medical Ninjutsu talent.
"Well, how to say, maybe it's because I'm a teacher at the Ninja Academy and think about issues from the academy's perspective." Mokgetsu pondered and replied.
"I actually think it's more about your personal contemplation in this area; otherwise, why haven't other Ninja Academy teachers proposed such an idea?" Tsunade praised Mokgetsu with a smile.
The Ninja Academy had undergone little change since Senju Tobirama founded it, always following the same pattern.
Mokgetsu humbly responded with a smile, thinking Tsunade seemed quite concerned about this matter. It was the first time Mokgetsu saw Tsunade seriously compliment him like this.
Continuing the topic, Mokgetsu talked about some of his ideas regarding the Ninja Academy.
For instance, his concept of Ninja Middle School and Ninja University: middle school would teach more Ninjutsu and Taijutsu knowledge based on elementary education, while university would specialize and deeply delve into specific fields; even if one doesn't get into university, they can still graduate to become ninjas, and university students can take on missions as ninjas.
Tsunade looked at Mokgetsu with an odd expression, feeling she saw the shadow of her great uncle, the Second Hokage Senju Tobirama, in Mokgetsu.
Mokgetsu's concept of a Ninja University was already entirely different from the current Ninja Academy, a level of innovation that could only be described as bold.
The two walked and chatted until they reached the door of the Hokage Office. Mokgetsu was about to knock, but Tsunade directly pushed the door open and walked in, so Mokgetsu followed her inside.
"Lord Third," Mokgetsu greeted.
Tsunade was less courteous, directly saying, "Get to the point, what's the matter?"
Facing such a Tsunade, Sarutobi Hiruzen was not upset. With a smile, he removed his pipe from his mouth and responded:
"I think Mokgetsu's idea of specialized medical students is very good, and you are the most adept at Medical Ninjutsu and can play a significant role in specific training."
"Mokgetsu, elaborate on your idea for the specialized medical students."
Mokgetsu thought for a moment before speaking: "Firstly, the recruitment range for specialized students. I believe they should preferably be in the second or third year, as students at this stage have already established a foundation."
The Ninja Academy comprises quite a few civilian ninjas who know nothing before entering, so Mokgetsu does not intend to set up specialized classes in the first year; at least second year is necessary.
He actually leans more towards the third year, but since it's currently wartime and students graduate rather early, third year might be a bit late. Under normal conditions, with a six-year system, third year would be ideal.
"Additionally, the graduation exam for specialized students can be altered to include content related to Medical Ninjutsu," Mokgetsu continued.
In the Jonin meeting, it was indeed a flash of inspiration for him, but he carefully considered it afterward, thinking through all the detailed aspects.
Sarutobi Hiruzen nodded while listening to Mokgetsu's words, clearly satisfied with Mokgetsu's attitude, which was evidently not just a casual remark but a carefully contemplated idea.
"Then, this matter will be entrusted to you and Tsunade. Once the plan is thoroughly refined, submit it to me for approval," Sarutobi Hiruzen lightly puffed out some white fog as he spoke.
Mokgetsu and Tsunade had no objections to this; if it were something else, Tsunade might not be willing to do it, but she was genuinely willing to engage in this matter.
"In the future, if you don't understand anything about the training for medical ninjas, you can directly ask me. As for writing the plan, I'll leave that to you," Tsunade patted Mokgetsu's shoulder with one hand while giving a thumbs up with the other.
"At least don't say that in the Hokage Office," Sarutobi Hiruzen shook his head speechlessly.
"Otherwise, will you have me write it? Would you even pass it?" Tsunade retorted bluntly.
Sarutobi Hiruzen showed a helpless smile, wondering if his inability to pass was not his fault, but rather because Tsunade's ideas strayed too far from reality.
Mokgetsu gladly accepted the task; for such small matters, his Shadow Clone could handle it beautifully.
However, this task would have little impact on Konoha, but it would have a considerable influence on the Ninja Academy. Establishing it directly in the new semester seemed unrealistic; Mokgetsu felt that implementing it by next semester would already be considered fast.
Several disciples had graduated, yet this semester remained busy for Mokgetsu, with his schedule packed, filled with personal matters as well as his disciples' affairs.
After all, his disciples had graduated but hadn't completely left Konoha. Whenever they had time, Obito and the others would come looking for Mokgetsu.
In such busyness, time flew by; the Basic Breathing Technique is much simpler. In two and a half months, Nohara Rin's progress already reached halfway; she was able to concentrate her breathing to enhance her physical capabilities.
During this period, Might Guy successfully trained the Eight Gates to the extent that he could open the third gate, and began Cultivation in the Constant State of Breath of Rock.
Obito's cultivation of Breath of Flame in Constant State reached a new stage, currently aiming to maintain Breath of Flame nonstop for twenty-four hours.
Although Kakashi still hadn't resolved his reaction issues, he improved his Thunder Flash, developing a half-flash taken from lengthy experimentation, offering explosive power without exceeding his reflexes, with slower speed but stronger force than the Flash.
Shisui underwent secondary development on existing Fire Release, making the Ninjutsu better suit himself.
In these two and a half months, Mokgetsu, with Tsunade's help, mastered more Medical Ninjutsu knowledge. Through teaching, he gained a range of various elemental Ninjutsu, advancing on the path to solving his shortcomings.
Approaching July, another responsibility was added to Mokgetsu, as he was selected to be an examiner for the Chunin Examination.