Land of Bears.
Star Ninja Village.
"First Generation Star Shadow has issued a mission: respond to the call of the Ninja Alliance and support the establishment of the new ninja concept."
Natsu spoke to the Ninja below.
"Yes, Star Shadow-sama."
The Ninja below were very orderly.
It was clear that they had indeed been working hard to improve the Village's condition over the years.
With First Generation Star Shadow's occasional guidance and treatment, the side effects of their Peacock Method training had been minimized.
It no longer affected their physical condition.
"These were purchased from the Land of Fire. Take them down and have a look. This will be a great opportunity for our Star Ninja Village to change."
Natsu had people bring out a large pile of books, and each Ninja received a copy.
What was written on them was precisely "new ninja concept."
To popularize the new ninja concept, she had spent a fortune, utilizing the Village's funds.
She hoped that in this revolution, the Star Ninja Village would develop.
Even without First Generation Star Shadow's guidance, she was prepared to quickly join this new trend...
On the sea, some distance from the Land of Fire.
Between two giant islands, a huge cable bridge connected them.
On a peak on the left island, countless buildings were scattered.
Nadeshiko Village.
"Comrades, the Village responds to the call of the Ninja Alliance and actively participates in the reforms of the World Ninja Association."
Nadeshiko Shizuka, wearing the Nadeshiko Village leader's robe, spoke to the people below.
After such a long time, she had controlled Nadeshiko Village very well and had changed the ideas of many villagers.
The old traditions had slowly been unsealed.
This time, upon hearing about the establishment of the World Ninja Association, she saw a new trend that could completely transform Nadeshiko Village.
"Respond to the call, capture men."
"Damn it, I already said we're going to participate in the assessment for Ocean Ninja. We are experts in this area. Let's strive to find our place and attract more men to join."
Nadeshiko Shizuka said.
"Uh... that's right, that's how it is."
She felt something was off, but there was nothing wrong...
Konoha.
Training ground.
"Oh yeah, Lee, Neji, look at this, hehehe, you don't have one, do you?"
Tenten held her newly acquired certificate and waved it in front of them.
Her smile was unstoppable.
"What is it?"
Lee, who was doing a handstand exercise, heard the sound and looked at Tenten.
Neji was the same.
Because of the Fourth Shinobi World War, both of them deeply felt their lack of power, and now they trained heavily every day.
Especially Lee, after witnessing Teacher Kai's youth, he was now full of enthusiasm.
So, they had only heard about the new concept but had no specific understanding of it.
"This is a one-star Weapon Ninja certificate. With this, my Ninja Tool shop will definitely sell better in the future."
Tenten smiled proudly.
Many of the Ninja Tools she invented had been recognized by the Ninja Association, and in large quantities.
Therefore, she had obtained the one-star Weapon Ninja certification.
It was a pity that the Association said that to become a two-star Weapon Ninja, one must develop Ninja Tools with huge influence.
She asked, and it would require at least Sensei Satoru's five Genjutsu Ninja Tools, or several Six Paths Ninja Tools.
Or, collecting a sufficient number of these Ninja Tools could also achieve it.
This was too difficult.
Three-star Weapon Ninja was even more exaggerated.
It required a historical breakthrough in Ninja Tool research to achieve.
She felt it was very unlikely!
It was simply impossible for anyone to achieve.
However, she also knew that Ninja who reached three stars must achieve a worldwide influence to do so.
She couldn't even imagine how to achieve it!
"What? This thing can make money?"
Might Guy appeared from a handstand in the distance.
Hearing Tenten's words, he became spirited.
Exercising required money.
He had changed the green breathable uniform he wore so many times, and they all cost money.
Now that missions were few, it was even more needed.
"It can't directly make money, but with this, you can gain favor from those companies and get priority on missions."
Tenten smiled.
Now, she was the only one in the entire team who had it, which was great.
"Yosh, Lee, our team's mission has arrived. Now, let's go get this so-called Ninja certificate."
"Can we, Teacher Kai?"
"Of course, our youth!"
"Okay, let's go there in a handstand."
Whoosh! Whoosh!
Two green figures rushed out in a handstand.
"Tenten, I'll go take a look too."
Neji said.
"Wait, I'll go take a look too."
Tenten also chased after them...
At the entrance of the Konoha Ninja Association.
Two green and one white figure walked out calmly.
"Teacher Kai, did you all pass?"
Tenten walked up and asked.
With such calm expressions, they must have passed, right?
"Wuwuwu~"
In an instant, Might Guy and Lee hugged each other and cried.
"Tenten... we failed, wuwu..."
Tears streamed down their faces.
Tenten looked at the strange glances around them and wordlessly looked at Neji: "What about Neji? He must have passed, right?"
"I failed. The examiner said my ability was insufficient.
A one-star Ninja is a title bestowed upon Ninja who have achieved great things or left many merits in a certain field.
I didn't meet the requirements."
Neji didn't expect that he, who had always been called a genius, would be inferior to Tenten.
However, thinking that Teacher Kai and Lee also failed to meet the requirements, he felt a little better.
"That's not right. Even if Lee didn't meet the requirements, Teacher Kai definitely should have, right?"
Tenten asked suspiciously.
Lee: "Oh right, Teacher Kai, why didn't you meet the requirements either?"
"Perhaps my youth hasn't met the requirements yet."
Might Guy said, shedding tears.
He had failed his youth.
"Teacher Kai, what type did you certify for?"
"Type? Beast Hunter. I am the Mighty Green Beast of Konoha myself, so I chose that. Is there a problem?"
"Teacher Kai, you're just like me, that's great."
"Great my foot! You chose the wrong type!"
Tenten's veins throbbed...
Behind Konoha's back mountain.
Behind Jianqiu Villa.
A huge lake reflected the sun and sky on its surface.
Two fishing rods were propped over the lake.
The lake surface shimmered.
Under the shade of the trees, two figures sat quietly, motionless.
Behind them, a sneaky Yamato peeked out from the bushes.
Seeing Orochimaru lift his rod in the distance, he squatted back down.
"I never thought such constructive suggestions could be made. It's truly eye-opening.
I wonder if I could get a three-star Ninja title if I took the exam."
Orochimaru said, looking at the fish that had disappeared from the hook.
"If you research a bit longer, you might reach three stars. For now, it could only be two stars, I guess.
After all, Tsunade's Medical Ninja was only recognized as two stars.
Hmm... If you have some hidden abilities, then disregard what I said."
Satoru smiled.
If everyone reached the top, what would be the point of creating a Ninja Association?
But even if they all reached the top, he didn't mind. His books had sold out.
He had made a fortune.
Now, a large amount of money flowed in every day.