Senju Clan Territory.
"Oh, my eldest granddaughter is back? Is it that Ryun boy isn't good enough, can't satisfy my eldest granddaughter?" Tobirama Senju teased.
Tsunade shook her head. "That's not it at all!"
"Enough! Hashirama, Tobirama, stop joking around. She's your own granddaughter!" Mito Uzumaki gave them both a cold glare.
Hashirama Senju scratched his head. Tobirama Senju snorted. Mito Uzumaki did not indulge them. She immediately summoned two thick, long golden chains.
"What? Do you two have a problem with what I said?" Mito Uzumaki was smiling, but her tone was filled with menace.
Hashirama Senju and Tobirama Senju quickly shook their heads. "We wouldn't dare, we wouldn't dare."
Right. When it came to family hierarchy, our Lady Mito had it firmly under control! She laughed, seeing this, she retracted the chains. Then she spoke to Tsunade kindly.
"My dear granddaughter, why are you back at your parental home already on the second day? Is there something Ryun needs your help with?" Mito Uzumaki saw things clearly, looking at Tsunade.
Tsunade nodded. "There is indeed a major matter. A very, very big matter! Big enough to change all of Konoha!"
Hearing this, Hashirama Senju and Tobirama Senju looked at each other. Both their faces turned serious. They pricked up their ears simultaneously, listening intently to what Tsunade would say next.
They were very familiar with Ryun. Given Ryun's character and insight, anything he considered a major matter would undoubtedly have significant impact, potentially even huge consequences for the entire Konoha village.
Even the usually steady Mito Uzumaki fell silent. She looked around, her gaze falling on the busy servants. She said solemnly, "All of you, leave!"
The servants, though unsure of the reason, understood Mito Uzumaki's status and authority. They stopped their work, answered respectfully, "Yes!" and filed out of the room.
After all the servants had left, Mito Uzumaki waved her hand casually. A golden barrier sprang up, enveloping her, Tsunade, Hashirama Senju, and Tobirama Senju.
This barrier not only blocked outside sound but also prevented others from seeing in, ensuring their conversation would not be overheard or spied upon.
Mito Uzumaki's caution was not without reason. In the shinobi world, eavesdropping was common. A single misstep could lead to serious consequences.
After setting up the barrier, Mito Uzumaki looked at Tsunade and said gently, "Tsuna, you can speak now. No matter what happens, Konoha still has your Second Grandpa here. He will definitely be able to help you resolve it."
Tobirama Senju, hearing this, confidently patted his chest and said loudly, "That's right, Tsuna, whatever it is, just say it. Your Second Grandpa isn't just for show!"
Tsunade looked at him with admiration. "Really, Second Grandpa? Even if it means making all the C-rank jutsu of the Senju clan public, providing them freely to civilians, that's okay too?"
"Of course... not! Tsuna, are you trying to scare your Second Grandpa to death?" Tobirama Senju broke out in a cold sweat, having almost boasted too much.
Hashirama Senju scratched his head. "What's wrong, little brother? I think Tsunade's idea is very good! It could benefit many common people."
"Big brother! This is not a simple matter! On the surface, it benefits civilian shinobi, but in reality, it undermines the foundation of the smaller clans. If not handled properly, it could cause a chain reaction! Trigger an avalanche!" Tobirama Senju said gravely.
"Hashirama, your brother is right. This matter isn't as simple as you think," Mito Uzumaki said calmly. She was, after all, a princess of the Uzumaki clan. She was quite sensitive to things like politics and class. Hashirama... best not to mention. If not for his immense power, he might have been sold out countless times.
"Tsuna, have you decided? If you walk this path with Ryun Uchiha, the only path ahead of you is success. If you lose, the Senju, the Uchiha, the Uzumaki, including you two, will be cursed for generations." Tobirama Senju analyzed the pros and cons, hitting the nail on the head.
Tsunade was just about to speak when Ryun Uchiha suddenly appeared beside her. "I'm late."
Ryun had returned home and not found Tsunade. He guessed she had probably come to the Senju clan territory. So he activated the Flying Thunder God Technique and teleported immediately behind Tsunade.
"Husband~, why did you come~" Tsunade had originally intended to say 'I've thought it through,' but Ryun's pat disrupted her train of thought. Her eyes were now full of Ryun.
Ryun pinched her delicate nose. "Didn't I tell you? Little girl, don't get involved. You've grown some nerve, huh! Wait till we get home, severe punishment awaits!"
Ryun laughed mischievously. Tsunade's face reddened, as if recalling the actions of yesterday and today. She lowered her head, looking at her chest, unable to see her toes.
Ryun took the opportunity to greet everyone. "Grandpa, Grandma, Second Grandpa."
However, apart from Hashirama, who responded with a cheerful 'Oh,' the other two just looked at Ryun without speaking.
"I know what Grandma and Second Grandpa are worried about. Seeking benefits for the civilians, that is something I will not change. However, during the six years of training at the Ninja Academy, one C-rank jutsu will be taught every two years. The student will choose it personally, and it will be recorded."
"This gives them basic offensive capability, without making them too powerful. It provides them and the clan geniuses a relatively fair platform for competition."
"As for B-rank jutsu, the old rules still apply. They must be exchanged using military merits or mission points. This will be an eternal, unchangeable iron rule," Ryun said with a smile.
On his way over, he had figured it out. Civilian shinobi's desire for power far exceeded that of clan shinobi. Once they gained control of power, it could lead to war.
Never underestimate the greed of human nature. Therefore, it's best to only teach some low-level jutsu. Let them have the strength of a genin, then advance step by step based on their own merit.
Some might say this still favors clan shinobi. But there's a saying: How can ten years of hard study compare to three generations of business accumulation?
Tobirama Senju did not speak immediately. He was considering the feasibility of Ryun's words. Finally, he nodded. "It's feasible. This can make those who rest on their laurels feel threatened, thus motivating them to work hard. It gives those who strive hard a chance to reach a better platform."
"This approach is much more reasonable. However, the key point is, Ryun, whether you will become overly sympathetic and eventually popularize B-rank, or even A-rank jutsu."
"If you do that, you will be negating the efforts of the great clans over generations and inflating the arrogance of the civilians. The question is, can you manage this balance well?" Tobirama Senju looked at Ryun Uchiha, his expression serious.
Ryun Uchiha took a deep breath at this moment and nodded.
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