[quote=Genkai]
I'd like to see more missions prior to jumping into the Exams. I'd also like to see more training so there is a more even playing field among the kids in terms of skills. I'd also like to have people interact more, be it just talking or hanging out. I do hope the new style (be it military of sorts) allows for a casual sense of comradeship.
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Definitely. It is going to be less professional military and more comrades in arms. I loved how canon focused on relationships and teamwork, but hated how it completely ignored the fact that they were a military organization comprised of ninja. So the goal is to really give a more realistic view, but not at the expense of the "funness" of the world.

Team 7 will have lots of fun in their training. I view the Academy as kind of like High school. Genin are college students spending some time learning the core and then specializing after a year or two. Chuunin would be skilled careers in the work force and Jounin would be Doctoral students. Kage would naturally be Doctorate level professors.