> *disagrees* I know for fact that wasn't how they did it in the show or the manga. I thought we were sticking to canon where applicable.
You're right. They did not do that in the beginning. And we will stick to the canon manga on the more important subject. Not to say this ins't important, but it was not established that this would be a tradition. And enough time has passed that it is likely that things have changed. Especially now. Besides it also makes for things to be a bit easier and simpler to sort out. And really I swear to god the academy may have looked large, but there was only ever one freakin classroom. Do they even HAVE other classrooms?! Like every ninja fit in one!
lol but seriously, some more minor things should be allowed to change.
Also this could help establish a sort of new Leaf tradition set up by the current hokage. Groups of teams that are most likely to work together based on academy test scores and skills. It would also help him keep an eye on certain groups that he believes could throw a wrench in his plans.