If It's Hinata, Then It's Not Impossible

A few more days passed.

As for the wager, Feng An had not decided what he wanted yet, so he put it aside for the time being.

During that time, he also mastered several relatively practical Ninjutsu using memories from his previous life.

For example, the A-rank Illusion Technique developed by Tobirama Senju: Darkness Technique.

It was an Illusion Technique specifically meant to block vision. Who Tobirama had been targeting was naturally obvious.

At the same time, he had also made some progress with the Third Raikage's Cell Activation.

When he covered every cell in his body with Lightning Release Chakra without holding back, although his physical strength still could not compare to the Third Raikage's, ordinary Shuriken and the like could no longer easily hurt him.

However, the Kekkei Genkai he cared about most had not made much progress.

After nearly two weeks, he had only condensed a lump of Yin-Yang Release about half the size of a ping-pong ball.

In his view, unless he went to the Three Great Sage Lands, there would be no major changes anytime soon.

As Feng An trained, he also speculated about Naruto's situation.

"By now, they should have run into Zabuza Momochi, right?"

To Feng An in his previous life, this had been the battle that left the deepest impression on him.

If Haku had been a girl, Feng An might already have been on his way to the Land of Waves.

Unfortunately, that damned Kishimoto had drawn a girl and insisted she was a boy. Haku was clearly such a cute girl, yet he had to make her male.

The young Feng An had been unable to get over it for a long time.

Feng An sighed and turned to look at Hinata, who stood nearby drenched in fragrant sweat.

Hinata, who was training, keenly noticed Feng An's gaze.

She gave him a shy smile.

Seeing that, Feng An smiled as well.

He stopped thinking about Naruto's situation.

He already possessed a treasure like Hinata. Why risk coveting someone else's belongings?

At that moment, Kurenai walked over from afar and called out.

"Come over here, all of you."

Hearing her, Feng An and the others stopped what they were doing and gathered before Kurenai.

Kiba Inuzuka asked, "What is it, Kurenai?"

After sweeping her gaze over everyone, Kurenai spoke seriously.

"The Chunin exam should be held in about half a month.

Do you want to participate?"

"Of course! If it weren't for the Chunin exam, who would keep doing missions like finding cats and dogs or catching thieves every day?"

As Kiba Inuzuka spoke excitedly, Hinata and Shino both looked at him in agreement.

If life had not forced them to, who would willingly bend for a few grains of rice?

They did those tedious missions because registering for the Chunin exam first required eight points—meaning they had to complete at least eight D-rank missions.

Feng An, on the other hand, felt indifferent about it.

He had little desire to participate in the Chunin exam.

His mental age had long passed the time for burning youth. He had little passion for the fame and battles they pursued.

Besides, he knew that because Orochimaru was carrying out that Konoha Crush Plan, Shikamaru would be the only one who ultimately passed the Chunin exam and became a Chunin.

Even if they wanted to become Chunin, they would basically have to wait until the following year.

Kurenai nodded, saying that she would register them.

Then she said to Feng An, "Come with me."

Feng An nodded and followed her.

The two came to a corner some distance away from Hinata and the others.

Kurenai hesitated before speaking.

"Feng An, there's something I need to tell you."

"Mm, go ahead."

"I told Lord Hokage about you. He recognizes the points earned by a four-person team completing missions, but the Chunin Selection exam requires teams of three..."

Hearing Kurenai's hesitant words, Feng An smiled.

No wonder she had looked upset.

"It's fine, Kurenai. I won't participate in the Chunin exam."

Seeing his expression, Kurenai thought he was merely pretending to be calm and comforting her.

"Actually, if you want to participate, I can keep an eye out for another team that needs someone."

In Konoha Village, not every Genin had a teacher leading them. Some average Genin without teachers who wanted to pass the Chunin assessment would generally form temporary teams.

Because of issues like teamwork, temporary teams had almost no chance of passing the selection.

Although the Chunin exam came with a mortality rate, every year there were still Genin far above the usual age taking the assessment.

Perhaps Konoha's housing prices were too expensive, so they had no choice but to take a gamble.

Faced with Kurenai's suggestion, Feng An waved his hand.

"No need. I don't really want to participate."

With Naruto and Sasuke, known as Konoha's strongest Genin, he felt there was nothing wrong with remaining a Genin.

Even if he did not have enough money in the future, he could still cling to Hinata's thigh. The Hyuga Clan was wealthy and powerful, one of Konoha's top clans no matter how one looked at it.

Living off a woman sounded great.

Kurenai sighed.

"All right. But if you decide you want to participate before the Chunin exam, you can come find me. I'll do my best to find you good teammates."

"Don't worry, Kurenai. I really won't participate."

Only after Feng An repeatedly emphasized it did Kurenai finally leave.

He was speechless. Did he really look like someone who desperately wanted to participate?

Chunin Selection? Not even a dog would go.

However, he regretted it not long afterward.

As Feng An lay beneath a large tree enjoying the shade, Hinata sat down beside him.

"Feng An, Kurenai said you don't plan to take the Chunin assessment?"

He removed the leaf covering his eyes.

"Yeah. I'm not very interested in becoming a Chunin. Besides, it just so happens that teams can only have three people."

"B-but..."

There seemed to be something Hinata found difficult to say.

After thinking for a moment, Feng An sat up and looked at Hinata.

"Do you want me to take the Chunin assessment?"

"Mm."

Hinata nodded.

Feng An revealed a faint smile. "If it's for you, Hinata, then it's not impossible. But why? Do you want to take the assessment with me?"

Hinata nodded shyly, then immediately shook her head again.

Feng An scratched his head in confusion.

What did that mean?

Hinata clasped her small hands together, her fingers twisting around each other as she grew extremely nervous.

Her gaze drifted one moment and turned resolute the next.

After hesitating for a long while, she finally blushed and revealed a determined expression.

"Actually, it's my father... He said that if you perform well in the Chunin Selection exam, then... then he won't stop us anymore..."

Her voice grew quieter and quieter.

For the final three words, "being together...," she merely hummed them through tightly closed lips.

But that did not affect the meaning. Feng An's eyes widened.

What Chunin Selection exam? This was clearly an assessment from his future father-in-law!

He had no choice but to participate now.

Feng An grabbed Hinata's small hand and stared at her seriously.

"Don't worry, Hinata. I'll participate. Just watch me beat up Naruto and kick Sasuke's ass."