Entrance Exam

Naturally, they completed Anya's enrollment paperwork and were told by the staff that the Ninja Academy entrance exam would be held the following Wednesday.

If she failed the exam, she would not be able to attend the Ninja Academy.

Afterward, they had a family portrait taken. In the photo, Kabuto Yakushi wore glasses and smiled with gentle refinement; Yor sat stiffly in a chair but managed a smile; and Anya, nestled between them, beamed brightest of all as she flashed what she thought was an incredibly cool peace sign.

Back home, Kabuto watched Anya fiddle with her new schoolbag. With the entrance exam approaching, he couldn't help worrying.

"Anya, the entrance exam is next week. That doesn't leave us much time. How about I help you study tonight?"

Anya raised her head, her little face brimming with confidence. "No problem, Father! Trust Anya!"

With the remarkable understanding and observation Anya has shown, an entrance exam for the Ninja Academy shouldn't be too hard for her, right? Kabuto thought.

Besides, there isn't much time left, and last-minute studying can only do so much. If only I could get the exam questions in advance.

Kabuto was just considering whether to risk using Ninjutsu to steal the exam questions when—

"Father!" Anya called out, cutting off his thoughts. She clenched her little fists and struck a determined pose, her eyes shining with resolve. "Don't worry! Leave everything to Hero Anya! Anya will pass!"

Seeing his daughter so "confident" softened Kabuto's heart. Her enthusiasm rubbed off on him, and he abandoned his dangerous idea.

He smiled and ruffled Anya's hair. "All right. If you're that sure, I believe you. No practice questions tonight. We'll make something delicious instead, so you'll be ready!"

"I'll help," Yor said, nodding beside them.

"Yay!" Anya cheered.

But deep