Chapter 63: Trying to Bluff Me? No Way - The White Eyed Princess of Konoha

**Chapter Sixty-Three: Trying to Bluff Me? No Way** After stretching lazily, Hinata decided not to continue teasing Ibiki. After all, he was the main examiner, and sometimes it was best to know when to stop. Besides, they were all Konoha ninjas, with long days together ahead. “Whew~ Humhmm~ Shh” In the silent exam room, a faint snoring sound echoed. Ibiki traced the noise to its source, only to find it was that rascal, Hinata, again. Poor Kakashi, having to endure Hinata for so long. And Hiashi Hyuga... to have a daughter like that. You have my sympathy. But he wondered, was Hinata truly asleep, or just pretending? The entire exam room's attention was drawn to Hinata, with veins bulging slightly on Ibiki's forehead. With a stoic face, he walked over to Hinata and knocked on her desk. *Knock knock!* "Hmm?" Hinata rubbed her eyes, looked up at Ibiki, and murmured, "Oh! Was I having a nightmare?" The whole class burst into laughter. After all, if you dreamt of Ibiki, no matter the dream's content, it could easily be considered a nightmare. Ibiki: "..." Taking a deep breath, Ibiki internally recited, "Don't get angry, don't get angry. As an adult, there's no need to argue with a little girl." Ibiki coldly declared, "No sleeping during the exam!" Hinata retorted defiantly, "I wasn't sleeping; can't I pretend?" So, you admit you were pretending? Ibiki glanced at the time. Only ten more minutes until the tenth question could begin. Why did today seem to drag on endlessly? Before the exam, Ibiki was supremely confident that he would torment the candidates to their wit's end. That was until he encountered Hinata... this persistent little demon. Now, Ibiki just wanted to leave immediately. Unable to sleep, Hinata propped her chin with her hands and stared at Ibiki. Every so often, Ibiki glanced at the clock. After five torturous minutes, he could no longer withstand it. Looking at Hinata, he asked, "Why are you staring at me?" Hinata succinctly replied, "Building courage!" Ibiki: "..." Another five minutes passed, and Ibiki, on the verge of tears, was relieved that it was finally time for the tenth question. It's been challenging! Ibiki regained his cool, tough image, scanning the room with a stern gaze. "Alright! It's time to announce the tenth question. But first, some additional rules... some truly despairing ones." He couldn't help but glance at Hinata, noting her attentiveness. Ibiki secretly sighed in relief. "First, you need to make a choice: will you 'take' or 'not take' the tenth question?" Hinata boldly exclaimed, "I choose to take it! And I'm utterly despairing—this is way too easy!" "Let me finish speaking!" Ibiki continued, "If you choose not to take it, you score zero and your entire team loses their qualification." "Furthermore, if you choose to 'take' it but fail, you'll never be eligible to take the Chunin Exams again." Hinata, brimming with confidence, declared, "I'm not afraid. I choose to take it!" Ibiki glared fiercely at Hinata, coldly threatening, "If you don't answer correctly, you'll never participate in the Chunin Exams again." Wouldn't that align perfectly with my intentions? But she dared not voice this thought, lest it reach Hiashi Hyuga's ears and cause unforeseen consequences. Having already discerned the truth, Hinata was naturally self-assured. With a nonchalant wave, she urged, "Quickly, ask the question! I'm eager... eager to finish the exam and go home for dinner. Don't waste time; let's get on with it!" Ibiki ignored Hinata; she certainly wasn't someone easily bluffed. Reflecting on the test earlier, Ibiki realized Hinata had almost instantaneously grasped the hidden hints in his words—her analytical abilities were remarkable. Perhaps Hinata had already figured out the truth behind the final question. Surveying the room, Ibiki casually remarked, "Tough luck, this year's rules come from me. If you're not confident, it's best to choose not to take it, so you can try again in the future." "I don't believe it!" Naturally, the voice was Hinata's. As the signature music of a certain young detective began to play, Hinata confidently proclaimed, "You're just a Jonin and the examiner for only the first round of the exam. This Chunin Exam isn't hosted solely by our village, but is a joint exam across multiple ninja villages." "So, I don't believe you have such authority!" Ibiki's face darkened. Is it fun to expose me like this? Suddenly, Ibiki recalled recent rumors circulating among the Jonin about Hinata... Ever since Kakashi obediently settled the bill at the barbecue restaurant, Hinata's reputation among the Jonin was firmly established. Hinata... she seemed to hold grudges. Ibiki mused internally, "Did I ever wrong Hinata in the past?" Probably not! A sudden realization hit Ibiki: "Could it be about not allowing her to use her Byakugan earlier?" But that time, wasn’t it Hinata who started it? I'm so wronged! Reflecting on the torment of the past hour, though he felt no physical suffering or mental stress, he inexplicably felt somewhat irritable, as if a fire was sprouting from his chest. Was this Hinata’s power? With an impassive expression, Ibiki surveyed the room and asked, "What about the rest of you? Will you 'take' or 'not take' the question?" Truthfully, Ibiki had already given up. He asked merely to uphold the dignity of the proctor. No one in the exam room responded... Ibiki thought, "Finally, it's over. I can clock out and relax for a bit. No way! I must make Kakashi treat me tonight to soothe my wounded little heart." Scanning the room, Ibiki chuckled, noting 108 candidates remained. This was a difficult situation to explain. After a moment's struggle, Ibiki casually declared, "I announce that all of you have passed the first exam!" Tch! How dull! None of the 108 candidates felt any joy. Even if Ibiki didn't explain, they understood the exam's truth through Hinata’s actions. All 108 pairs of eyes fixed on Ibiki, their expressions tacitly conveying, "Move along, uncle! This boring test is over. Let's start the next one." *Bang* A shadow suddenly burst through the window. Anko Mitarashi blocked Ibiki with a black cloth, standing assertively at the front. "Don't celebrate too soon. I'm Anko Mitarashi, the proctor for the second exam. The next test awaits you. Follow me!" "..." The class fell into utter silence. Anko, counting the people present, glanced at Ibiki disapprovingly. "Ibiki, why are there 36 teams remaining? Was your test too easy?" Ibiki smiled awkwardly, "Well... you see, this time there's... someone particularly strong... hahahaha!" With that, surely he hasn't offended Hinata, right?