Feng An raised his head and glanced at him casually, then said calmly, "No."
The two sisters, Yukime and Fubuki, behind him looked at him with worry on their faces.
Yukime even regretted signing up for the Chunin Exams.
If it weren't for them, Feng An wouldn't have injured Tayuya, let alone provoked the Konoha Military Police Force.
"Take him away."
Captain Shimura ordered the only remaining team member to restrain Feng An.
Just as the man nodded and moved to control Feng An, he used the Body Flicker Technique to appear several meters away, leaving the man empty-handed.
There was a gleam in the eyes of the two sisters, Yukime and Fubuki.
They already knew that Feng An was capable, but they didn't expect him to be so skilled.
The man was a Chunin, but he couldn't see through his movements.
The Body Flicker Technique uses chakra to move oneself at high speed, achieving an effect similar to instant movement.
Captain Shimura on the side narrowed his eyes slightly.
Although the Body Flicker Technique can be mastered by anyone, it seems a little strange for a child to have such proficiency.
It is hard to believe that he could master it at such a young age without a clan background or a teacher.
"Kid, what's your name? Who taught you the Body Flicker Technique?"
Feng An showed his big white teeth in an innocent smile.
"Will you protect me if I tell you?"
Captain Shimura frowned.
Although he had such a thought, the crowd had not yet dispersed; admitting it would be a slap in the face to the Military Police Force.
For him to dare say this, the background behind it might be even more shocking.
The number of people in Konoha who could disregard the Military Police Force can be counted on one hand.
Either someone from the Hyūga clan or an orphan from the Senju clan.
He didn't dare to think any deeper.
Above them was the Sarutobi clan, the direct family of the Third Hokage.
"Ahem," he suddenly coughed lightly.
The Chunin from before immediately understood the captain's meaning.
He was to clear the area.
The man smiled at the watching crowd.
"Everyone, please disperse. Let our Military Police Force handle the situation. If you wish to register, please return tomorrow."
Although everyone was dissatisfied, no one dared to speak out.
Among them, the man who had earlier betrayed Feng An was drenched in cold sweat and was the first to flee.
Since the people present were all civilians, they were evacuated quickly.
Soon, only Feng An, his two companions, and Captain Shimura were left at the scene.
The man had been in the Military Police Force for so long, which showed his foresight.
He had noticed Yukime and the other girl standing behind Feng An early on, so he didn't even ask the captain if they needed to be dispersed as well.
At this time, Fubuki looked at Feng An's back with a gloomy expression.
She had been deeply touched by Feng An's earlier help, but now she realized he might have powerful connections.
This was what she hated most from the bottom of her heart: the mutual protection among those in power.
The two of them had come to participate in the Chunin Exams to change their own destinies. Ordinary Genin and ordinary villagers belonged to the same class.
As long as they became Chunin and wore that uniform, their lives would improve.
"That's right, why would someone without any background stick their neck out for burdens like us?
Perhaps in their eyes, helping us was just a casual gesture."
Fubuki could no longer maintain her strong front, and her expression turned bitter.
Yukime, standing beside her, noticed the change in her expression. Although she knew it was inappropriate to whisper at such a time, she couldn't help but ask quietly,
"Why do you look so upset?"
Fubuki seemed to have aged several years in an instant and sighed, "Sister, I'm tired."
What did you do to make yourself tired?
Yukime found it strange.
Feng An also noticed Fubuki's expression, as if she had eaten something disgusting.
He put his hand on her forehead.
"You don't have a fever, do you?"
Fubuki quickly stepped back, covering her forehead.
"Hmph, don't touch me. You're trying to take advantage of me, aren't you?"
Feng An was stunned.
First, it was 'Brother Feng An,' and now it's degraded to a 'hmph'?
He leaned close to Yukime's ear and asked quietly,
"Did she hit her head when she was a child?"
Yukime frowned and thought for a moment.
As her brows gradually relaxed, she nodded.
"Fubuki really did hit her head when she was little."
Well, no wonder. It all makes sense now.
Fubuki stamped her foot in anger: "Sister! Why are you betraying me like this?"
The man beside Captain Shimura couldn't help but ask, "Captain, are we just going to stand here and watch them chat?"
Captain Shimura glared at him fiercely.
He slowly leaned close to his ear and whispered, "Shut up!"
What do you think has allowed me to hold this position?
I rely on my eyes that can see through the essence of things and my keen sense of smell!
Seeing how relaxed they were, chatting casually despite the presence of the Military Police Force, as if they were at home.
This made Captain Shimura even more convinced that his guess was correct!
The other party's surname was very likely Sarutobi!
Everyone in Konoha knows what that name means.
Originally, he had planned that if the other party was from another major clan, he would just give a reprimand to appease Tayuō.
But now, he abandoned even the thought of criticism. As long as the other party didn't criticize him, he would be satisfied.
The man standing aside saw his captain's back straighten.
He was horrified and quickly straightened up as well.
The last time the captain stood this straight was at a scene authorized by the Hokage himself.
Could it be that the captain discovered the Hokage was observing them from the shadows?!
No wonder the captain told me to be quiet.
I'm so stupid! I didn't realize the captain was looking out for me!
I'll definitely vote for you in the next election for Captain of the Military Police Force, sir!
Feng An and the other two went from arguing to discussing their team name and then to where they should go for dinner.
"Let's go eat at Ichiraku Ramen. I haven't been there in a while."
"Hmph, I'll do whatever my sister says."
Yukime nodded.
"Okay, I haven't had ramen in a while."
Seeing that the two agreed, Feng An turned around.
Only then did he notice that Captain Shimura and the man were still there.
And they were standing very straight, even more rigidly than students being punished to stand at attention.
Feng An was a little confused.
He glanced at the two of them and asked, "Are you still here? Why are you standing like that?"
Could it be that Sarutobi Hiruzen is here?
No, he didn't sense anyone else.
Hearing this, Captain Shimura's mind began racing.
What did he mean by that? Was he hinting at something?
After thinking hard for a moment, a light flashed in his eyes.
This was a hint that the two of them were in the way of him spending time with the two girls here, meaning they should leave!
"We'll take our leave now!"
Captain Shimura nodded to Feng An, grabbed the man beside him, used the Body Flicker Technique to instantly appear outside the venue, and hurried away.
Yukime rubbed her eyes in disbelief.
She looked at Feng An and asked weakly,
"...Do you know him?"
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