It has been a few months after Hinata's first kiss with Naruto. From that point on, they were VERY close. Every one of their friends loved seeing the relationship grow, even Hiashi, the overprotective father of Hinata was happy to see that his daughter finally found someone. One day, something came up…

"Naurto, please open up!"

"Yeah I'm coming." Naruto said waking up to open the door.

What he saw was an ANBU shinobi who was waiting outside his door.

"Tsunade Sama wants to talk to you now." The ANBU said.

"Why doe Bachan need me at this time?" Naruto said stubbornly.

"It's something about your Ninja rank." The ANBU responded.

With a quick haste, Naruto insantly changed to his normal clothes and quickly went out the door, leaving the ANBU ninja in the dust.

Naruto eagerly dashed towards the Hokage's quarters and upon entering, he yelled out, "BACHAN, WHAT IS IT ABOUT ME AND MY NINJA RANK!"

"Oh shut up Naruto! I needed to talk to you and Hinata about something." Tsunade said with an annoyed tone.

"Hey Naruto kun." Hinata called out with her usual gentle voice.

"Anyways, I wanted to talk about your current rank because the Jounin exams are close by. You two fought against Pain and won, so I've decided you two will join the exams." Tsunade explained.

"But Bachan… I'm still Genin, don't I have to be a Chunin to join?" Naruto asked.

"That's the other thing… Naruto Uzumaki, I Tsunade, The Hokage will now promote you to a Chunin." Tsunade said while handing Naruto his green flak vest.

"Congratulations Naruto! You're now a Chunin! You're another step closer to being Hokage!" Hinata said smiling.

"Thanks Hinata!" Naruto said,"When's the exams by the way?"

"It's about two more months away; for not I suggest you two train. This exam will be like the final part of the Chunin exams, so you fight to get appeal. Now you should go and train, you two don't have the time to loaf around!" Tsunade said while kicking Naruto and Hinata out of her office.

"I can't believe this! I'm a Chunin and almost a Jounin." Naruto said happily, "Also you might be one Hinata!"

"Yeah, but I'm kind of nervous… I don't think I'm strong enough…" Hinata confessed.

"What are you saying Hinata? You risked your life to save me from Pain and you are saying you're not strong enough." Naruto said surprised.

"I guess your right…" Hinata answered.

"Alright! So let's go and train! I sure we can get Jounin, together!" Naruto said dragging Hinata for training.