Faced with Anko's request, Senya had wanted to agree immediately.
But as Konoha's Hokage's Assistant, he restrained the impulse in his heart first. He placed the letter of appointment on the table and slid it over to Anko.
"Don't rush. Take a look at this first."
Anko rolled her eyes lightly and shot Senya an annoyed glance.
"You really don't know how to appreciate a lady's feelings. Refusing a lady's request is very rude."
Though that was what Anko said, she still picked up the appointment letter Senya had placed on the table with a serious expression. In an instant, she returned to her work mode—stern and focused.
Watching Anko suddenly become serious, Senya found that she had a different sort of charm.
A peculiar light glimmered in his eyes.
"Well? Are you interested in serving as the examiner for the second stage of the Chunin Exams?"
Anko read the contents of the appointment letter and accepted it.
"Every year's Chunin Exams are all the same. There's nothing new about them. It's so boring."
"I have a different idea."
Anko's suggestion surprised Senya somewhat, but she was right. It was always a battle over scrolls, which really was rather dull. He happened to want to hear what new idea Anko had.
"Let's hear it. But ninja from other nations will be participating in these Chunin Exams too, so you'd better rein yourself in a little."
"If you go too far, it'll be hard to explain."
Anko slowly took several test tubes from her waist pouch. They were filled with a pale green solution that looked somewhat viscous.
"I want to add this."
"Orochimaru had this weakened version cloned and cultivated using the First Hokage's cells. Taken orally, it can restore nearly all of a jonin's Chakra in a short period