After discovering that Orochimaru had escaped, Mitaraishi Anko turned her gaze to the traces of battle left behind.
She surveyed the devastated area, inwardly shocked by the sheer destructive power of the ninjutsu.
Just then, the Water Giant collapsed with a thunderous crash, sending waves surging across the lake.
A wave swept toward the shore, and a humanoid figure made of water emerged from it.
The figure rapidly transformed as it walked, taking on Suigetsu's appearance in the blink of an eye.
Suigetsu walked over to the massive sword embedded at an angle in the ground, pulled it free, and slung it onto his back.
"Suigetsu, I never imagined you had such a powerful move up your sleeve."
Gaara spoke with a complicated expression as he watched Suigetsu approach.
"This move only reaches its full power somewhere with plenty of water."
Suigetsu grinned smugly.
Mitaraishi Anko studied Suigetsu, Gaara, and the others, a grave look flashing across her face.
These kids actually managed to force Orochimaru to retreat. Looks like the other participants in the Chunin Ninja Exams are in for some serious trouble.
Then Mitaraishi Anko sprang forward, landing in front of Suigetsu and the others. "Why did Orochimaru attack you?"
As Orochimaru's student, Mitaraishi Anko understood his methods well.
Every move Orochimaru made served a clear purpose. He would never attack anyone for no reason.
Besides, she had just left Sasuke and already knew that Orochimaru had not only taken a vial of his blood, but also left a Cursed Seal on him.
"He was after me. He wanted to take me away."
Karin spoke with lingering fear on her face.
Mitaraishi Anko's gaze settled on Karin's red hair. After studying it for a moment, she said, "I see."
At the same time, she thought, *So she's a