At Ibiki's words, Anko's expression remained unchanged.
Her now-serious gaze flicked lightly toward him as she spoke in a cool voice.
"You make it sound so easy..."
"But... if it really is Orochimaru... how are we supposed to withstand that guy's attack!?"
Hearing Anko's words, Ibiki seemed to have expected this response long ago. He glanced sideways at her and slowly said, "This time, the Fifth Hokage has already given the order for us to fully cooperate with the Konoha Military Police Force!"
At those words, Anko's eyes widened slightly in surprise.
The name Military Police Force simply felt unfamiliar to her.
Even after living in Konoha for so many years, she only knew that the Konoha Military Police Force was responsible for the village's daily public security.
Ever since the Uchiha Clan, which had originally controlled the Konoha Military Police Force, was wiped out, the one currently in charge of it was...
Thinking of this, Anko's eyes shifted slightly as she asked in surprise, "Could it be... Senior Nawaki!?"
Hearing her words, Ibiki Morino nodded lightly, his expression respectful as he said, "You're right. It is Lord Senju Nawaki!"
At this point, Ibiki's expression became slightly complicated as he slowly said in a quiet voice, "I never expected Lord Nawaki to volunteer for this mission himself. With him leading us, I imagine we'll soon find where Orochimaru is hiding!"
"Then, perhaps we might even capture Orochimaru, that traitor!"
Hearing him, Anko's gaze lowered slightly, and she remained silent.
Only after a long while did she slowly speak.
"I understand. Then what exactly do I need to do?"
Hearing her words, Ibiki turned his gaze toward the distant Forest of Death, his voice somewhat complicated.
"The orders from above are for you and me to enter the Second Exam's testing