As the hoarse, deep voice slowly emerged from the darkness, it instantly drew the attention of the three people present.
But!
When that figure truly stepped out of the darkness and appeared before them, Kurotsuchi and the others widened their eyes in disbelief and shock!
"The chief examiner of the first test!"
At that moment, beneath the dim lights, the one leading dozens of Anbu ninja in ambush below the tower was none other than the chief examiner of the Chunin Exams' written test—Ibiki Morino.
Standing before Kurotsuchi and the others, Ibiki Morino's tall, gaunt face had slightly sunken cheeks. Expressionless, he seemed like a dark machine, utterly cold.
Even under such dim lighting, his eyes glinted with sharpness as they slowly turned toward Kurotsuchi and the others. He continued in a deep voice.
"As a member of Konoha, I also regret that this enemy assault has involved ninja from other villages... But... we have our own mission as well. Please understand that."
Having said that, he glanced at the three of them. His voice returned to its previous indifference as he calmly said, "Before we take action, you must remain under our supervision. Do not make any moves that could cause us to misunderstand!"
Hearing Ibiki Morino's words, all three of their expressions darkened, their eyes concealing a trace of anger!
Omoi was the most straightforward and was the first to speak.
"The examinees inside are about to be slaughtered to the last man, and you people can still sit still!?"
"Whether it's your Konoha's internal conflict or a genuine enemy invasion, it doesn't matter, but!"
"Remember this—we aren't Konoha ninja. You have no right to control our actions!"
Hearing him, Ibiki Morino merely cast him a cold glance and said in a low voice, "Foolish fellow..."
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