Interview Failure

Anya's Mind-Reading Technique clearly caught the warning that flashed through her father's mind:

It's a trap. Any answer will be wrong!

She opened her mouth, but faced with the interviewer's aggressive, fleshy face, she found herself at a loss. Confusion and helplessness filled her little face.

"What's wrong? Can't answer?" A trace of smugness crossed Tengjiyunwen's face. He leaned farther forward, bearing down on her as his words came faster and faster.

"Weren't you just swearing you'd protect peace in the Shinobi World? Why have you gone quiet the moment we get to a specific question?"

"Looks like your so-called 'admiration' and 'dreams' are just childish talk! If you can't even think through such a simple question, how can you prove you deserve a place at the Kumogakure Ninja Academy?"

"How can you prove you'll grow up to protect the village? Is that all the resolve you have?"

Kabuto Yakushi's expression darkened completely. He couldn't let this man keep crushing Anya's spirit.

He took a deep breath, forced down his anger, and interrupted in as calm but firm a voice as he could manage. "Mr. Fujiki, please ask a different question."

"It involves complex political and ethical choices. That's far too much to ask of a six-year-old child. It isn't fair."

Aizen spoke up at the right moment. His voice remained gentle, though it carried a note of disapproval.

"Director Fujiki, he's right. Asking a child so young to answer a hypothetical question about the village's core interests in an interview is asking too much of her."

The Elder Teacher looked troubled too. "Lord Yunwen, this..." he urged quietly.

"Enough!" Tengjiyunwen slammed a hand on the table. His round face shone with agitation as he looked from Kabuto Yakushi to Aizen. His voice rose sharply, his accusation unmistakable.

"Both of