Anko strolled through the Forest of Death, her senses heightened by an unusual chill that hung in the air. The warmth of the sun had vanished, replaced by a biting cold that set her instincts on edge. Curious, she decided to investigate the source of the sudden drop in temperature, wondering if it was some kind of trap or just the natural oddities of the forest.
As she ventured deeper into the dense foliage, the chilling aura grew stronger, wrapping around her like a frigid cloak. Soon, she stumbled upon a sight that made her blood run cold. The three Sound Genins lay before her, encased in blocks of shimmering ice, their bodies fully decapitated. The jagged spikes of ice protruded from within, leaving no doubt about their brutal fate.
Anko's eyes widened in shock. This was not just a display of power; it was sheer brutality. The entire area surrounding them was frozen, a stark contrast to the vibrant life that normally thrived in the forest. She felt a shiver run down her spine, not from the cold, but from the implications of what she was witnessing.
A memory flashed through her mind—the words of Hiruzen, the Hokage. He had warned her to keep an eye on a certain prodigy named Hyuk Haruno. She hadn't fully grasped the extent of the boy's abilities until now. The ease with which he had dispatched his enemies left her stunned.
Only a cold tyrant would commit such an act, she thought, a mix of admiration and concern bubbling within her. Who was this pink-haired child capable of such ruthlessness? The more she considered, the more curious she became. She felt an urge to learn more about him, to understand the darkness that lay within.
With a final glance at the frozen remains of the Sound Genins, Anko turned and disappeared into the shadows of the forest, her mind racing with thoughts of the boy who had so easily wielded such brutality.
As the chill lingered in the air, she couldn't shake the feeling that this was only the beginning of something much darker.