The Town Chief naturally did not think he had suddenly regained his vigor when he so easily broke free from the assailant's hold.
Then he saw two children with obscured faces holding kunai against the assailant, and he understood.
He did not know who the two children were, but they seemed to be on his side. Those on his side were either the Daimyo's subordinates or Konohagakure's ninja.
But if the people protecting him were the Daimyo's subordinates, that would be far too extravagant. At most, they were Konohagakure Genin.
Before he could even steady himself, though, a burning slap struck his face.
"Slap!"
"Look at yourself! What kind of state are you in? Is this how a Town Chief behaves?!"
It was the Town Chief's Wife who had slapped him, instantly leaving the Town Chief dumbfounded.
At that moment, Raiton and Kurenai seized the chance to knock out the woman who had attacked the Town Chief and take her away.
This boldly dressed woman felt like some kind of spy. Since she was a ninja, she might have other tricks up her sleeve, so she needed to be watched closely.
Genma, meanwhile, was watched with equal care. That woman was dressed far too revealingly, and Kurenai could not let her guard down around him in the slightest.
So after tying the woman up, Kurenai took out a black robe and wrapped her up tightly again. Finally, she carried her on her back by herself.
After all, judging by what had just happened, Namiashi Raidō's behavior had been just as objectionable. He could not be allowed to be alone with the woman either.
"Hey, Kurenai, can I come out now?"
Kurenai had said she needed to add some extra insurance to the woman, and Raiton had been sternly sent away.