Mirai's four kunai collided with the kunai thrown in response by Hasegawa, all striking the tips of the weapons. After changing direction, Hasegawa's loudly clanging kunai flew toward the hotel behind Mirai, where another explosion erupted. Meanwhile, another kunai landed on the wall beside the Hasegawa brothers, securing the wire trap just as Mirai had anticipated.
The detonator operator did not disappoint Mirai. The violent explosion instantly destroyed the wires' anchor points, scattering the neatly arranged wire mesh apart and opening a gap for Mirai to swiftly pass through the wire trap and race toward the distant street.
Hasegawa was still waiting for the detonator to explode when the sudden change left him dumbfounded. He had never expected Mirai's kunai skills to reach such a level. Mirai could skillfully and precisely alter the trajectory of his kunai with his own kunai. This was far beyond the skill Mirai had displayed before the little fellow; even most ninja might not be able to accomplish such a feat.
Moreover, Hasegawa could not imagine how quickly Mirai had discovered the hidden detonator. In such a short time, he had even managed to use the detonator to create an opportunity to escape.
Though his heart was shaken, Hasegawa naturally could not simply watch Mirai flee. He chased after him through the opening Mirai had made in the wire trap, murderous intent boiling within him.
Because of the earlier commotion, more people had gathered on the street. But the moment they saw ninja fighting, they quickly hid somewhere safe, hoping that the Konoha ninja would swiftly deal with the enemy.
Since this was not the first time something like this had happened, the villagers of Konoha Village knew very well how to handle such situations.
Although Konoha Village was one of the safest and most