Sarutobi Hiruzen was extremely pleased. Ever since he had discovered how extraordinary Mirai was, he had kept a close eye on him, even regarding him as Huo Ying's Fourth Generation. Yet Mirai had refreshed his understanding time and time again. Now, Mirai was even better than he had imagined. How could that not please him?! What Mirai had said before had not been boasting or blind arrogance—he truly possessed that strength! Hiruzen was immensely satisfied with him. So what if he had a bit of youthful spirit? Youth was not meant to be wasted. Hiruzen himself had been the same in his younger days! Was a Hokage not allowed to be immature and impulsive once?!
Some were happy, while others were sorrowful!
Nakajima Hiroe frowned. She looked at her son and shook her head. Though she was reluctant to admit it, she realized that her son truly could not compare to that little Mirai! They had both been born into the same world, so why was the gap so vast?! Fortunately, she had prepared beforehand. Otherwise, she truly would have had no choice but to deal with Mirai herself! If he were given more time to grow, he might even become a fireball! Such a threat had to be eliminated!
Just as Zang Jun had expected, Mirai had no intention of allowing Dan Katō to counterattack. Before Dan could prepare himself, Mirai had already rushed forward with a blunt kunai.
Dan Katō saw an opening and stepped forward with his kunai. He wanted to block Mirai's attack, but to his surprise, Mirai still struck head-on. When his kunai collided with Mirai's, an immense force traveled through it. He could not withstand it at all, and his entire body was sent flying backward.
"Well done! That's it!" Seeing Mirai's performance, Granny