Chapter Summaries

Key Plot Points and Events

• Mirai is pursued by three Kirigakure ninja, including Ao, who opens the Eight Inner Gates.
• Mirai uses detonating tags and his Byakugan to create openings and disrupt his pursuers.
• Mirai uses Lightning Release to counter the Mist ninja's Water Release techniques, allowing him to escape.

Character Developments

• Mirai demonstrates strategic thinking and adaptability, using his environment and available resources to outmaneuver his enemies.
• Ao shows desperation and recklessness in his pursuit of Mirai, opening the Eight Inner Gates despite the risks.

Significant Themes

• Adaptability and resourcefulness in the face of danger.
• The consequences of reckless actions, as seen in Ao's use of the Eight Inner Gates.

Character Interactions

• Mirai and the Kirigakure ninja engage in a cat-and-mouse chase, with Mirai using his intelligence and ninja tools to outwit his pursuers.
• Mirai's use of Lightning Release forces the Mist ninja to reassess their strategy, leading to their temporary defeat.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Mirai, after escaping, decides to find Kurenai, Gou, and their companion.
• He overhears a group of Kirigakure ninja discussing their search for Kurenai's group and their disdain for Mirai's abilities.
• Mirai decides to launch a sneak attack on the Kirigakure ninja to ease pressure on Kurenai's group.

Character Developments

• Mirai demonstrates strategic thinking and decisiveness in choosing to target the Kirigakure ninja.
• The Kirigakure ninja captain shows composure and caution, while the others display arrogance and underestimation of their opponents.

Significant Themes

• Arrogance and its consequences: The Kirigakure ninja's arrogance leads them to underestimate their opponents, potentially leading to their downfall.
• Strategic thinking: Mirai's ability to analyze the situation and make strategic decisions is highlighted.
• Teamwork vs. Individualism: The Kirigakure ninja team lacks unity, with some members looking down on others, contrasting with Mirai's focus on helping his team.

Character Interactions

• Mirai's internal monologue reveals his determination to help his team and his disdain for the Kirigakure ninja's arrogance.
• The Kirigakure ninja team interacts, displaying their differing attitudes and the lack of unity within their group.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Mirai learns about three types of Haki: Conqueror's, Armament, and Observation.
• He discovers Observation Haki allows him to predict enemies' movements and senses danger.
• Mirai uses Observation Haki to track and ambush a four-man Kirigakure ninja team.
• He successfully kills three of the four ninja in a nighttime attack.

Character Developments

• Mirai gains confidence in his plan and abilities, particularly his newfound Observation Haki.
• The Kirigakure ninja team underestimates Mirai due to his age and appearance.

Significant Themes

• The power of information and foresight in battle.
• The importance of not underestimating opponents based on appearances.
• The usefulness of Haki in combat and its potential for growth.

Character Interactions

• Mirai demonstrates his ability to predict and counter the Kirigakure ninja's movements.
• The Kirigakure ninja team is caught off guard and struggles to adapt to Mirai's tactics.
• Mirai reveals his identity as the 'little demon' they had been discussing, shocking his opponents.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Mirai uses Observation Haki in battle for the first time, gaining a significant advantage against his enemies.
• He defeats the Kirigakure sentinel and captain using a combination of Observation Haki, Steel Skin, and Causal Reversal.
• Mirai sets the forest on fire to destroy the corpses and create a distraction for Kirigakure.

Character Developments

• Mirai demonstrates remarkable growth and maturity in his combat skills and decision-making.
• He shows no mercy towards his enemies, displaying a cold-blooded and indifferent attitude.
• Captain Fogren of Kirigakure underestimates Mirai, leading to his defeat and death.

Significant Themes

• The power of Observation Haki and its impact on combat.
• The consequences of underestimating one's enemy.
• Mirai's growing confidence and ambition on the battlefield.

Character Interactions

• Mirai faces off against the Kirigakure sentinel and captain, ultimately defeating them both.
• Captain Fogren's attempt to intervene is thwarted by Mirai's quick thinking and use of Causal Reversal.
• Mirai's actions and decisions reflect his growing independence and determination to protect his village and loved ones.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Kimura, an eleven-year-old Konoha ninja, has killed 35 Kirigakure ninja in 15 days, causing the Mist to contract their perimeter and panic.
• Kirigakure's higher-ups are watching Kimura closely, but he avoids Jonin squads using his Observation Haki.
• Konoha's White Fang and his group, including Chi Jingyou, are cornered by Kirigakure.
• Kimura overhears a Mist squad discussing their plans to capture Konoha's White Fang and decides to intervene.

Character Developments

• Kimura's strength and killing power have grown rapidly, comparable to a Chunin, and his caution has increased.
• Kirigakure's ninja are frustrated and wary of Kimura's interference.
• Konoha's White Fang and his group are in danger, but they have not been captured yet.

Significant Themes

• The threat of a powerful and rapidly growing enemy (Kimura).
• The desperation and frustration of being outmatched (Kirigakure).
• The importance of caution and intelligence gathering (Kimura's use of Observation Haki).

Character Interactions

• Kimura overhears a conversation between four Kirigakure ninja, leading to a confrontation.
• The Mist ninja underestimate Kimura, leading to their deaths.
• Kimura uses his Earth Release: Headhunter Jutsu to take out one of the Mist ninja.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Mirai, an eleven-year-old boy, defeats two Kirigakure ninja in a brutal and calculated manner.
• He uses their coordination against them, evading their attacks and countering with precise strikes.
• After crippling their dominant hands, Mirai relentlessly pursues and defeats the remaining Kirigakure ninja.

Character Developments

• Mirai: Shows ruthlessness, decisiveness, and exceptional combat skills beyond his age. He remains calm and composed even when facing multiple opponents.
• Kirigakure ninja: Initially confident and formidable, they underestimate Mirai and fall into his traps. Their injuries and the loss of their dominant hands significantly affect their combat abilities.

Significant Themes

• Underestimation: The Kirigakure ninja underestimate Mirai due to his age and initial appearance of weakness, leading to their downfall.
• Adaptability: Mirai adapts to his enemies' tactics and uses their strengths against them, showcasing his quick thinking and strategic prowess.
• Mercilessness: Mirai's brutal and decisive actions highlight the harsh reality of the ninja world and the importance of finishing off enemies to prevent future threats.

Character Interactions

• Mirai vs. Kirigakure ninja: Mirai's calm and calculated demeanor contrasts with the Kirigakure ninja's growing tension and fear, ultimately leading to their defeat.
• Mirai's indifference to his enemies' suffering emphasizes his ruthlessness and single-minded focus on victory.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Mirai infiltrates the Mist ninja encirclement to find Chi Jingyou and his companions.
• He discovers them after half a day, injured and surrounded by eleven Mist ninja.
• Mirai creates clones and disguises them as Mist ninja to launch a surprise attack.

Character Developments

• Mirai's determination and resourcefulness are evident in his stealthy search and strategic planning.
• Chi Jingyou, Rituo, and Zuo Wei show resilience and camaraderie despite their dire situation.
• Hashimoto Yasunari, the Mist ninja leader, demonstrates his cunning and patience in waiting for the right moment to strike.

Significant Themes

• Loyalty and Friendship: The bond between Mirai, Chi Jingyou, Rituo, and Zuo Wei is tested and strengthened by their shared crisis.
• Despair and Hope: The characters grapple with feelings of despair as their situation worsens, but Mirai's arrival reignites hope.
• Strategy vs. Brute Force: Mirai's use of clones and disguises highlights the importance of strategy and deception over sheer strength.

Character Interactions

• Mirai's reunion with Chi Jingyou, Rituo, and Zuo Wei is filled with relief, anger, and determination.
• The Mist ninja's underestimation of their opponents leads to a tense standoff.
• Hashimoto Yasunari's focus on Chi Jingyou highlights the personal grudge between them.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Hashimoto Yasunari is about to kill one of Mirai's students when a group of people, disguised as Mirai's students and their pursuers, arrives, causing confusion.
• The disguised group detonates explosive tags, injuring and killing some Kirigakure ninja and Hongjing You's group.
• Mirai, Zuo Wei, and Rituo adopt defensive stances, while the disguised group takes position in the mist.
• A powerful explosion occurs, killing seven Kirigakure ninja and further decimating their forces.
• Hashimoto Yasunari activates the Hidden Mist Jutsu, planning to kill Hongjing You himself.

Character Developments

• Mirai: Shows resilience and strategic thinking, using his students' disguises to turn the tide of battle.
• Hashimoto Yasunari: Becomes increasingly desperate and reckless as his forces dwindle, leading to his decision to use the Hidden Mist Jutsu.
• Hongjing You: Initially overwhelmed, becomes stunned by the sudden reversal of the situation and the power of Konoha's dagger tactics.

Significant Themes

• Strategic deception and misdirection (Mirai's use of disguises and explosives)
• Desperation leading to reckless actions (Hashimoto Yasunari's decision to use the Hidden Mist Jutsu)
• The power of teamwork and unity (Mirai's students working together to create confusion and turn the battle)

Character Interactions

• Mirai and his students: Mirai is proud of his students' actions and works together with them to defend against their enemies.
• Hashimoto Yasunari and his allies: Hashimoto grows increasingly frustrated and desperate as his allies are killed, leading to his decision to act alone.
• Hongjing You and Mirai: Hongjing You is initially overwhelmed by Mirai's power but becomes stunned by the sudden reversal of the situation.

Key Plot Points and Events

• The chapter focuses on the battle between the Konoha team and Kirigakure ninja, led by Hashimoto Yasunari, in a foggy environment created by the Hidden Mist Technique.
• Naruto and his team are at a disadvantage due to their low chakra levels and the enemy's superior endurance.
• Mirai discovers a way to counter the Hidden Mist Technique using Observation Haki.
• Naruto pretends to lose control, creating chaos and providing cover for Chi Jingyou to approach Hashimoto Yasunari.
• Chi Jingyou uses Lightning Release to attack Hashimoto Yasunari, catching him off guard.

Character Developments

• Naruto demonstrates improved acting skills and strategic thinking by creating a diversion to help his team.
• Mirai shows resourcefulness in finding a way to counter the Hidden Mist Technique.
• Chi Jingyou remains calm and composed under pressure, trusting Mirai's judgment and executing his plan perfectly.
• Rituo and Zuo Wei are severely injured and struggle to maintain their composure.

Significant Themes

• The importance of adaptability and resourcefulness in the face of challenging situations.
• Trust and communication among team members are crucial for successful cooperation.
• The Hidden Mist Technique's oppressive nature highlights the theme of environmental manipulation in warfare.

Character Interactions

• Naruto and Mirai work together to create a distraction, showcasing their growing partnership.
• Chi Jingyou trusts Mirai's judgment, demonstrating his confidence in his student's abilities.
• The dynamic between Rituo, Zuo Wei, Naruto, and Mirai highlights their differing levels of resilience and determination.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Chi Jingyou successfully attacks Hashimoto Yasunari, creating an opportunity for Zuo Wei to strike.
• Zuo Wei disperses the dense mist, allowing Mirai and Chi Jingyou to launch a combined attack on Hashimoto Yasunari.
• A Kirigakure ninja shields Hashimoto Yasunari, taking the brunt of the attack.
• Chi Jingyou uses explosive tags to severely injure Hashimoto Yasunari.
• A third Kirigakure ninja, Matsumoto Justice, appears, revealing that Hashimoto Yasunari is a missing-nin and that the Kirigakure ninja were sent to eliminate Mirai's group and Hashimoto Yasunari.

Character Developments

• Zuo Wei demonstrates quick thinking and understanding of Mirai's plan, dispersing the mist at the right moment.
• Mirai and Chi Jingyou work together effectively, coordinating their attacks on Hashimoto Yasunari.
• Hashimoto Yasunari's true allegiance is revealed, showing his desire for revenge against Mirai's group.
• Matsumoto Justice's true intentions are revealed, showing his ambition and desire for glory.

Significant Themes

• Teamwork and coordination: Mirai, Chi Jingyou, and Zuo Wei work together to create an opportunity to attack Hashimoto Yasunari.
• Betrayal and shifting alliances: Hashimoto Yasunari's true allegiance is revealed, showing that he is a missing-nin seeking revenge. Matsumoto Justice's true intentions are also revealed, showing that he is willing to betray his comrades for personal gain.

Character Interactions

• Mirai and Chi Jingyou work together, with Mirai giving signals and Chi Jingyou responding with appropriate actions.
• Zuo Wei interacts with Mirai, understanding his plan and acting accordingly.
• Matsumoto Justice interacts with both Mirai's group and Hashimoto Yasunari, revealing his true intentions and showing his ambition.
• Hashimoto Yasunari interacts with Mirai's group, revealing his true allegiance and showing his desire for revenge.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Hashimoto Yasunari and Tanaka Shigeru fight, with Tanaka initially having the upper hand.
• Naruto uses his sensory abilities to predict and relay Tanaka's attacks to Hashimoto, turning the tide of the battle.
• Hashimoto, despite his injuries, outsmarts Naruto and kills Tanaka, revealing he had been conserving strength.

Character Developments

• Naruto shows strategic thinking and adaptability by helping Hashimoto despite not fully trusting him.
• Hashimoto demonstrates cunning and deception, outmaneuvering both Naruto and Tanaka.
• Tanaka's overconfidence leads to his downfall.

Significant Themes

• Trust and deception: Characters use and manipulate each other for their own ends.
• Power dynamics: The balance of power shifts between characters based on their strength and strategy.
• Adaptability: Characters must adapt to changing circumstances to survive.

Character Interactions

• Naruto and Hashimoto form an uneasy alliance, with Naruto helping Hashimoto despite his suspicions.
• Tanaka underestimates Hashimoto, leading to his defeat.
• Mirai, Kurenai, and Gou watch the battle, unable to intervene effectively.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Hashimoto Yasunari, severely injured, emerges from the Bloody Mist, seeking to kill Mirai.
• Mirai, Chi Jingyou, and Zuo Wei face Hashimoto Yasunari in a desperate battle.
• Both sides are severely injured and exhausted, resorting to close combat.
• Mirai decides to use the Causal Reversal technique to save his companions.

Character Developments

• Mirai shows determination to protect his companions, even at the cost of his own life.
• Hashimoto Yasunari's desire to kill Mirai surpasses his desire to kill Mirai's companion.
• Chi Jingyou and Zuo Wei realize the vast difference in strength between jōnin and themselves.

Significant Themes

• The importance of companionship and protecting one's allies.
• The vast gap in strength between different ninja ranks.
• The desperation and exhaustion of prolonged, intense battles.

Character Interactions

• Mirai and Hashimoto Yasunari's battle reaches a climax, with both severely injured.
• Mirai decides to use the Causal Reversal technique without informing Zuo Wei.
• Chi Jingyou and Zuo Wei watch helplessly from the sidelines due to their injuries.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Mirai wakes up after the battle, finding himself alive and in Team 40's camp.
• He learns that he's been unconscious for three days, and the battle ended three days ago.
• Chi Jingyou reveals that Hashimoto Yasunari was killed, and they won the battle due to luck.
• In Kirigakure's camp, Munashi Jinpachi, wielder of the Explosive Blade Shibuki, decides to personally lead a team to eliminate Team 40.

Character Developments

• Mirai is grateful to be alive and appreciates his team's survival.
• Chi Jingyou shows concern for Mirai's well-being, despite his teasing nature.
• Zuo Wei remains quiet and reserved but is curious about Mirai's abilities.
• Matsuzaka Daisuke is reprimanded for his failures and loses his chance to lead the mission against Team 40.
• Munashi Jinpachi, a powerful Kirigakure shinobi, is revealed to be leading the new mission against Team 40.

Significant Themes

• Survival and perseverance in the face of adversity.
• The consequences of underestimating one's opponents.
• The importance of teamwork and camaraderie.
• The introduction of a new powerful antagonist.

Character Interactions

• Mirai, Chi Jingyou, and Zuo Wei share a relaxed moment after the battle, highlighting their bond as a team.
• Matsuzaka Daisuke and Munashi Jinpachi have a tense interaction, showcasing the power dynamics within Kirigakure.
• Mirai is evasive when asked about his abilities by Chi Jingyou and Zuo Wei, maintaining his secret.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Mirai recovers after three days of unconsciousness and learns he has gained Armament Haki.
• Takumi also wakes up and eats before falling back asleep.
• Munashi Jinpachi, one of the Seven Ninja Swordsmen, leads a team of Kirigakure ninja to search for Mirai.

Character Developments

• Mirai: Gains Armament Haki, becomes more confident and strategic.
• Takumi: Shows stubbornness in battle, needs to improve his judgment.
• Munashi Jinpachi: Demonstrates his strategic thinking and confidence in his team's abilities.

Significant Themes

• Power and strength: Mirai's new Haki and Munashi Jinpachi's confidence in his team.
• Strategy and adaptability: Both sides show strategic thinking in their search for each other.
• Stubbornness vs. adaptability: Takumi's stubbornness is contrasted with Mirai's strategic growth.

Character Interactions

• Mirai and Takumi: Mirai thinks about Takumi's reckless behavior and hopes he improves.
• Munashi Jinpachi and his team: Munashi Jinpachi shows confidence in his team's abilities and considers their strengths in his plans.
• Mirai and the system: Mirai gains Armament Haki from the system and expresses his growing understanding of Haki.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Mirai and Zuo Wei spar, with Mirai using his Haki and weapons advantage to win.
• Chi Jingyou, Mirai's teacher, watches and critiques the fight.
• A group of Mist ninja, led by Munashi Jinpachi, approach Team 40's camp, seeking to capture them.
• Mirai senses danger and leaps away just before Munashi's massive blade strike hits their camp.

Character Developments

• Mirai continues to grow stronger and more confident in his abilities.
• Zuo Wei accepts and admires Mirai's growth, showing no jealousy.
• Rituo remains energetic and restless, eager to fight.
• Munashi Jinpachi is introduced as a powerful and imposing figure, wielding a massive blade.

Significant Themes

• Growth and improvement through competition and training.
• The power and influence of the Seven Ninja Swordsmen of the Mist.
• The importance of intuition and sensing danger in battle.

Character Interactions

• Mirai and Zuo Wei continue to train and grow together.
• Chi Jingyou mentors and guides Mirai and Zuo Wei.
• Mirai and Munashi Jinpachi are set to face off, hinting at a tense and powerful confrontation.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Mirai and his team encounter Munashi Jinpachi, one of the Seven Ninja Swordsmen of the Mist.
• Munashi Jinpachi attacks Mirai with his powerful Shibuki greatsword, which explodes on impact.
• Mirai survives the attack and counterattacks, injuring Munashi Jinpachi.
• Munashi Jinpachi becomes serious and relentlessly attacks Mirai with his sword, leaving him struggling to evade.

Character Developments

• Mirai demonstrates his ability to withstand powerful attacks and counterattack, but struggles against Munashi Jinpachi's overwhelming strength and skill.
• Munashi Jinpachi initially underestimates Mirai but becomes serious and determined to kill him after being injured.

Significant Themes

• The power gap between high-level ninja and lower-level ones.
• The importance of perception and reaction time in combat.
• The dangers of underestimating opponents.

Character Interactions

• Mirai and Munashi Jinpachi engage in a fierce battle, with Mirai barely managing to evade Munashi Jinpachi's relentless attacks.
• Rituo is initially startled by Munashi Jinpachi's reputation but remains calm and composed.
• Mirai's teammates watch the battle but are not directly involved.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Munashi Jinpachi, a formidable opponent, joins the battle, turning the tide against Mirai's team.
• Mirai devises a strategy to ambush and kill one of the enemies, which proves successful.
• Ye Ping, another powerful enemy, uses a Fire Release, Fireball Technique, and later a more powerful Fire Release, Hard Work, in coordination with a giant eagle, Feng Yi.

Character Developments

• Mirai demonstrates strategic thinking and adaptability in battle.
• Munashi Jinpachi reveals his arrogance and overconfidence.
• Ye Ping shows cunning and strength, using chakra detonation to defend against a fireball attack.

Significant Themes

• Teamwork and strategy are crucial in battle.
• Arrogance can lead to underestimation of opponents.
• Power and strength alone are not enough to guarantee victory; tactics and adaptability are also vital.

Character Interactions

• Mirai, Kurenai, and Gou's friends work together to execute Mirai's strategies.
• Munashi Jinpachi and Ye Ping display their power and aggression against Mirai's team.
• Ye Ping and Feng Yi coordinate their attacks against Zuo Wei and Rituo.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Mirai and Ao engage in combat, with Mirai using his precognition to counter Ao's Byakugan.
• Ao, confident in his abilities, launches a powerful attack, but Mirai counters with Armament Haki, breaking Ao's state and counterattacking fiercely.
• Ye Ping, atop an eagle, uses a powerful fire ninjutsu, putting Zuo Wei and Rituo in danger.
• Zuo Wei uses a water ninjutsu to intercept the flames, while Mirai uses his earth ninjutsu to protect them.
• Chi Jingyou, distracted, is attacked by Munashi Jinpachi, leaving himself vulnerable.
• Mirai, concerned for Chi Jingyou, quickly defeats Ao and rushes to his aid.

Character Developments

• Ao's confidence grows with his reputation, leading to overconfidence in battle.
• Mirai's concern for his comrades, particularly Chi Jingyou, drives him to act quickly and decisively.
• Zuo Wei demonstrates his ability to use ninjutsu, showing growth and resourcefulness.

Significant Themes

• The dangers of overconfidence in battle.
• The importance of teamwork and looking out for one another in a team.
• The consequences of letting one's guard down, as seen with Chi Jingyou.

Character Interactions

• Mirai and Ao's intense battle showcases their skills and determination.
• Mirai's concern for Chi Jingyou highlights their bond as comrades.
• Zuo Wei's quick thinking and action to protect Rituo displays his growth and responsibility.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Munashi Jinpachi and the boy (Mirai's student) engage in a fierce battle.
• Mirai intervenes, disarming Munashi Jinpachi by throwing his sword away.
• Munashi Jinpachi becomes enraged and attacks Mirai and the boy.
• Ye Ping attempts to help but is stopped by Munashi Jinpachi.
• Zuo Wei and Rituo, who had been hiding, attack Ye Ping on the eagle's back.

Character Developments

• The boy demonstrates exceptional combat skills and courage, but also learns the importance of luck and caution.
• Munashi Jinpachi's pride and anger lead him to dismiss help and insist on fighting Mirai and the boy alone.
• Ye Ping shows concern for his lord's honor but is also cautious about his own safety.
• Zuo Wei and Rituo display improved teamwork and adaptability in their surprise attack on Ye Ping.

Significant Themes

• The power of Armament Haki and its potential for both offense and defense.
• The importance of luck and timing in battle.
• The dangers of overconfidence and pride in combat.
• The value of teamwork and adaptability in unexpected situations.

Character Interactions

• The boy and Munashi Jinpachi engage in a life-threatening duel, testing each other's skills and resolve.
• Mirai intervenes, demonstrating his loyalty and concern for the boy's safety.
• Ye Ping and Munashi Jinpachi have a tense interaction, with Ye Ping showing deference to his lord's wishes but also prioritizing his own safety.
• Zuo Wei and Rituo work together to surprise attack Ye Ping, showcasing their improved teamwork and adaptability.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Munashi Jinpachi attacks Naruto and Mirai with a powerful water technique.
• Naruto and Mirai evade the attack but are separated.
• Munashi Jinpachi targets Naruto first, considering him the weaker opponent.
• Naruto defends against Munashi Jinpachi's attacks but is injured.
• Mirai intervenes, using a Lightning Release ninjutsu to drive Munashi Jinpachi back.
• The three face off, with Munashi Jinpachi discovering Shibuki's greatsword on the ground.
• Naruto, Mirai, and Mirai charge at Munashi Jinpachi simultaneously.

Character Developments

• Naruto demonstrates his resilience and survival instincts, enduring Munashi Jinpachi's powerful attacks.
• Munashi Jinpachi shows his caution and experience in combat, taking precautions and not underestimating his opponents.
• Mirai reveals his protective nature towards Naruto, intervening when Munashi Jinpachi targets him.

Significant Themes

• Survival and resilience in the face of powerful enemies.
• The importance of teamwork and coordination in battle.
• The dangers of underestimating opponents.

Character Interactions

• Naruto and Mirai work together to face Munashi Jinpachi, with Mirai protecting Naruto when he's in danger.
• Munashi Jinpachi underestimates Naruto initially but becomes more cautious as the fight progresses.
• The three characters display a tense standoff before charging at each other.