As he spoke, Kankuro unleashed his imposing aura, hoping to frighten the children.
"Konohamaru was an idiot and started it, so you can hit him or yell at him. But who gave you permission to insult Konoha? You think there's no one here to stand up to you?"
Yet Hanabi Hyuga showed no fear at all. She ignored both his intimidating aura and the fact that he was twice her height, radiating an imposing presence of her own.
After sensing his hostility, she even took the Hyuga Clan's standard Gentle Fist opening stance, refusing to back down.
"So you weren't here to help me... Wait, what do you mean he can hit me or yell at me? All I did was bump into him by accident..."
Having just climbed back to his feet, Konohamaru flushed and hurriedly defended himself.
Then, drawing on all the courage he had developed at the Ninja Academy, Konohamaru pointed at Kankuro. "Besides, I already apologized! Why are you so petty? I challenge you!"
"You already lost. It's my turn now!"
"When did I lose? I was in the wrong, so of course I didn't fight back. Who knew this guy would fight so dirty..."
Watching the two children argue as though he weren't even there, Kankuro flew into a rage.
"One or two of you, are all Konoha brats this arrogant? I hate little punks like you most of all. You're younger than me, yet you still dare act so damn cocky... Fine, you're asking for it!"
As he spoke, Kankuro suddenly extended his hand, sending chakra threads invisible to the naked eye straight toward Konohamaru and Hanabi Hyuga.
"Tch, you're really getting angry with little kids?"
Temari, who stood behind Kankuro with a Giant Fan on her back, frowned.
Still, she made no move