The moment Satsuki used her own version of the "Flash Step", the fight between her and Tootles ended as quickly as how it began. Delivering a blunt strike at the back of the head, the Heiress' swift attack rendered the boy-mercenary unconscious.
'I almost feel shameful that my sixteen year old student fights better than I am,' thought Hayama after catching a glimpse of one of their enemies' demise. 'But, using her speed in the right place and time really is Kinjou's specialty. Look at me… a grown man making excuses for himself!'
However, unlike Tootles, the brothers, Mikey and Johnnie, fared better and somehow made a swift escape by using the same "Ninja Art" of cowling themselves with magical shadows.
"Commander, I lost the boy," uttered Kyouta in confusion as he scoured around for the enemy. "He was just right in front of me before he disappeared."
Upon hearing the former landlord's words, Hayama glanced at Yuuji with a nod. "Yuuji, can you still sense them?"
