(His hair already stuck out in every direction without the help, thank you very much.)

He should have expected the shock. When it coursed through his body, it interrupted the flow of chakra, separating his hands from the branch. He tried to grip it with just his own strength, but Raiden was already putting his weight into the drop. Minoru couldn't hold on.

With nowhere to go but down, he kicked at Raiden with his other leg.