Chapter 160. Water Release
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Second Step: Keep distracting the prison guards—until they get completely fed up!
"I need to use the bathroom!"
"Hold it in!"
"I can't!"
"Why do you have so much water in you?"
"I'm a Kiri ninja! Water Release is my thing!"
"…Fine, go!" The guard had no choice but to take Biwa Juzo out to Water Release!
However—
After returning—
"I need to use the bathroom!"
"Didn't you just go?!"
"I have a lot of water!"
"Hold it!"
"I can't work if I'm holding it!"
"…" Once again, the guard had no choice but to take him.
But then, after coming back again—
"I need to Water Release!"
"Are you messing with me?!" The guard glared at him threateningly. "You need to go again?!"
"It's just my body!" Juzo said seriously. "It's not my fault!"
"Weak kidneys?"
"…Yes!"
"Sigh… fine, let's go!" The guard patted Juzo's shoulder sympathetically and took him once more.
Meanwhile—
Roshi was also carrying out his part of the plan—causing constant trouble to keep the guards occupied!
At first, he thought of starting fights, but after seeing Juzo's method… Forget it. No need for all that effort.
Just touching it worked fine!
And just like that—
The prison suddenly had a notorious, ass-grabbing brute wandering around. Wherever he passed… people dodged away in fear. Even the guards' warnings were useless, and eventually, they had no choice but to assign someone to keep an eye on him at all times.
At this moment—
Sasori suddenly wondered… was working with these two a mistake?
Thankfully—
The plan was actually working!
These two really lived up to their reputation as veteran ninjas!
They really do whatever it takes!
And now, it was time for the third step… the most crucial step. Once the guards were completely fed up, the escape could begin.
People's patience is limited, especially when dealing with the same annoying problem over and over. After endless distractions, the guards would lower their vigilance!
And at that moment—
It was time for the next move!
"I need to Water Release!" Juzo casually repeated the line, his tone as natural as ever. "Hurry up, I can't hold it!"
"Fine! I'll take you—just make it quick!" The guard sighed, already too used to this. While leading Juzo away, he muttered, "Should I call a medical ninja for you? Men… can't be afraid of illness and avoid doctors!"
"No need! I'm used to it!"
"Fine, go on your own!"
"Thank you!" Juzo flashed a small smile and walked straight into the dense woods.
A moment passed.
"Are you done yet?"
"Not yet!"
Another moment.
"Are you done now?"
"Not yet!"
"Why are you taking so long?!" The guard tugged on the rope impatiently. "Hurry up!"
"Hold on, I'm going big this time!"
"…"
The guard grimaced in disgust and took a step back, deciding to stop calling out. Instead, he just gave the rope a tug every now and then.
However—
After a long while—
This should've been done by now… right?!
The guard felt something was off. He quickly followed the rope forward—only to freeze in shock, his eyes widening as he stared at the other end of the rope… tied to a tree.
"Someone escaped from the prison!"
Snapping back to his senses, he shouted in panic.
At the same time—
Suddenly—
From another direction—
Another loud roar echoed—
"Someone escaped from the prison!"
…
"Success!" A slight smirk formed on Sasori's lips as he watched the prison guards split up and give chase in two different directions.
That's right.
The plan was to split up and see which one that red-haired brat would choose to go after.
As for Sasori?
Cooperate?
Don't make me laugh.
With his chakra sealed, escaping the Land of Rain while being hunted by so many ninjas was no simple feat.
So—
He had prepared a third step.
A step that neither the Kiri ninja nor the Iwa ninja knew about.
At this moment—
The news of the prison break had spread throughout the entire prison.
The place was in chaos. The guards scrambled to lock down the facility, preventing any further escape attempts. They rounded up the remaining prisoners and kept a close watch on them.
"Move! Move! Get back in line!" a prison guard shouted angrily at the inmates. "Trying to escape?! You'll never make it! Get back to work and behave honestly!"
The prisoners… though some glanced around with flickering eyes, ultimately obeyed and walked forward without resistance.
Just then—
"Report!" A red-haired, handsome young man suddenly raised his hand. "I know their escape route! They asked me to join them a few days ago, but I refused!"
The moment he finished speaking—
The entire prison glared at Sasori. They might not have joined the escape, but a traitor?
Absolutely disgusting.
Some even thought—if those guys did manage to escape, maybe they could've found a way out too.
And this rat wanted to snitch?!
Shameful!
Coward!
The guards were also surprised, but upon seeing that familiar red hair, they immediately understood.
Ah—an old acquaintance.
A high-priority inmate.
The guards exchanged glances, then one of them calmly gestured. "Come with me."
Sasori lowered his head slightly, the corners of his mouth curling up, and followed.
…
A short while later—
A new prison guard in an Amegakure uniform walked casually out of the prison.
It was Sasori.
Using one of his self-made tools… he had successfully ambushed the real guard, leaving him unconscious.
As Sasori stepped through the prison gates, he took a deep breath and exhaled slowly. "What an intoxicating air!"
With every guard focused on capturing those other two fools, this was the perfect time for his real escape.
He blended in with the chasing crowd, then, at some point, handed Biwa Juzo's escape route to a random Ame ninja. "I'll go and pass this intel to the other team."
And just like that, he slipped away mid-chase and went unnoticed.
A smirk crept across Sasori's face. By now, that weird spiral-eyed kid was probably chasing after the others.
And only he… had truly escaped from this wretched place.
Did they really think he would sit still and rot in there?
Ridiculous!
He was Sasori of the Red Sand.
Being honest was just a trick to erase suspicion.
And now—
"First, get out of here. Then, break this damn seal. After that… I'll be back for them." A cold sneer played on Sasori's lips. "I guess without chakra, those two can't run far!"
But first—
He needed a new identity to throw off pursuit.
Suddenly, a luxurious carriage rolled into view. Sasori blinked—then, after a brief pause, his lips curled into a knowing smirk. "A merchant's carriage?"
He—
Had an idea.
…
Meanwhile—
After several days of traveling by carriage, Nagato's base was finally within reach.
Yuto lazily stretched his arms, exhaustion evident on his face after the long journey.
He muttered to himself, "Once I arrive there, I'm making Kana cook some salamander soup. And then… I need a thorough 'body check-up' to recover from this trip."
Even riding in a carriage could be exhausting.
Just as he finished speaking—
Creak—
The carriage suddenly stopped.
Yuto blinked.
What's wrong?
Did we hit a mud pit?
He lifted the curtain slightly, about to ask the guards outside—
"What's going on?"
At that exact moment—
"Get out. This carriage is mine now."
Two voices spoke in unison.
Familiar voices.
They looked up at each other and were slightly stunned.
Why is it you?! x2
"…"
Today's rain sure is heavy.
Yuto grinned at Sasori in front of him, who was holding a strange-looking tool. "Oh, what a coincidence, Little Brother!"
"…mmp!"
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