Ninja World: I, Kisame Hoshigaki, am no longer human!

There are only a handful of these legendary ninja tools in the entire ninja world, and the Box of Bliss is definitely one of the best among them.

If Kisame could obtain the Box of Bliss, devour it, and evolve into a powerful monster like "Satoru," he would instantly become one of the strongest ninjas in the world.

Therefore, he absolutely had to go to the Ghost Lantern City prison.

86. Why are you forcing me?

the next day.

Four ANBU ninjas responsible for escorting the prisoners arrived at the cell.

Kisame stood up, climbed into the prison cart, and was escorted out, passing through the streets of Kirigakure.

Wherever he went, passersby talked about it.

"Isn't that Kisame Hoshigaki? What crime did that guy commit that he's being personally escorted by the Anbu?"

"I heard that he is suspected of murdering his employer, a noble young master from a prestigious family. So, Lord Fuguki has decided to send Kisame to the Hozuki Castle prison to be punished."

"..."

The onlookers were filled with sighs of disbelief. It's worth noting that Kisame was recently a well-known genius in the village, having helped Kirigakure win the Chunin Exams.

Who would have thought that just three months later, he would become a prisoner.

Hozuki Mangetsu lurked in a corner, his heart filled with ecstasy.

Once Kisame goes to Hozuki Castle, there's basically no chance he'll ever come back. With this nemesis gone, Hozuki Mangetsu is finally free.

Thinking about this, his frustration at having his flounder stolen from him eased considerably.

Kisame!

Suddenly, two girls' shouts came from the crowd on the street.

It's Mei Terumi and Yuri Ringo.

They were briefly teammates with Kisame during their time as genin, and he once saved their lives.

Therefore, when the two heard the news that Kisame was going to jail, they both ran away from their respective families without prior arrangement.

They had been waiting for Kisame to return to the village so they could congratulate him on his victory in the Chunin Exams, but they never expected it to end like this.

Kisame, inside the prison cart, made a gesture, indicating that Mei Terumi and Yuri should stay where they were and not rush over impulsively.

Otherwise, they might get hurt.

He smiled and spoke to them in lip-reading that the two could understand:

"Don't worry about me."

And so, four ANBU ninjas escorted Kisame through the streets as a public spectacle, all the way out of Kirigakure.

They embarked on their journey to the Hozuki Castle prison.

The Grass Village, where Hozuki Castle is located, is situated between the three great nations of Fire, Wind, and Earth, making it the central area of ​​the ninja world. This is why the major nations coveted this land and commissioned the Grass Village to build a prison here.

The distance between Kirigakure and Kusagakure is thousands of kilometers. The journey involves crossing the sea by boat and traversing the Land of Fire, taking at least a month to make and return.

Three days later, in the evening.

The escort team was about to leave the Land of Water and was setting up camp in a forest to rest, intending to spend the night there.

The four Kirigakure ANBU members enjoyed their dinner while keeping an eye on Kisame in the prison cart, occasionally exchanging a few words.

"This guy is really unlucky. He was locked up in Ghost Lantern Castle at such a young age. His life is over."

"I heard that in the past few decades, only one prisoner has successfully escaped from Hozuki Castle, apparently a ninja from Takigakure. It is said that after escaping, he returned to Takigakure and killed all the high-ranking officials of the village. He was a ruthless person."

“I’ve heard about that too. Since then, Ghost Lantern Castle has been heavily guarded and there hasn’t been a single successful escape since.”

"There's only one foreseeable end for Kisame Hoshigaki: he'll die in prison. Either he'll be killed by other inmates or prison guards, or he'll die of old age."

The fact that the group was discussing these things in front of Kisame clearly showed that they already regarded him as a dead man.

"that……"

Kisame suddenly raised his hand, which was bound by shackles, and tapped the iron cage of the prison cart with his fingers.

Then, amidst the four people's puzzled gazes, he made a request:

“I suddenly remembered that I need to see a friend before I go to jail. So could you wait here for me for a bit? I think a day should be enough.”

After he finished speaking, there was a moment of silence.

Although Kisame believed he was making a serious suggestion, the ANBU ninjas obviously didn't think so.

They felt offended and burst into cold laughter.

"You brat, do you think this is a vacation? You're a serious criminal, understand? A criminal worse than a pig or a dog!"

"If you want to run away, at least come up with a reasonably plausible reason. Do you think we're idiots, or do you think we're easy to talk to?"

"It's time to teach him a lesson and make him realize his identity as a prisoner."

As they talked, the four of them stood up and walked toward the prison cart, and even revealed the signature ninjutsu of the Anbu, the Water Whip.

"Ugh."

Kisame sighed, activated his sewing finger, and quickly unlocked the shackles on his hands and feet.

boom!

He kicked the prison van, which broke down, and got out.

A few minutes later.

Four ANBU ninjas lay on the ground, making groaning noises, and looked to be seriously injured.

Kisame looked down at the group and said helplessly:

"I was clearly trying to discuss this with you properly, so why did you have to force me? This wicked world has turned a good person like me into a bad one."

"..."

The members of the Hidden Mist ANBU were speechless, their hearts filled with shock and fear of death. Only then did they realize that the prisoner they were escorting was a terrifying monster.

"Please go back and tell Lord Fugu Oni ​​that I have some urgent business to attend to. But please rest assured that I will arrive at Hozuki Castle on time and complete the task he has assigned me."

Kisame didn't kill these people. Instead, he left behind a few words and strode away.

A few hours later.

In the stillness of the night.

In a small town on the border of the Land of Water, all the lights were off and the people were fast asleep.

In a secluded courtyard on the outskirts of town, the lights were still on in one of the rooms.

Kisame arrived here.

The friend he claimed he was going to see was naturally the Snow Woman.

Hey, you're still up so late?

Kisame was slightly surprised to see the light in the room, so he went over and pushed open the door.

Squeak.

The door slowly opened, revealing a beautiful woman with long white hair sitting at the table, propping her cheeks up with her hand and trying to stay awake.

It seems they are waiting for someone.

"!?"

The sound of the door opening startled the Snow Woman from her drowsy state. She looked up and hurriedly glanced at the doorway.

I saw Kisame Hoshigaki's familiar tall figure.

"Kisame-san".

Tears welled up in Yuki-onna's eyes, and she rushed over, staggering before collapsing into Kisame's arms.

"Are you still awake so late, waiting for me?"

Kisame looked at the Yuki-onna in his arms and noticed that she had bags under her eyes, clearly indicating that this wasn't the first time she had stayed up all night.

"Because I'm very worried about you..."

"The snow woman said in a low voice."

Ever since Kisame left that day and returned to Kirigakure alone, Yuki-onna has felt a vague sense of unease.

So many days have passed without any news, which makes her increasingly worried that something might have happened to Mr. Kisame.

"What would you do if I never came back?" Kisame asked softly, holding Yuki-onna close.

"Then I will take the child and go to Kirigakure to find you, until I am sure you are safe and sound."

The snow woman raised her head, her blue eyes looking at Kisame with a gaze as clear as water.

At this moment, Kisame's heart was stirred.

"What happened to your foot?" He noticed that the snow woman had stumbled just now, and the instep of her foot seemed swollen.

Kisame's concern made Yuki-onna blush: "It's nothing, I just twisted my ankle."

"let me see."

Kisame bent down and picked up the Yuki-onna's sandal-wearing foot.

"No need, Mr. Kisame..."

The snow woman declined shyly, but before she could finish speaking, she let out a gasp.

Without a word, Kisame picked her up and carried her straight to the bedroom to treat her sprained ankle.

The treatment lasted all night.

87. Kisame and Yuki-onna