Declaration of War

Inside a privately owned prison somewhere.

Political systems like that of this planet determined that the government could only maintain superficial stability across the world.

Behind the scenes, all kinds of wealthy magnates did whatever they pleased.

What no one could have imagined was that the Hero Association, which had always been dedicated to saving everyone, was the source of these magnates' confidence to act so recklessly.

This private prison had been designed by those people.

Montai entered the prison with a grim expression. A narrow path lay before him, lined on both sides with metal rooms. Only the windows on the doors offered a vague glimpse of what was inside.

The entire prison was made of metal, a completely sealed structure. Lamps hanging from the walls illuminated every corner.

Seeing Montai enter, several people in prison guard uniforms quickly jogged over to him.

They were legitimate prison guards by background. Even if this place were exposed, Montai would merely have to relinquish ownership of it.

It would not cause any real losses.

A private prison could simply become a secret prison.

"Have they still said nothing?" Montai asked the guards in a low voice.

The guards exchanged glances. Clearly, they had obtained no useful information.

Those imprisoned here were all ninjas from Konoha, while the ordinary people who had been captured had not survived the brutal torture.

After all, aliens were no different from monsters in their eyes.

Receiving no answer, Montai's face twisted with anger. "Useless trash! What the hell are you paid for?!"

His rebuke was not enough to vent his fury, so he kicked one of them to the ground.

"Torture them to death if you have to. I want results."

It was no wonder he was furious. He knew perfectly well that he had been