In a dim alleyway, a burly man slipped a sack directly over Shinichi Hyuga's head.
The man was experienced. The moment he succeeded, he felt for the child in front of him and brought his hand down hard on Shinichi Hyuga's neck with a chop.
There was no struggle or cry. Feeling the child go limp, the man skillfully slung the sack over his back. With an excited expression, he glanced around the empty alley, then hurried off and vanished into the night.
Not long after the alley fell quiet again, Might Guy rushed over. He ran all the way through the alley and onto the bustling street, yet he still failed to spot Shinichi Hyuga.
Standing in the middle of the street and watching the passing crowd, Might Guy scratched his head when he could not find Shinichi Hyuga. Somewhat wistfully, he muttered, "Did he use the Flying Thunder God Technique? He really is fast!"
After saying that, Guy identified the direction of the temple where they were staying and started walking, taking in the lively night market of Buddha City as he went.
A candlelight flickered to life at the end of the corridor, and heavy footsteps echoed into the prison cell.
It was a dark cell of only six or seven square meters. Three sides were thick stone walls, while a palm-sized window had been opened near the top of the high wall. Cold moonlight streamed through it, illuminating one corner of the cell.
The moment the footsteps sounded outside, the several children imprisoned in the cell quickly huddled together, as though that was the only way they could find even a little sense of safety.
None of the imprisoned children were very old. The oldest was probably around ten, while the youngest were only four